TORONTO — Intrepid Travel is stepping up for the Grand Canyon following devastating wildfires.

The travel company says staff and travellers have rallied behind recovery efforts, with donations surging past expectations.

Doug Campbell, Philanthropy Director at Wildland Trekking – a specialist brand within the Intrepid Travel family – has already raised nearly US$10,000 for the Grand Canyon Conservancy.

With initial matching contributions, that figure has doubled to $20,000, supporting the restoration of trails, wildlife habitats and critical infrastructure.

To boost the effort even further, The Intrepid Foundation has announced an additional $10,000 in matching funds, meaning every dollar donated will now be matched up to $20,000, potentially taking the total to $40,000 for recovery efforts.

“The Grand Canyon is one of the most iconic landscapes on Earth, and it needs us right now,” said Leigh Barnes, Intrepid Travel President, The Americas.

“Doug’s passion has inspired our community, and this is exactly what Intrepid is about – travellers coming together to protect the places we love,” added Barnes.

Campbell, who kickstarted the fundraiser, said his love for the Grand Canyon made taking action a no-brainer.

“The Grand Canyon is more than just a travel destination – it’s a living, breathing wonder of the world,” said Campbell. “Seeing the damage from the fires was heartbreaking but knowing we can all pitch in to help bring it back makes every step of this fundraiser worth it.”

All donations will go directly to the Grand Canyon Conservancy to fund restoration and conservation projects in the wake of the wildfires.

Make a donation now, and your gift will be doubled: https://gcc-fundraising-trek-2025.raiselysite.com/doug-campbell