Since 2013, The Heroes Project has hosted Climb for Heroes on our local training grounds, Mt. Baldy, California. Climb for Heroes is a non-competitive, family-friendly day hike accessible to all fitness levels and age groups. Children and friendly dogs are also welcome to participate with their well-behaved adults. The hike can be done with friends and family, with co-workers as a team-building event, or individuals can come alone and meet other do-gooders at a life-changing, sweat-inducing, veteran-supporting, patriotic event. With a minimum donation of just $150 per participant, Climb for Heroes is accessible to everyone. 

Check-in happens early in the morning, and we will supply snacks and coffee at "Base Camp" (your check-in spot). You just need to bring water, your hiking daypack, sunscreen, a credit card or cash for incidentals, and your fun and overly excited philanthropic self. Once you've checked in, you will start your hike right away. Camp 1 will be only 30 minutes to an hour from Base Camp. As you hike up the mountain, you will find another camp at each 30-45 minute interval. At each camp (there are five total including the summit) participants will receive sponsor-designed dog tags and a medal at the summit! Thunder Mountain is 8587 feet and less than 4 miles up a glorious mountain air trail. We have our injured veterans situated strategically on the mountain to provide you with inspiration and motivation. Don't worry; you can hike down at any point, and hang out with us at The Notch enjoying beautiful weather and mingling with really good people. 

BE A "VIRTUAL PARTICIPANT" If Mt. Baldy isn't nearby or on your travel agenda, no worries! You can still join in by becoming a Virtual Participant. Sign up, donate, fundraise, and hike from wherever you are – whether it's a local park, a nearby mountain trail, or just doing laps around your neighborhood. By registering as a Virtual Participant and tagging us @theheroesproject, you'll get a participant t-shirt, sponsor-designed dog tags, and a medal (upon completing the 4 mile distance) by November 9th. Track your progress using apps like Strava, Myfitnesspal, or Google Fit. Simply email us at info@theheroesproject.org by November 12th with a photo of you climbing, a screenshot of your app data, and a shipping address to receive your event swag. Get your friends and family, (dogs too) together, create a team, and virtually climb alongside us in your community.

Remember you are sweating for a cause, releasing endorphins, and mingling with really good people....but most importantly you are SHOWING up for our injured veterans, raising money and awareness for their mental and physical health, and working side by side with Team THP to keep conquering the steepest of mountains (both literally and metaphorically). 

Save the date for Climb for Heroes 2024 - Saturday, November 9th - registration is open now!