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!
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.
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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...
Gates of the Arctic Backpacking Traverse
Words, Photos and Video by Luc Mehl
The Brooks Range has always intimidated me as a logistical challenge: expensive, remote, cold in the winter and buggy in the summer. But it is the largest swath ...
Packraft Attire: 10 Things To Help You Stay Safe & Dry
Words by Moe Witschard // Photos by Moe Witschard & Mike St. Pierre
Maurice “Moe” Witschard is an experienced explorer, photographer and a filmmaker who loves packrafting and adventuring. Like ...
The Hardest Thru Hike in the World
If not the most difficult, a hike below the rim of the Grand comes close. Learn about Ambassador Rich Rudow’s thru hike & Hyperlite Mountain Gear CEO Mike St. Pierre’s planning & prep for h...
Tom Turiano’s New Teton Pass Backcountry Skiing Guide Book
Ambassador Tom Turiano’s Wrote the Book on Teton Pass Backcountry Skiing.
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ambassador and professional skier Thomas Turiano has been writing skiing guide books for 21 years, ...
Shifting Ice + Changing Tides: Kt Miller Fights Climate Change Thru Film
Ambassador Kt Miller discusses her ski/climate change documentary, available for your viewing pleasure.
For two years Kt Miller was a helicopter skiing guide helping clients use the fuel-hungry...
How to Prepare a Lightweight Backcounty Ski Repair Kit
Photos & Text by Ambassador Luc Mehl Hyperlite Mountain Gear ambassador Luc Mehl is an Alaskan native who is no stranger to the snow and skiing. His infatuation with the backcountry started at ...
Pro Mountaineer Kurt Ross Shares His Alpine Climbing Gear List
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ambassador Kurt Ross is a renowned climber and videographer. A self proclaimed “dirtbag,” Ross spends as much time as possible exploring icy wilderness areas. Last May he cl...
