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ADVENTURE APPALACHIA Empowering Educational Adventure our mission Adventure Appalachia facilitates empowering educational outdoor adventure experiences for adolescents and adults. These activities encourage a sense of selfworth and empowerment foster respect understanding and care of the natural world and exemplify the importance of communication teamwork and leadership. our vision We work to eliminate barriers expand access to outdoor adventure in the New River Gorge region of WV providing funding connecting people to existing outdoor programs offering guided experiences in wilderness settings. Participants are exposed to the technical skills that allow them to play an active meaningful role in their adventure while developing relevant and applicable interpersonal skills for everyday life.