Trekking Solo Mission
Trekking Solo explores the limits of human endurance through solo expeditions on America’s trails.
We are committed to enabling Veterans to discover and enjoy the natural beauty of the country they fought to protect.
The Approach
Trekking Solo athlete, Jeff Snyder, operates with a bias towards action, emphasizing persistent incremental growth. Leveraging the discipline, personal ownership, and objective self-assessment instilled in him during his military career, Jeff strives to improve every day, during every training session, and on every expedition.
Jeff's Story
Jeff served 15 years in the U.S. Navy as a Counterintelligence and Human Intelligence Specialist. After being diagnosed with PTSD, he was medically retired in 2021. He had limited improvement following the traditional treatments of medication and therapy when it came to managing problems with alcohol, hypervigilance, and sleep. Things started to change when Jeff found that being outdoors—rucking, hiking, and trail running—helped him more than anything else.
In 2025, he wondered if the trail could help him overcome his PTSD symptoms and reconnect with his wife and kids; how much further could it take him? Jeff is now on a mission to find the edge of his physical and mental limits and push them even further.