Huts for Vets offers no-cost wilderness therapy retreats to U.S. veterans and active duty service members.
Aspen, CO
Joined February 2015
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In the spirit of Mental Health Awareness Month, check out this two-part series on "The Forever War, Living with TBI" by USMC scout sniper, Jordan Laird: spotterup.com/the-forever-wa…
#mentalhealthawareness #tbiawareness #foreverwar #livingwithtbi
Huts for Vets has updated its mailing address. Please update your contacts: PO Box 1780 Carbondale, CO 81623
Adversity of any kind can be very difficult to overcome. Nobody wants to experience hardships in life. However, if you never experienced pain, you would never understand peace.
Lessons, hope and healing can all be found in nature if you take the time to look. #hutsforvets #walkon
“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul”
― John Muir #earthday #wildernessforveterans
We’re ready for summer! Are you?
HFV is excited to announce the dates for the upcoming 2022 season. This will be our 10th year running hut trips for veterans! This year we have a total of six trips, the most we’ve ever offered.
Apply here: hutsforvets.org/wilderness-p…
"My path towards recovery has been to step outside of this comfort zone I have created since separating from service and to reestablish my connection with mother earth." hechoonline.org/blog/guest-b…
Scientists confirming what we at HFV practice on our trips, lots of walking! The summer season will be here before we know it, time to get out and get walking. inc.com/jessica-stillman/hea…
All proceeds from ticket sales and raffle items will go towards funding our summer trips getting veterans into the wilderness to experience the healing power of nature and sharing the camaraderie of the @10thMtnHuts
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Check out the trailer for Its All Up Hill From Here! Premiering 2/24 at @tacaw as a fundraiser for #HFV youtube.com/watch?v=QXXBhzLQ…
Huts For Vets is honored to be join the Compassion Film Festival® for a special online film event from Thurs., Feb. 17th - Sun, Feb. 20th. "Walk With Frank" is a film about self-discovery, mental health, and a truly honest look at how PTSD and mental health impact our society.
HFV alumni Mike Greenwood and Christina Bahre participated in a Toy Ruck put on by the
@teamrwb Colorado Springs chapter. Team RWB is a great way to stay connected with your local community and stay in shape over the winter.
Army Veteran and HFV alumni, Mark Seery shares what he is thankful for in our latest blog.
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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at HFV! We are truly grateful for your sacrifice and the service that so many veterans continue to provide in supporting their communities: vimeo.com/649761454
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Paul Anderson of @HutsForVets supports @PassTheCOREAct and says, "Spending time on public lands and in wilderness is an important part of many veterans’ recovery...participants tell us that the healing & restoration of these landscapes is unmatched."
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A great @CPRNews story about the life changing work of @HutsForVets - “Bringing veterans to huts that are dedicated to veterans — it completes their mission in a way that I don't think they ever thought that they could.” - Paul Andersen cpr.org/2021/11/11/in-colora…
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“Bringing veterans to huts that are dedicated to veterans — it completes their mission in a way that I don't think they ever thought that they could.”
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How does Nick Offerman stay grounded? With a little help from Wendell Berry and Aldo Leopold of course! Give this short podcast a listen: outsideonline.com/podcast/ni…
Today is the last day of April / National Poetry Month. We are honored to share poetry from HFV participant, Mark Seery.
This is the first time Mark has shared his poetry with the world, most of which has been written by hand over the years. Enjoy: bit.ly/332zVqV
In honor of Earth Day 🌎
“Joys come from simple and natural things; mist over meadows, sunlight on leaves, the path of the moon over water. Even rain and wind and stormy clouds bring joy.”
― Sigurd F. Olson
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#earthday #veteransforwilderness #hutsforvets
