Empowering Veterans Through Adventure and Community
Veterans Exploration Therapy provides veterans and their families with transformative outdoor experiences that promote mental wellness and healing.
Helping Veterans to Heal Through Adventure and Discovery
At Veterans Exploration Therapy, we use adventure as a catalyst to reach veterans who fall through the cracks of the traditional system.
We are committed to providing transformative outdoor experiences with like minded individuals to support every healing journey and prove to veterans and their families that there is a reason to wake up tomorrow.
Veterans & Family Members Served
Trips Run to Date
Our Mission
Empowering veterans, service members, and families to explore the wilderness and therapeutic pathways through outdoor recreation.
Our Vision
To provide a community of support for veterans seeking growth and healing with family and friends in the outdoors.
Who Are We
Veterans Exploration Therapy is a Colorado-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to supporting veterans and their families.
Bringing the Mental Health Crisis to the Frontlines
Veterans are facing an alarming mental health crisis, with over 125,000 lives lost to suicide since 2001.
This staggering number surpasses all combat deaths since Vietnam, highlighting the urgent need for support. VET is committed to changing this narrative through community, resilience, and outdoor adventure.
Combat vs. Suicide
Over 125,000 veterans have taken their own lives since 2001.
Increased Risk of Suicide
Veterans are 57% more likely to die by suicide than the general population.
Daily Veteran Suicides
It’s estimated that 22 veterans die by suicide every day.
Check Out Upcoming Events
Connect, learn, and thrive together through outdoor adventures.
Paddle Boarding - Evergreen Lake
June 14, 2025
Paddle board Evergreen Lake with us for a relaxing afternoon on the water. All gear, snacks, and good company included. No experience needed.
E-Biking Bear Creek Trail
June 21, 2025
Join us June 21 for an exciting e-bike trip on Bear Creek Trail! We provide all the gear; just sign up, show up, and enjoy the ride.
Rock Climbing
June 29, 2025
Learn the fundamentals of lead climbing in a supportive setting. Open to veterans and family members. Gear and instruction provided.
VET/NSCD Fat Tire Mountain Biking
July 8, 2025
Ride rugged trails with fellow veterans on adaptive fat tire bikes. Beginners welcome. Experience the thrill, camaraderie, and freedom of the outdoors.
Camping & High Ropes Course with Colorado Outward Bound School
July 20, 2025
Climb with us at Newton Park on May 24! Open to veterans, service members, and families (ages 12+). No experience needed—gear included!
Rediscovering Your Badass Self
Each veteran has a different story—but every veteran is resilient. Through a combination of adventure and therapy, we bring hope back to the ones who risked their lives only to be left living with PTSD, trauma, and isolation.
"I know, everybody's coming from a similar background, so it's easy to jump right into stuff. It's something I definitely miss in the civilian world."
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