top of page

VETERANS EXPEDITIONS

IMG_2432
26165628_1511333475588667_4321562041279401284_n_1511333475588667
IMG_1875
IMG_2157
30728161_1612097605512253_6298860802791178240_n
10405557_670207249701298_7493761270381994120_n_670207249701298
Baker 17 summit kneel
19961168_1367125006676182_8455113161438368698_n
35049244_1676254902429856_5165478723616505856_n
13524297_1031595406895812_2036071355619168430_n
26113993_1508723122516369_9155556372669165598_n
35049244_1676254902429856_5165478723616505856_n.jpg
Home: Welcome
Home: About

ABOUT

We are a veteran led, 501c3 chartered non-profit organization that began in 2010, to enhance the lives of our nation’s Veterans. We understand the issues and struggles Veterans deal with every day. We are a community oriented and outdoor focused organization.

9-11.jpg
Home: Our Misson

OUR MISSION

Empower veterans to overcome challenges associated with military service through outdoor training and leadership.

P4015369.jpg

BUILDING COMMUNITY

a a nate climb ice night.jpg

LAND DEFENDED

OUR VISION

An outdoor community fully committed to one another and leveraging veteran leadership skills that reconnects service members to one another, the land they fought for, and outdoor employment opportunities.

Home: Our Vision
aa nick climb ice night.jpg

ADVENTURE

13524297_1031595406895812_2036071355619168430_n.jpg

STRONG BONDS

OUR GOALS

Create an outdoor community that builds trust, comradeship, and support networks among veterans during trips and in their home communities. Create opportunities for employment in the outdoor industry and related fields. Improve veteran’s quality of life.

Home: Events
  • VetFest Colorado 1 of 2 (beginner to expert climber's welcome)
    VetFest Colorado 1 of 2 (beginner to expert climber's welcome)
    Fri, Jan 24
    Raven's Rest Hostel
    Jan 24, 2025, 5:00 PM – Jan 26, 2025, 2:00 PM
    Raven's Rest Hostel, 207 Gunnison Ave, Lake City, CO 81235, USA
    Jan 24, 2025, 5:00 PM – Jan 26, 2025, 2:00 PM
    Raven's Rest Hostel, 207 Gunnison Ave, Lake City, CO 81235, USA
    Two days of ice climbing in Lake City Colorado. Great accommodations, good food, amazing people, refreshments, and the infamous night climb.
    Share
  • VetFest New York (beginner to expert climber's welcome)
    VetFest New York (beginner to expert climber's welcome)
    Fri, Feb 28
    Lake Placid
    Feb 28, 2025, 5:00 PM – Mar 02, 2025, 11:00 AM
    Lake Placid, 5046 Cascade Rd, Lake Placid, NY 12946, USA
    Feb 28, 2025, 5:00 PM – Mar 02, 2025, 11:00 AM
    Lake Placid, 5046 Cascade Rd, Lake Placid, NY 12946, USA
    VetFest #2 of 4 is in Lake Placid New York. The climbing opportunities abound in this corner of the Adirondacks. Come join us for two days of ice climbing, a social evening with VetEx's new films, presentations, beer, pizza, and our infamous raffle where everyone goes home with gear.
    Share
  • VetFest New Hampshire (beginner to expert climber's welcome)
    VetFest New Hampshire (beginner to expert climber's welcome)
    Fri, Mar 07
    Conway
    Mar 07, 2025, 5:00 PM – Mar 09, 2025, 2:00 PM
    Conway, 36 Washington St, Conway, NH 03818, USA
    Mar 07, 2025, 5:00 PM – Mar 09, 2025, 2:00 PM
    Conway, 36 Washington St, Conway, NH 03818, USA
    Our oldest ice climbing festival and the base of the VetFest Series. Come join us for our 13th Annual VetEx VetFest NH. Great climbing, great food, presentations from our climbing community, refreshments, and our famous raffle with all the gear you want.
    Share
  • VetFest Colorado 2 (beginner to expert climbers welcome)
    VetFest Colorado 2 (beginner to expert climbers welcome)
    Fri, Mar 07
    Raven's Rest Hostel
    Mar 07, 2025, 5:00 PM – Mar 09, 2025, 2:00 PM
    Raven's Rest Hostel, 207 Gunnison Ave, Lake City, CO 81235, USA
    Mar 07, 2025, 5:00 PM – Mar 09, 2025, 2:00 PM
    Raven's Rest Hostel, 207 Gunnison Ave, Lake City, CO 81235, USA
    Two days of ice climbing in Lake City Colorado. Great accommodations, good food, amazing people, refreshments, and the infamous night climb.
    Share
  • Fri, Mar 28
    Salida
    Mar 28, 2025, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Salida, 419 D St, Salida, CO 81201, USA
    Mar 28, 2025, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Salida, 419 D St, Salida, CO 81201, USA
    Share
  • Fly Fishing Film Tour 2025
    Fly Fishing Film Tour 2025
    Sat, Mar 29
    Salida
    Mar 29, 2025, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Salida, 419 D St, Salida, CO 81201, USA
    Mar 29, 2025, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Salida, 419 D St, Salida, CO 81201, USA
    Join us for an entertaining night of fly fishing short films, local food, local beer, and the best raffle / silent auction possible.
    Share
Home: Videos
All Videos

All Videos

All Categories
All Categories
News & Politics
People & Blogs

Veterans still enjoying trips during COVID-19 with Veterans Expeditions

Why VetEx

VetEx Lincoln Falls Ice Climb

Home: Contact

CONTACT VETERANS EXPEDITIONS

PO Box 476 Salida, Colorado 81201

Thanks for submitting!

719.792.2055

bottom of page