Warrior Expeditions
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Email: info@warriorhike.org
Roanoke, VA 24018, USA
Servicing the USA.
Accept veterans from all over the US and physically hike, bike, or paddle through 30 states.
What makes the organization unique?
Warrior Expeditions is a nonprofit outdoor therapy program that helps combat veterans transition from their wartime experiences through long-distance outdoor expeditions.
In 1948, Earl Shaffer told a friend he was going to “walk off the war” to work out the sights, sounds, and losses of World War II. Four months later, Earl Shaffer became the first person to hike the entire length of the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine.
Following in Earl Shaffer’s footsteps and in recognizing the therapeutic effects of long distance outdoor expeditions, Warrior Expeditions created the Warrior Hike, Warrior Bike, and Warrior Paddle programs which are designed to help veterans transition from their wartime experiences.
Equipment, Clothing and Supplies: Warrior Expeditions outfits veterans with some of the most highly rated equipment, clothing and supplies available from the outdoor retail industry.
Who can sign up to participate:
Programs are open to honorably discharged veterans who have served in a combat zone.
How Much Does It Cost?:
Free, Programs are free for veterans who are selected to participate.
What kind of activities are offered?
Warrior Hike on the Appalachian Trail (2,200 mile through-hike of the AT);
Warrior Bike on the Great American Rail Trail (3,800 mile bike across USA);
Warrior Paddle on the Mississippi River (2,300 mile paddle of the length of the Mississippi River)
How Long Do The Activities Last?:
Programs are full-time for 3-6 months depending on the trail and veteran pace.
Warrior Hike: March - September
Warrior Bike: May - August
Warrior Paddle: June - September
Does the organization have a calender of events?:
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