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 2024 Thru-Hiking Giveaway

The Trek & Garage Grown Gear Present the 2024 Thru-Hiking Giveaway

We’re excited to announce that the 2024 Thru-Hiking Giveaway, brought to you by Garage Grown Gear, The Trek, and dozens of exceptional outdoor

Mar 13, 2024 : Kendra Slagter
2024 Badger Sponsorship Winners

2024 Badger Sponsorship Winners

After an incredible two weeks, we have officially wrapped up the 2024 Badger Sponsorship. Over the entry period, hundreds of passionate hikers and

Mar 4, 2024 : Kendra Slagter
Announcing the 2024 Badger Sponsorship

Announcing the 2024 Badger Sponsorship

We are excited to announce that The Trek's 2024 Badger Sponsorship is now live! We've got tents, packs, quilts, apparel, food, and accessories from

Feb 12, 2024 : Kendra Slagter
Essential Gear for a 4,400-Mile Thru-Hike

Essential Gear for a 4,400-Mile Thru-Hike

Embarking on a thru-hike is no small feat. While the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail have secured their place as two of the most popular

Jan 19, 2024 : Kendra Slagter
Excerpt From “My Girl Vaida”: Part Hiking Adventure, Part Puppy Love Story

Excerpt From “My Girl Vaida”: Part Hiking Adventure, Part Puppy Love Story

My Girl Vaida, written by Caitlin Quinn, is the story of Caitlin and her dog Vaida, the bright-eyed lab mix puppy she adopts and takes along on her

Dec 18, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
The Best Cyber Monday Deals for Hikers and Backpackers

The Best Cyber Monday Deals for Hikers and Backpackers

Congratulations, you survived Thanksgiving. And you know what follows Thanksgiving? Cyber Monday! Though online shopping and scouring the internet

Nov 27, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 10

Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 10

Nestled within the heart of the Eastern United States lies a legendary ribbon of wilderness known to adventurers far and wide—the Appalachian Trail

Nov 1, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
Congratulations to these 2023 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 6

Congratulations to these 2023 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 6

The aspiration of conquering a long-distance trail is a shared dream among many avid hikers, with the Pacific Crest Trail often occupying a special

Oct 26, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 9

Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 9

Spanning 2,200 miles through 14 states, these determined Appalachian Trail thru-hikers have conquered the journey from Georgia to Maine. What started

Oct 25, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 8

Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 8

Covering an impressive stretch of 2,200 miles across 14 states, and embarking on an exhilarating journey through the heart of the Appalachian

Oct 17, 2023 : Kendra Slagter