the
alpenglow
trail co.
The Alpenglow Trail Co., a small Portland based outfit, is a crew of mountain movers, light chasers, and back of the pack champions who run, hike, climb, and grind. Not for medals, but for meaning. For connection. For the glow that only comes after the hard parts. Here, trail running and hiking are not always about performance goals, but instead serve as vehicles for healing, growth, and togetherness. It is a space where everyone, no matter their pace, path, or starting point, has a place in the wild, with a special heart for emerging and recovering athletes finding their way back to movement.
We lead fully supported Wildwood Adventure Days on Portland’s iconic Wildwood Trail and immersive multi day Goat Rocks Basecamp Adventures in Washington’s alpine wilderness. In addition to these core experiences, we design custom trail adventures and corporate events, offering thoughtful logistics like shuttle support, nourishing meals, camping setups, and on trail care. Every experience is crafted to meet people where they are, so they can focus on the shared miles, meaningful connection, and the kind of time outdoors that stays with you long after the trail ends.
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Annalou Vincent
FOUNDER
Annalou is a trail runner, community builder, and everyday athlete advocate whose vision for The Alpenglow Trail Co. is rooted in the quiet, powerful transformations she’s witnessed—and felt firsthand—through end-to-end journeys on Portland’s Wildwood Trail. Driven by a passion for helping people reach what once felt impossible, she creates experiences that celebrate connection, resilience, and the glow that follows every hard-earned mile.
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Stephen Knoth
TRAIL SUPPORT
Stephen is a trail-loving tech nerd, adventure partner, and Alpenglow’s behind-the-scenes MVP. From a 12-mile trail run first date to countless shared miles since, he’s been Annalou’s biggest cheerleader and a steady presence on and off the trail—helping support runners, wrangle logistics, and even code the Strava magic behind the scenes.
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Mike Fetters
TRAIL SUPPORT
Mike is a longtime friend, a trail and coffee lover, and a familiar face at nearly all of our events, from Friday Trail + Coffee Socials to Wildwood Adventure Days and our upcoming Goat Rocks Basecamp adventures. A performer with the comedy troupe The Aces, he’s appeared in film, television, music videos, and on stage, bringing humor and heart wherever he goes. Off the trail and stage, Mike spends his days counseling youth navigating substance abuse and recovery, and on it, he brings calm, kindness, and great company to every mile.
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Josh Casey
TRAIL SUPPORT + FOOD
Josh is the founder of Blue Diamond Pizza + Catering. A trail runner and food lover at heart, he believes deeply in the power of movement, shared meals, and showing up for people. When he’s not serving pizza at our trailgate after parties, he can be found crafting sandwiches at The Garrison or leading runs with RUN TRG. A close friend, Josh helps lead our food program and brings heart, care, and connection to every post-adventure gathering.
Support our growth
We’re a small business just getting started, which means we’re investing more than we’re earning right now. This is a natural part of building something new. If you believe in what we’re doing and want to support our growth beyond participating in our events, your donation will directly help us refine our offerings, including purchasing a passenger van and gathering essential gear and supplies. Every contribution helps make the outdoors more accessible, connected, and meaningful for our community. Thank you in advance!