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Trevor Laher's Story - Saving lives on the Pacific Crest Trail
It's been a year since I met Trevor Laher on the Pacific Crest Trail as we embarked on our 2,665-mile journey from Mexico to Canada.
We hiked together for a short while, but never would I have imagined that chatting with him at Montezuma Valley would be the last time I saw him.
On the 27th of March 2020, snow-covered icy slopes and a lack of winter equipment caused Trevor to have a fatal fall in the San Jacinto Mountains at Apache Peak.
Since that day, Doug Laher, his father, says after months of difficulty, his son's story has given him a new purpose in life, to selflessly ensure the safety of others following in Trevor's footsteps.
This is the story of how a father's son's tragedy is saving the lives of others on the PCT.
Links mentioned in this video:
Books:
Freedom of the Hills - The Mountaineers
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Rattlesnakes and Bald Eagles - Chris Townsend
amzn.to/2QxoAwe
Into The Wild - John Krakauer
amzn.to/398HX4Z
Videos:
Team BMC - Winter Skills
ua-cam.com/video/ulhbiKyn6vc/v-deo.html
My PCT dangers video
ua-cam.com/video/7j2ZfSncwzA/v-deo.html
Groups:
Trevor's 100 Day Trek
groups/2539493386357954
We hiked together for a short while, but never would I have imagined that chatting with him at Montezuma Valley would be the last time I saw him.
On the 27th of March 2020, snow-covered icy slopes and a lack of winter equipment caused Trevor to have a fatal fall in the San Jacinto Mountains at Apache Peak.
Since that day, Doug Laher, his father, says after months of difficulty, his son's story has given him a new purpose in life, to selflessly ensure the safety of others following in Trevor's footsteps.
This is the story of how a father's son's tragedy is saving the lives of others on the PCT.
Links mentioned in this video:
Books:
Freedom of the Hills - The Mountaineers
amzn.to/3ccj6PI
Rattlesnakes and Bald Eagles - Chris Townsend
amzn.to/2QxoAwe
Into The Wild - John Krakauer
amzn.to/398HX4Z
Videos:
Team BMC - Winter Skills
ua-cam.com/video/ulhbiKyn6vc/v-deo.html
My PCT dangers video
ua-cam.com/video/7j2ZfSncwzA/v-deo.html
Groups:
Trevor's 100 Day Trek
groups/2539493386357954
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NEW Jetboil Stash - Backpacking stove first impressions!
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The all-new Jetboil Stash is their lightest and most efficient compact backpacking stove to date and I was lucky enough to be selected to test one out prior to launch. I haven't properly stretched its legs on a thru-hike yet due to the pandemic, but I wanted to give you my first impressions and a quick overview of the stove kit. It's not as cheap and quick as my MSR Pocket Rocket 2, but it's ce...
NEW Jetboil Stash vs MSR Pocket Rocket 2 - Backpacking stove comparison
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Backpacking stove HEAD 2 HEAD! The all-new Jetboil Stash vs the tried and true MSR Pocker Rocket 2 hiking stoves. In this comparison, I compare these stoves on their efficiency, time to boil, and other aspects and features. Both these stoves come as a kit and are designed for day hiking, thru-hiking, backpacking, and camping. Jetboil reached out to me and asked if I'd like to test the Stash sta...
Trail Hunter Website Intro
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Hiking gear, tips, inspiration, blogs, and more on the all-new Trail Hunter website. Browse thru-hiking gear by category, trail, or brand. Listen to podcasts featuring industry leaders and read stories from the trail! BTW, I MADE THIS INCREDIBLE BIT OF GEAR thrunotes.co.uk Kit list as of June 2020: Backpacks Atom : bit.ly/31oHlFF ULA Circuit: bit.ly/37XbigX SHELTERS Stratospire 2: bit.ly/317A9g...
Skye trail part 5 - Last day, Blà Bheinn + Bonus footage
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It was all so familiar, I'd been here before in the winter before the PCT and things were getting emotional. One of the best walks in Scotland and one of the best walks of my life. The Skye Trail takes you along the whole island in the Scottish Inner Hebrides archipelago. It's the last day and what a stunning day it is. Walking from my camp to Blà Bheinn and then slowly making my way back to Br...
Skye Trail Part 4 - The Bad Step Alternate
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The sketchiest part of the Skye Trail. This is the bit where I thought I was going to fall. The bad step is very aptly named. One of the best walks in Scotland and one of the best walks of my life. The Skye Trail takes you along the whole island in the Scottish Inner Hebrides archipelago. Walking through Glen Sligachan in the morning while the sunlight poured into the glen and lit up the lochan...
Skye Trail Part 3 - Midge Cloud in Glen Sligachan
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Incredible views and vistas in Glen Sligachan, but the midges were just terrible. I'd never seen anything like it. But the sunset over the Black Cuillin while I was camped in the Glen were outstanding. One of the best walks in Scotland and one of the best walks of my life. The Skye Trail takes you along the whole island in the Scottish Inner Hebrides archipelago. With the Trotternish Ridge a di...
10 Minutes on the Skye Trail
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10 minutes of pure, unedited, unadulterated views walking through Glen Sligachan on the Skye Trail. One of the best walks in Scotland and one of the best walks of my life. The Skye Trail takes you along the whole island in the Scottish Inner Hebrides archipelago. BTW, I MADE THIS INCREDIBLE BIT OF GEAR thrunotes.co.uk Kit list as of June 2020: Backpacks Atom : bit.ly/31oHlFF ULA Circuit: bit.ly...
Skye Trail Part 2 - The Trotternish Ridge
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The most difficult section of the Skye Trail awaits. Steep ridgeline hills and low visibility coupled with driving wind and rain made the Trotternish Ridge slow, long, cold and bleak. Only a few momentary breaks in cloud cover showed the magnitude and scale of the landscape. The peninsula below to the NE seemed to stretch for miles. The Old Man of Storr turned out to be shrouded in cloud, and b...
Skye Trail Part 1 - Wild camping under the ridge
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One of the best walks in Scotland and one of the best walks of my life. The Skye Trail takes you along the whole island in the Scottish Inner Hebrides archipelago. Starting in the north, I headed along the coast towards the Quirrang, an incredible landscape of jagged rock and amazing views before wild camping under the Trotternish Ridge. This long-distance walk isn't for the faint-hearted in po...
Wild camping in the UK vs USA | What's the differences?
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Want to know the differences I found between wild camping and hiking in the USA vs the UK? Look no further and check out this video of all my findings. If you think of any other differences, comment below! BTW, I MADE THIS INCREDIBLE BIT OF GEAR thrunotes.co.uk Kit list as of June 2020: Backpacks Atom : bit.ly/31oHlFF ULA Circuit: bit.ly/37XbigX SHELTERS Stratospire 2: bit.ly/317A9gS Zpacks Sol...
Leave no trace | My top 5 tips for UK wild camping beginners
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Leave the wilderness clean and tidy. With so many images of trashed wild spaces in the media today I had to put a video out there explaining all the leave no trace principles and my top 5 tips and tricks on how to abide by them. Wild camping in the UK is fun and enjoyable if done properly and legally, this video is for beginners who are learning and especially those who have made the mess I fin...
Atom Packs NEW & IMPROVED ROO Fanny Pack | First look
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Woo! It's the NEW ROO! Thank you so much, Atom Packs for sending in your new and improved Roo fanny pack. This ultralight bum bag has been redesigned for more usable space and ease of use, so I thought I'd make a quick video giving you my first impressions. Get yer mits on one here: atompacks.co.uk/collections/accessories/products/the-roo-1 Much more space and having everything to hand on a thr...
My best hiking socks | Review and guide to all my socks for 2020
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SOCKS SOCKS SOCKS! A hiker can never have enough socks, so in this review video and guide, I go over all the hiking socks I'm wearing this year in the UK and beyond for 2020. Over the years I've selected these to be the best socks for long-distance hiking, thru-hiking, and backpacking. Some of them are made of wool, some are for the summer, some are waterproof, some prevent blisters and some ev...
Nitecore NU25 Review | Best all-round headlamp for hiking?
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SO MANY HIKERS SWEAR BY THIS LAMP! The NItecore NU25 was a clear choice when choosing my next headlamp for hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. I Was in search of a feature-packed, lightweight, rechargeable headlamp for hiking and by far this is the best all-round headlamp that I've used so far. Get yer mits on one here: amzn.to/2EnGifL In this review video, I go over my experience with the NU25 lam...
How to use trekking poles LIKE A PRO! | Plus extra tips and tricks
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How to use trekking poles LIKE A PRO! | Plus extra tips and tricks
Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork trekking poles | 600 mile review
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Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork trekking poles | 600 mile review
TAKE YOUR RUBBISH HOME! | Illegal UK wild campers leaving rubbish!
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TAKE YOUR RUBBISH HOME! | Illegal UK wild campers leaving rubbish!
Wild camping in a tent in Scotland tips and tricks | Permits, camping spots and the law
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Wild camping in a tent in Scotland tips and tricks | Permits, camping spots and the law
WILD CAMPING SOLO in the UK | Top tips and tricks for beginners
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WILD CAMPING SOLO in the UK | Top tips and tricks for beginners
IS WILD CAMPING ILLEGAL IN THE UK? | Top tips and tricks for beginners
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IS WILD CAMPING ILLEGAL IN THE UK? | Top tips and tricks for beginners
Croakies glasses strap 2020 review | Best eyewear retainer for hiking?
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Croakies glasses strap 2020 review | Best eyewear retainer for hiking?
Sungod Renegade 2020 review | Best sunglasses for hiking?
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Sungod Renegade 2020 review | Best sunglasses for hiking?
Bodyglide review | Best anti chafing stick for thru-hiking
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Bodyglide review | Best anti chafing stick for thru-hiking
Carmex lip balm tube review | The best lip balm for hiking I've used
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Carmex lip balm tube review | The best lip balm for hiking I've used
600 miles with my Frogg Toggs rain jacket | Damage and durability review
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600 miles with my Frogg Toggs rain jacket | Damage and durability review
What's inside my PCT resupply box? | Food and more in my bounce box
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What's inside my PCT resupply box? | Food and more in my bounce box
Zpacks Insane Giveaway | WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT!
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Zpacks Insane Giveaway | WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT!
Non zippable front pockets is a big miss. Not gonna put stuff in the back pocket when I'm wearing a pack.
LOL GET QUIT🤮🤮🤮🤮
SUCKS OF YOU 🤮
Rub some wax on that zip
Nice video. Thanks. Did you consider doing the trail South to North?
I didn't use OR, but I used Australian local brands but it have the same Pertex Sheid 2.5 layer same 20K fabric with 1/3 of OR price
How to walk like a pro? Some people needs to learn ementary things to manage the simplest things in life. Like make your own breakfast, how-to... Great!
I had the pocket rocket and the thing was so unstable! That pot slides off way too easily. After years of not wanting to spend on the Stash, I’ve bought the Stash, no more spilt boiling water in my tent!
Could you have worn a louder jacket
I usually extend them somewhat while going downhill and shorten them while (heavy-terrain) uphill 😋
Thank you. Doing the trail in sept. Really helpful vid.
I don't like using the straps. More free not using them. Great vid 😀
This should be the most natural thing you don't need to learn from others. Do people struggle with theire natural motor skills of the body?
Thank you. Very useful
Insane pricing... End of discussion if people stop paying those prices they will have to lower prices. Greed has destroyed us
Am I smart for doing most of the things in this video just by experimentation on my own or are they designed to be understood easily
What about mosquito repellants with picaridin instead of deet? I read that this substance is as effective...
*Thanks* How much effort does it take to make 'Cuban Fabric', 'Dyneema'? I 'think' as Sailing, material it's not 'undervalued', but Price became Overused.
Where do you park and leave the car overnight?
Nice videos but be sure to check where the no fly zones are for drones in the park, you're filming in one in this video (southern slopes of Y Lliwedd) and I just clicked your Tryfan video and you are there too, the national trust have a land map of the park showing the areas where drones aren't allowed.
Thanks for posting such beautiful, dramatic, incredible, scenic, landscapes. The views are simply stunning.
You mentioned it is woter-proof, but everyone is wondering: is it waterproof?
What happened to you man just vanished
And don’t forget the benefits to your core strength😊 as well as posture. We walked the Thames Path with poles and even though pretty much flat felt great and fit by the end.
I forgot how great this channel was... part of the reason why I move to NZ
You said length & shaft Great info, thanks.
Have you ever found a mosquito spray that works I cant even deet didnt!
Will be taking a 30l but also wearing baselayer thermal..and jacket etc on plane to cut weight a bit. Also as gave away laptop (big mistake as wiped off all photos on cloud and webstick didnt work!) will just have camera kinfle and phone cutting out heavy charger plug etc..
Will be taking a 30l but also wearing baselayer thermal..and jacket etc on plane to cut weight a bit. Also as gave away laptop (big mistake as wiped off all photos on cloud and webstick didnt work!) will just have camera kinfle and phone cutting out heavy charger plug etc..
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New version or old version?
I’ve used these for years. Got a more expensive suit top & bottom with pockets. Got it a bit larger so could wear winter gear underneath. Cheers🙏🏻
Great info on the video. I have one slight suggestion: we hike in the Southwest US and on rocks. We use those rubber tips on rock (large rock or loose rock) because the poles then don't slide off the hard surfaces. All else is good, and I like the tips for adjusting length. I also like the workout for my arms added to the hike workout by using poles. Thanks!
Thanks for the informative video! good tips!
Superb Video, I visited Camasunary a couple of years back, also shocked at the plastic pollution and fishing nets.
A lot of bother walking with the poles mate... just enjoy the walk hands free
Good comments and tips and having done the same they are tried and tested.
Where can I get some of that sweet merch!??! 🤣🤣🤣😆🤡🤡🤡👌🧠👌
😘😘😘😘😘
Austra, Salisberg: winter & high ground. At minus -15°c I felt my feet were like blocks of ice....feeling over tired.
Dude well done. But where is the JOURNEY, the CONTEXT.... What were tou eating? Where were you sleeping? WHERE were the views? Its not enjoyable for the viewer if its all drone shots and ypu walking away from your camera for them pov shots.... Watch the MASTER, Haze Outdoors..... Good luck with it
Top tip: in really torrential downpours (when cycling) wear 2 breathable waterproof jackets, a figure hugging proprietry jacket (I have a Rapha Pro team race cape) and this Torrentshell. It works for me. In warmer climates just don't worry too much about getting wet))
oh and mines a 3L not 2.5 so much improved going by this
My LEKI poles are fantastic. I love the hand harness because they stay more stable in your hand. Also, the load on your hand is better distributed. With their shark grip, you don’t need to constantly grip to control. Simply cradle & let it glide back and forth as you walk in normal fashion (normal arm swing). This is the technique of Nordic Walking. Excellent! P.S. with your loops, you must remember to have your thumb on the side which is the strap which passes under the strap that your fingers are resting on. Most reputable manufacturers will have them setup as such (even marking L & R). That’s why you’ll usually see the strap ends overlap “mirror image” from one pole to the other.
It's expensive because they can, but the patent is expiring soon I believe.
Just watched this on return from a brief interrailing trip using my old Ventura 40 I’d forgotten about. Must have predated your model as it has the metal back. Thank you for pointing out the pockets on the waist strap and one or two other things I’d missed! Feel it’s going to get a lot more use…
Loved the violin! Nice vid!! Excellent music!!
I added a magnet and metal plate to mine to stay shut
I'm 64, been using trekking poles for years. It boggles me to see all the hikers on you tube that don't know the proper use of this great hiking aid. I won't carry a pack without them. You pretty much nailed the way I use mine. A commenter had a good observation of the first method of strap use that you showed....about retaining the pole when grabbing something and also about holding the pole for downhill. I will look into that. Thanks for sharing.
Are there any places for bushcraft in the West Midlands?