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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Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 5

Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 5

Another week, another stellar lineup of Appalachian Trail thru-hike finishers! This week, we have a huge group of thru-hikers that recently finished

Sep 13, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 4

Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 4

Found amongst the rugged terrain of the eastern United States, stretches the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail. This iconic trail weaves through 14

Aug 31, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 3

Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 3

From their first steps on the Appalachian Trail, these thru-hikers were fueled by the dream of standing triumphant on Katahdin's peak. Each day, they

Aug 23, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
2023 It’s Still Summer Giveaway Winners

2023 It’s Still Summer Giveaway Winners

Yes, summer is coming to its inevitable end, but in true The Trek fashion, we're dragging it out for as long as possible. That's why we announced our

Aug 22, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 2

Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 2

Embarking on the iconic Appalachian Trail – a 2,190-mile journey that weaves through the heart of America's wilderness, traversing fourteen states

Aug 16, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 1

Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 1

Ah, the Appalachian Trail – an iconic trail woven through the fabric of America's wilderness. Stretching over 2,190 miles and spanning fourteen

Aug 11, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
Announcing the It’s Still Summer Giveaway

Announcing the It’s Still Summer Giveaway

Summer may be waning, but the year's adventuring opportunities are far from over! To celebrate, we're putting on the It's Still Summer Giveaway

Aug 7, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
Meet the Season 4 Trail Correspondents

Meet the Season 4 Trail Correspondents

The thru-hiking season has officially begun, which also signals the start of season 4 of Trail Correspondents. Yes, you heard us correctly! After a

Apr 6, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
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