Ep 121 - Pacific Crest Trail Through-Hike Tragedy - Trek For Trevor - Doug Laher

About this episode

Ashley interviews Doug Laher about the tragic story of his son Trevor and the mission of Trek for Trevor to promote outdoor safety.

In this episode of The Sharp End Podcast, Ashley interviews the Executive director of Trek for Trevor, a charity formed in memory of his son Trevor, who tragically died while attempting to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. Doug shares Trevor's story, the importance of outdoor safety, and the mission of Trek for Trevor to educate hikers about safety gear and decision-making in the wilderness. The conversation also delves into the profound grief of losing a child and how Doug has found purpose in honoring his only son’s legacy through advocacy and education. This podcast is produced by Ashley Saupe. This podcast is sponsored by Rocky Talkie, American Alpine Institute and onX Backcountry. Learn more and consider supporting the Trek For Trevor Foundation: https://www.trekfortrevor.org/ → 10% off Rocky Talkie radios at RockyTalkie.com/SharpEnd → 30% off onX Backcountry Premium or Elite, valid through December 31, 2026 using code SHARPEND → 10% off Wallpoppe orders with code SHARPEND → 15% off SWOOP. garments with code SHARPEND → 10% off any wilderness med course with Desert Mountain Medicine using code SHARPEND → Use code SHARPEND to waive the activation fee on ZOLEO → Global Rescue…

People in this episode

Host: Ashley Saupe

Guest: Doug Laher

Topics covered

• Pacific Crest Trail
• outdoor safety
• grief
• hiking advocacy
• charity

Keywords

• Pacific Crest Trail
• Trek for Trevor
• outdoor safety
• hiking
• grief
• advocacy

Sponsors

Rocky Talkie, onX Backcountry, Desert Mountain Medicine

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trek for Trevor, Global Rescue Insurance, MyMedic.com, American Alpine Club

More episodes of the Sharp End Podcast

• Ep 125 - The Way Out - A True Story of Survival in the Heart of the Rockies - Devon O’Neil · June 1, 2026 · 49 min
• Ep 124 - Climbing Liberty Ridge - Lessons Learned from a Challenging Ascent - Andy & Eric · May 1, 2026 · 57 min
• Ep 123 - Maximizing Wilderness Preparedness - Insights from a Mountain Guide - Mark Smiley · April 1, 2026 · 50 min
• Ep 122 - Surviving a Near Miss in Moonlight Basin Colorado - Garrett Vinoski · March 1, 2026 · 54 min
• Bonus Episode- Lessons from the Slopes- An Avalanche Experience - Rob and Mark · January 15, 2026 · 47 min
• Ep 120 - Surviving Mount Washington - Matthew and Jeremy · January 1, 2026 · 58 min