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PO BOX 6473
VAIL, COLORADO 81658

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1000 LIONSRIDGE LOOP, SUITE 3B
VAIL, COLORADO 81657

PHONE (970) 393-5912

Vail Veterans Program is a 501c3 Non-profit Organization.
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RECENT NEWS

For wounded heroes, Vail Veterans Program helps reveal purpose-driven living
October 20, 2024

Veterans Path to Success helps vets dive deeper into their emotional, mental and spiritual well-being Zachariah Collett has seen the peaks and valleys of Vail. He’s also seen the peaks and valleys of life. Collett enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2002 and was deployed to Kuwait in April 2003. He spent 13 months in Mosul, Iraq where… Read more »

Two wounded veterans honored at 9/11 event in Arrowhead with a new car and new house
September 12, 2024

8th annual Heroes Golf Tournament raises money to teach financial literacy On Patriots Day, Sept. 11, current military, veterans and community members gathered to honor the fallen of the 9/11 attacks at Country Club of the Rockies in Arrowhead for the eighth annual Heroes Golf Tournament. In addition to hitting the links, those in attendance… Read more »

Vail Veterans Program helps wounded heroes build connections on links
September 3, 2024

The Vail Veterans Program’s Golf in the Rockies event creates community, one stroke at a time. A beautiful setting, a slowed-down pace, appreciation of the surroundings and the frustratingly addictive nature of the game are what build bonds quickly. That is why the Vail Veterans Program created Golf in the Rockies in 2012. “Golf in… Read more »

Programs and Events

Summer Therapeutic Outdoor Programs

Wounded warriors and their families participate in rock climbing, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, zip lining, fly-fishing, and bowling. Family meals and bonding time promote emotional and mental healing. Activities and a wellness day provide coping mechanisms that outlast the Program.

Military Caregiver Programs

Caregivers of wounded Veterans focus on health and wellness in a safe and comfortable environment, while connecting with others confronting similar challenges and learning sustainable coping mechanisms. Activities include yoga, meditation, empowerment training, outdoor adventures, and group meals.

Winter Therapeutic Outdoor Programs

Wounded warriors and their families are offered four days of winter outdoor adaptive ski/snowboard instruction along with family meals, group social opportunities and beneficial family bonding time. Wounded warriors receive private, all-day certified adaptive ski/snowboard instruction. Family members of all ages receive group ski/snowboard lessons, childcare (if needed) as well as organized evening family activities that provide time to share their experiences.

Veterans Path to Success & Resilience Training Programs

In partnership with Johnson & Johnson’s Human Performance Institute, the Veterans Path to Success Program teaches participants how to expand their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual energy to sustain increased engagement, performance, and resiliency. These programs assist Veterans in defining their new sense of purpose after their military service. The Resilience Training course is a continuing education opportunity for alumni of Veterans Path to Success.

Family Support Programs

Vail Veterans Program stays engaged with our alumni by providing individual families with opportunities to return to Vail or to travel to Hawaii for the Red Box Legacy Program to continue on the healing journey and to reconnect with one another.  Vail Veterans Program also partners with Black Mountain Dude Ranch in McCoy, Colorado to host individual alumni families, up to three times per year, for a week of western fun, relaxation, and healing in a safe and comfortable environment.

Program Highlights

All programs are 100% free to wounded warriors, their families, guests, and military medical hospital staff.

During winter programs, wounded warriors receive all-day, private ski and snowboard instruction from PSIA (Professional Ski/Snowboard Instructors Association) certified adaptive instructors. And in summer, professionally trained guides provide summer outdoor recreational therapy.

Participants are supported by VVP Ambassadors and staff during and after program events.

Events are intimate, assisting wounded warriors and their families in finding their “new normal” and building community of mutual support that outlasts the programs.

Volunteer Info

Volunteer opportunities are limited as we strive to provide the highest quality experiences for our wounded military service member and their family through professional guides, certified instructors and gold-standard service providers. If you have an interest in volunteering and want to support our nation’s heroes please contact the Vail Veterans Program at info@vailveteransprogram.org  Thank you for your interest.