And welcome back to the Sharpen podcast, a podcast aimed at minimizing future outdoor accidents

by way of storytelling. Real people, sharing real stories. Thank you so much to Carrow, Michael,

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your support for the show, become a Patreon member today. In this episode of The Sharpen podcast,

I interview the executive director of Trek for Trevor, a charity formed in memory of his son Trevor, who tragically died

while attempting to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. Doug shares Trevor's story, the importance

of outdoor safety, and the mission of Trek for Trevor to educate hikers about safety gear

and decision-making in the wilderness. The conversation also delves into the profound grief of losing a child and how Doug has found

purpose in honoring Trevor's legacy through advocacy and education.

I hope that you learned something from this episode, and of course, I hope you enjoy.

My name is Doug Lair.

I am the father of a perished and unfortunately deceased Pacific Crest Trail through hiker. My son's name is Trevor.

And he unfortunately had a very tragic slip and fall on the east facing slope of Apache Peak in the San Jacinto Mountains of Southern California back in 2020.

So by day, I am the chief executive officer at the Arizona Medical Association in Phoenix, Arizona.

Our association represents all of the physician interests within the state. However, by evening and by

weekend, I am the executive director of a 501c3 charity called Truck for Trevor, which is an

organization, a charitable organization whose mission is to promote safety in the outdoors through education and advocacy.

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