Step Into the Woods: Finding Focus and Healing in the Outdoors
Sometimes the best thing you can do for your mental health is pick up a chainsaw and get to work. Reinaldo, a veteran who volunteered at a 10KO work week, found that getting outside and focusing on a task helped cut through the noise. When you’re clearing trail or putting up blinds, you’re in the […]
Hard Ground, Strong Roots: A Young Father’s Recovery Story
Every work week trip at 10KO brings something special. A mix of veteran volunteers and community members who show up, roll up their sleeves, and get to work together. On this particular trip, the crew was out on the property clearing land, putting up blinds, and cutting paths ahead of upcoming hunting seasons. The goal, […]
How the Outdoors Helped One Veteran Move Forward
Tristan DeMers has carried a lot since leaving military service. When she joined 10KO’s Alaska Women’s Fishing Trip, it turned out to be more than a chance to get outdoors. It was a turning point. Tristan shared her experience with us after returning from the trip. “This trip did a handful of things for me. […]
How an Outdoor Fishing Trip Helped This First Responder Find Her Community
Jennifer Nelms has spent years showing up for others. Her family, her colleagues, the job. When she joined 10KO’s Alaska Women’s Fishing Trip, she was looking for a chance to decompress. What she didn’t anticipate was walking away with five women she now calls sisters. We sat down with Jennifer to hear about her experience […]
A Paramedic’s Journey to Healing on the Alaska Women’s Fishing Trip
Emily Boldroff spent 22 years as a paramedic. When the opportunity came to join 10KO’s Alaska Women’s Fishing Trip, she didn’t hesitate. The water has always been where she feels most herself. What she didn’t expect was how much the trip would reveal about what she’d been quietly carrying all those years. We sat down […]