A Harrowing Reminder

Trail TalesPCTPacific Crest TrailTrevor LaherDoug Laher
Written By Douglas Laher

Trail Tails Podcast

Kyle and and Doug talk about Trevor, the PCT and all the things Trek for Trevor has done to make the trail safer for everyone.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Trevor Laher passed away while attempting a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in March of 2020. Despite the tragic circumstances, his father Doug Laher has made it his mission to educate other hikers of the PCT and beyond about how the accident could have been prevented. Doug joins me in this episode to talk about Trevor's legacy, the accident, and what we can all learn from it.

SPECIAL THANKS

We at Trek for Trevor would like to express our deepest gratitude for featuring Doug on their podcast to talk about Trevor, the Trek for Trevor foundation and hiker safety, preparation and awareness.

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Douglas Laher

Doug Laher and his wife Karen are the co-founders of Trek for Trevor following the tragic loss of their son Trevor; the namesake of Trek for Trevor. Trevor died on March 27, 2020 on Apache Peak while attempting to thru-hike the PCT.

Doug is a respiratory therapist and Certified Association Executive. He has been leading non-profit membership associations since 2010.

He is a proud father of Olivia, super-fan of all things Cleveland, OH sports teams and an alumnus of THE Ohio State University.

Doug loves hiking with his dog Summit and advocating for hiker safety.

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