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.
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.
Wilderness First Aid Certification:
The Mountaineers at Ohio State
The Mountaineers at Ohio State is a student club of nearly 200 outdoor enthusiasts attending THE Ohio State University. The club sponsors nearly 40 trips per year which include climbing, hiking, backpacking, mountaineering and skiing. Each trip is led by a student with the requirement they possess the Wilderness First Aid Certification. Trevor was a member of The Mountaineers at Ohio State from 2016-2019.
Trek for Trevor provides grants to selected members of the club to ensure student leaders have the training and knowledge to keep their team members safe on their sponsored trips.
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 and 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.
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.
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.
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
