JACKSON, Wyo. — First responders and their families are invited to an evening of climbing at the Teton County/Jackson Community Recreation Center to connect with others and alleviate stress as the winter season barrels closer.

Climb and Connect, hosted by Teton Interagency Peer Support (TIPS), is designed with the first responder community in mind. Firefighters, EMTs, police officers, dispatchers, ski patrollers and any other kind of first responder are welcome to the free event focused on wellness, community and camaraderie.

“This wellness initiative recognizes the unique challenges faced by first responders and aims to provide a supportive environment for stress relief, physical activity, and community building,” reads an email announcement from the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole (CFJH). TIPS is a program within CFJH.

No climbing experience is required. Pizza will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The event will take place at the Rec Center from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15. Registration is required and can be completed online for first responders, their families and significant others. Space is limited to the first 80 people to register.

Monica is a Staff Reporter who studied journalism at Syracuse University and has been in the valley since 2015. She loves writing about the local food and bev scene, especially craft beer. When she’s not on the clock, you can find her paddle boarding, sewing, or whipping up a new recipe at home.