What We Do

Safety Campaigns

Trek for Trevor creates a number of useful and impactful campaigns which aim to keep hikers safe by providing them with the gear and skills necessary to achieve their objectives out on the trail.

Advertisement promoting the Trevor Spikes Program in collaboration with; Trek for Trevor, Fowler-O'Sullivan Foundation, Nomad Ventures, Kahtoola and Paradise Valley Cafe

20% off Kahtoola MICROspikes® and Corsa Ice Axes

Created to put this equipment into the hands of PCT thru-hikers where they need it, the Trevor Spikes Program delivers this life-saving gear to hikers before they start their ascent towards Apache Peak.

Trek for Trevor pays a 20% discount on Kahtoola MICROspikes® and Corsa Ice Axes when purchased through Nomad Ventures.

Hand drawn illustration of Trevor "Microsoft" Laher while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

Why safety campaigns?

On March 27, 2020, only 15 miles away from a stop in Idyllwild where his MICROspikes® and ice axe were waiting for him, Trevor set off for the San Jacinto mountains.

Had Trevor been equipped with this life-saving mountaineering gear before Apache Peak, we are convinced he’d still be alive today.

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.

Thumbnail image used by the San Francisco Chronicle for the article titled "Dangers of Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail"

Safety articles and media

Trek for Trevor writes original articles and content on hiker safety, and collaborates on content with national news and media outlets.

Hand drawn illustration of Trevor "Microsoft" Laher while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

Why preparation and awareness?

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.

What Hikers are Saying

  • Photo of Thomas Syzek while hiking

    “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

  • Photo of Julie "Kickapoo" Fast while hiking

    “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

  • Photo of Ted Graham while hiking

    “ 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

  • Photo of Jesse Walker and son while hiking

    “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

  • Photo of Denise Rogers and daughters while hiking

    “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

  • Photo of Fred Jones while hiking

    "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