Hiking News
From headlines to trailhead decisions. Trek for Trevor provides you with hiker safety “news you can use”. Read fast, apply fast, hike safer.
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New Satellite Alert System Makes the Grand Canyon Safer
The Grand Canyon River Alert System is a groundbreaking tool for wilderness safety. It gives adventurers a faster way to receive life-saving information when it matters most.
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Trevor Spikes: It’s Origin & How It Works
At NOBO mm 169.5 lies Apache Peak - one of the most dangerous sections of the entire PCT when snow and ice are present. Tucked away into the San Jacinto mountains of southern California, the PCT cuts across Apache Peak which overlooks the Coachella Valley below.
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The Mountaineers Complete Wilderness First Aid Training with Support from Trek for Trevor
Trek for Trevor is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Wilderness First Aid grant program in partnership with the Mountaineers at Ohio State.
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Trek for Trevor Announces Updates to Trevor Spikes Program for 2025
Trevor Spikes is adding new equipment to its program for 2025.
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Trek for Trevor Launches Wilderness First Aid Program with the Mountaineers at Ohio State
Trek for Trevor is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Wilderness First Aid grant program in partnership with the Mountaineers at Ohio State.
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Five PCT Hiking Tips for Success in the San Jacinto Mountains
At just 151 miles into my trip I faced a high-alpine environment, freezing temperatures, altitude sickness, snow, ice, and strong winds.
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Kahtoola Sponsors Annual Pacific Crest Trail Safety Initiative
Outdoor Industry Association showcases life-saving safety program for Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers.
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Trevor Spikes Program to Ship Discounted MICROspikes to PCT Hikers in Memory of Trevor Laher
Multi-media giant covering the hiking community promotes Trek for Trevor program.
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Father and Son are Making the Pacific Crest Trail Safer
Finding a sense of purpose in the pain. Kahtoola shares the heart-breaking story of Trevor “Microsoft” Laher
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Hiking Tragedy Spurs Discount on Traction Devices for PCT Hikers
Gear Junkie reinforces need to traction devices on Pacific Crest Trail. Promotes Trevor Spikes Program.
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Father of Hiker who Died on PCT Takes on a Safety Mission
Using Trevor’s story to raise awareness about safety among hikers.
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Two Parents Call for Safety Preparation as Thru-Hiking Season Nears
The Pacific Crest Trail and wilderness itself, exists in part as a rare place to meet untamed nature and experience great physical challenge and accomplishment…
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Hiker’s tragedy leads to new, local PCT safety program
Doug Laher has teamed up with two local businesses to make it easier for PCT through-hikers approaching Idyllwild to make the trip safely…
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Dangers of Hiking Pacific Crest Trail Loom as 2021 Season Approaches
Doug Laher is interviewed by the San Fransisco Chronical and sends a message to PCT thru-hikers.
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Doug Laher’s Call for Safety in Memory of his son Trevor
Doug Laher shares Trevor’s story and his mission.
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The Accident on the Pacific Crest Trail
There are as many dangers on the Pacific Crest Trail as there are breathtaking views. One young man began the 2,650-mile hike with dreams of wild adventure and personal transformation. He never made it home.
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Trevor’s Eternal Trail
In the days immediately following the loss of his son, Doug Laher talks in depth about who Trevor was as a person and as a hiker.
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The Night That Changed Everything: How One Father’s Grief Led to a Lifesaving Mission
Doug Laher recounts the events that led to the decision that would change hiking safety forever
