Hi, I'm Bret.
The person behind TrekWeather.
We live in a cabin at 9,000 feet in the Colorado Rockies with my partner Bricelyn and our golden retriever Milton.
I'm not a company. I'm just someone who spends a lot of time outside and got tired of weather apps that only tell you about the nearest town—2,000 feet below where you're actually going.
So I built TrekWeather. One person. No investors. No ads. Just forecasts for the places you actually want to go.
In a time of endless feeds, attention-grabbing algorithms, and AI-generated noise, I wanted TrekWeather to be a reminder of what the internet can still be—a small, focused place that serves a real community of people who love being outside.
Why I Built This
The Problem
In 2015, I was on Mount Bierstadt when lightning struck and injured 15 people. I wasn't one of them, but I was close. Looking back, I was clueless—I probably searched for Georgetown, the nearest town, not the actual mountain. NOAA had the data I needed, but it wasn't mobile-friendly. Everything else just showed weather for that same nearest town—thousands of feet below where I actually was.
The Solution
TrekWeather gives you forecasts for the actual place you're going—at the elevation you'll be at. Whether I'm planning a backcountry ski tour, a long hike, or just figuring out if afternoon storms are coming, I use this tool myself. Every day. I build this while working a full-time job, but I genuinely love it—it brings me a lot of joy.
Milton approves of this forecast 🐕
Support TrekWeather
If TrekWeather has helped you plan better adventures, consider supporting the project. Every bit helps me keep this running, ad-free and independent.
How Does It Work?
Search for a trail, peak, or campground, then use the map to get pinpoint forecasts along your route.
Or explore the map to find any location.
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