Peaks to Peace
On a weathered sandstone ridge, one person leans down and reaches out a hand to another climbing up from below.

A veteran outreach organization in Utah

Find your footing.
Find your peace.

We get Utah veterans outdoors, hiking, camping and climbing together, for the clarity and calm that come from time in nature.

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  • 500Veterans served
  • 1,000Miles hiked
  • 50Trips run
  • 25Peaks summited

Our mission

Getting veterans outside, moving, and at peace

Peaks to Peace is a Utah-based veteran outreach organization, and Utah is where we serve veterans today. Our mission is to get veterans outdoors and physically active in nature, and to help them find the mental clarity that comes from time spent on the trail, around the fire and on the rock.

What we do

Hiking, camping, and climbing for those able

We meet veterans where they are. Every outing is about getting outside together at a pace that works for the group.

Two hikers with backpacks climbing a rocky mountain trail under a clear blue sky.

Hiking

Hiking is the heart of what we do. We walk trails together, one steady step at a time, with room to talk or simply take it in.

A small campfire glowing among tall pine trees under a starry night sky.

Camping

Nights under the stars slow everything down. Setting up camp, sharing a fire and waking to quiet mornings give the mind space to settle.

A roped climber working up a steep, sunlit rock face.

Climbing, for those able

For those who are able and interested, we add some climbing: a focused challenge that builds trust, patience and confidence.

Two small figures standing on a rocky summit in soft golden light, with layers of misty mountain ridges behind them.

Why nature

There's a peace that comes from being outdoors

Being active is part of it, but our main focus is the mental clarity that comes from time in the natural environment. Fresh air, open sky, the rhythm of walking and the quiet of the backcountry help clear the noise and make room to breathe.

A hiker standing on a rocky outcrop grips the hand of another hiker and pulls him up the last step, with snowy forested hills below.

Resilience

Strengthening resilience, from the inside out

Time outdoors opens the door. Alongside it, we use the techniques and training of Aprovar Consulting, a resilience, leadership and communication training firm, to help strengthen each person's individual mental resilience.

The goal is simple: tools that come home with you after the trip is over, for the trail and for everyday life.

Learn about Aprovar Consulting

Voices from the trail Sample

What time outside can mean

"Out on the trail my head finally got quiet. It was the first time in a long while I felt like I could just breathe."

Army veteran, hiking program

"Sitting around the fire with people who understood, no explanations needed. I came home lighter than I left."

Marine Corps veteran, camping trip

"I didn't think I'd climb again. Taking it one move at a time reminded me what I'm still capable of."

Navy veteran, climbing day

Get involved

There's a place for you here

A lit tent glowing beside dark evergreen trees beneath a sky full of stars.

Veterans

If you're a veteran in Utah who wants to get outside, we'd love to hear from you. No experience is needed. Tell us a little about yourself and what interests you, and we'll be in touch.

I'd like to join

Volunteers

If you love the outdoors and want to support veterans, there are ways to help, on the trail and behind the scenes. Reach out and let us know how you'd like to be involved.

I'd like to volunteer

Get in touch

Questions, ideas, or ready to get outside? Send us a note and we'll get back to you.

hello@peakstopeace.org