Don’t Be Fooled… This 'Normal' Photo is a Serious WARNING⚠️

[@KyleHatesHiking]

Although I focused a lot on Doug in this video, he wanted me to share that his family has been every bit involved with Trek for Trevor as he has been. My heart goes out to the entire Laher Family, please consider donating even just a few dollars to Trek for Trevor. Thank you all so much: www.trekfortrevor.org/

[@douglaslaher2955]

Thanks for sharing Trevor's story Kyle! While it's been the most devastating thing ever to happen to our family, we find peace knowing we can save other hikers from the same fate as Trevor. The best way to avoid danger while hiking is to ensure you're carrying the right gear (and know how to use it), but more importantly, to make good decisions. The Trek for Trevor foundation promotes safe hiking and exploration through preparation, awareness and education. Thanks for helping get the word out about hiker safety. TREK SMART. TREK SAFE.

[@goblinofsharksnacks]

Bit off topic But a woman recently completed the whole appalachian train in 40 days Absolutely insane Adventure racers are something else

[@Roxannethedarkstar4824]

@@goblinofsharksnacksWait is that in the Appalachian mountains range in North Carolina

[@maureenfriel-dehaven8814]

God bless your broken hearts...Trevor was living his dream. Nothing was going to stop him! God needs all the tenacious Angels he can get!

[@FreeAtLast4ever]

Never been hiking in my life, seen every episode

[@Thisisnonombre]

I was on Apache Peak the day before Trevor. I made some pretty bad decisions in deciding to continue. I was alone for most of the day until another thru hiker caught up, we eventually came across someone who had set up on a ridge the night before. His tent had blown down in the storm and all his gear was soaked through, he was also on the threshold of being dangerously hypothermic. We got him to eat and drink as much as we could and did our best to keep him moving and warm. It took us 7 or so hours to make about 2.5 miles to the junction to hike down to Idyllwild. Much of the time postholing up past our waist. That was one of the most serious days I’ve ever had in the mountains. I continue to use it as a lesson to trust your gut and never be too hardheaded to turn around. I’m also conflicted because we saved someone’s life that day. I can’t remember the hikers name that were out there that day. But if you guys read this, I hope you’re doing well. I Think about you often. I listened to some podcasts that Doug was on a few years ago, he was mentioning some basil points before Apache Peak and also being prepared for the San Jacinto Mountains. It’s easy to think you don’t need your spikes until the Sierras. Stay safe out there.

[@Lynnda86]

God bless you for your kindness! I'm a firm believer in, "You reap what you sow!". ❤❤❤

[@Hate_Tube_SLime]

*So, this Great Genius wanted to Commit Suicide!!!* *ME??? No Life, No Career, No Wife, No Kids; Even My BirthBE. itch Hated the Very Sight of me!!!* *But, I Lived a SaFe RationaL LIFE, & I am a HeaLthy 77 yr. Old who BeLieves in JeHoVah GOD!!!!*

[@kamakaziozzie3038]

Ok

[@empress408]

I think of Shackleton when I see dangerous treks. You may not reach your intended goal (the South Pole) but everyone survives) and returns to try again.

[@SuperDave-vj9en]

@@Hate_Tube_SLime Obviously you are a Jehovah’s Witness, right?

[@JustASmallTownGirl85]

His Dad saying this made me cry.."In an instant, Trevor was gone.Trevor slipped on snow-covered ice and fell down a 600-foot chute. He had been doing what he loved: living his dream on the PCT far above Palm Springs. In seconds, he lay motionless on the mountain. My son, Trevor, succumbed to his injuries before search and rescue could get to him. Most days I drift, merely existing in a world when everyone else is living. This Christmas was like hiking through a fog. My brain didn’t need to remind my heart that Trevor was no longer; my inner soul simply knew. I’ve had visions of a world where I am no longer able to experience happiness. Maybe the best I can hope for is to occasionally feel good." Rest in sweet peace Trevor❤

[@douglaslaher2955]

Thanks for the read. Losing a child has scientifically been proven that it is the most painful thing a human can experience. You never get over the grief, you simply learn to carry it with you. Our foundation brings peace to our family knowing that we’re helping others.

[@ImaMes888]

@@douglaslaher2955 As a parent myself, I can’t even begin to imagine the pain of such a loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. What a wonderful thing you are doing with your foundation. RIP Trevor ❤

[@amazinggrace5692]

@@douglaslaher2955 My daughter died in the month of April and I couldn’t understand how flowers could bloom in a world without my nature girl. My mother had died the month before and the month after was Mothers Day; I almost didn’t survive. Then her birthday 6 months later was brutal, then Thanksgiving was a take out meal and I couldn’t even taste the food. Christmas was unbearable because all the wonderful memories bombarded me like a snowball fight where everyone else is on the other side. It was several years before I could even tolerate hearing Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays without wanting to shout “they’ll never be merry or happy again”. To this day (over 5 years later) I cry every day and it feels just as agonizing as the first day, just I can have longer times where I can focus on something. Last year I smiled a genuine smile once. This year I could tolerate hearing about my friends grandchildren. I wanted to be a Nana so badly. Our family lost 6 people in 2 years and not one of them was Covid related, just a tragic grouping which pulled us under over and over. If you know any parent who has lost a child, please know that the grief is always there every day and continue to remember the birthday, death day, holidays, and days celebrating parents are extra difficult and reach out to them. Much love from Laura’s mom. 💕🐝💕

[@douglaslaher2955]

@@amazinggrace5692 I am so sorry for your loss and sadly, know exactly what you are going through. We're members of a club we hope no one else has to join. Trevor's birthday, the last time I saw him, the kickoff to his hike, the last time I spoke with him and his accident anniversary all are within a month of each other. Anniversaries are tough. Sending positive thoughts your way.

[@margaretjames1579]

My mother was isolated with no visits pictures reports or phone calls for ten years. She only saw 1/5,0f her family and none of her friends or her home. Knowing how she was tortured and died alone is a new kind of grief.

[@Duckling08]

I attempted to get up to Camp Muir on Mt. Rainier a few days ago, and I turned around with only a half mile left, because the nonexistent trail was just to icy and dangerous. Always better safe than sorry, the mountains don't mess around.

[@Alloverthecouch]

My brother was descending Mt. Rainier back in 2012. They passed some climbers who a bit later they saw a helicopter where a rescuer fell and died trying to get 2 climbers out of a crevasse.

[@douglaslaher2955]

Your decision should be celebrated!

[@virginiaelizabeth4577]

smart. good to hear.

[@doyouevennaturebro4593]

@@AlloverthecouchDamn that’s so sad. It’s easy to not fully appreciate search and rescue until you need them one day.

[@jamierupert7563]

The mountains will still be there for you. Smart decision. You can always go back to finish. They aren't going anywhere.

[@mickiabrahamson6100]

I can't think of a place I would rather be than in the wilderness during a illness outbreak. Away from public.

[@Hate_Tube_SLime]

*I Spent My CoVid, in My Apt. Not on a Slippery SLop, Trying to Commit Suicide !!!*

[@savannahsmiles1797]

with less "viruses" in the making....

[@nlwilson4892]

I have to say I wanted to see governments implement restrictions earlier and some simple steps may have stopped us getting to the stay-at-home point. But I was very much against anyone breaking the rules. That said, being out in the wilderness like that wasn't putting anyone else at risk. If they took some basic precautions in town like eating outside at the restaurants, social distancing from locals and others on the trail, other than the group they were with, then I think it was the best option.

[@infotoons212]

I can't think of how this accident had anything at all to do with an illness outbreak. 🤷‍♂

[@erickalear7609]

It's a trade-off. Yeah, being isolated from humanity greatly reduces your chances of acquiring a human-transmitted illness, but doing it when there are no services to help you if/when shit goes down because the world is in a panic about a new illness going full pandemic, and weather following its own path regardless of who wants it nice and comfy, makes for staying on the trail not an intelligent thing to do.

[@Objectivityiskey]

I can relate to this. I was hiking the San Gorgonio mountain range in winter. We drove up to the trailhead and it was mostly snow free. We parked, grabbed our packs and gear and headed up. As we ascended towards the peak, the snow became thick. The first night, we set up camp near a stream on snow pack. It was cold but we survived. In the morning we loaded up on water. We hiked miles with snow shoes straight up the mountain because the trails were undiscoverable. I remember stopping at a flat area before the final push to the saddle. I melted snow and remember finding little ret bugs in he snow. We traversed up the hill until it was too late to summit. On the saddle we made camp. We ate food and went to bed. On the saddle, the wind was ripping through the trees just below the tree line. I was in my bivy sack trying to sleep when I decided to step out and take a piss. That's when a string wind blew me over the edge and I slid down the side of the mountain. I used my fingernails to arrest my fall. I found myself deep within the forest a few hindered feet below our camp. I called out to my sleeping friends, but they couldn't hear me over the wind. For the next hour I dug holes in the frozen snow and made it back to camp. All of my rock climbing experience saved me. There is still blood from the nails on my sleeping mat to this day. Luck for me, I made it home safe.

[@molls0922]

That’s so scary! Thank goodness you were tough and strong enough to make it back to camp

[@patrickglaser1560]

I've had to dig hand holds to climb out before, I know that terror

[@WISH-vw1tg]

Oh my😮 Thank God you got thru this. Wow!

[@firdosvohra4315]

Crazy story. Someone’s praying for you.

[@rebecculousrk]

It's hearbreaking to see those photos, Trevor looks so much like Doug. The loss of a child is universally described as the greatest loss a human can experience. Not that it's a contest, just to say I can't imagine, and pray I never know, but all my compassion goes out to grieving parents. Doug managed to turn that pain into a mission to prevent other families from experiencing such an unbearable loss. That is incredibly powerful. It really honorsTrevor's spirit of adventure; I'm sure he'd love it.

[@Hate_Tube_SLime]

*My Birth B.e., itch Hat. x Ted the Sight of Me !!!*

[@I.pray.to.George.Carlin]

My heart breaks for Doug, and his family.But he is one strong father to make sure Trevor's death would make an impact on other hikers safety. RIP Trevor 🙏💜

[@betsyapples23]

PLEASE carry an ice axe!!! The late 1990s, an ice axe saved my brother’s life on the PCT. He & his girlfriend at the time, had become very experienced hikers over the previous few years. But when they hit a part of the trail that had been entirely covered in ice, they both faltered, & both came very close to falling- most likely to their deaths. It is only because of my brother’s use of his ice axe, impaling it in the ice above them when they began to slip, anchoring them where they were & then holding on to each other, that they did not slide down the rest of the long, ice-covered, steep slope they were traversing. I am so grateful he & his girlfriend made it through that, & so heartbroken by this story- & the many stories like it, about the many wonderful people whose lives were lost, & all the families & friends who will miss them forever; that, I could afford it, I’d place crates of ice axes & crampons at PCT trailheads & along the most dangerous parts of the trail. So that people could grab them, add to their gear (in a readily accessible place), & hand them off to hikers going the other direction, once they’d made it through those areas. I know you the weight of one’s gear is a HUGE consideration when it comes to what to hike with. But, get as much information about the trail as you can, before getting out on it, & do NOT skimp on the many, potentially life-saving items- they’re worth the extra weight.

[@Priscilla-Prancercise]

If rescues are so expensive for the government, it seems like they’d do what you said and provide some tools.

[@lovingit4450]

A book comment

[@awesome_comment]

Glad the rescuers ended up being safe. They did a good job.

[@bluebrolylover22]

I found your channel a little over 6 months ago. My sister said that she was taking her family hiking on the Appalachian Trail; and I wanted to know if there were any unknown dangers involved. After watching your videos, and told my sister about your channel just to give herself more info on being safe out there. I'm not the type to be on a hiking trail, but if I ever wanted a try I now know way more than I can say here thanks to you. Keep up the good work of keeping us informed on not only how to be safe but also how we should be respectful of those that were lost on the trails. Thank you and I know you will get to 1M subs before you know it.

[@laurieb3703]

Right?? Who knows how many lives have inadvertently been saved because of this channel

[@lotusdolphin]

I am so sorry for the families loss. Trevor seemed quite determined to do this no matter what. As he said, it was his dream. so the only solace you have in that is that he died doing what he loved it was his dream. Kyle, you did an excellent job and presenting this. Thank you 🙏 blessed be to Trevor. From LIZ in California.🥾🥾

[@amityislandchum]

He died doing what he loved: thinking only of himself and not caring how many lives he put at risk. How heartwarming.

[@Hate_Tube_SLime]

*So, this Great Genius wanted to Commit Suicide!!!* *ME??? No Life, No Career, No Wife, No Kids; Even My BirthBE. itch Hated the Very Sight of me!!!* *But, I Lived a SaFe RationaL LIFE, & I am a HeaLthy 77 yr. Old who BeLieves in JeHoVah GOD!!!!*

[@denverdubois5835]

@@amityislandchum Yeah. He was a selfish idiot. It's a tragic story indeed. All the loving hearts he left behind to grieve.

[@sallywillis1448]

He was emotionally still an adolescent probably.

[@nightskyabc]

If they were so intelligent, why didn’t they have the right gear to begin with?

[@Celestein]

The pandemic didn't seem to have been a factor in this, it sounds like the weather turned bad and more snowy/icy than expected by the hikers. Sounds like a tragic, unfortunate accident but that everyone involved tried their best to help and rescue the hikers.

[@whitedragoness23]

No, it didn’t have anything to do with the tragedy at all. And your right the weather, snow and ice was just dangerous. The ice and snow was like stepping on a land mine. It didn’t care if you had a future lined up. People choose to go in dangerous areas and the hiking family was lucky they all didn’t accidentally misstep or there was false snow ledge.

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

Except the rescuers risked their health and lives unnecessary. They could have been exposed to the virus.

[@amityislandchum]

Karma, baby. When you're that selfish, you get what you deserve.

[@Hate_Tube_SLime]

*So, this Great Genius wanted to Commit Suicide!!!* *ME??? No Life, No Career, No Wife, No Kids; Even My BirthBE. itch Hated the Very Sight of me!!!* *But, I Lived a SaFe RationaL LIFE, & I am a HeaLthy 77 yr. Old who BeLieves in JeHoVah GOD!!!!*

[@SuperDave-vj9en]

@@Hate_Tube_SLime As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses do you find it necessary to comment on every single thread?

[@kristymoore7052]

So sad, in my area a family’s son was taken by avalanche, the family now has a very successful avalanche safety foundation and training program. The nicolay dodov foundation. Very heart wrenching.

[@TimRHillard]

Here’s to Trevor and Doug🍻. Here’s also to following your dreams, and supporting those who do. Rest in peace young brother.

[@joec.9591]

Absolutely heartbreaking. Thanks for making Trevor's story known, and for telling it with such sensitivity.

[@skgroovin915]

"Quick, there's a world wide virus outbreak, you need to get out of the wilderness and come back from your isolation to be close to the action."

[@merlingt1]

Exactly…

[@Georgie1660]

Agree!

[@Spike-sk7ql]

That was my first thought. I'd rather be in the wilderness.

[@phylliswurm9473]

Covid the time the world truly shut down. Can't stand to think about it. Good video.

[@phylliswurm9473]

Oh but the tentacles of Covid had to grab everyone for control in the name of Science. Yeah.

[@kenthiasoutdooradventures2294]

This story hit us a lot closer than most. My wife and I started our PCT thru-hike on the SAME DAY - March 16, 2020 - as Trevor did. Like him, we stayed on trail despite threats and warnings from everyone we knew (and didn't know). Trevor was a faster hiker than us, and we were about 30 miles behind him when we heard the news. We actually modified our plans as a result and completely bypassed San Jacinto. We dread to think about what could have befallen us if we'd attempted it, as we - like Trevor - were lacking both ice axes and mocrospikes. Roadkill & Goldilocks.

[@catherinewilliams3850]

I din't understnd the tgreats, I ;d have thought during apandemic the bestbplace to be is out in the wilds away from people.

[@organicmagic8822]

@@catherinewilliams3850 🙄🙄🙄 there was less staff at times. Even rescue personnel gets sick. ugh

[@jckelsey]

The medic hiking 5 mi in is incredible.

[@I.pray.to.George.Carlin]

Oh absolutely!!! I'm assuming this medic was in shape lol! Absolutely admirable!

[@KyleHatesHiking]

absolutely! one regret I had while watching this video back was how I didn't emphasize the incredible rescue efforts by SAR as much as I should have. Glad you acknowleged it

[@jckelsey]

@@KyleHatesHiking I was seriously impressed with that✅

[@douglaslaher2955]

@@KyleHatesHikingamen! Not all super heroes wear capes.

[@colinrauch]

I know right. He was the dumbass that got him in the situation​@@amityislandchum

[@kimfleury]

May Trevor rest in peace, and may his family be comforted by the hope of eternal life and reunion one day. It's truly loving of Doug and the Laher family to put the work and effort into protecting other hikers from an untimely death, and their families from deep, regretful grief such as they themselves endure. May their treasure be great in heaven.

[@susangilliam6400]

Beautiful what dad is doing so other hikers can safely reach their dreams......great memorial that lives on everything dad speaks on his son or his advice is heeded.Great story..yet a loss. Thank you.

[@Hate_Tube_SLime]

*So, this Great Genius wanted to Commit Suicide!!!* *ME??? No Life, No Career, No Wife, No Kids; Even My BirthBE. itch Hated the Very Sight of me!!!* *But, I Lived a SaFe RationaL LIFE, & I am a HeaLthy 77 yr. Old who BeLieves in JeHoVah GOD!!!!*

[@CatStina]

​@@Hate_Tube_SLime who committed suicide? He also had a life and a job waiting for him. I thought only Jehovah was supposed to judge people. Why do you think you are able to judge others?

[@Sniperboy5551]

Maybe I’m just a p*ssy, but I always tear up when I hear stories like this. No parent should ever have to lose their child, but when I see parents who do stuff like this, I get even more emotional. Good people still exist.

[@sharonletts88]

You always tell the stories with such respect, but this one hit differently. Thank you so much. Blessings to the family.

[@Hate_Tube_SLime]

*So, this Great Genius wanted to Commit Suicide!!!* *ME??? No Life, No Career, No Wife, No Kids; Even My BirthBE. itch Hated the Very Sight of me!!!* *But, I Lived a SaFe RationaL LIFE, & I am a HeaLthy 77 yr. Old who BeLieves in JeHoVah GOD!!!!*

[@wendychavez5348]

​@Hate_Tube_SLime , while I appreciate your perspective, I wish you had said it with more sensitivity. Kyle delivers his stories with respect and consideration for the deceased or lost persons, and he does it without judging them for making choices that made sense to that person at that moment. Perhaps you would have made different choices, and that's fine. The Lahers don't need to hear you calling their family member stupid for not thinking as you do.

[@haunted_lunchbox]

If you don't like Kyle's narration style don't watch. I like his level of detail. He paints a picture for us to really understand the situation. Keep it up Kyle! ❤️🙌

[@ivettegonzalez96]

You are so Right! Kyle does a Great job. Haters just go somewhere else, Let Kyle continue his fine work. ❤ We 💕 Love how Kyle narrates .

[@bernardofitzpatrick5403]

Kyle is the best. 👍

[@Strype13]

Who was this message meant for? I haven't seen any negative comments targeting Kyle's narration style, but I haven't read through all of them, so there might be a few out there. That being said, I completely agree with you. I will never understand why people feel the need to waste their time criticizing someone's content when it's much easier to just click on another video and move on.

[@haunted_lunchbox]

@@Strype13 As I was scrolling through comments yesterday I saw enough complaints to annoy me. They were all about the same thing.

[@chrisc1644]

I ❤️Kyles style!!!!!!!

[@SirCarlosMusicBMI]

🌴🌴🌴 I don’t know why I haven’t left any comments but I guess I get your videos after thousands of others have watched and left comments. Anyways….. I absolutely love your channel and what you bring to us. I was an avid hiker when I was younger. Please keep on filming and I’ll keep on watching. Blessings from Paso Robles, California, Carlos

[@WVa007]

It's great to have these videos to keep older or maybe even handicapped.

[@Mamiegoodheart]

@@WVa007 I agree, i am both.

[@lynnfaulkner2706]

​@@WVa007I was an avid hiker at one time, but now at 84, I've retired to the armchair.

[@laurieb3703]

​@@lynnfaulkner2706do you have any tips for a beginner? I'm 38 and out of shape but willing to put in the work! I do have arthritis though 😵‍💫

[@DesignRhythm]

On a positive note, I did the Tahoe Rim Trail during the 2020 pandemic. One of the best thru hikes of my life. Stunningly beautiful & lots of nice people.

[@Sarahminks75]

Also hiking seems like it would be isolated enough that it would be all good!

[@DesignRhythm]

@@Sarahminks75 There were actually lots of people out there doing the trail too. I think 7 people was the smallest number at a camp... in the popular areas, there were probably around 50-80 folks.

[@ScoopyDoopieDoo]

Kyle, you are much appreciated man. I can see how these stories affect you and I am grateful that you keep making them. I never hike, but if on the off chance I did and found myself in a bad situation - I’d like to think I’d be able to help myself because of the advice you give when telling your stories.

[@pioneercynthia1]

God bless Doug, his family, and all the people working with him. Having the wherewithal to turn grief into positive action is not something everyone can do. Legend.

[@douglaslaher2955]

Thank you. The foundation has allowed us to manage and carry our grief…easier knowing Trevor is helping people.

[@TheHikingChick1]

​@douglaslaher2955 Blessings to you and your family. I won't forget Trevor. You've done such an amazing job bringing awareness to the dangers of this section of trail and honoring your beautiful son's memory. Much ❤ and respect.🙏

[@rayosunshine]

Kyle your PCT thru-hike was thwarted by wildfire, Taylor's 2020 AT hike by covid after 300 miles NOBO, and now in 2024 the AT sections of NC and Tenn have been destroyed by hurricane floods ending many SOBO's hope of completing the trail. Hostels and shelters have been wiped out, there is no phone service, electricity, food or water for over 500 miles of the trail from Damascus to Springer mtn. I hope and pray that those Sobo's made it off the trail in time. RIP Trevor L 😢

[@phoebehill953]

I was thinking when the dad said the PCT would always be there, that there were several reasons why it could disappear in the future - from natural disasters to the land being sold

[@darkduck3677]

@@phoebehill953 Even if its there later, he wont be 20 forever. Theres something about putting a feather in your cap like that at a young age that has a certain allure to it.

[@WISH-vw1tg]

😢

[@user-sx9hq7qwert]

@@darkduck3677 If people feel an allure for doing sth stupid, we don't know what to say. Honestly, how old u r is irrelevant, stupid things continue to be stupid. Sigh.

[@F0CK3RS]

⁠@@user-sx9hq7qwert through hiking is not stupid. No matter the age. And achieving something great like a very long hike that is difficult and impressive, is also not stupid. That is just your opinion.

[@kaypyles9441]

Trevor passed away realizing his dream; I would hope this is some consolation to his family!

[@nancyst.john-smith3891]

It never is! If you think a mother is comforted in any way that her son is dead, you are wrong. Dying is dying.

[@arnehusby1420]

Sad story. I am from Norway, and every year we had to rescue hikers from our Mountains.

[@naomigreen8895]

So sorry for the loss of their son Trevor. My deepest condolences to his family

[@robbie5138]

As someone who was a Patrol and Camp Host up near the PCT. The Sierra's can get snow as late as June, we had days where we got feet of snow in mid June.

[@whitedragoness23]

Weather always seems to be unpredictable in mountain areas.

[@Catmom-gl5nt]

@robbie5138 I grew up in the Central Sierra Nevadas and 30 miles up chains are required and checked for year round. I’ve seen snow in late June.

[@elizabethebbighausen9341]

Such a sad story. I can't imagine the pain of losing a child, no matter what age theyy are. I have a 28 year old and a 7 year old and the thought of losing either of them is unbearable. What an amazing father to take his pain and turn it into such a selfless act as to educate and prepare others so they don't encounter the same fate as his son. Truly an amazing man. 💜

[@Hate_Tube_SLime]

*My BirthBe. itchHated the Sight of Me!!!!!*

[@saradf4890]

Being in the wilderness - away from people - was probably the best place to be.

[@pereiraplaza222]

But he was surrounded by people.

[@savannahsmiles1797]

amongst a crowd that shared his ambition...way cool

[@noodlebanana7512]

Ah yes with no hope for rescue or help!

[@Because-rt8qs]

He wasn't away from people.

[@ra78100]

I think he was very smart with books but, his mentality with common sense caused him his own life.

[@catherinewilliams3850]

My heart goes out to Doug and his family, to lose such a wonderful young man with his whole life ahead of him must have been so devastating. To come through that and create such a thoughtful legacy out of tragedy, helping to keep others safe is inspiring.

[@PatriciaStultz-lb6mx]

This was heartbraking story, I lost my son last December. God bless that family and the friends ❤️. I know their pain.

[@juliemanarin4127]

I am so sorry 😢❤

[@amazinggrace5692]

I know the agony as well and my heart sends you a wish for times when the grief takes second place and you can find a little peace or joy. (For those that misunderstand, I don’t mean that you forget your child or their death)

[@cmaden78]

I have sons. I am saying this with nothing but ❤. In my experience, people between the ages of about 14-30 never think things are gonna happen to them. It's just an observation. But i remember feeling invincible and i see it in my boys. Just be careful kids. We are not invincible ❤

[@smelmybut]

Very true.

[@georgemartin1498]

Very good Kyle, thank you. I think this is a classic example of “familiarity breeds contempt”: “hey people do this all the time so I can do it too”.The San Jacinto mountains, like all mountains should not be taken lightly. If he had, at least, micro spikes and poles but preferably crampons and an axe, or poles, he would have been fine.

[@elipotter369]

For some reason, they thought it was okay to walk to the next town to buy that gear.

[@denisebenedict6102]

Closing a trail, or any outdoor recreation was the stupidest thing to do during the pandemic. Being stuck inside either made people a drunk, a hunk, a chunk, or a monk.

[@karenrankin7653]

In a bunk with the funk with shoes full of gunk.

[@noodlebanana7512]

Safety measure to save lives bc damn near every worker got sent home. No trail maintenance, no safety workers. Even before emergency shut downs- it’s hike at your own risk.

[@RickL_was_here]

Or a coward like noodle....

[@morganhatfield1283]

I totally agree that was a stupid move! I'm an avid hiker. They closed pisgiah national park.. You could home these trails and be surprised if you see another human that's how expansive they are. When COVID hit they closed them.. Like wth 😢 I was so upset

[@happytrails699]

@@morganhatfield1283 yes giving some poor people mental health issues due to being locked inside

[@StinasArena]

Heartbreaking! As I listened, I saw him slipping & trying to balance, but to then fall into nothingness. To be standing behind him watching it happen & know you're also in danger. So much emotion & as a mother of a stubborn son about Trevor's age, just the thought of the deep grief his father felt takes my breathe away. He'd just talked to him. Trevor had a solid plan. Was this area on an edge with a void under the layer of snow on that side? I hope he didn't suffer. The thought of him laying there after being banged around, down the side of a mountain is heartbreaking & tragic. What his father has done with his memory is pure & beautiful & just the way Trevor should be remembered. He's done a beautiful job of keeping Trevor's Spirit, presence & memory alive & available in all the ways he's woven Trevor through the community that he loved & through the interests of his son. The statistics for Trek for Trevor are amazing!! About 80% less deaths & saved about $75,000 tax dollars, while raising awareness, educating & providing assistance in keeping people aware & safe in the area & in the conditions that took his beloved son from him. He's really done a beautiful job of turning debilitating grief & sorrow into a light of hope & opening these avenues to connect with his son & to share his son with others he wouldn't have met otherwise. He didn't die in vain, as he's literally saved lives with awareness alone. Well done!

[@Hate_Tube_SLime]

*So, this Great Genius wanted to Commit Suicide!!!* *ME??? No Life, No Career, No Wife, No Kids; Even My BirthBE. itch Hated the Very Sight of me!!!* *But, I Lived a SaFe RationaL LIFE, & I am a HeaLthy 77 yr. Old who BeLieves in JeHoVah GOD!!!!*

[@amynapier3551]

@@Hate_Tube_SLime all of these repeated comments have been reported.

[@annadushenkina3512]

I feel like the cafe that was before this section where a lot of hikers stop over should have all the information about the specific dangers of the next section. And also sell the extra gear needed. It would make sense!

[@cindy-mq6pl]

That’s brilliant- and I believe your idea would save many lives. Crampons and an ice axe must be essential supplies. And, yes, a warning at the cafe or at the head of that particular trail should be posted. Such a tragedy.

[@Lobaby55]

I thought that Restaurant burned down? Not sure, I live in San Jacinto, and my sister had a 2nd home close to Paradise Restaurant? Anyone know??

[@noodlebanana7512]

Not the cafe’s job to become a half cafe half climbing gear shop. It’s a great lesson that no, it’s not their job to inform you of your travels. It’s your job to do that.

[@TheHikingChick1]

I believe part of the Trevor Spikes program delivers spikes to the Paradise Valley Cafe so hikers can have their gear prior to heading up into that section. It's a place where many hikers send resupply boxes.

[@elizabethbottroff1218]

I'm not a hiker. I have had bad ankles my entire life, so I don't go off-road onto uneven surfaces. But PCTA has a special place in my heart. I personally knew two of the board members that worked to get the final mapping and trail marking completed in the '90s. The computer that held all of the administration information was in my landlord's living room home office. It's great to see that the community has thrived decades later. It's so sad to see a life stopped before it can truly launch. It's great that his family's efforts to save more lives in his name are bringing tangible results. I hope that your video brings even more awareness of this safety issue and the fundraising campaigns to keep supporting the education and material assistance.

[@Hate_Tube_SLime]

*So, this Great Genius wanted to Commit Suicide!!!* *ME??? No Life, No Career, No Wife, No Kids; Even My BirthBE. itch Hated the Very Sight of me!!!* *But, I Lived a SaFe RationaL LIFE, & I am a HeaLthy 77 yr. Old who BeLieves in JeHoVah GOD!!!!*

[@mrssunshine3843]

Jacinto - HA-seen-toe ❎️ Jacinto - Yuh-sin-toe ❌️ Eta: When this happened, there were so many people in my local hiking group (san diego) saying such awful things about this accident. It really pushed me away from hiking communities. There are so many "high and mighty" hikers that seem to have forgotten that everyone starts as a beginner and that accidents can happen to ANYONE regardless of skill level. Second Chance has a video where he had to turn around in that same spot. I've been on it a few times, and it is extremely dangerous. God bless Trevor's family; may they find peace and continue to strengthen their sons legacy through the program that they started to save many more lives ♡

[@kuhnemund6523]

Maybe that’s how Kyle heard the locals pronounce it? I can’t get people to pronounce my name correctly.

[@fionnmaccumhaill3257]

​@@kuhnemund6523 I've lived in So Cal for over 50 years. While the original post may be grammatically correct pronunciation in Spanish, I've only ever heard pronounced the second way here.

[@mrssunshine3843]

​@fionnmaccumhaill3257 I'm also a native of socal and have also only heard it pronounced the Spanish way ♡ Thanks for the input ♡

[@SwankiestPants]

I was looking through comments to find out how that part was spelled because I've also only ever heard Jacinto pronounced ha-seen-toe until this video, glad I'm not the only one

[@rubykrussg]

This is basically a series of "what ifs". I feel so sorry for the family. As a mom, I can't even imagine the devastation of all those what ifs...😢

[@lynnfaulkner2706]

My very first thought when it was clear in the video that Trevor was gone, was of Doug. I knew he would have been engaging in the futile, but inevitable, self blame of should have/could have. I am so glad that Doug was strong enough to work through that, and honor Trevor in such a wonderful way. Thank you for sharing this powerful story.

[@douglaslaher2955]

Was a very tough time. He was my son…my hero. I was supposed to be his protector. This foundation allows us to manage our grief while knowing Trevor is helping others.

[@LuisaD93]

@@douglaslaher2955God bless you sir and I’m so sorry for the loss of your amazing son. I pray his last thoughts were looking up thinking what a gorgeous sight. At least I feel that might have brought him some kind of comfort in those last moments. You did everything a father could do. It’s easy to blame ourselves but your son was an amazing man who really thought out his life and his future. I know your grief will be with you always and you will feel his loss for the rest of your life but what you’ve done for him and countless others on behalf of awareness is commendable and remarkable when some may have just folded in on themselves. May God continue to give you the strength you need and the perseverance to keep doing what you do everyday. My heartfelt condolences to your wife and his siblings and friends as well.

[@lissa3046]

Whew crying in the car before work at how Doug has taken this awful experience and done something truly beautiful with it.

[@meghanm05]

Man, I just love your honesty and unfiltered perspective on these stories. You're an excellent story teller!

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

I'm English and never been hiking in my life. I have been on many and varied walks; through wildflower meadows, a forest of bluebells, an incline here and there but never hiking. And I never will. I love your show and 411 mysteries but all they do is confirm that I was right not to go!

[@phaedrapage4217]

Your walks sound wonderful and more my speed too. I'm not a hiker, just a spectator but I love this channel.

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

@@phaedrapage4217 I live on the far east coast of England, caught between rural and coastal. My small town is hundreds of years old and all around me is history going as far back as medieval times. Being so far east we are known as the Sunrise Coast.

[@loganstroganoff1284]

Ive always wanted to hike through England up to the Scottish highlands. The scenery is beautiful and there's much more of a human history aspect to experience bc the country is so much older than the u.s.

[@penelopehill9710]

Same. I experience hiking here vicariously!

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

@@loganstroganoff1284 I was struck by an illness 12 years ago and now I can barely walk 100 yards, not even that. I miss walking, dancing, sex, going out on perfect English sunny summer days. All lost to me at 48. I still have music,, books,, cats, friends and both my parents live 5 minutes away. I would love to travel but it's tricky. I have just lost the only chance of my lifetime to see Paul McCartney in London. I can't go as I can't get myself there. I'll never see Scotland unless it's wheelchair/mobility scooter accessible. Ah well, never mind.

[@LadyLash22]

Trevor was so hardheaded. Incidents like this are sooo stupid to me bc they're so avoidable. Like consider what's MOST relevant: if the PTCA is on hiatus & first responders are preoccupied w/ a national health crisis , you've got a huge problem if something goes wrong and things are more likely to go wrong if the trail is no longer actively being monitored and maintained. All for something that's literally going nowhere. So dumb.

[@DPM-dp9on]

This is partially the fault of the ultralight craze in hiking. Thru hikers push this every oz matters nonsense and valuable equipment is left behind.

[@loganstroganoff1284]

Ultralight craze and the craze of ppl thinking they're Davey Crockett and going out with next to nothing bc it's hardcore or whatever.

[@I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago]

Like watching people rolling ankles and tearing up their feet wearing trail runners. 🤦‍♂️

[@Catmom-gl5nt]

@DPM-dp9on I grew up in Central California and hiking and rafting/kayaking were part of life. My brother also does search and rescue. That being said, I always hire guides in new areas (I travel for work internationally) and I treat every day hike as a potential overnight emergency. I have had guides remark on my packs because I always say I’m an amateur, I would rather underestimate my capabilities and avoid problems. I despise the ultra light craze and wish people understood how specialized trail equipment is and if an expert says you need it, you do!

[@FrigginCatsBruh]

@@DPM-dp9on precisely! Can't stand this type. So badass they can't even carry a full pack 😅 idk how many dumbass runners I've seen above treeline with nothing but a water bottle and a SPOT, so ready to risk other peoples' lives for their ego

[@derekwalters4980]

What an amazing story of the love between a father and son. Trevor looked so much like his dad, and he clearly inherited his father's passion, Trevors for hiking and his father's passion for saving lives on the trail in honor of Trevors love of hiking. It is a fine line between protecting our children and yet not wanting to squash their ambition. I don't think there are many fathers that would have done anything different. However not all fathers would be able to channel their pain into such an incredible and live saving program in order to keep the memory of their beloved son alive and not allow his loss to be in vain. Just, WOW.

[@suze6083]

This one was tough to hear. Made me super sad.

[@CoolBreeze413]

Scary

[@Hate_Tube_SLime]

*So, this Great Genius wanted to Commit Suicide!!!* *ME??? No Life, No Career, No Wife, No Kids; Even My BirthBE. itch Hated the Very Sight of me!!!* *But, I Lived a SaFe RationaL LIFE, & I am a HeaLthy 77 yr. Old who BeLieves in JeHoVah GOD!!!!*

[@SuperDave-vj9en]

We have a troll in all of the comments! Namely the one above my comment!

[@Hate_Tube_SLime]

@@SuperDave-vj9en*

[@EsmereldaPea]

​@@SuperDave-vj9en- I've reported about 4 of these comments so far as spam. I encourage others to do so as well.

[@Lynnda86]

My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I lost my middle son at age 21. It's been 16+ loooooonnng years since I hugged his neck, heard him say, "I love you, too, momma!", in his own special way, or laughed with my crazy funny boy and his whacky sayings! 😭😭😭💔 I know I will see him again and that he's free of the worries of this cruel world, but it's the hardest thing/loss I've ever experienced in my lifetime 💔 and I've had more than my fair share!!

[@Hate_Tube_SLime]

*So, this Great Genius wanted to Commit Suicide!!!* *ME??? No Life, No Career, No Wife, No Kids; Even My BirthBE. itch Hated the Very Sight of me!!!* *But, I Lived a SaFe RationaL LIFE, & I am a HeaLthy 77 yr. Old who BeLieves in JeHoVah GOD!!!!*

[@aiaesthetics1124]

Sorry for your loss 🕊️

[@masterofwit339]

My entire heart goes out to you, mama. I have only one, a son in his eariy 20’s. I worry incessantly about anything that could possibly happen but have learned to just live with it as a parent (otherwise I’ll go out of my mind). That day you get to see him again, his arms open wide to receive and guide you in his world of beautiful energy and blissful, ethereal love, will be the start of your forever journey by his side once again. Sending you (internet stranger) hugs and love ♥️🕊️

[@lynoxberry1507]

​@@Hate_Tube_SLime I wonder why? 🤔 Give it a rest!

[@sicooper4230]

@@lynoxberry1507 spam

[@willagoss]

He was on top of the world. Many never get close.

[@CanadianArchaeologist]

The wilderness is the best place during a pandemic.

[@rtqii]

I had a building on the back end of Terlingua Ranch, not far from the Big Bend National Park fence line. 8 miles of dirt road to get back there, you maybe see a human every 90 days, usually recreational 4 wheelers. I spent the entire pandemic there... No worries.

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

But you still have to go into towns to resupply.

[@phoebehill953]

Until you get hurt and have to go to a hospital that has no room to take you in

[@LegalTyranny]

@@WouldntULikeToKnow. I bet you went through tampons like there was no tomorrow. How many emergency runs did you have to make from all the leakage?

[@LegalTyranny]

@@phoebehill953 Oh you mean all those empty hospitals that's we've already seen video of? Are you a paid shill or just a tard who's addicted to TV?

[@ams14691]

Somewhere above Trevor is so proud of how his father has turned his pain into positive change. Nothing but love 💕

[@michaellr2002]

My heart breaks and goes out to Trevor's family. It hits especially close to home as my oldest son is getting ready to graduate and go out into the world to make his own way. I can't even imagine the pain of losing him so young! I love how they have chosen to carry on his memory through educating other hikers & providing life-saving equipment. What an incredible impact Trevor's life is still having through his father's efforts! My hat is off to them both & my prayers are with his family!!

[@HuangXingQing]

Was approaching Paradise Valley Cafe last March when the young college grad with me said his dad convinced him to leave the trail there because he didn't have the right gear to attempt SanJan Peak. I was relieved because two days prior he said he planned to use his hiking pole for self arrest. This guy recently sent me a photo of himself at the Canadian monument. I hiked by the death zone of the trail last month and realized why so many have been harmed/died. There is no trail in one of the most exposed places. I consider these tragedies the responsibility of the governing body since the trail can't be rerouted or closed but only rebuilt. In that section the support stones are completely missing and there is no lateral surface.

[@larrydirtybird]

I am a 56-year-old man who used to be a 22-year-old man. So I know from both ends how hard it is to dissuade a young man who is determined to do something- because I’ve been the young man being unsuccessfully dissuaded, and now as a middle-aged man, I’ve tried to do some unsuccessful dissuading myself. It seems like young men are designed to not heed the warnings of elders - to take unnecessary risks. They have a sense of invincibility. Because life hasn’t yet beat the shit out of them enough. It’s the ancient story of Icarus flying too high and falling to his death. It’s a horrible shame what happened to him, a great loss, but he made his choices and he was willing to take the risk.

[@jackcakeblack]

Great video Kyle, keep educating your followers about the dangers on the trail! What a tragedy😥

[@Lisianthusbloom]

This is such a sad incident because it's something that could happen so easily to any hiker. I hope Doug was able to come to terms with everything and see this wasn't in any way his fault. It was a freak accident! May Trevor rest in peace knowing that he died while accomplishing his dream. Ugh this was a heartbreaking one.

[@debsbartley8024]

What heartbreak for the family! What a tragedy! No words can express enough compassion and sympathy for what you went through. Your love and support wasn't unnoticed. The heavens saw and noticed. Be healed of your pain and know that the love you showed your son will live on in eternity.

[@diywithamanda]

That rescue $ amount that was saved is EACH hiker. It’s roughly $25k-$75k to rescue someone.

[@surrealistgirlx]

Doug Laher has done an incredible job turning the tragedy of Trevor's death into a service for the PCT hiking community. My stomach lurched when you mentioned that Trevor ended up on a spot of snow covered ice. As a New Englander I've dealt with it hiking around my city, or damn going out for coffee. Let's put it this way - I'd rather drive through a Texas mountain chain in a blizzard in my coupe than walk on snow covered ice. No joke. I did it.

[@ellyw7201]

I've had to walk on snow-covered ice, too, plenty of times living in Iowa and Illinois. Really awful! I had a bad fall once on a perfectly flat surface. Fifty-five years ago and I still remember that fall...

[@traceyroyer993]

It also sux sliding down an icy mountain IN A dang CAR ! !😮 🚗

[@kathleenkalman4796]

Yup! If I ever live in an icy place again I Will wear crampons ❗

[@janerainsford8996]

You’re the best chronicler of hiking stories and tragedies. Thank you. Just the best. ☯️❤

[@christinapedro4841]

Man it’s like the universe was telling him not to go or to stop at some time from parents, government, and his hiking buddy…maybe someone hearing his story might learn, maybe there is a reason that you don’t understand behind forces telling-begging you not to do something, and will put their own selfish desires on hold to listen to them. My heart goes out to Trevor’s family and the ones he was with who had to experience the traumatic event.

[@lynoxberry1507]

I don't think Trevor was selfish. He was a hard-working, happy, success-driven young man. Someone a parent would be immensely proud of. If only everyone's son could be like Trevor. He died trying to achieve his dream. I have huge admiration for him in that respect.

[@rodneybell3201]

The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time. - Mark Twain Sounds like the Ladd wanted to do this, he pushed himself, we are not guaranteed tomorrow, we all are temporary bodies! Shalom! "We are all visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing through. Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love... and then we return home." - Australian Aboriginal Proverb

[@ColoradoMntn1222]

Is it sad that listening to this makes me want to go hiking again? It also makes me want to be properly prepared. It makes me so so so sad for Trevor, his family, his trail family, and the hiking community for such a tremendous loss. I find that deep desire to be out in nature and making dreams happen to be so relatable. He went to college in Ohio...but I guess he had never hiked or even walked on a steep ice-covered sidewalk during winter before? Had the other hikers not experienced winters and icy slopes? I guess I thought it was just common knowledge that you need extra snow gear in Springtime for most mountain hiking when you go higher than the rattlesnakes live. Earlier in Springtime in Colorado, you might need it anywhere, to be honest. It can snow and there can be ice sheets till early summer, even in lower elevations. And for some, you need them year round. Even when it looks like all the snow and ice have melted, it definitely happens that the one spot you have to go across to get to where you're going just happens to have sheets of ice on it. Maybe it's because I'm born and raised in Colorado. Sometimes it's good to know that not everyone "knows" these things as if they were common sense. They aren't common sense. I just grew up in Colorado surrounded by mountaineers. I'll try to keep it in mind when I meet people from out of state, or people just generally new to hiking and I'll share the link to the Laher family's wonderful nonprofit as well. I want to help spread the word because people deserve to be supported with all the information we can give them when they go adventuring in areas we are familiar with. It reminds me of the poor family that was visiting Florida from Nebraska, who had their children playing at the edge of a river. Many other tourists did as well. Local Floridians know not to do that. Any fresh water in the state can have a gator in it. The poor two year old died even though his father fought the gator with all he had... and they didn't even know about the risk beforehand. Knowledge is power. Thank you so much for spreading this essential knowledge among the hiking community.

[@jcburdue]

Wasn’t that at a pond at a Disney resort? I remember the story, so sad!! I think the family sued the resort. Hope they got lots, although there’s nothing that can make up that experience to that poor family.

[@ColoradoMntn1222]

Yeah, that's the one! I really hope they got tons too. Apparently they had lounge chairs out by the water's edge. Such a total and preventable tragedy caused by gross negligence on Disney's part. RIP little Lane

[@whitedragoness23]

⁠@@ColoradoMntn1222Disney can solve his problems by having gated pool area by the hotel. Not a water filled with deadly creatures who don’t play around

[@marilynwinters8518]

There was no fear mongering,--just people trying to save people, I lived it daily in the ICU battling the pandemic as a nurse, a pandemic which I thought would never happen in my career. I am so sorry for this family, and for Trevor, what a beautiful tribute Doug has realized for his exceptional son.

[@ritapearl-im3wv]

Did you notice that the WHO actually admitted that the original COVID testing could not distinguish between the FLU & CV19? So... they had to issue new tests.

[@weatherlou]

There was tons of fear mongering…like lots…and so much pointless BS and tyranny

[@F0CK3RS]

Yeah, I don’t know about that… I think there was a lot of fear mongering

[@cascharles3838]

​@@ritapearl-im3wv is that really fear mongering or is it just a roadblock that came with trying to respond as quickly and efficiently as possible to a deadly, fast spreading pandemic?

[@beneath.the.rosesluciddrea8470]

Uhmmmm there was DEFINITELY fear mongering.

[@cindy-mq6pl]

So sad and what a loss of a brilliant young man. My heart cries for Trevor’s family and friends. Doug is an inspiration and so brave to dedicate himself to saving other hiker’s lives♥️ I recently found your channel and I love it ❣️ You tell your stories with experience and in a compassionate manner. It’s wonderful how you tell your audience about search and rescue organizations that put their lives on the line to rescue/recover people.

[@99PercentOffFreeHugs]

What a blessing his family is to the world. It is so hard to not blame ourselves when a loss like this happens, to be able to push through those feelings and make a difference in the lives of so many shows what a wonderful family this determined young man has. I am so sorry for their loss.

[@tonyf.8858]

I hiked from Canada to the Columbia River back in '73 and, although I didn't keep track of the total number of miles, I was told it was over 400 trail miles. At that time they were in the process of rerouting portions of the trail and that added a number of miles. I think it took 31 days to complete that stretch.

[@australianwoman9696]

You know, the pioneers only attempted these types of adventures because there was no other way to reach new territories. These days we do it for "FUN" ! Its not for the faint hearted. RIP Trevor, always in our hearts. 💜😔

[@traceyroyer993]

Stupid human tricks 🎉

[@Abbytross]

5:30 I tried taking AP Computer Science in high school and it was very hard. Much respect for those who take it on as a major like you, Kyle 💪

[@jcburdue]

Great job on this. I can’t stop crying at the loss of this nice young man, and for his family’s pain. May God bless them all. The charity is great, and, wow! 82% fewer rescues in this area, quite a triumph.

[@tammyburke9453]

Wonderful Father and Son. You were proud of Trevor and he was proud of you! Thank you for your selfless help to other hikers and families.

[@UAPReportingCenter]

I never hike the mountains without my Inreach mini. A literal life saver.

[@evelynwilson1566]

Some people seem to think if they are 'on holiday' they can just trash places. This sort of thing happened at beauty spots in the UK too.

[@sandracross483]

Getting sick on the trail was likely part of the concern, because of the unknowns. Understandable at the beginning especially since hikers periodically enter towns along the way. His father did something very valuable❤.

[@aliciamarie9704]

In February, you could follow the spread. I kept track of it because I was alarmed at how fast it was spreading. It hit big cities first, like Seattle or L.A.

[@jackiekrieger4921]

Our hospitals were so overwhelmed with covid that they didn't need any hiking injuries added to the craziness.

[@kerrynicholls3435]

Hey Doug and family. Big love, and good on you for going onto clearly prevent further tragedies! You Doug, are brave and honourable hero. Condolences for your wife and daughter too. May Trevor be sweeping effortlessly around those mountains to his hearts content, in joy, in spirit, and at home now with Source.

[@GregorTriggs]

Whilst it's undoubtedly tragic what happened it's also very hard to be sympathetic when someone shows such a lack of respect and empathy to what others were going through across the world at that time just to be able to achieve a personal goal that in fairness could have been postponed

[@zaddy1329]

All of the COVID lockdowns and subsequent shaming others for being isolated in the woods is absolutely hilarious.

[@juliusfucik4011]

Yeah, even if the virus was really that dangerous, you would be safe from it in such areas. Dumbest period of my lifetime.

[@toeey1]

Yup...far safer from covid in the woods

[@Georgie1660]

More like asinine.

[@marygatdula2744]

Maybe you don't remember that in the very beginning, nobody knew where the virus came from or how it was spread. It wasn't known if it was airborne or not.

[@phylliswurm9473]

Still have family at each other over this issue.

[@finchharper4647]

So Trevor died because he did not have the right equipment, so his death was preventable.

[@HS-co7yi]

He was unprepared

[@mercury_rising]

The ice was hidden under the snow. One hiker made it across safely. I don’t think it was foreseeable at that time. Hindsight is 20/20.

[@missmee7210]

Over 80% decrease in ice related accidents and rescues is absolutely incredible! His son would be so proud of him for what he's doing. That's absolutely amazing. I'm so sorry that accomplishment came from such a painful loss. Thank you for all you are doing to keep future hikers safe.❤

[@saleemylva]

For his family, I am deeply sorry for their loss. I think that they could not have changed his mind, and should not feel any guilt. He was an adult and chose his path. I am so sad he died, but he did so while living his dream. He got to do something he had dreamed about for years, which is not something everyone gets to do. ❤

[@dianebays5484]

Omg. This is so heartbreaking. I cant imagine how his parents have felt. And don't want to.

[@tinaroberts5858]

Hiking 100 miles is a lot, not something I'd do. Over 2000 miles? Hell no!

[@lflood84]

21:50 wouldn’t being isolated on a trail during the pandemic be safer than in a more dense population??? I understand them not wanting to come into towns but the association/state didn’t say that. They just said go home and stay. That makes NO sense!

[@brian-pu3yy]

Agree 100%

[@cocadean]

yup

[@ydatoribio]

I guess there will be no rescue response group if ever there will be accident ?

[@k9spike235]

Exactly

[@kiminieabli2802]

its pandemic.. if something happen.. rescue woukd be very hard

[@Strype13]

My deepest condolences to Doug and the rest of Trevor's family and loved ones. Despite the tragedy, I am always amazed when a victim's family manages to turn their loved one's tragedy into a positive endeavor that benefits and even saves the lives of others. What Doug has done is truly commendable and I wish him nothing but the best in the future!

[@bobbastian760]

A hiking trail was about the healthiest place to be ironically

[@lemonshawty]

had to stop watching for a bit because i was out in the high peaks region of the adk’s and i get so paranoid lol. back home now and ready to watch‼️

[@FrigginCatsBruh]

@@lemonshawty who goes into the high peaks to stare at their phone? 🤦🏻

[@lemonshawty]

@@FrigginCatsBruh whole point of my comment was saying i was *not* watching while in the high peaks. “for a bit” meant before and during me being there (i could’ve been more specific i guess). i frequent as i own property there and you don’t have cell service 98% of the time anyways, it’s a nice break from the phone lol

[@lisaalane7694]

My longest hike as someone who has only ever been as a total amateur was an 8 hour hike in Glacier. I only do long walks and bike rides anymore, but I love your videos.

[@alg678]

The real crime is AI hikers in jeans.

[@JJbIrd0608]

Not as criminal as skiing in jeans.

[@Amygondor]

@@JJbIrd0608 take that back, jeans are awesome!

[@pagejames8754]

Nope it's Newsom and his friends in govt

[@ethangardner6946]

Jeans and leather over goretex and microplastics all day

[@alg678]

@@JJbIrd0608 haha grew up skiing in jeans, it means you're a badass,

[@db321g]

The PCT was the safest place to be during the pandemic. However, it's tragic what happened to Trevor on the trail. It didn't happen because of Covid.

[@Katyavalent]

I'm not even a hiker (I'd last about 3 seconds in the wilderness by myself), but I love your channel. I won't lie, while I appreciate nature, I've always struggled to understand the allure of surviving in it, without modern conveniences, for any prolonged period. It just seems so uncomfortable and dangerous. Your videos offer some really fascinating insight into why people fall so in love with the outdoor lifestyle, and I really appreciate being shown this perspective that I would've never gained firsthand. While a daytime walk is still my limit with exploring the outdoors, I can see (especially as an introvert who likes peace and quiet) why people are drawn to it. Thanks for sharing these stories, I can't wait to learn more

[@gingerjesus2721]

Story starts at 8:10

[@sauce1232]

40min to tell that someone died falling on a slope

[@robertjaycox8488]

They didn't even have crampons???????

[@Hate_Tube_SLime]

*So, this Great Genius wanted to Commit Suicide!!!* *ME??? No Life, No Career, No Wife, No Kids; Even My BirthBE. itch Hated the Very Sight of me!!!* *But, I Lived a SaFe RationaL LIFE, & I am a HeaLthy 77 yr. Old who BeLieves in JeHoVah GOD!!!!*

[@FrigginCatsBruh]

@@robertjaycox8488 they didn't even have microspikes, don't think crampons were necessary

[@robertjaycox8488]

@@FrigginCatsBruh yep, I meant micro spikes...sorry

[@bubbabubberson2702]

​@Hate_Tube_SLime you ok?

[@bubbabubberson2702]

I'm not sure they even had LMNT

[@WolfCat8922]

Vermont is the land of milk and honey. The rest of the United States discovered Vermont, and started to move there to enjoy its rustic charm. Resulted in Vermont turning into Connecticut.

[@jerryleejohnsonjr1377]

I hope you never change your format, its really good. Great channel! Congrats on its success.

[@michelleclarke9177]

We all are so acutely aware that we have no knowledge of when our time on this particular dimension in life ends but this story saddened me so much. Yes hindsight is a fantastic word and after the fact we judge Trevor's actions or lack of which frankly doesn't help his family, Trevor is no longer here. Rest in peace Trevor and fly high as I imagine you are ❤