Everybody has a mountain to climb.

CLIMBS

When you join a climb with Summits of Hope, you will be travelling with experienced team leaders from Canada. Our vast experience in leading large and small teams on climbs throughout the world ensure we are connected to the best local guides, and can answer any questions you have about the route, gear, food, and what to expect on your adventure of a lifetime.

  • Benefiting BC Children's Hospital
  • Benefiting The Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba

Upcoming
Climbs

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 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 ...

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 ...

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Previous
Climbs

Summits of Hope has been climbing all over the world since 1999! From Aconcagua in Argentina, to Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Everest Base Camp in Nepal, to Mt. Elbrus in Russia, we have a climb for everyone. We are always looking for new places to go and experience!

Summits of Hope has been climbing all over the world since 1999! From Aconcagua in Argentina, to Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Everest Base Camp in Nepal, to Mt. Elbrus in Russia, we have a climb for everyone. We are always looking for new places to go and experience!

  • Summits of Hope climbs Aconcagua 2016, 2009, 2003
  • Summits of Hope climbs Annapurna 2017
  • Summits of Hope climbs Denali 2002
  • Summits of Hope climbs Ecuador 2002
  • Summits of Hope climbs Everest Base Camp 2014, 2011, 2010, 2008
  • Summits of Hope climbs Kilimajaro 2023, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2001
  • Summits of Hope climbs Machu Picchu 2018, 2012
  • Summits of Hope climbs Elbrus 2004

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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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