BECAUSE SOME ADVENTURES ECHO INTO ETERNITY.
Mountain Movers
Making dream outdoor adventures possible for children facing serious medical challenges. Mountain Movers gives kids the chance to imagine, plan, and experience an outdoor adventure of their own — creating moments of joy, confidence, connection and purpose.
Beyond the Hospital Walls
For a child facing a serious medical diagnosis, life can quickly become a cycle of appointments, treatments, and stress. Mountain Movers exists to interrupt that routine. Through personalized outdoor adventures, we give kids the chance to step away from daily challenges and experience something different — fresh air, open space, and moments of calm. These experiences aren’t about the destination or the activity. They’re about giving children space to breathe, regain perspective, and rediscover joy and confidence in who they are.
The Adventure Experience
Since our inception, we have hosted life-altering adventures in over 15 states. Each trip is tailored to the child and focuses on mentorship and ethical stewardship:
Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventures: From fishing for walleye and halibut to hunting elk, deer, and antelope, we create memories that last a lifetime.
Spiritual Mentorship: Every adventure includes small-group Gospel mentoring, allowing children to safely open up about their story and their faith.
Ethical Stewardship: Campers are taught the ethical practices behind harvesting and consuming wild game, fostering a deep respect for God’s creation.
Holistic Healing: Beyond the spiritual growth, participants experience increased physical health, lower anxiety, and a restored sense of focus and patience.
Honoring Our Conquerors.
The journey doesn’t end when the trip is over.
Mountain Movers Family Night
Every spring, we host a celebration dinner to honor our participants. It’s a night to share stories, speak life into these families, and recognize the incredible accomplishments of these brave children.
Annual Fishing Derby
A day of community on the water where past participants return to compete, connect, and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors together.
Frequently Asked Questions
We serve children facing life-altering medical conditions. Our adventures are designed to provide these children with a reprieve from their daily challenges through the peace of the outdoors.
We have hosted adventures in over 15 states! While many of our core events like Family Night are in North Dakota, our hunting and fishing trips span across the country to provide the best possible experience for our participants.
No. Like all AO1 Foundation ministries, Mountain Movers adventures are provided at no cost to the families. We believe in removing every obstacle so these children can focus on God and their own well-being.
While the activities are exciting, our primary goal is spiritual growth and mental restoration. We use the solitude of the wilderness to mentor children in the Gospel and help them build a patient, unwavering faith.
