October 7–11, 2026
Women's Rocky Mountain Retreat
Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort · Colorado Springs, CO
Retreat details
501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Founded by Special Operations Veterans
Reconnecting warriors.
Restoring purpose.
A non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of U.S. Special Operations Forces veterans by providing outdoor adventure experiences that promote healing, resilience, and community.
What we do
Purpose, connection & adventure
The Special Operations Adventure Foundation is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to serving the men and women of the Special Operations community through purpose, connection, and adventure. We create challenging, outdoor-based experiences that foster resilience, restore confidence, and strengthen the bonds forged through service. By combining adventure, mentorship, and community, we help operators and their families navigate life beyond the battlefield—honoring their service while empowering them to thrive in the next chapter of their lives.
Our story01
Adventure
Challenging, outdoor-based experiences — adventure motorcycle rides, mountain biking, hiking, and fishing — that emphasize teamwork, physical challenge, and time in remote natural environments.
02
Connection
Outdoor adventure isn't the mission. It's the vehicle. The real mission is connection — with peers who understand what you've been through without needing an explanation.
03
Purpose
Through adventure, mentorship, and community, we help operators and their families navigate life beyond the battlefield and thrive in the next chapter of their lives.
Women's Mountain Biking Retreat
Women's Rocky Mountain Retreat
October 7–11, 2026 Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort · Colorado Springs, CO
A six-day retreat for the exceptional women who served in Special Operations roles — built on challenge, connection, and healing through adventure in Colorado's Rocky Mountains.
- Travel
- Lodging
- Meals
- Equipment
- Guided activities
- Six days of community building
Why adventure
Adventure is
the vehicle
At SOAF, outdoor adventure isn't the mission. It's the vehicle. The real mission is connection.
For many Special Operations veterans, leaving the military means leaving behind something that is difficult to recreate in civilian life — a team, a purpose, a shared standard and people who understand what you've been through without needing an explanation.
There is something about standing around a campfire after a long day on the trail, sitting around a table sharing a meal, or helping another rider through a difficult section of trail that cuts through all the noise. No resumes. No titles. No expectations. Just people who understand each other.
Healing · Resilience · Community
Our impact
The mission in motion
- Miles ridden in 72 hours at the Appalachian 1000
- 1,000+
- Raised for veteran retreats at the Appalachian 1000
- $6,800
- Fully funds a women's retreat for up to 10 veterans
- $10K
- Inaugural Dual Sport Adventure Ride, Park City, UT
- 2026
“You don't remember the easy miles. You remember the moments when things go sideways, the people who help you get moving again, and the places you never would have seen if you hadn't been willing to take the road less traveled.”
Jason Borges
Founder & Board Chair · Green Beret, 10th Special Forces Group (Ret.)
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Ride with us
Date TBCCommunity
Four Corners Motorcycle Rally
Four Corners Motorcycle Rally
SOAF will be at this year's Four Corners Motorcycle Rally. Come visit us and learn about how we help the Special Operations veteran community through our purpose-built outdoor retreats.
August 6–8, 2027Fundraiser
Rocky Mountain Off Road Experience Fundraiser
Colorado backcountry
A 24-hour adventure exploring the backcountry of Colorado on mostly dirt roads, off the beaten path. This is not a race — it's an adventure for adventure motorcycles and four-wheel-drive vehicles, helping raise money for Special Operations veterans and local charities.
Recap · July 9–12, 2026Appalachian 1000 – Dueling Banjos
with Backroads of Appalachia
SOAF rode more than 1,000 miles in 72 hours through heavy rain, water crossings, and deep mud — and raised $6,800 to directly support future veteran retreats.
Get involved
Join the mission
Together, we are building a community where no Special Operations veteran has to navigate life after service alone.
Donate
Put a veteran on the trail. Every gift funds adventures directly.
Give todayJoin an Adventure
For eligible veterans — apply, or refer someone who could use the trip.
Apply or referVolunteer
Lend your time and skills at events and retreats.
VolunteerSponsor
Partner with SOAF and underwrite a retreat.
Become a sponsor