VETERANS SUICIDE HOTLINE: 1-800-273-8255 (press 1)

UPCOMING monthly outings

 

4th annual
roc for veterans music festival
sat: 10 nov 2018
​2pm till midnight

FREE and OPEN to ALL! (Veterans, Families: Free Food, Tee-Shirt, First Drink on us!)
​More details, Veterans Organizations, Bands, etc at www.veteransmusicfest.org
To Join any of these outings, please RSVP to info@summitforsoldiers.org
2018 Schedule: (WEEKEND OUTINGS THIRD WEEKEND EACH MONTH)

10 Nov: R.O.C. for Veterans Music Festival

Join our Effort and mission

START YOUR QUEST and become a 750 SfS Team Member:

If you can't join us for one of our official high-point outings, then just Download a copy of our flag below and head out to your State High-point.

There is one stipulation... you have to take a Service-Member/Veteran or one of their Family-Members along with you. Make it a Group! This mission and message is about solidarity and standing together when it comes to preventing Veteran Suicides (or all Suicides for that matter), and renewing our lives through the therapy of the outdoors!

  1. Download and Print the Flag.
  2. Grab your military buddy/s and Head to a State Highpoint! (follow this link to find yours: www.highpointers.org)
  3. Take a Picture with the Flag and your Team and send it to us along with your info:
    (email to info@summitforsoldiers.org)
  4. Post it on your Social Media with the hashtags #8000metersfor8000veterans, #summitforsoldiers, and #stopveteransuicides

Make sure to include your mailing address in the email so we can send you one of the Official 750 Team Patches Below!  “7-summits, 50-states, 8000 reasons, 1-Mission!” 
Click Link below to DOWNLOAD the SfS Flag
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"7 Summits, 50 States
​8000 Reasons & 1 Mission!"
LATEST NEWS and OUTINGS!

 Pics and Details coming soon from the recent
sfs midwestern "7-summits" tour

Over 3000 miles, through 11 states and to the top of 7 State High Points and many other destinations! Awesome time for all, the message carried, and many new friends made along the way!

#summitforsoldiers #8000metersfor8000veterans #stopveteransuicides #adventherapy

Congrats to our New England team

Allen, Tim, Mike M. and Nick traveled out east and raised the flag over 6 New England States! Congrats to there success and for carrying on the mission!

2018 SfS Southern Tour:

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Shiloh National Military Park
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Woodall Mountain, MS High-Point
Follow the 2018 sfS Southern Tour on our Blog here: Summit for Soldiers Blog
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Our Recent Trip:

​TAR HOLLOW WINTER CAMPING
(Feb 17-18)
​We will a wonderful, "Snowey" time having out during this short but fun winter outing. Thanks to everyone who cam out to participate. Lots more to come!
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Most Recent Highpoint:
MT ROGERS VA Highpoint
​ (Summited on 20 Jan 2018.)

Everyone had an Awesome time on this very windy and cold hike to Virginia's Highest Mountain! We followed the Appalachian Trail for about 5 miles and that may have been enough to plant the bug for longer treks along the AT.
MAJOR OUTINGS: SAVE THE DATE: (Details pending, but dates are firm, so sign up now!)

These Major Outings are only open to participants that have participated in our monthly outings or volunteering at our community outreach events.
Email for more details: info@summitforsoldiers.org

3-13 August 2018: WY Adventure
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BASECAMP (NEW)
Our Newest Program launched in the Columbus, OH area. It is called "BASECAMP" which is a place where spouses, families, and friends of veterans can come together for camaraderie and support, to just relax and hang out, or to learn more about the common struggles and difficulties they face.

2018 meet-ups coming soon.  For more Details/Info: basecamp@summitforsoldiers.org

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ALL activities at Summit for Soldiers are open to ALL veterans, service-members and families regardless of status or disposition.
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Why This Mission is so Important

  • 1 of 8 Returning Service Members have symptoms of PTS Many more unreported!
  •  Active Duty Suicides exceed KIA. 
  • Over 8000 Veteran Suicides a Year!
  • A Veteran commits Suicide Every 60-80 mins!
  • STIGMA Kills, so lets "Kill" the STIGMA!

VETERANS CRISIS HOTLINE: 1-800-273-8255 (press 1) 24/7, confidential, tailored for veterans.  http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/  

CONTACT US:     info@summitforsoldiers.org
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​the 750 challenge

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MT EVEREST, 19 May 2016: 8000 meters for 8000 Veterans. The SfS Bid to reach the top of the 7-Summits and each of the 50-State High-points.

8000veterans.org
Visit our "Silently Fallen" wall to Honor and Remember some of the Warriors that we have lost to the Silent Wounds of War
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Click the Image to visit the Wall.

VETERANS

We exist for you. Our Veterans Mountaineering Club was started to serve our veterans and family members. Come join the camaraderie and adventure, it's also a place where folks can just get away and hang out or give each other a hand if we need it. We don't promise answers, but we do promise to walk beside you through it all.

FUTURE LEADERS

ROTC, Recruits, OCS, you are the "Tip of the Spear" of our effort to change the mindset of our future veterans when it comes to the Stigma, early detection/treatment of PTS/mTBI. We have the simple DOD tools you need... if you choose to except the challenge.

COMMUNITY

We can not do anything without the support of our local community. Please come get involved and let us help you, help us to reach out to the many veterans in need. Contact us to find out how to get involved in your neighborhood.

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