We Give Back To Our
Community
Trails teach us that hard things end and views are worth it. We hike for the community that reminds us we are never alone.
Girls Gone Hiking & AFSP Utah
OUR PARTNERSHIP ——
Girls Gone Hiking has always been about more than the trail. It's about showing up — for each other, for our communities, and for the causes that matter most to the women in this community.
That's why we're proud to partner with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Utah Chapter — the nation's largest suicide prevention organization — to hike, walk, and raise funds for a cause that touches every one of us.
Mental health doesn't stay on the trail. And neither do we.
Proud AFSP Utah Partner - 2025
WHY WE PARTNER ——
Many of us in this community have faced our own battles, or lost someone we love. This cause isn’t abstract — it’s deeply personal to who we are.
Mental health is personal
The same connection we feel on the trail — being seen, supported, not alone — is exactly what AFSP works to create for people in crisis.
Community saves lives
AFSP funds research, advocates for policy change, and trains people to recognize the signs. Every dollar our community raises goes directly toward that work.
We can actually make a difference
GGH has always been a space where women talk honestly. That same openness — bringing mental health into the light — is exactly what this partnership is about.
Stigma ends with conversation
“Whether you are on the trail or back in your personal life, no one should have to face a mental health crisis alone.”
GIRLS GONE HIKING
Two Events. One Year of Showing Up.
OUR GIVE BACK EVENTS ——
We participate in two AFSP Utah events each year — each with its own team page where you can register, donate and fundraise alongside us.
EVENT 01 - SPRING
UTAH CONSTRUCTION HIKE FOR HOPE
DATE
SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2026
LOCATION
RED BUTTE GARDEN
The Utah Construction Hike for Hope shines a light on a crisis hiding in plain sight. Construction workers die by suicide at 5 times the rate of on-the-job accidents — more than 5,000 lives lost every year, not from falls or equipment, but from stigma and silence.
Girls Gone Hiking is showing up to say that no worker — and no person — should face that battle alone. We hike, we fundraise, and we bring our community's voice to a cause that desperately needs it.
5X
More suicides than jobsite fatalities in construction
5,000+
Construction workers lost to suicide each year
4X
Higher rate than the general population
EVENT 02 - FALL
Salt Lake City Out of the Darkness Walk
DATE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026
LOCATION
VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PARK, WEST JORDAN
The Out of the Darkness Walk is one of the most powerful community events of the year — a moment to walk together in remembrance of those we've lost and in solidarity with everyone still fighting.
Held during National Suicide Prevention Month, this walk brings thousands of people together across the country. Girls Gone Hiking walks as a team to close out our year of advocacy and to honor every person who deserves better support than they received.
685
Utahns die by suicide every year on average — nearly 2 every day
#2
Leading cause of death for Utahns ages 10–44 as of 2023
54%
Higher suicide rate than the national average (21.9 vs 14.2 per 100,000)
Both events have separate team fundraising pages through AFSP. When you join our team, you get your own personal fundraising page — so you can raise money from your own network and track your impact. Here's how to get started:
Register, fundraise & walk with us
HOW IT WORKS ——
Choose your event
01
Click "Join our team" on the Hike for Hope or Out of the Darkness card above. Each event has its own GGH team page on the AFSP website.
Register & set up your page
02
Create a free account on the AFSP platform. You'll get a personal fundraising page you can customize with your own story and share with your network.
Fundraise & show up
03
Share your page on social media, via email, or however feels right. Every dollar raised goes directly to AFSP's suicide prevention work. Then come hike and walk with us!
Good to know before you register
REGISTRATION FEE
Free to register for both events
FUNDRAISING MINIMUM
No minimum — every dollar counts
TEAM NAME
Look for "Girls Gone Hiking" on both event pages
QUESTIONS
Reach out to us at hello@girlsgonehikingut.com
Ready to Hike for Hope or Walk?
Join the Girls Gone Hiking team for one event, both events, or simply donate to support our walkers. Every step matters.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential, available 24/7.
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