Trevor Spikes
On the day Trevor reached Apache Peak, his MICROspikes® and ice axe were 15 miles ahead at the Idyllwild post office. He pressed on without them, slipped on snow-covered ice, and fell 600 feet.
Trevor Spikes exists because that should never happen again. The program puts traction devices and ice axes in the hands of PCT thru-hikers at two points along the trail where snow and ice turn hiking into mountaineering. Before the climb into the San Jacinto Mountains at Paradise Valley Cafe and again at Kennedy Meadows South, where the trail leaves the desert and enters the Sierra Nevada. No shipping hassles. No guessing. The gear is there when the trail demands it.
20% off Traction Devices & Ice Axes
Trek for Trevor subsidizes a 20% discount on traction devices and ice axes for northbound PCT thru-hikers. Purchase through Nomad Ventures in Idyllwild for delivery to Paradise Valley Cafe before the San Jacinto climb. Or purchase through Triple Crown Outfitters at Kennedy Meadows South before you hit the Sierra.
Gear available through the program: Kahtoola MICROspikes®, Kahtoola K-10 Crampons, C.A.M.P. Corsa Ice Axes, and Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axes.
OTHER Safety Programs
Wilderness First Aid Certification
The Mountaineers at Ohio State
Wilderness First Aid training is one of the most practical things an outdoor enthusiast can do to keep themselves (and their team) safe in the backcountry. When you're days away from a hospital, knowing how to assess and respond to a medical emergency can be the only thing standing between a bad situation or something much worse. Trek for Trevor funds WFA certification grants for outdoor groups whose leaders are committed to preparing the right way. We look for organizations that have safety built into how they operate, and we help make sure their people have the credentials to back it up.
Current grant partners: The Mountaineers at Ohio State and Scouting America Troop 23.
Preparation & Awareness
Adequate planning and preparation are paramount for any successful trek. Hikers must know what gear is needed and how to use it. Most importantly, loved ones must be notified of their hiker’s plans and how they should respond in an emergency.
Before Trevor left to thru-hike the PCT, his parents attempted to discuss the potential dangers associated with thru-hiking, Trevor responded with the statistic that only 15 people had ever died hiking the PCT. “There’s a better chance I die in a car accident than hiking the PCT” Trevor replied.
Unfortunately, that turned out not to be true.
Safety Content
Trek for Trevor writes original articles and content on hiker safety, and collaborates on content with national news and media outlets.
What Hikers are Saying
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“Keep up your great work and mission, and I guarantee your efforts will spare someone's beloved kid a serious injury or save their life. I am certain of that.”
Thomas Syzek MD
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“There is no great adventure if you can’t tell your friends about it afterwards. Thank you for your efforts to keep hikers safe."
Julie “Kickapoo” Fast
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“ I have read several of your articles on safety. I very much appreciate every word and have taken them to heart. Great work! Trevor is making a profound impact on hiker safety,”
Ted Graham
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“I just want to thank you for your efforts to raise visibility of the dangers on the PCT. Twice I've been rushing to go on a hike (once with my son), and found your advice and modified my plans.”
Jesse Walker
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“Your recommendations are eye opening. We will never go short on gear to lessen the load. You have no idea how many people you have already saved or will save.”
Denise Rogers
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"You have already changed my preparations for gear and logistics with the information you have posted. I'll try to minimize the weight I carry, but only up to a point."
Fred Jones
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"As an avid hiker myself, I strive to tackle more challenging trails. I need to be constantly reminded about the importance of preparedness and safety. Thank you, Trek for Trevor, for your mission and vision in supporting this wonderful community."
Rau Arambula
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“We ran into quite a bit of snow on the PCT this year. Our Trevor Spikes helped us navigate those dangerous sections. The awareness of snow/ice dangers by Trek for Trevor helped calm hikers’ nerves. Thanks again!”
Sunny & Gas Monkey
