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We climb mountains for children who cannot. While we climb, we honor lives lost, celebrate survivors, and send strength to children and loved ones currently fighting their own battles. We support amazing care and research at BC Children’s Hospital.
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Oct 15-27, 2023 REGISTER NOW Summits of Hope is excited to announce that we are looking to climb the highest peak in Africa in October of 2023.
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"It is not theMOUNTAIN
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Wondering if you’re up for the challenge of joining one of our climbs? Our climbers join us from all walks of life and levels of trekking experience. We’re here to help you every step of the way!
Whether its your first climb or your thirty-first, nearly anyone can climb with us.
In 2001 I took my first steps with Summits of Hope, climbing Mt.Kilimanjaro, breathing the thin air, waking to the crisp mornings, and most importantly, flying ...
Russ Barstow is a high altitude mountaineer, the Founder and President of Summits of Hope. Summits of Hope's slogan "Everyone has a mountain to climb" means ...
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Summits of Hope started out in 1999 with a few mighty climbers, making a small difference for BC Children’s Hospital. Today, we are proud to be an official partner of BC Children’s Hospital, supporting oncology, Child Life, Music Therapy, physiotherapy, and ground breaking research.
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March 26, 2023
Summits of Hope is excited to announce that our new 'Future Climbers Group' for youth under the age of 19 who want to get involved with Summits of Hope is now live. There will be lots more information to follow. Future Climbers can learn about Summits of Hope, participate in Summits of Hope activities, and even start fundraising for BC Children's Hospital towards their first climb goals. Local ... Read full post >
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March 19, 2023
Our Kilimanjaro 2023 team is 10 members strong and growing! We're so excited to be planning this fall adventure and getting back to fundraising for the kids at BC Children's Hospital. Stay tuned about upcoming fundraising events and exciting opportunities for junior climbers who want to become involved with Summits of Hope! Read full post >
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March 31, 2022
Summits of Hope is back in Action. We are looking to start climbing for the kids at BC Children's Hospital. Our first tentative climb will be Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania in October of 2023. We will be accepting applications shortly. Be sure to check back for updates as this climb will fill up quickly as we have lots of interest from great people looking to lead the adventure of a lifetime whil ... Read full post >
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