MAKING HISTORY IS NO SMALL FEAT.
Hiker Sponsorshp Program
Healing Through Hiking: The Trailhead Collective Hiker Sponsorship Program harnesses the rejuvenating power of nature to enhance mental health. Participants will receive essential gear and products, a key component of the sponsorship, enabling them to fully engage in outdoor experiences. By connecting with the natural world, participants promote self-healing and benefit from a supportive community. The program emphasizes building resilience—developing the ability to adapt and bounce back from challenges—enhancing mindfulness, and facilitating emotional recovery through impactful outdoor activities, showcasing the important link between nature and mental well-being.
Jesse Cody has undertaken an extraordinary journey,
traversing over 15,000 miles to raise support and awareness for those battling depression and other mental health challenges. In the transformative year of 2023 alone, Jesse hiked more than 5,000 miles, shining a light on mental health awareness. Jesse and his team now look to the future, envisioning a landscape ripe with opportunities for growth and collaboration. By partnering with organizations and programs across the nation, they aspire to demonstrate the profound, therapeutic power of nature—a guiding light for those seeking solace and healing in their lives.
ONE QUESTION: WHY?
Because hikes do far more than set records.
These treks through the wilderness are already raising national awareness of mental health issues, particularly among adolescents. With this increased awareness comes the urgent recognition of a pressing need for services that are often overlooked or insufficiently available.
To that end, Hike The Good Hike is committed to raising funds to support innovative programs nationwide. These initiatives harness the healing power of the outdoors to aid those grappling with depression and related challenges.
In this endeavor, Jesse is establishing the HTGH platform as a beacon of inspiration—a hub for stories, conversations, and valuable information about wilderness therapy. It is a space where we cultivate a community of storytellers dedicated to inspiring others. While not all of these narratives are easy to share or hear, they are vital for spreading awareness and providing a refuge for those seeking additional support in their struggles.
$30,000 raised
ON ONE HIKE THROUGH THE
PACIFIC CREST TRAIL FOR
Raising $30,000 on the Pacific Crest Trail sparked HTGH’s mission to support mental health programs nationwide.
FOR JESSE,
each step he takes in his monumental journey embodies a profound mission for mental health advocacy. Every stride is infused with purpose, dedicated to spreading awareness and fostering understanding. With unwavering commitment, he envisions transforming Hike The Good Hike into a powerful hub of support and inspiration, where the collective journey towards healing and empowerment can flourish.
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ON THE HORIZOn
LOWEST 2 HIGHEST
In Fall 2025, HTGH will begin filming its first documentary, co-produced by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Andy Laub. This human-interest story follows four hikers on the Lowest to Highest Trail, from Death Valley’s Badwater Basin to the summit of Mount Whitney. Their journey mirrors the transformative power of nature on mental health, embodying HTGH’s mission to inspire and support through the healing power of the outdoors.