About Trevor
Andrew “Trevor” Kingston was born in Boston and spent his early years in Winchester, Massachusetts. In 2010, he moved with his family to Shelburne, Vermont, where he formed lifelong friendships and discovered a deep love for the outdoors that would shape who he was.
After graduating from Champlain Valley Union High School, Trevor attended Union College in New York on a football scholarship. He made a strong impression on the field, but it was his personality that left the greatest mark. Trevor had an infectious sense of humor, an easy ability to connect with others, and a genuine kindness that drew people toward him.
Trevor graduated in 2020 during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and moved to Boston to begin his professional life. He worked in commercial real estate before transitioning into technology sales. During this time, Trevor also faced a challenge shared by many young people today—periods of acute anxiety.
Committed to his well-being, Trevor moved to Boulder, Colorado, in the winter of 2023 to participate in a therapeutic program focused on managing anxiety and building a healthier path forward. He understood something essential about himself: that time outdoors was a powerful source of healing. Whether skiing, hiking, or simply being in the mountains, nature gave him space to breathe and step away from the pressures of an increasingly digital world.
While in Boulder, Trevor made meaningful progress. During that time, he supported a friend experiencing a serious mental health crisis—helping him access care and ultimately saving his life. It was a profound reflection of Trevor’s compassion and instinct to show up for others. At the same time, the emotional weight of that experience intensified his own struggles. In an effort to cope, Trevor purchased what he believed were Xanax pills from an unknown source. Tragically, they were counterfeit and laced with fentanyl. Trevor passed away in his sleep on February 5, 2024, at just 24 years old.
To those who knew him, Trevor was larger than life. He was often the funniest person in the room, someone who brought people together and made everyone feel included. He loved deeply, and was deeply loved in return. The large number of friendships he built throughout his life are a testament to the genuine connections he created wherever he went.
Trevor’s story reflects the challenges facing so many young people today—anxiety, social pressures, and a world increasingly dominated by screens. He believed in the restorative power of the outdoors and the importance of human connection. It is our hope that Trevor’s legacy inspires others to care for themselves, to care for one another, and to reconnect with the outdoor world that meant so much to him.