Since 2013, Warrior Expeditions has provided life-changing outdoor therapy programs to combat veterans. Our innovative programs, including Warrior Hike, Warrior Bike, and Warrior Paddle, combine immersion in nature, community support, and veteran camaraderie to help veterans transition from war. Veterans hike, bike, or paddle 2,000 - 3,700 miles in a 3-6 months-long program, gaining measured psychological and physical benefits. Warrior Expeditions provides, at no cost: intensive wilderness training, complete gear and clothing packs, and full trailside support. Along the way, veterans benefit from weekly interaction with supportive community groups and targeted psycho-educational training.

Our goals are to: 

 - Teach veterans to use the outdoors as a long-term coping strategy for mental and physical health issues resulting from their military service 

 - Help veterans use the time and space of a long-distance expedition to decompress and process their wartime experiences. 

 - Through veteran camaraderie and community interaction, help veterans reintegrate into society, restore their faith in humanity, and build a life-long support network. 

Warrior Expeditions psychologists measure program impact with pre- and post-expedition psychological assessments. Veterans consistently show significant improvements in PTSD, anxiety, and depression as well as several other mental health indicators. Mental health data available at: https://warriorexpeditions.org/impact/quantitative-impacts/