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What Veterans Call an “Alive Day” at Adrenaline Mountain

Erik Schreiner, Marine Corps Veteran, works at Adrenaline Mountain, tells their story to Vegas Veteran Voices, a Veteran-led nonprofit in Las Vegas.

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Erik Schreiner, Marine Corps Veteran, works at Adrenaline Mountain
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U.S. Marine Corps
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Adrenaline Mountain
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31 minutes (31:23)
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Filmed by Vegas Veteran Voices, a Veteran-led nonprofit in Las Vegas

“When I did get out though, it was difficult. I wanted to get back in.”

Erik SchreinerHear it at 10:53

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On the anniversary of the day Ronnie Long survived an IED blast in Sangin, Afghanistan, we chose not to isolate.

We turned it into an Alive Day.

For many combat Veterans, IED anniversaries and deployment dates can trigger survivor’s guilt, PTSD symptoms, anxiety, and isolation. Instead of staying home and letting the weight of the date take over, we gathered at Adrenaline Mountain in Las Vegas to replace silence with connection.

ATVs.
Monster trucks.
50 cal on the range.
Flamethrowers in the desert.
Carne asada and brotherhood after.

This isn’t about pretending trauma didn’t happen. It’s about stacking a new memory on top of an old one.

If you’re a Marine, Soldier, Sailor, Airman, or Coast Guardsman with a date that hits hard every year, plan for it. Don’t white knuckle it alone.

Isolation is a killer.
Fellowship is medicine.

We’re joined by Marine Corps Veteran Erik Schreiner, who now works at Adrenaline Mountain in Las Vegas, where he helps create unforgettable off-road and outdoor experiences for Veterans and civilians alike. From driving Hummers in the Marine Corps to leading desert tours, Erik shares how he built a life around camaraderie, movement, and controlled chaos.

Adrenaline Mountain Las Vegas is a 400 acre outdoor adventure park located about 30 to 40 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. They offer:

• ATV tours
• Monster truck driving
• Shooting experiences including 50 cal
• Flamethrower experiences
• Heavy equipment playground
• Axe throwing
• Group events and Veteran outings

Open 365 days a year with shuttle pickup from major Las Vegas hotels.

Website: adrenalinemountain.com
Instagram: @adrenalinemountainlv

This episode of Vegas Veteran Voices explores Veteran transition, military brotherhood, life after service, PTSD recovery, and turning trauma into purpose.

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