The gear that brings you home

Trevor Spikes

A photo of Apache Peak the day after Trevor’s accident.

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’s accident was avoidable and 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 become serious. 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.

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At a Glance

1,200+

Number of hiker provided with life-saving gear since 2021.

82%

Reduction in snow/ice rescues in the San Jacinto Mountains since 2020.

$75,000

Tax dollars saved in snow/ice rescues in Riverside County, CA.

20% off Traction Devices & 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 subsidizes a 20% discount on Kahtoola MICROspikes®& K-10 crampons, C.A.M.P. Corsa & Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axes when purchased through Nomad Ventures in Idyllwild, CA and Triple Crown Outfitters in Kennedy Meadows South, CA.

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
FUND A HIKER

“Ugly Stik” was one of the first PCT hikers to traverse into the Sierra Nevada Mountains in 2025. He purchased an ice axe through the Trevor Spikes program. After a near deadly fall, we received the following communication…

“Push people to buy an ice axe. It saved my life and I really didn’t want to buy one. I’m so glad I did now. Thank you!” - Ugly Stik

Testimonial

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

  • "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

  • “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