“Taking part in LHS treks has enriched my life beyond what I had ever imagined. I’ve built important relationships with other trekkers, and I’ve hiked in the most spectacular scenery, sometimes pushing my body to the limits. I’ve felt the pride of making a difference for others through the money I donate and raise to take part. The treks give me an opportunity to remember those I’ve loved and lost, reflect on my own experiences, and learn from others that I walk with, many of whom share their stories of living with cancer.
LHS treks make me feel alive in a way that I find hard to describe. With the backdrop of music morning, noon and night, and a lot of fun, I’ve made memories and friendships that I will cherish forever.”
John, LHS Trekker
Love Hope Strength established its ‘Rocks’ hike series in 2007. Over the years, thousands of people, including prominent musicians, have taken part in hikes. These hikes are organised in the name of Love Hope Strength to raise money, to raise people’s spirits during and post cancer treatment, and to raise awareness of the value of ‘walking and talking’.
LHS hosted what was then the world’s highest concert on land at 18,536 feet on Mt. Everest in 2007, witnessed by over 3 million people on the internet and by many more via the MTV commissioned documentary ‘Everest Rocks’.
These extraordinary adventures have positively impacted some of the most vulnerable communities in the world, with money raised helping to fund better cancer facilities. Everest Rocks, for example, helped fund the first ever mammography machine at Bhaktapur Cancer Center in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Over £1 million has been raised in the name of LHS through the ‘Rocks’ hikes:
2024
El Camino Rocks (Spain)
The Solidarity Rock & Stroll (across the globe)
Red Rocks (Wales)
2023
Rock Central Park (USA)
Snowdon Rocks Weekender (UK)
Rock the Alps (France, Switzerland)
Rockin’ Austin (USA)
Rock the Piers (USA)
2022
LHS Beach Hike 1 (UK)
LHS Beach Hike 2 (UK)
Sahara Rocks (Morocco)
2021
Offa’s Dyke Rocks (UK)
2020
LHS Virtual Snowdonia Marathon (across the globe)
2019
Zip World Rocks (UK)
Iceland Rocks (Iceland)
2018
Zip World Rocks (UK)
Rock the Canyons (USA)
2017
By Your Side Trek (UK)
Snowdon Rocks (UK)
2016
Red Rocks Rocks (USA)
Snowdon Rocks (UK)
2015
Red Rocks Rocks (USA)
Snowdon Rocks (UK)
Ben Nevis Rocks (UK)
Kilimanjaro Rocks 2 (Tanzania)
2014
Vail Rocks (USA)
Ben Nevis Rocks (UK)
Snowdon Rocks (UK)
2013
Vail Rocks (USA)
Ben Nevis Rocks (UK)
Snowdon Rocks (UK)
2012
Avebury Rocks 2 (UK)
Vail Rocks
Everest Rocks 2 (Nepal)
Ben Nevis Rocks (UK)
Snowdon Rocks (UK)
2011
Kauai Rocks (USA)
Avebury Rocks (UK)
Snowdon Rocks (UK)
2010
Mount Fuji Rocks (Japan)
Colorado Rocks (USA)
Snowdon Rocks (UK)
Rhuddlan Rocks (UK)
Rhondda Rocks (UK)
2009
Snowdon Rocks (UK)
Kilimanjaro Rocks (Tanzania)
Colorado Rocks (USA)
Rhondda Rocks (UK)
2008
Snowdon Rocks (UK)
Peru Rocks (Peru)
2007
Snowdon Rocks (UK)
Empire State Building Rocks (USA)
Everest Rocks (Nepal)