Open Door Outdoors program organizes guided hikes and other outdoor activities in throughout Connecticut and the New Englanf Region. These events are free for veterans, military members and their families and cater to all skill levels.

1.  Introductory level hikes

The introductory hikes are designed to be ice breakers when introducing new participants into ODO. They are usually a couple miles in length and can be completed in less than an hour.

• Example Hikes: Ragged Mountain (Berlin, CT) / Bear Mountain (Salisbury, CT) or comparable.

2.  Moderate level hikes

Moderate level hikes can be 4-6 miles in length and can be completed in 2-4 hours.

• Example Hikes:Mount Monadnock (Jaffrey, NH) / Mount Greylock (Adams, MA) or comparable.

3.  Difficult level hikes

Difficult level hikes can be 6-8 miles in length and can be completed in 3-6 hours.

• Example Hikes: White Mountains, NH / Green Mountains. VT / Adirondacks , NY or comparable.

4, Experienced only level hikes

Experienced Only hikes can be 8-33 miles in length and can be completed in 6-18 hours. Must have completed introductory, moderate and difficult level hikes or show extensive hiking experience.

USING UTV FOR HEALING

One adventure at a time, ODO’s holistic approach heals and restores lives on many levels. With a very special thanks to the Sestero Family of Glastonbury and The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving for their incredible generosity in fully supporting the purchase of our 2021 Polaris General XP 4 1000.

This UTV will be used to take Veterans, their families, and young people into the outdoors for re-connection, healthy activity, and healing. We will also be focusing on sharing these trips with Glastonbury residents and any individuals who cannot enjoy the outdoors in the same capacity as their able-bodied counterparts due to any disabilities or challenges they may endure.

IMPACTFUL OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES

We have already had the privilege of sharing the outdoors with some amazing Veterans and some beautiful autistic children, the impact was exciting to watch. Lastly, none of these trips would be possible without the selfless generosity of the landowners in South Glastonbury who allow The ODO UTV Program to happen on their property!This UTV will be used to take Veterans, their families, and young people into the outdoors for re-connection, healthy activity, and healing. We will also be focusing on sharing these trips with Glastonbury residents and any individuals who cannot enjoy the outdoors in the same capacity as their able-bodied counterparts due to any disabilities or challenges they may endure.

The UTV has already been used to support other Veteran organizations and will continue to be used to support the ODO Farm Run Series. We are excited for all this program will bring to our Veterans and our community! Our UTV is registered with the state of Connecticut and fully insured!

Use this link to register for a program or just to gain additional information,  Once your request is completed ans submitted a member of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.