Help Simmo and Luke create a mentally healthier world.
We are standing up to join Team Black Dog to turn ground breaking research into life saving action.
In September 2021 we will be climbing the tallest peak in the contiguous USA (the tallest peak excluding Alaska and Hawaii) Mt. Whitney. This is a challenging two-day hike which takes us to an altitude of 14,500 feet or 4420 meters, that's almost double the height of Australia's tallest peak, Mt. Kosciuszko. You can follow our training, preparation and the Mt. Whitney summit itself on our YouTube channel - Fair Dinkum Hiking.
Each year a limited amount of permits are granted for people to summit this iconic peak. This year we have been lucky to win a permit in the annual lottery! We have decided to use this opportunity to bring awareness to mental illness and raise money for the Black Dog Institute. Both Simmo and Luke have had their own battles with the black dog in the past and hiking has been a great form of treatment.
Mental illness affects 1 in 5 Australians every year, with the most common being depression and anxiety. Mental illness doesn’t discriminate. It affects people from all walks of life — individuals, families, workplaces and communities.
Please donate today!
My Updates
Training Hike Completed
Friday 11th Jun
Thank you to my Sponsors
$1.02k
Stuart
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The Pin
one foot in front of the other and its ok to step back to go forward on this epic climb
$312
Orsolya Sztano
Good luck :)
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Lucy & The French Fam
Great job guys - hope you reach your goal
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Pam J Evenden
$104
Justin Case
$104
Nic Karandonis
$104
Joanne Rankin
Go Guys! Excellent cause and fun on the way. Stay safe.
$104
Andrew Marsland
What a great cause and challenge. Best of luck with preparation and the climb!
$104
Merrilyn Hurst
Good luck! Great cause and I appreciate the effort you guys are going to!
$104
Hilary Kingsley
$104
Rich & Caro Charlton
Great quest, both the endeavour and the cause! 🙌
$104
Michael Benjamin
Good luck buddy!
$104
John Mackenney
Good luck to you both. Super important cause and great that you are out raising awareness. It makes a huge difference.
$104
Zoe Bailey
Good luck guys !!! Very proud of you Simon!
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Amanda Smolen
Sending good vibes, positive energy and all the stamina you both need to conquer Mt. Whitney! You got this Simmo & Luke, may this help go beyond the mountain!
$104
Tracy Vo
Amazing, Moo! Love you xx
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Rache, Moran
$100
Jordo Becroft
Guys, I am disappointed for two reasons: 1. The tallest mountain in the contiguous United States is nowhere near as impressive as the tallest mountain in the United States. 2. I’m not going with you. Have an epic trip boys. Great cause and I’m honored to know that without me, you guys wouldn’t be hiking together.. I’m very proud! Get err done!!!
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Susan Charles
Proud of you guys - keep on keeping on!
$100
Linda Spurr
I enjoyed your latest video. Take care of yourself and Go Team Whitney!
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Nick
Mate, fantastic effort and a great cause - enjoy the climb!!!
$100
Scarlett And Jack Acfield
Great stuff Simmo
$72.80
Nicki & Joe
All the best! Such a fantastic cause.
$62.40
Elena V
Enjoy the view from the top 🍻
$52
Julie South Australia
Good luck great cause guys Take Care 🙏🏽
$52
Alta & Amelia
Great job guys!
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Ali And Liam
Go hard and conquer!
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Megan
$52
Urq
Great job Luke, great cause. Well done and beautiful pics along the way.
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Jacob Ansell
Looks like an awesome hike! Must remember to click into videos more often.
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Tim Burton
All the best with the climb boys.
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Thommo
Good luck cheese!
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Anthea Bourne
Go Luke!!
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Mel Harcourt
From a complete stranger in Aus at a time when this cause is more important than ever. Go guys!!
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Scott Coppock
Well done mate!
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Wouter De Regt
$52
Lew Winslow
$52
Dale Adams
$52
Ollie & Chad Oehlman
Enjoy the Challenge Luke best wishes Chad & Ollie ... GEEBUNG Australia.
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Lou Sheath
Amazing effort Luke - can’t wait to see pics of the view. Great cause
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Belinda
Good luck boys!! 👊🏻
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Jane Oravec
$52
Anonymous
$52
Kate Rohr
$52
Emma Campbell
Awesome work guys
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Sasha Cody
Go for it lads! One foot in front of the other. That’s all it is.
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Jess Schutt
All the best on your quest! Jess and Len x
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Pete Momjian
$50
Jason C
Happy trails!
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Julie-anne & Hugo
Go Luke (and Simmo) Enjoy, stay safe and may the weather gods smile on you! Xx
$50
James Redgrove
$50
Jeff Austin
Good luck and stay safe on that epic climb!
$41.60
Erin Leo
$31.20
Beth
$31.20
Scott And Min Wilson
Better you than us boys! I'll join for a drink afterwards. Proud of you both.
$31.20
Marilyn Uvero
A small support for your organization
$31.20
Mary D
$20.80
Nicole Blakeman
🙂 have fun
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Schnitz
Good luck fellas.
$20.80
Matt Perry
Go Luke. What a great thing your doing. Go and get it mate
$20.80
Don Rabbitt
Kick some arse, Mate!
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Connie Richards
Great Job! What a wonderful cause!
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Steve Lee
$20.80
Sam Bush
Good luck pal!
$20.80
Luke Adams
$20.80
Anonymous
Good luck with your climb.
$20.80
Katie Hale
Good luck Luke! Awesome cause 💪🏻
$20
Andrew Waller
Good luck boys! Looks like a real challenge and for a great cause 👍
$10.40
Ricko
Just pretend it’s Bluff Knoll!
