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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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
Congratulations to these 2023 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 5

Congratulations to these 2023 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 5

After covering an astounding 2,650 miles through three states, traversing 26 national forests, exploring seven national parks, and indulging in

Oct 17, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 7

Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 7

In the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, a remarkable adventure unfolded for these hopeful thru-hikers. Their journey was inspired by the vision of

Oct 12, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
Congratulations to these 2023 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 4

Congratulations to these 2023 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 4

As soon as Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) thru-hikers set foot on trail, their minds focus on their end goal of reaching the Northern Terminus in Canada

Oct 11, 2023 : Kendra Slagter
Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 6

Congratulations to these 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Part 6

The Appalachian Trail, a rugged and breathtakingly beautiful trail that stretches over 2,190 miles along the eastern United States, has long been a

Sep 28, 2023 : Kendra Slagter