Request an Invitation to the Timmerman Traverse

Timmerman Traverse is looking for a few good men and women.

Opportunities are here for people who are physically fit, enjoy nature, thrive in community, and who want to roll up the sleeves for worthy causes — including cancer research, sickle cell disease and fighting poverty.

Here’s how to get involved.

Timmerman Traverse for Life Science Cares

This 2-day expedition will be in the North Cascades of Washington state Aug. 17-20, 2025. Back-to-back day hikes that will add up to 7,000 vertical feet of gain over about 20 miles. Marvel at 360 degree views of the American Alps. Each participant has committed to raise a minimum of $35,000 for Life Science Cares. This team has already raised $600,000 toward its $1 million goal. 1-2 spots remain. If you’d prefer to donate and cheer these bold hikers from the sidelines, click here.

 

Timmerman Traverse Enchantments

An extraordinary single-day hike on Aug. 21, 2025 for people with intermediate to advanced-level fitness and outdoor experience. 20 miles of hiking, 4,700 vertical feet gain. $10,000 donation to Life Science Cares required. Join this trip and enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery in North America. 1-2 spots available.

 

Timmerman Traverse for Damon Runyon — Katahdin

A new single-day program on Oct. 4, 2025 for Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation. 13 miles of hiking, 4,700 vertical feet of gain on the Katahdin North Loop. Hike up to the terminus of the Appalachian Trail and enjoy fall colors. $10,500 donation required. Intermediate to advanced-level fitness and outdoor experience required. 6-8 spots available.

 

Timmerman Traverse for Damon Runyon — Kilimanjaro

The standard 7-day Kilimanjaro expedition. Feb. 7-18, 2026 with door-to-door international travel. Peak elevation: 19,300 feet. A once-in-a-lifetime experience on the most iconic peak in Africa. $50,000 fundraising minimum. Team goal: $1 million for high-risk / high-reward cancer research. Physically fit beginners eligible. 10-15 spots available. Companies may nominate a delegate sponsored in full.

 

Summits for Sickle Cell

This isn’t a Timmerman Traverse program, but I’m serving as a volunteer guide in Colorado Sept. 24-28, 2025 to support Sickle Forward. It’s an excellent organization devoted to improved screening and treatment for sickle cell disease around the world. For more information on how to support this program, click here.

 

Timmerman Traverse has raised more than $13.5 million since 2017 to alleviate suffering from cancer, sickle cell disease, and poverty. More than 180 people have participated all over the world — experiencing natural beauty, physical challenges, camaraderie, and the joy of giving.

Interested?

Send me a brief note with the following:

1. Summary of your physical fitness routine.
2. Describe your outdoor experience.
3. Briefly outline your fundraising plan.
4. WHY do you want to dig deep and give big?

Let’s get out there together.

luke@timmermanreport.com