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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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Patagonia

Feb 10-24, 2025 LIVE Patagonia Torres Del Paine - Big Circuit

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Kilimanjaro 2025

Oct 09-23, 2025 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
we conquer, butOURSELVES."

- Edmund Hillary

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.

Meet Tom

With every tiresome step, with every challenging moment, with every time I feel like I can't go any further and just want to turn back, I think of the kids at B ...

Meet Russ

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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We Climb for Those Who Can't

WE CLIMB FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T.

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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138 climbers so far
$2,254,765 raised so far

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  • February 12, 2025
    A first time visit for Summits of Hope to the Big Circuit in Patagonia is happening now! The team of 6 climbers have been raising funds for BC Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Hospital of Manitoba over the last year and are about to embark on a stunning adventure! Good luck team! Read full post >
  • January 06, 2024
    This is a program for anyone (including youth) that is interested in going on a Summits of Hope expedition one day! Join us for fundraising events, local climbs, SOH team events, and start fundraising towards your goal. REGISTER NOW and start your journey with Summits of Hope! For more information go to our Instagram or Facebook page, or email baileydenhoed@gmail.com Read full post >
  • December 07, 2023
    Stay tuned for exciting upcoming Summits of Hope news about fundraisers, get together/parties, and upcoming climbs by following our instagram @summitsofhope and facebook page! Get excited for 2024... we have lots planned!! Read full post >

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