The Trailhead

MATT GRAHAM AND THE EVOLUTION OF THE AERO 28

The Trailhead

Every journey has a first step. And some of the greatest, most meaningful journeys begin at trailheads. Welcome to ours! Here you’ll learn about gear, see route and trail intel, and dive into stories, images, and videos from our global community of adventureheads like you. Think of it like "The Third Place"–not home, not work, but your other most important/favorite place. The spot to hang out around like-minded people and have your life decisions and priorities validated. You won't need to justify your latest gear purchase or explain why you're using up all your paid time off hours to this crowd. They get it. Let’s go!

Q&A: The North Woods From Away – An Ultralight Canoe Trip in Northern Minnesota

Q&A: The North Woods From Away – An Ultralight Canoe Trip in Northern Minnesota

Words from Hansi Johnson, Tyson and Kendra Perkins, Neil and Ian Provo, and Brendan Lauer. Photos by Hansi Johnson and Ian Provo Spring 2021, Hyperlite Mountain Gear HQ: "Remember that survey we ...
A Flow Through The Bob

A Flow Through The Bob

Words Ian Provo / Photos by Sean Kerrick Sullivan, Ian Provo, & Neil Provo A few summers ago, my brother and I set out to recreate our first grand adventure. It had been 10 years since our firs...
Chasing Monsters

Chasing Monsters

Words & Photos by Aaron Mulkey // Coldfear.com It’s February, and I have been chasing ice for the last four months. My body and mind are completely in sync, and I feel like all of my training ...
Traversing The Australian Alps Walking Track in Winter With The Oates

Traversing The Australian Alps Walking Track in Winter With The Oates

In the winter of 2018, Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ambassador Mark Oates and his twin brother Andy tossed ski-laden Porter packs over their shoulders and set out to complete the Australian Alps Walking...
In Due Time – Arctic Circle Trail Journey

In Due Time – Arctic Circle Trail Journey

Merrell Presents – In Due Time. A film about a 124-mile Winter traverse of Greenland's Arctic Circle Trail that features Jason Antin and Mike Chambers, with stunning visuals from Thomas Woodson. ...
For The Ice Curious, A Q&A Session With Aaron Mulkey

For The Ice Curious, A Q&A Session With Aaron Mulkey

According to the USA Ice Climbing website, “Competitive ice climbing is a fledgling sport in the USA that is continuing to grow.” To the uninitiated, the activity–climbing alpine or waterfall ice w...
Ice Climber Aaron Mulkey Joins the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Team

Ice Climber Aaron Mulkey Joins the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Team

Today, we're genuinely stoked to welcome Aaron Mulkey (Instagram @ColdFear / Facebook @ColdFearWY) to the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ambassador Team. If you're unfamiliar with Mulkey, it may be becaus...
THE JUNCTION’S FUNCTIONS MEET DOOM’S RAMBUNCTION

THE JUNCTION’S FUNCTIONS MEET DOOM’S RAMBUNCTION

Words & Photos by Steve “DOOM” Fassbinder Hi folks, Steve (Doom) Fassbinder here. The team over at HMG asked me to share a bit about my travels and thoughts about the new Junction pack, but ...
Scenic Overlook Ahead – Seth Timpano's Views

Scenic Overlook Ahead – Seth Timpano's Views

A climber for nearly 20 years, Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ambassador Seth Timpano has seen the world from some incredibly uncommon vantage points. As a guide for Alpine Ascents International, he’s hel...
Four Reasons Your Old Ski Touring Gear List Just Isn’t Cutting It This Season

Four Reasons Your Old Ski Touring Gear List Just Isn’t Cutting It This Season

Sometimes it’s the things that go unsaid that are the most telling. For instance, when people say that they’re into the outdoors, they’re also most likely not big fans of crowds. Sure, we might mai...
River of Dreams: Packrafting Oregon’s Kalmiopsis Wilderness

River of Dreams: Packrafting Oregon’s Kalmiopsis Wilderness

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ambassador Mike Curiak’s adoption of ultralight techniques and philosophies evolved slowly, he says, as garage gear and his own DIY stuff became increasingly available. But ...
Utah Powder Packing With the Provo Bros

Utah Powder Packing With the Provo Bros

Neil and Ian Provo have a good thing going. Just two years apart, they seem to have somehow managed to achieve the kind of sibling synergy more common in twins. One zigs, the other zags. Ian skis; ...