The Front Country Foundation empowers veterans through backcountry ski and snowboard education, instilling lasting skills, fostering connections, and prioritizing mental and physical health as part of suicide prevention.

We provide week-long backcountry skiing/ snowboarding trips in Jackson Hole for veterans combining comprehensive education, snow safety, and AIARE 1 avalanche certification. Our programming includes instruction on map and terrain skills, ski/snowboard uphill techniques, AIARE avalanche training and certification and fosters a supportive and enthusiastic environment.

1. SHRED Therapy Clinics

2. PARTYKA Scholarship

Our specialized SHRED Therapy program is a vital reintegration tool for veterans, restoring purpose, camaraderie, and joy. We proactively address mental health concerns, including suicide prevention, recognizing it as a leading cause of death among veterans. Our goal is to support veterans in reclaiming purpose and connection in the Wyoming mountains regardless of financial, social or logistical barriers.