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
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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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
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...
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
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
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
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; ...
Learn to Ice Climb: The Startup Plan
Words by Sam Magro, Owner & Chief Guide at Montana Alpine Guides
So you are intrigued by ice climbing, but it seems inherently “dangerous” and or way too expensive? It can be both of these thin...
Bikepacking & Packrafting the Lost Coast of Alaska: Part 2
Words & Photos by Mike Curiak
An Alaskan coastal traverse between Cordova and Icy Bay, Alaska using fatbikes, packrafts, and inspiration from those whom came before.
(Continued from Part 1)
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Bikepacking & Packrafting the Lost Coast of Alaska: Part 1
A bikepack and packraft traverse of Alaska’s Lost Coast between Cordova and Icy Bay, using inspiration from those whom came before. Words & Photos by Mike Curiak 175 miles in 7 days, though the...
