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Bringing Veterans and Survivors together in nature to remember and honor the fallen and bring healing to all

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Fall 2026 Scholarship Schedule

The Fall 2026 Scholarship application period will open on March 23, 2026 and close on May 15, 2026. Scholarship recipients will be announced on June 19, 2026.

For additional details or questions, please contact us at scholarships@goldstarpeak.org.

The Heart of a Ranger

CPL Benjamin S. Kopp, a U.S. Army Ranger, was wounded in combat on 10 July 2009 and passed on 18 July. He saved six fellow Rangers and, as an organ donor, impacted over 60 lives, including Judy, who received his heart.

Fifteen years later, on 10 March 2025, Judy passed away. In tribute, Ben’s mother joined an honorary climb, witnessing signs from nature—ravens and a soaring eagle—symbolizing Ben’s enduring spirit. A flag was flown, and a second dog tag was placed in his honor.

We Shall Never Forget.

But, I made it.

We recently filled the entire Gold Star Peak trail and summit with more than 450 Active-Duty Paratroopers, Veterans, Community Partners, Civilians, as well as a full visiting film crew. The climb was amazing and impacted every single person in their own private way. ...

APPROVED!

With great joy, I am thrilled to share that my plans for a memorial dedicated to Gold Star Families have been officially approved. This memorial will offer Gold Star families a place to come together, pay tribute, and remember their loved ones who made the ultimate...

100th!

Sister and Brother in-law stand behind in support of Theresa’s emotional arrival to the summit (13 June 2022). Yesterday was an absolute stunning day spent on the mountain with Gold Star Mother, Theresa Karlson. Accompanying her on the climb was her loving sister and...

For Immediate Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2022 GCI Suicide Prevention Fund helps Gold Star Peak, Inc. provide services to more families, veterans than ever before Since 2017, GCI has donated more than $500,000 to bolster suicide prevention efforts in Alaska ANCHORAGE, Alaska...

Kentucky Gold Star

Our team couldn’t be more honored by the media coverage we’ve received for the work we do. From TV, newspapers, magazine articles, radio, and social media, they all have wonderfully covered our work and the impacts it’s had on those we serve, we truly are...

JBER Paratroopers

JBER paratroopers hike Gold Star Peak to honor and remember their 77 fallen brothers and sisters in arms.28 May 2021 Spc. Karl Mordorff plants a flag atop Gold Star Peak Thursday, May 27, 2021 in Eklutna. Nearly 300 Paratroopers from the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat...

Driven Gold Star

Driven Sy and I worked together a few years ago in Alaska, she was then, and still is incredibly detailed oriented. Never asked, she just always rolled up her sleeves and got after whatever the task was, she’s absolutely driven. I wasn’t the least bit surprised...

Mountain of Memories

Mountain of Memories...One Climb at a Time. These words, numbers, phrases and acronyms represent hundreds of stories from those that have adventured with us. It is a compilation of memories, experiences from along the trail to the summit that so very many have...

This Flag

This miniature United States Marine Corps flag traveled by vehicle over 4,000 miles from New Jersey to Alaska with Gold Star Parents Mona and Ford Shaw, they were on a mission. Their mission, travel to Alaska and climb Gold Star Peak and honor their fallen son, U.S....

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