2026 marks the fifth year of OMC! We invite you to join our annual One Mile Challenge: a month-long movement supporting the mental health and well-being of military members, veterans, first responders, and their families. The challenge is simple: walk, run, roll, or ruck one mile each day throughout September. Whether you’re participating on your own, joining a team, or rallying your friends, family, coworkers, or community, every mile helps raise awareness and funds for our free programs serving guardians and their families.

On Sunday, our community gathered in Carmel, New York, for the inaugural Guardian Revival 5K Race. Military members, veterans, first responders, families, friends, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters came together for a morning filled with movement, encouragement, laughter, and connection. And while participants did a great job racing the clock, what matters most is being able to show up, move, and connect with community. We’re so grateful to everyone who made this day such a success!

Birding offers a chance to slow down, look around, and pay attention to the world and the animals that we might otherwise overlook. And anyone can do it! You don’t even have to go far to start birding. Our Another Summit outdoor program Executive Director Henri de la Vega shares some tips for beginner birders (including basic gear and guides), along with photos taken on a few of our Another Summit outings, both on our birding-focused nature walks and other adventures where birds have been spotted!

Every day, across the United States, correctional officers step behind secure doors and fortified walls to do a job that most people never see, but that every community depends on.

They manage tense environments, support rehabilitation, and maintain safety for those in custody, their fellow staff, and the public. The work is consistently demanding, sometimes dangerous, and all too often overlooked.

National Corrections Officers Week is an opportunity to change all that. It’s a moment each year that gives a chance to pause and recognize the officers and staff who serve on the front lines of our justice system.

If you think you can’t run your race because you’ve left your training til the last minute, think again — we’ve got you covered with this quick how-to guide that’s designed to get you across the finish line, whether you walk, run-walk, or run your 3.1-mile race from start to finish.

Join us for the Guardian Revival 5K Race in Carmel on Sunday, May 17, along the scenic Putnam Trailway at Lake Gleneida. Wherever you are, however you want to join, there’s a reason and a way for you to get involved. The in-person event will be timed and top finishers will receive medals, virtual participation available for people outside the Hudson Valley, and we’ve got a Kids ½ Mile Fun Run before the main event! Team competition & awards for departments, businesses & community groups, and individual top finishers.

On the last Friday of each month, our Another Summit outdoors program invites guardians and their friends & family to slow down, work with their hands, and connect over a shared table for Friday Night Fly Tying — a relaxed, two-hour evening workshop that welcomes complete beginners and experienced fly tiers alike. Come enjoy a low-pressure way to learn something new and leave with something you made yourself.

Looking for thoughtful holiday gift ideas in 2025? This curated Guardian Revival Gift Guide features meaningful gifts for loved ones, friends, coworkers, outdoor adventurers, musicians, creatives, and dog lovers — with a special focus on mental health, wellness, creativity, and connection.

Created by the Guardian Revival team, this guide reflects our lived experience supporting veterans, first responders, and their families. Every recommendation is practical, intentional, and aligned with well-being — whether you’re shopping for the holidays, birthdays, or year-round giving.

Another Summit Director of Outdoor Adventure & Education, Henri de la Vega, curated this updated 2025 gear guide with proven equipment trusted by backcountry leaders, long-distance hikers, canoe trippers, and weekend adventurers alike to help you choose the perfect gift for the outdoor enthusiast in your life.

Suicide Prevention Month isn’t just a date on a calendar — it’s a global movement. Every September, organizations, advocates, and communities come together to raise awareness and promote healing.

This month is more than just individual awareness — it’s a time to build connections, show unyielding compassion, and become a force for positive change.

It calls on us to educate ourselves and others about the risk factors, warning signs, and myths surrounding suicide. It encourages us to open our hearts and have stigma-free conversations about mental health. It empowers those who are struggling to seek help and reminds them that they’re not alone.

Guardian Revival’s One Mile Challenge is a 30-day virtual event held every September during Suicide Awareness Month.

Participants commit to walking, running, or rolling one mile each day—30 miles in 30 days—to raise awareness and critical funds that support veteran and first responder suicide prevention programs.

This nationwide challenge is open to anyone, anywhere, and helps fuel Guardian Revival’s free programs that build community, provide mental health support, and ensure no guardian walks alone. Sign up today and take the first step toward making a difference.

We invite (and encourage!) you to join our upcoming annual One Mile Challenge: a movement to support the mental health and well-being of our military, veterans, and first responders, and their families. OMC participants commit to walking, running, or rolling just one mile a day, every day of September. Learn more about the challenge, how to join, and how to help spread the word!

The challenge is simple, flexible, and powerful for you — and every mile helps raise awareness & funds for our free programs for guardians and their families.

The RAND Corporation and Benjamin Center (SUNY New Paltz) surveyed thousands of guardians across New York State. Their studies confirm what many already know — guardians face serious mental health challenges and aren’t getting the care they need. At Guardian Revival, we offer the kind of trusted, barrier-free support these reports recommend for military, veterans, first responders — and their families.

Being able to quickly start a fire can be a literal life saver in a survival situation. While the forest provides many efficient tinder sources, wet conditions or an unfamiliar environment may slow your ability to find them — which is why many hikers & campers choose to carry their own. Learn how to make your own fire starters, including wax matches and fire cups!

We’re excited to share our 2024 Annual Report with you. Reflecting on another successful year across our core programs (Another Summit, Boots & Paws, and Encore), family program (Homefront), Peer Services division, newest location (Hawaii), and athletic fundraisers (Champions), we’re proud to report healthy finances & robust relationships as we wrap up our 5th year as an organization.

On December 5th, 2024, Guardian Revival hosted our inaugural Revive & Thrive — a night dedicated to celebrating resilience, connection, and the incredible work being done to support our guardians. The night’s highlights included the premiere of two impactful short documentaries: the Boots & Paws Short Film and the Another Summit Mini Documentary.

Finding the best gift for an outdoor enthusiast can be tough — With all the different brands and items to choose from, it can feel overwhelming to find quality gear that provides functionality and speaks to your loved one’s adventurous spirit.

Henri de la Vega (our Another Summit Director of Outdoor Adventure and Education) has put together this holiday gift guide to help you find the perfect gift this holiday season.

With everything from larger gifts to smaller stocking stuffers that won’t break the bank, this list has been curated with nature lovers in mind and has the added benefit of allowing you to support American-owned companies and retailers when you buy.

If you’re a hiking enthusiast, you know that many considerations go into planning a safe and enjoyable hike — you need to pick a destination, plan a route, check the weather, pay attention to trail conditions, and calculate how much food and water you’ll need for your journey.

One of the most important considerations, though, (and one that trips people up the most) is what to pack.

Any time you decide to set off for an outdoor adventure, you need to make sure you have everything you need for a hike that allows you to enjoy all the beauty that Mother Nature has to offer while keeping you out of harm’s way, as well as a few extra items that you hopefully won’t need, but may come in handy during an emergency.

You also need to consider the weight of all your gear, because, after all, you’ll be the one who has to lug all this equipment around on your hike. Narrowing down your gear to the essentials can be frustrating, but fortunately, there’s a tried and tested, decades-old system that will make preparing for your outdoor adventure a snap.

Whether you're brand new to fly fishing or looking to refine your technique, Another Summit invites you to join a year-long journey into the world of fly fishing alongside fellow guardians. This cohort-style course is designed for anglers of all levels.

Discover one of the Hudson Highlands State Park's hidden gems. Easily accessible from NYC, this moderately strenuous hike offers breathtaking views of the Hudson River, Storm King State Park, and, on clear days, even the NYC skyline. Explore two route options and learn essential hiking tips for this scenic trail.