Soul Survivor Outdoor

Thanks Zack Krone for lunch and sharing your wisdom in nonprofit work! Zack is a difference maker to so many incredible causes with his immense auctioneer talent as California Coast Auctions. He always strives to be the connector in relationships that multiply impact and we are grateful for his support and friendship. Be on the lookout for Zack on TV...debuting on screen in an episode of Seth Rogen’s new project entitled “The Studio” for Apple TV coming out Spring of 2025. #auctioneer #changemaker #teamsso #soulsurvivoroutdoor #resiliency #readiness #activeduty #military #outdooradventure

There was still enough water flowing in the Arkansas River for Soul Survivor Outdoor Colorado and the professional guides from Noah's Ark Whitewater Rafting & Adventure Co. to get in one last white water adventure today with US Army soldiers from B Company, 52nd Brigade Engineer Battalion. Retired U.S. Army SFC Eddie Jackson had the group's attention as he shared his personal faith journey and challenged the soldiers to consider putting their identity in who God says they are. Battalion Chaplain Eunsung Jung also spoke about our relationship with God being based on unconditional love. CO area director Randy García closed out the time reminding the soldiers that having a foundation of faith impacts every area of fitness. It was awesome to reconnect with SGT Austin Doud who was part of the group - he first met our team while stationed at Fort Liberty in 2022 when he took part in sporting clays. Thank you so much to Noah's Ark owners Rob Williams and Kami Williams, who also guided us today, and to Daniel Carr in operations and Maria Johnson in reservations. You are all appreciated! #whitewaterrafting #colorado #readiness #resiliency #FortCarson #army #H2F #activeduty #military #soulsurvivoroutdoors #spirituallyfit #missionready

"Absolutely great experience, help[ed] my soldiers and myself tremendously! Thank you for everything." Owen Anderson, SGT US Army You are part of Soul Survivor Outdoor and a huge part of the impact we are having in the lives of our nation's active duty service members is because of your support. We appreciate you all! #resiliency #spirituallyfit #missionready #activeduty #military #soulsurvivoroutdoor

Soul Survivor Outdoor had a day Friday rock climbing with US Army soldiers from the 3d Brigade Engineer Battalion and 2nd Battalion, 7th U.S. Cavalry Regiment "Ghost Battalion" as part of our resiliency and spiritual fitness program. They met up with SSO Texas in Reimers Ranch Park where the professional guides of Rock About Climbing Adventures set up routes that challenged some with conquering heights and for others finding perseverance to complete the climb. Area director Anthony Smit spoke about trusting in Christ and used their climbing equipment as an example of how if we lose our grip, the equipment is there to anchor us as the same as knowing our identity and value are anchored in Christ. He shared about the peace he receives knowing his identity is rooted in his value as created by God for a purpose and how it helped him endure in stressful times while serving in the United States Marine Corps. Tony encouraged the soldiers to consider where their life foundation is anchored. Special thanks to Jon, one of our volunteers from ANTIOCH GEORGETOWN CHURCH that supports SSO, who did first aid duty removing spines from soldiers who encountered a prickly pear cactus. Thank you to our friends at Rock-About Climbing Adventures, it was another great day on the rocks! #rockclimbing #texas #FortCavazos #totalforcefitness #H2F #resiliency #spirituallyfit #missionready #soulsurvivoroutdoor #CBN

Always an incredible honor and privilege serving the Marine Corps Recruiting staff from RS Salt Lake and active duty military service members across our great nation.

Waves were rolling in today for Marines from 1st Battalion, 7th Marines that surfed with Soul Survivor Outdoor at Oceanside Harbor Beach California. The group was charging it from the get go, only needing some pro tips from the awesome instructors from Whitlock Surf Experience and our volunteers before nearly every one of them was standing up and riding the waves. Everyone dried off and hung out over lunch where Rick Wolf engaged them in a discussion about identity and resiliency. He shared that we are uniquely made by the God who created us and how we need to build our legacy on a foundation that is centered on faith in Jesus Christ. He also emphasized that seeking God's purpose provides a deeper anchor in life beyond any job, title, or uniform. Thank You To: Chaplain Jonathan Smith for coordinating with command and organizing the drive down from MAGTF Training Command/Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at 29 Palms for today's resiliency and spiritual fitness program. Cory Whitlock for your support and to his instructors for teaching our group. Our additional surf instructor crew - Cheyne Jobbins of Christian Surfers International (CS) Carlsbad California and the amazing CS volunteers, Steve Varga, Gregory Price and his son Quinn, John Wilson, and JT Williams. Tina Richards and rick habicht for all your help setting up, serving, and tearing down. Shout out to Jim Rutan of Big Jim's 395 Grill for our curbside delivery of your delicious lunches! #surfing #resiliency #spirituallyfit #missionready #mind #body #spirit #soulsurvivoroutdoor #activeduty #military United States Marine Corps

US Army soldiers from the 3-320th Field Artillery "Red Knight Rakkasans" had a blast with our team ziplining at Adventureworks, Inc in Kingston Springs, TN. They also had the opportunity to try the Quantum Leap, a team building event where one soldier climbs a tall post to a platform to ring a bell while others are serving as belays. Area Director in KY/TN Richard E. Davis, DEdMin lunchtime discussion focused on that role of a belay during the leap exercise, ziplines, and what students experience during Air Assault school to observe, assist, and watch for potential hazards on rappel. It's the same today, as we need others in our life who can serve as belays professionally, personally, and spiritually. Richard also spoke on the importance of resiliency and spiritual readiness within the Army’s Holistic Heath and Fitness (H2F) model to strengthen U.S. Army personnel and maintain or increase unit readiness. As Christians, we have the Greatest belay in the person and work of Jesus Christ! Thank you to Adventureworks for your incredible staff and to Kevin Smith of Legends Smokehouse & Grill, LLC in Clarksville, TN, who provided lunch for all of the soldiers. You all make our events the best! #ziplining #readiness #resiliency #army #FortCampbell #activeduty #military #soulsurvivoroutdoor #CBN

In Colorado today, Soul Survivor Outdoor paddled the Arkansas River with soldiers from C Company, 52nd Brigade Engineer Battalion. Noah's Ark Whitewater Rafting & Adventure Co. Rafting guides navigated the group on the journey through class III rapids. Once off the river, they gathered over lunch for a spiritual fitness discussion led by retired US Army SFC Eddie Jackson. Eddie's powerful message challenged soldiers to assess/reassess where they put their identity and how to look out and encourage one another along the way. CO area director Randy García and Chaplain Jung reinforced having an identity based on a foundation of faith and how that impacts every area of fitness. Company commander CPT Barlow closed out the talk by reminding soldiers to keep in community and support each other. Huge thanks to Rob Williams and his incredible team at Noah's Ark for being so supportive of our mission and caring for our nation's warriors. See you next season! #whitewaterrafting #colorado #FortCarson #patriotbattalion #army #H2F #foundation #identity #activeduty #military #soulsurvivoroutdoors #spirituallyfit #missionready #CBN

Soul Survivor Outdoor (SSO) is having an amazing week building resiliency and spiritual fitness with over 100 active duty military service members joining us white water rafting, ziplining, surfing, and rock climbing. Pray for our team in California, Colorado, Tennessee and Texas, that every service member who attends has a safe - fun time, and leaves knowing their identity comes from the God who created them on purpose for a purpose. #resiliency #readiness #soulsurvivoroutdoor #activeduty #military

Service members who are totally fit mentally, physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually are better able to cope with stress, navigate life changes with greater ease, and be proactive in preserving overall resiliency. These five fitness areas are known as the “Pillars of Wellness.” Soul Survivor Outdoor's (SSO's) unique outdoor adventure resiliency program seeks to help our active duty military improve their fitness in each area. #mind #body #spirit #resiliency #spirituallyfit #missionready #soulsurvivoroutdoor #outdooradventure #activeduty #military