What Epic Experience does

Epic Experience is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 2012 and headquartered in Arvada, Colorado, that provides free outdoor adventure and peer-support programs for adult cancer survivors, thrivers, and caregivers across the United States and Canada. Its core offerings include weeklong adventure camps in the Colorado Rockies (white water rafting, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing), multi-day Thriving Together camps in California, Colorado, Maine, and Kentucky, and one-day Trail Days events in nine-plus US cities. The organization also operates ThriveVR, deploying all-in-one VR headsets with 360-degree outdoor content and mindfulness voice-overs into cancer hospitals and treatment clinics for in-treatment patients.

Complementary programming includes the Campfires of Hope podcast, monthly Epic Exchange meetups, and a merchandise store. The technology footprint is narrow — 360-degree video production and VR hardware distribution — with no disclosed AI, API, or SaaS components. The business model is donation-funded rather than commercial: camps and Trail Days are free, Thriving Together requires a $300 donation or fundraising commitment, and revenue derives from individual giving, corporate sponsors, donor-advised funds, crypto, and stock donations. Partnerships with The Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation, Imerman Angels, and a small set of retail partners support program access and fundraising. With 14 employees and a waitlist exceeding 4,000 applicants, demand materially outstrips current program capacity.

Name

Epic Experience

Legal name

Epic Experience

Website

https://epicexperience.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Epic Experience is a 501c3 nonprofit founded in 2012 that provides free adventure camps, regional outdoor events, and hospital-deployed VR experiences to adult cancer survivors, thrivers, and caregivers across the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cancer Survivorship Support Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (7139), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Adventure Therapy & Therapeutic Wilderness Programs (THAAAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Meditation Retreats, Workshops & Immersive Programs (HSADAJAF), Trauma-Informed Mindfulness & Somatic Mind-Body Practices (HSADAJAI), Adult Skill-Building Expeditions & Courses (Leadership, Survival, Navigation) (THAAAOAC)

Keywords

• Cancer survivor support
• Adventure camp programs
• Cancer survivorship nonprofit
• Outdoor peer support
• Virtual reality therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Arvada, Colorado

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Epic Experience is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization that relies on donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and fundraising activities. The organization offers donation options including one-time gifts, fundraisers, donation matching, and asset donations (Venmo, crypto, stocks, DAF).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Epic Experience is a nonprofit organization that delivers free and low-cost cancer survivorship programs for adults diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers. Core offerings include free weeklong adventure camps in the Colorado Rockies, regional Trail Days outdoor events, multi-day Thriving Together camps, ThriveVR virtual reality experiences deployed in hospitals, and the Campfires of Hope podcast. Programs are designed to combat isolation, trauma, and loss of identity through outdoor recreation, peer connection, and mindfulness.

Product overview

Epic Experience is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of cancer support programs for adult survivors, thrivers, and caregivers. The core offerings include Weeklong Adventure Camps in Colorado, Thriving Together multi-day camps, regional Trail Days events, and ThriveVR virtual reality experiences. Additional programs include the Campfires of Hope podcast and Epic Exchange peer support meetups. The organization operates on a program-based model rather than a unified software platform, with no commercial product integrations, APIs, or SaaS offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weeklong Adventure Camps Free week-long adventure camps for adult cancer survivors and thrivers (18+) set in the Colorado Rockies, with outdoor activities including white water rafting, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, and inflatable kayaking. Participants apply online, submit medical clearance, and attend at no cost with lodging, meals, and activities included.
• Thriving Together Camps 3-night, 4-day immersive outdoor camps for adult cancer survivors and thrivers held in Southern California, Colorado, Maine, and Kentucky. Focused on connection, healing, and community, the program requires a $300 donation or fundraising commitment per attendee; travel is the attendee's responsibility.
• Trail Days Free one-day regional outdoor events bringing together cancer survivors, thrivers, and caregivers for activities such as hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding, yoga, sound healing, spa experiences, and campfire-style conversations. Events are typically 2–5 hours and held in cities across the United States.
• ThriveVR Virtual reality program providing 360-degree immersive outdoor experiences such as horseback riding, stand-up paddleboarding, and white water rafting paired with mindfulness voice-overs for cancer patients undergoing treatment. The all-in-one VR headset experience is deployed in participating cancer hospitals and treatment clinics; it is not sold to individuals outside facilities.
• Campfires of Hope Podcast (Stories of Cancer) Podcast series sharing stories of cancer survivors and thrivers, providing community and inspiration for those affected by cancer. Available online for streaming through the Epic Experience website.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,000+ applicants on waitlist
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides travel assistance for young adults diagnosed with cancer between ages 16-30. Eligible camp participants can receive support for airfare through this partnership, enabling access to Epic Experience camps for those who cannot afford travel costs.
• Imerman AngelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeer-to-peer cancer support connection providing additional support resources for Epic Experience community members beyond the camp programs.
• King SoopersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrocery retailer partner supporting Epic Experience through shop/donation programs at Partner's Shops.
• Chill AngelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRetail partner supporting Epic Experience through Partner's Shops initiative.
• HalaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRetail partner supporting Epic Experience through Partner's Shops initiative.
• CloztalkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRetail partner supporting Epic Experience through Partner's Shops initiative.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• First Descents: First Descents provides free outdoor adventure programs (kayaking, surfing, climbing) for young adults impacted by cancer. It is the most direct comparison to Epic Experience given overlapping mission, target demographic, free pricing, and outdoor adventure modality.
• Project Koru: Project Koru runs outdoor adventure camps and surf/paddle retreats for young adult cancer survivors ages 18–39. Like Epic Experience, it combines free adventure-based programming with community-led events and a nonprofit funding model.
• True North Treks: True North Treks provides free backpacking and canoeing trips for young adult cancer survivors and caregivers, integrating mindfulness and wellness. It is highly comparable to Epic Experience's mindfulness-plus-adventure model.
• Camp Kesem: Camp Kesem operates free summer camps and year-round support programs for children and families affected by a parent's cancer. While its primary cohort is children of cancer patients, it shares the free-camp-for-cancer-affected-families model and donation-based funding structure.
• Send It Foundation: Send It Foundation offers outdoor experiences such as skiing, mountain biking, and hiking trips for young adults with cancer. It overlaps with Epic Experience on outdoor adventure modality and a free, application-based access model.

Broad incumbents

• Livestrong: Livestrong is a well-known cancer survivorship nonprofit providing programs, navigation, and resources for people affected by cancer. It is a larger, established incumbent that competes for donor mindshare in the cancer survivorship category.
• Cancer Support Community: Cancer Support Community is a large, professionally staffed nonprofit network offering free psychosocial support, education, and wellness programs for cancer patients nationwide. It is a broader incumbent in the same survivorship support space Epic Experience targets.

Emerging players

• Imerman Angels: Imerman Angels provides one-on-one peer mentor connections for cancer survivors and caregivers. It is a strategic partner of Epic Experience and offers complementary, non-adventure-based psychosocial support within the same survivor community.
• Outdoor Mindset: Outdoor Mindset is a nonprofit that connects people affected by neurological conditions (including cancer) through guided outdoor trips. It is comparable as a smaller, niche nonprofit that uses outdoor adventure for therapeutic benefit in a healthcare context.
• The Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation: Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation supports young adults (ages 16–30) diagnosed with cancer through travel scholarships and survivorship programs. It is both a strategic partner of Epic Experience and an adjacent peer in the same cancer-survivor niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/epic-experience

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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