Into the Summit for Mental Health and Wellness

10/10/2026

Thanks The Military Museums for your support of our event on this World Mental Health Day! In two weeks our team will go on an adventure all for an important cause, veteran mental health programs. We are raising funds, please support us: https://www.canmorecavetours.com/into-the-summit

World Mental Health Day | Into the Summit
Today, on World Mental Health Day, we’re proud to support an initiative raising awareness and funds for mental health and wellness in the military community.
On Oct. 25, participants in Into the Summit for Mental Health and Wellness will descend into Rat’s Nest Cave near Canmore, taking on a challenging underground experience while raising funds to support people affected by operational stress injuries.
Members of The Military Museums community are rallying behind the cause, including Kent Griffiths, curator of The Calgary Highlanders Museum; Andrew Mullett, PPCLI collections manager; and TMM volunteers Mobina Jafarabadi and Colton Crane. Each has set a $1,000 fundraising goal in support of the initiative.
The event supports the Hamilton Gault Memorial Fund, named in honour of Brigadier Andrew Hamilton Gault, founder of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, and its work supporting veterans and their families.
This World Mental Health Day, we’re proud to stand behind Kent, Andrew, Mobina and Colton as they raise funds, start conversations and help bring greater awareness to operational stress injuries.
Help us cheer them on and support their fundraising efforts.
Learn more and support the Into the Summit fundraisers - https://www.canmorecavetours.com/into-the-summit

08/04/2026

Led by Christian Stenner, one of Canada's top cavers, our next caving adventure is now set for October 25, 2026. Join us for our descend into Rat's Nest Cave, under Grotto Mountain near Canmore, Alberta. Exploring Rat's Nest Cave involves climbing, crawling, sliding, wiggling and squeezing through water-worn passages past ancient cave formations and bones. This is the Best Adventure in the Rockies!

Our crew of cavers will raise funds to support Military Vets and family members with PTSD and other mental health issues. If you'd like to join us on the journey, sign up on our website. If you'd like to make a donation, do so via any of the participant profiles on the home page.

https://www.canmorecavetours.com/into-the-summit

Canmore Cave Tours is our partner, providing a team of expert guides and certified access to the 's Nest Cave.

08/18/2025

On behalf of all of us at Citadel Canine Society, we would like to sincerely thank the Hamilton Gault Memorial Fund, and the many PPCLI Veterans who make up your organization, for the recent donation in 2025 to help support our mission. It is generous donations from dedicated Canadian veterans' organizations such as yours that have enabled us to provide PTSD medical service dogs to our military veterans, and to our first responders for nearly 15 years. We have many ex PPCLI veterans within our program, and several of them act as much appreciated regular Ambassadors on our behalf. We are very proud to note that the bond between our service dog operation and the PPCLI veterans' community is strong, and whenever possible, we will endeavor to ensure that PPCLI veterans remain within our large Intake queue of potential service dog recipients. Once again, we say THANK YOU to your members for their Service, and to your organization for it's support. 🥰👍

04/18/2025

Our team successfully navigated physical and mental challenges while underground, and have now raised over $20,000 towards our cause. We had an incredible day underground in Canmore, Alberta, crawling, rappelling, and squeezing through passages. Thanks to Canmore Cave Tours for providing access to the cave and for our equipment and other support. Our donation portal will be closing soon, but there is still a little time to show support to our team. Head over to https://www.canmorecavetours.com/into-the-summit to give. Funds raised are directed to supporting veterans with occupational stress injury programs and treatment.

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04/11/2025

Just a few days away from our event, April 13. Can we raise over $20,000? All proceeds go towards mental health initiatives for our veterans. We are going into the darkness, so that others may find light.

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You will spend approximately 2 hours underground exploring this amazing playground, passing ancient bones and cave formations along the way!

04/08/2025

We are thankful for the encouragement of The Military Museums to showcase our event and gain support!

The Hamilton Gault Memorial Fund, deeply tied to the legacy of the PPCLI, invites you to support Into the Summit—an April 13 adventure into Rat’s Nest Cave near Canmore, Alberta. This isn’t just about the thrill; it’s about raising vital funds and awareness for those suffering from PTSD and Operational Stress Injuries (OSI). These injuries can affect not only service members but also their families. Your support enables innovative treatment programs beyond clinical walls—like equine therapy, art therapy, and peer support.

Every step into the darkness helps someone find light. Less than 5 days left to contribute—please consider donating: https://ow.ly/IMxq50VvJMS

04/02/2025

We have just about hit a major milestone of $15,000 in donations towards our courageous participants. Looking forward to your support to our members and our cause; the Hamilton Gault Memorial Fund.
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03/26/2025

Check out some of our participants, there is still time to show your support. Donate here:

02/24/2025

Into the Summit is back on with an event April 13, 2025. We are looking for participants willing to sign up for adventure while raising funds to support mental health initiatives for veterans. We are also looking for your support; donate to the campaign or to a member of our team:

You will spend approximately 2 hours underground exploring this amazing playground, passing ancient bones and cave formations along the way!