Episode Details

Today, we are joined by Doug Laher, the father of Trevor Laher, the hiker who tragically passed near Apache Peak on the Pacific Crest Trail earlier this year. Doug reads his beautiful tribute to Trevor, we talk about what lessons are to be learned from Trevors passing, and what can be done to prevent further tragedy on this dangerous stretch of the PCT.

We also chat with Kaitlyn Purington, a volunteer and the PR rep at the Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit, a rescue non-profit based in Riverside County. She walks us through what the organization does exactly, requirements for getting involved, and some examples of standout rescue missions from the last couple of years. We close out the show with some Trek Propaganda, how to check your bung for deer ticks, and our favorite creature comforts.

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• The Trek's Pledge to Do Better
• BACKPACKER RADIO MERCH
• Interview with Doug Laher, Trevor Laher's Father and Kaitlyn Purington from Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit
  • Trevor's Eternal Trail
  • Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit
• Hikerlink!
• Intro Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years
• Intro beats: Pauly Boy Shallcross
• Check out Trail Correspondents
• Check out The Attempt!

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00:03:55 – Doug reads his article about Trevor

00:26:40 – The Article was written six weeks ago, what has happened since then?

00:28:00 – The intentions behind telling Trevor's story

00:29:20 – How are you doing now?

00:31:34 – What do you want people to take away from Trevor's story? How do we carry on his legacy?

00:35:25 – Any advice or words of wisdom for parents of aspiring thru-hikers?

00:38:30 – Possibility of reworking the trail at Apache Peak?

00:39:30 – Guthook put a warning in Trevor's honor

00:46:10 – Can you tell us about the fundraiser you did with R