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. From the moment you check in, your adventure begins! No waiting around—just pure excitement as you hit the trail and take your first steps toward the summit.

In just 30 minutes to an hour, you’ll reach Camp 1, your first milestone. From there, every 45 minutes or so, you’ll encounter another camp, marking your progress with sponsor-designed dog tags—a badge of honor for every challenge conquered. And at the summit? A well-earned medal, proving that you pushed your limits and made it to 10,064 feet above sea level!

Your heart will race—not just from the climb, but from the thrill of reaching new heights, surrounded by breathtaking views and the unwavering support of our injured veterans, stationed strategically along the route to inspire you every step of the way. Their presence is a powerful reminder of resilience, strength, and the spirit of never giving up.

But don’t worry—there’s no pressure. This is YOUR hike, YOUR journey. If you need to turn back, you can always retreat to The Notch, where perfect weather, amazing people, and good vibes await.

The mountain, the challenge, and the adventure of a lifetime are calling your name!

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 8 mile round trip 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 2025 - Saturday, November 8th