Discover Active Adventure

"Our mission is to empower individuals in recovery to reclaim their lives and discover new pathways to wellness through outdoor adventure, community support, and personal growth."

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Get to Know Us

Active Adventure provides outdoor excursions to individuals in all stages of substance use disorder recovery. Through nature therapy, we help to build the healthy skills needed to maintain long-term sobriety. With group activities such as hiking, camping, and kayaking, our adventurers learn teamwork, build self-reliance, and gain confidence. Our peer led model allows individuals who have successfully navigated several years of recovery to interact and build meaningful relationships with those in the early stages.

Core Values

Connecting people to the spirit of adventure, the recovery community, and their inner selves through fellowship, nature, and fitness.

Fellowship

Fellowship is a crucial component of recovery from addiction. It provides a supportive community of individuals who understand the challenges of addiction and can offer guidance and encouragement. Through fellowship, individuals can build meaningful relationships, develop a sense of belonging, and find hope for a brighter future. Joining a recovery fellowship can be a life-changing decision that leads to lasting sobriety and personal growth.

Nature

Nature has a profound impact on our well-being, especially when it comes to recovery. Being surrounded by natural beauty can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, while also promoting healing. Whether it's a walk in the park, a hike in the mountains, or swimming in the ocean, spending time in nature can be a powerful tool in the recovery process.

Fitness

Regular exercise and physical activity can play a crucial role in addiction. Engaging in fitness activities can help reduce stress, improve mood, and boost self-esteem. It can also provide a healthy outlet for emotions and help individuals develop a sense of discipline and routine. Incorporating fitness into a recovery plan can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Meet the Team

We value diversity and collaboration as we work together to achieve our goals.

Executive Director/Co-Founder

Bryan Maasch - Sober since 4/4/19

HR Assistant/Food Safety Manager for a local produce company in Raleigh, NC. He is an avid outdoorsman who is passionate about sharing the benefits of nature & adventure with others.

Board President/Co-Founder

Millie Jones - Sober since 5/1/18

Full time nursing student who loves helping others and sharing the importance of building healthy, sober relationships.

Board member/Team Leader

Gina Martin - Sober since 4/7/09

Case manager for Trillium Health Resources. Gina serves as our Board Treasurer and donates her time planning, fundraising and transporting women to events.

Board Member/Team Leader

Scott Beierlein - Sober since 4/12/19

Front end staff member at local restaurant. Serves as Board Secretary and donates time planning and providing transportation for participants.

Team Leader

Olivia Vanderhoff - Sober since 11/12/20

Attends North Carolina State's University Master of Social Work Program. Olivia assists with planning and providing transportation for women to events.