Guardian Revival Calendar
We organize free events for guardians (active & retired) and their families:
Active Military ᐧ Veterans ᐧ Reserves ᐧ National Guard ᐧ Law Enforcement ᐧ Fire & Rescue ᐧ Emergency Medical Services ᐧ Dispatchers ᐧ Corrections ᐧ Federal Agents
Join us for adventures, music, wellness, and more — both online & in-person!
Take a scroll through our upcoming events or go search.
Please RSVP to participate. We hope to see you soon!
Fly Fishing Cohort: June 2026
Journey with Another Summit into the world of fly fishing with our Fly Fishing Cohort. This three session cohort is perfect for those just getting into fly fishing or those who’ve enjoyed it for years.
DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)
Fieldcraft Workshop | Firecraft
Every month you can learn a new fieldcraft skill with one of our Fieldcraft Workshops. This month, we’ll be teaching how to safely build, start, and maintain a fire.
DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)
Wallkill River Day Trip
Join us for a day paddle down the Wallkill River. Together, we will meander from Gardiner, NY to New Paltz, NY on the calm tributary.
DIFFICULTY: 🟩 Green (Moderate)
Adirondacks Canoeing Series 1
Take a break from the summer heat and join us on the first of our 2026 Adirondacks canoe camping trips — a peaceful, relaxing four-day, three-night canoe camping adventure in the gorgeous Adirondack Park, NY
DIFFICULTY: 🟩 Green (moderate)
Sunrise Scramble
Join us for a fast-paced early morning hike to the casino ruins on Mount Beacon!
DIFFICULTY: ⬛ Black (very strenuous)
Friday Night Fly Tying
On the last Friday of each month, join us in a fun two-hour fly tying session. No experience necessary, supplies provided!
DIFFICULTY: 🟪 Purple (easiest)
Family Fishing Day
Join us for a fun, family-friendly fishing outing at Pelton Pond. This event is a collaboration with Another Summit, our outdoor adventure program. Fishing gear & bait and refreshments will be provided. This is one of NY’s free fishing days, no license required.
Kaaterskill Falls
Join us for a 2 mile walk to see New York's highest two-tired waterfall in the Catskills! This iconic hike is perfect for someone who wants to explore New York State's best scenery.
DIFFICULTY: 🟩 Green (moderate)
Adirondacks Canoeing Series 2
Take a break from the summer heat and join us on the second of our 2026 Adirondacks canoe-camping trips — a relaxing 4-day, 3-night canoe camping adventure in the gorgeous Adirondack Park, NY
DIFFICULTY: 🟩 Green (moderate)
Adirondacks Canoeing Series 3
Take a break from the summer heat and join us on the third of our 2026 Adirondack canoe-camping trips — a relaxing 4-day, 3-night canoe camping adventure in the gorgeous Adirondack Park, NY
DIFFICULTY: 🟩 Green (moderate)
Bear Mountain Day Hike
Join us for a challenging but rewarding day hike in Bear Mountain State Park.
DIFFICULTY: 🟥 Red (strenuous)
Fieldcraft Workshop | Orienteering
Every month you can learn a new fieldcraft skill with one of our Fieldcraft Workshops. This month, we’ll be teaching how to orient yourself and navigate using a map & compass.
DIFFICULTY: 🟩 Green (moderate)
Friday Night Fly Tying
On the last Friday of each month, join us in a fun two-hour fly tying session. No experience necessary, supplies provided!
DIFFICULTY: 🟪 Purple (easiest)
Canoe Camping 101
Join us for a beginner friendly two-day canoe camping trip where you’ll get to learn the basics of canoe camping while relaxing and connecting with fellow veterans and first responders.
DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)
One Mile Challenge 2026
Our annual One Mile Challenge is simple but impactful: walk, run, or roll one mile each day of September. OMC is a virtual event, and you will self-monitor your progress. Make your mile happen wherever you are or want to go, whenever works for you. OMC is a powerful way to raise awareness around mental health for those who serve — and to help fund our free programs for guardians & families.
Fieldcraft Cohort 2026
Join Another Summit and Accipiter Fieldcraft for our 2026 Fieldcraft Cohort. Instructed by Jon Turner, USMC veteran, this cohort-style 3-part wilderness survival series will provide methods to cover basic needs of survival in the wilderness — Shelter, Water, Fire, Food, and Tools — by using modern and primitive resources.
DIFFICULTY: 🟥 Red (strenuous)
National Trails Day Cleanup
Join us in celebrating National Trails Day with a trail cleanup at the Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve just outside of Cold Spring, NY.
DIFFICULTY: 🟩 Green (moderate)
Intro Canoeing Adventure
Looking for an adventure? Come and join Dwyer of Putnam and Another Summit for an intro to canoeing.
Friday Night Fly Tying
On the last Friday of each month, join us in a fun two-hour fly tying session. No experience necessary, supplies provided!
DIFFICULTY: 🟪 Purple (easiest)
Mount Beacon Sunrise Hike
Join us for a fast-paced hike to the casino ruins on Mount Beacon! This will be a challenging but rewarding early morning hike to get your day started off right (and with the time to shower before work).
DIFFICULTY: ⬛ Black (very strenuous)
GR 5K Run/Walk
We’re bringing the community together for something new: the Guardian Revival 5K. Whether you run or walk, come with the family or form a team with your department, this event is about honoring the guardians who serve our communities every day. We’re encouraging personal bests and friendly rivalry (especially across departments and organizations) with awards for those who rise above the rest.
Backpacking 101
Join us for a beginner friendly backpacking trip in Harriman State Park where you will learn new skills, build new connections and make new memories with your fellow veterans and first responders.
DIFFICULTY: 🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
Spring Birding
Join us on a spring birding walk through the woods of Stewart State Forest just outside of Maybrook, NY.
DIFFICULTY: 🟩 Green
Fly Fishing Cohort: May 2026
Journey with Another Summit into the world of fly fishing with our Fly Fishing Cohort. This three session cohort is perfect for those just getting into fly fishing or those who’ve enjoyed it for years.
DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)
Spring Wildflower Walk
Join us for a walk in the woods for the purpose of finding wildflowers this spring!
DIFFICULTY: 🟩 Green (Moderate)
Friday Night Fly Tying
On the last Friday of each month, join us in a fun two-hour fly tying session. No experience necessary, supplies provided!
DIFFICULTY: 🟪 Purple (easiest)
Fieldcraft Workshop | Knots & Tarps
Every month you can learn a new fieldcraft skill with one of our Fieldcraft Workshops. This month, we’ll be teaching essential knots and configurations for emergency tarp shelters.
DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)
Hawk Rock Hike
Join us for a fast-paced hike through the lush woodland of Horse Pound Brook Unit with the co-founder Alex Othmer!
DIFFICULTY: 🟥 Red (strenuous)
Cold Spring to Beacon
Join us for a challenging day hike from Cold Spring to Beacon through the Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve.
DIFFICULTY: 🟥 Red (strenuous)
First Fridays Nature Series
Join Putnam Vet2Vet and Guardian Revival’s Another Summit program for our new Putnam Nature Series — a free monthly outing designed specifically for veterans and their family members to connect, unwind, and build community.
DIFFICULTY: 🟩 Green (moderate)
Mindfulness Walk | Stony Brook
Join us for a peaceful, refreshing 2.1-mile early-spring mindfulness walk in scenic Harriman State Park, NY.
DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)
Friday Night Fly Tying
On the last Friday of each month, join us in a fun two-hour fly tying session. No experience necessary, supplies provided!
DIFFICULTY: 🟪 Purple (easiest)
Fieldcraft Workshop: DIY Fire Kit
Join us for the March installment of our fieldcraft workshop series! In this class you will learn how to make a fire kit including 4 - 5 DIY tinder sources.
DIFFICULTY: 🟪 Purple (easiest)
Fahnestock Day Hike
Join us for an easy 2.4-mile day hike through the scenic forest of Fahnestock State Park in Putnam County.
DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)
First Fridays Nature Series
Join Putnam Vet2Vet and Guardian Revival’s Another Summit program for our new Putnam Nature Series — a free monthly outing designed specifically for veterans and their family members to connect, unwind, and build community.
DIFFICULTY: 🟩 Green (moderate)
Winter Birding
Join us on a winter birding walk through the Stonykill Farm Woods just outside of Beacon, NY.
DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)
Friday Night Fly Tying
On the last Friday of each month, join us in a fun two-hour fly tying session. No experience necessary, supplies provided!
DIFFICULTY: 🟪 Purple (easiest)
Fieldcraft Workshop: Knife Skills
Join us for the first event in our new fieldcraft workshop series! In this class you will learn about safe knife handling, whittling skills, and will complete 1 - 2 whittling projects that you can bring home after the workshop.
DIFFICULTY: 🟪 Purple (easiest)
First Fridays Nature Series
Join Putnam Vet2Vet and Guardian Revival’s Another Summit program for our new Putnam Nature Series — a free monthly outing designed specifically for veterans and their family members to connect, unwind, and build community.
DIFFICULTY: 🟩 Green (moderate)
Volunteer Outdoor Leader Training
Interested in giving back to your community by leading therapeutic outdoor adventures? This accelerated 2-part weekend course teaches you everything you need to know to volunteer as an outdoor leader for Another Summit.
DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)
Friday Night Fly Tying
Join us for a new recurring outing: Friday Night Fly Tying!
Bring your own gear and materials and tie what you like or use our free equipment and follow along with guest instructors as they teach the fly of the month. No experience necessary!
DIFFICULTY: 🟪 Purple (easiest)
First Day Walk 2026
Join us in welcoming the new year with a 1-mile walk around Little Stony Point in Cold Spring, NY.
DIFFICULTY: 🟦 Blue (easy)
NYE Sunset Hike 2025
Watch the last sunset of 2025 with us from the Mount Beacon Fire Tower!
DIFFICULTY: 🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
Fahnestock Day Hike
Join us for a moderately strenuous 3.1-mile day hike through the scenic forest of Fahnestock State Park in Putnam County.
DIFFICULTY: 🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
Opt Outside 2025
This Black Friday, skip the shopping fever and join us in Opting Outside on an exciting hike to the Mount Beacon Fire Tower!
DIFFICULTY: 🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
Sunken Mine Loop
Join us for a moderate 3.2-mile day hike through the scenic forest of Fahnestock State Park in Putnam County.
DIFFICULTY: 🟩 Green (moderate)
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