Kendra Slagter

World traveller. Thru-hiker. Aspiring writer & journalist. I thru-hiked the Bruce Trail in Ontario, Canada with my dad in the fall of 2020 after my PCT dreams had been crushed by the pandemic. Since then, we've been chasing trails and encouraging others to get outside.

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The Trek & Garage Grown Gear Present the 2023 Thru-Hiking Giveaway

The Trek & Garage Grown Gear Present the 2023 Thru-Hiking Giveaway

What's this? Another massive gear giveaway? Why, yes! We're excited to announce that the 2023 Thru-Hiking Giveaway, brought to you by Garage Grown

Mar 8, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
2023 Badger Sponsorship Winners

2023 Badger Sponsorship Winners

It's the moment you've all been waiting for... it's time to announce the 2023 Badger Sponsorship winners! Over fourteen days, hundreds of hikers and

Feb 20, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
Announcing the 2023 Badger Sponsorship

Announcing the 2023 Badger Sponsorship

Ohhhh, you know what's up! It's every outdoor adventurer's favourite time of year: The 2023 Badger Sponsorship is now live! Cross your fingers and

Jan 30, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 17

Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 17

This is it. This is the moment. The moment these hikers have been working towards for months: The final steps of their Appalachian Trail thru-hike.

Nov 25, 2022 : Kendra Slagter
Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 16

Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 16

Sure, the leaves may be on the ground and the days are getting colder, but that's not stopping these Appalachian Trail thru-hikers from finishing

Nov 15, 2022 : Kendra Slagter
Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 15

Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 15

Just look at all these incredible hikers! These folks recently completed their Appalachian Trail thru-hike. They summited peaks, hiked through

Nov 9, 2022 : Kendra Slagter
Congratulations to these 2022 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 9

Congratulations to these 2022 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 9

Most avid long-distance hikers dream about someday completing a long trail. Most often, those individuals dream of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail.

Nov 2, 2022 : Kendra Slagter
Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 14

Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 14

What is more inspiring to an avid hiker than watching a bunch of determined thru-hikers complete the Appalachian Trail? Not much, we'd say. These

Nov 2, 2022 : Kendra Slagter
Congratulations to these 2022 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 8

Congratulations to these 2022 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 8

From the moment Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) thru-hikers take their first steps on trail, they are already dreaming about that victorious moment at the

Oct 25, 2022 : Kendra Slagter
Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 13

Congratulations to these 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 13

Many individuals dream about doing something "big" at some point throughout their lives. Some dream of a luxurious multi-month trip across the globe,

Oct 25, 2022 : Kendra Slagter