Vail Veterans Program

This week 17 alumni are in Vail for Veterans Path to Success. Together they are redefining purpose through introspective work, sharing stories, learning together and discovering new connections. While acknowledging their "old stories" each veterans creates a powerful "new story" to guide them in being their best self. We're proud of the work they are doing for themselves!

Vail Veterans Program has been nominated for the Vail Daily’s Best Of Vail Valley 2026/27! We honored to be recognized for the work we do to help our nation’s wounded veterans and their families discover new abilities, build confidence and find hope and healing in the mountains.

To cast your vote, go to Best Of Vail Valley 2026/27. Click “Community” then scroll to “Nonprofit: Health & Wellness.” You have the option to vote in one or all categories now through Sunday, August 30th!

Day two of Golf in the Rockies was action-packed! Thank you to trainers at Howard Head Sports Medicine for conducting morning warm up and strength exercises with our veterans, followed by golf coaching from Steadman Philippon Research Institute. Our heroes enjoyed 18 holes at Beaver Creek Golf Club, hosted by members and then took in the Bacon Brothers concert at VPAC!

As the week comes to a close for our Family Support Program participants, their time together as families has been extra special. Black Mountain Ranch offers space to find peace, intention, and connection with one another while learning and participating in new adventures. We thank our veteran families for taking the time to focus on themselves this week. To the entire BMR team, thank you for creating a sanctuary that allows an experience unlike any other for our wounded veterans and their families to reconnect, heal and strengthen their bonds.

Our Family Support Program at Black Mountain Ranch is in full swing this week! Two alumni veteran families are taking part in authentic western adventures while connecting and being present in the moment. Whether learning to rope or drive cattle or sipping cowboy coffee and simply soaking in the extraordinary peaceful views, this high county experience soothes souls and reinvigorates the spirit. Special thanks to our program partners, Black Mountain Ranch, for providing this opportunity to our Nation’s Heroes!