Transforming the weight of mental health struggles into collective strength by sharing authentic stories born in the wild.
Jesse Cody has undertaken an extraordinary journey,
Jesse has traversed over 17,000 miles to raise support and awareness for those battling depression and other mental health challenges. In the transformative year of 2023 alone, he hiked more than 5,000 miles to shine a light on the necessity of nature-based wellness.
Now, Jesse and his team are looking toward the future. With the 2027 launch of the first Hike the Good Hike documentary, L2H, the organization aims to lead advocacy and awareness through high-level production and storytelling.
Storytelling is humanity's most ancient tool for sharing history, practicing transparency, and lending inspiration to the world. By sharing specific narratives that highlight nature’s ability to improve mental health, HTGH works to help people expand upon or completely rewrite their own stories for the better.
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In Fall 2025, HTGH will begin filming its first documentary, co-produced by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Andy Laub. This human-interest story follows four hikers on the Lowest to Highest Trail, from Death Valley’s Badwater Basin to the summit of Mount Whitney. Their journey mirrors the transformative power of nature on mental health, embodying HTGH’s mission to inspire and support through the healing power of the outdoors.