The 35-year-old Scotsman has survived cancer twice and is now travelling the globe raising money for charity and completing his own ''101 things to do when you survive''.
On that list: a skydive in Queenstown - something he described as spectacular.
''It was such a beautiful day, seeing the Remarkables, the lake - it was mesmerising.
''Even more beautiful than I thought it would be.''
While he was petrified and had a fear of heights, he said he was hugely proud of his achievement.
The former London Metropolitan Police crime scene investigator was diagnosed with a stage four Wilms' tumour - the size of a melon - at the age of 7.
The tumour and a kidney were removed and he underwent extensive chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
When he was 21, he was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis believed to be a result of the radiotherapy treatment.
By 30, that had returned and Mr Trout was diagnosed with Dukes B bowel cancer.
''When I was told by the doctor my worst fear had come true, the cancer was back, I passed out,'' he said.
''I was crying. It was crap.''
While he again went into remission, he struggled psychologically and was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder.
''The emotional side was most difficult.
''I had insomnia, severe eczema, night sweats, itching over my body.
''I was gripped by the fear of the cancer coming back.''
However, Mr Trout was determined not to let cancer continue to rule his life - and ''101'' was born; a website designed to give cancer patients inspiration for when they survive.
''It took me two bouts of cancer and the break-up of a relationship to pull my socks up.
''There is life after cancer - you have to grab life and then wonderful things can happen.
''I want to share my story, talking about the physical and emotional aspects of the disease.''
His 101 journey has taken him across South America, the United States and Australia.
However, New Zealand was the inspiration for his trip.
''I am a Lord of The Rings geek, and this [New Zealand] has been my dream country for so long.''
He had planned to travel here in 2010, but the trip was cancelled following his diagnosis.
The response to his journey had been remarkable and no-one should let life events hold them back, he said.
''Disease, the loss of a job, a relationship breakup, grief, it's all relative. It's how it affects us mentally that matters and how we deal with it.
''We can grow as people through the trauma we have been through.
''Don't give up hope. Hope is the best thing.''
Queenstown company NZONE Skydive provided Mr Trout's skydive, which he said was ''amazing''.
''My main thought was how lucky I was to be well enough to do this.''
Mr Trout plans to return to the United Kingdom mid-year and hopes to launch a 101 charity to help fund preventive treatments for childhood cancer.
To follow Mr Trout's journey: www.whenyousurvive.com
