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Goal is $1,000
$325 donated
For those who don’t know, the Long Trail really is a long trail: it starts at the MA/VT border and ends at the VT/Canada border 270 miles later. I finished hiking this trail a few years ago. I’ve hiked the whole Appalachian Trail and numerous trails all over the US and without a doubt this is the toughest of all of them. It simply turns into something like a big wet bouldering course for about 100 miles. So, I figured, why not go back and do it again? It’s a chance to apply all I learned the first time I hiked the LT and an opportunity to raise some more money for mental health at the same time. Am I a glutton for punishment? Maybe. But definitely I enjoy learning and problem-solving (I am a mathematician after all) and to me backpacking is ultimately about learning and problem-solving; in particular, a chance to learn about oneself and the wonderful wisdom of creation. Furthermore, the Long Trail is just plain beautiful; it’s in Vermont after all!
So I hope you will click on the button to donate to my campaign. It doesn’t matter if you donate $5 or $500 or somewhere between. And, I never see a dime of this money- it all goes to support research in mental health by a reputable scientific foundation and to support conservation projects. I also hope you check back on this page for occasional updates. You can also follow my progress on Bluesky @thedieselat91.bsky.social (Bluesky = X for people who learned how to spell) where I’ll be posting pictures, occasional videos of waterfalls, etc. The image on this page is a picture from my first hike of the LT.
Thanks for visiting and God bless.
-Tim (The Diesel)
“Big truck style”
1 in 4 families is affected by mental illness.
HIKE for Mental Health is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded on the vision of a world in which everyone, including those who suffer mental illness, can find the simple joy of living.
Our mission is to alleviate the suffering of those afflicted by mental illness, eliminate the associated stigma, and foster responsible use of wilderness trails.
As an all-volunteer organization, we distribute 100% of contributions raised by our hikes.
- 80% funds scientific research to understand and treat mental illness
- 20% conserves national wilderness trails
Your donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the IRS. Thank you for your support.
Want to join a hike yourself? Visit our hike schedule.
Donations
Anonymous
$100
May your body and mind stay sound until the journey is complete.
Jennifer Newman
$25
Anonymous
$50
Eric Weber
$50
Tina Chiu
$100
Tim! This is awesome. Stay safe. Hope to see you again soon.
First 60 miles of hiking completed. Staying in Manchester Center Vt tonight. Last night brought a ferocious thunderstorm, and this morning brought sleet. -Tim
Just arrived in Rutland VT. A little over 100 miles covered. Last night camped on top of Mt Killington. See pics on Bluesky.
Going strong! Weather in central VT looks better for the next few days. Slog on, and thanks for making HFMH a part of your LT adventure!! ?
Thanks Leo
Resting at the Hyde Away Inn in Waitsfield VT tonight. 165 miles hiked. Some of the roughest terrain coming up.
Taking a zero day in Waterbury. Timing perfect as we are in a heat wave right now. 186 miles covered, 84 to go. Thanks to everyone who has supported this campaign. Pics can be found on my Bluesky feed (see link above).