The Story of SOAR

Starr started SOAR after experiencing outdoor trauma and loss of her own. Through her healing, she sought resources but found few tailored to her unique experiences. Starr wanted to make sure others were not alone after outdoor incidents.

Why we do it

We love the outdoors, and have also suffered profound losses in the backcountry. We’re committed to supporting others through traumatic grief and loss.

"It is only in adventure that some people succeed in knowing themselves, in finding themselves" Andre Gide.

Mission

The mission of SOAR is to support survivors and communities in healing after outdoor accidents by creating connections to peers, knowledge, and outdoor trauma-informed care

Vision

SOAR envisions a connected and resilient outdoor community where recreationists and professionals have access to the resources they need following emotional, physical or traumatic loss and grief in the outdoors

Values

Connection - SOAR prioritizes human connections and develops programming to facilitate strong relationships

Resilience - SOAR is committed to all forms of resilience in the outdoor community and works to support prevention of, and responsiveness to, traumatic incidents
Adaptability - SOAR aligns programming with current community needs and adapts to meet those needs
Autonomy - SOAR supports individuals in pursuing their own vision for healing, based on their identity and needs