Active military families treated to weekend in Lake Tahoe

The families of two active duty soldiers were treated to an outdoor adventure weekend in Lake Tahoe thanks to PatriotList.org of Carson City and Move Mountains of Incline Village.

The mission of the program was to weave family activities that blend adventure and communication workshops into the retreat weekend. The families were nurtured and challenged physically, emotionally and mentally while they worked together and thrived through fun and engaging challenges on the SEA, AIR, and LAND.

The weekend itinerary included kayaking obstacles on Lake Tahoe, zip lining at Project Discovery on Mt. Rose, and hiking to Monkey Rock on The Flume trail.

“This was our first family vacation ever, it was so amazing to see our daughters light up at their first site of snow and to spend the weekend focused on spending quality time with our kids!” said one of the active duty fathers.

Colin Supko, founder of PatriotList.US and PatriotList.ORG is a Gardnerville native, and a Navy SEAL Commander (res) with 18 years of service.

“It was an honor to host the families of a fellow SEAL teammate and Navy sailor in the place that meant so much to my early life," said Supko. "Northern Nevada and Incline Village provide the perfect backdrop for enduring family memories. Our military families sacrifice a great deal on behalf of our nation, so having the opportunity to give back to them on any level is why we founded Patriot List.”

Charlie White, founder of Move Mountains, is an Incline Village resident with 13 years combined experience as an educator and facilitator. “I am so grateful for the community support that allowed us to create and provide a program designed for these military families at the core. The family as a team is a perspective that shifts the way we support and treat one another at home. Connecting with these military families gave me great joy, and I could not be more honored and humbled to be able to give back to such a wonderful community. This is just the beginning - I am already looking forward to our next retreat.”

Sponsors of the October 2017 Retreat included Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort Spa and Casino, Action Water Sports of Incline Village, Tiburon Classic Car Show, Reserve Analysis Consulting LLC, Village Pharmacy, Project Discovery, Azzara's Italian Restaurant, Gus's Open Pit BBQ, T’s Mesquite Rotisserie, PatriotList.US and Move Mountains.

PatriotList.ORG is seeking sponsors and donors for their next Family Retreat.