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 ...
In Search of a Patch of Powder: A Ski Mission to Tasmania's Frenchmans Cap
Photos and Words by Shaun Mittwollen
Frenchmans Cap, the Half Dome of Tasmania. High on Tasmania's list of jaw-dropping multi-day hikes. The mountain rises gradually before ending abruptly in a hu...
Packrafting Belize: Caves, Waterfalls and Remote Jungle Paddling in the Land of the Maya
Words & Photos by David Plante
I’ve been fortunate to have paddled many rivers in the Canadian North over the past three decades using hardshell canoes, folding canoes, oar rafts, SOAR boats, a...
The Full Bull
Words & Photos by John Baker
Several years ago, I stumbled across a trip report of this place, and it sounded like one of the most awful yet amazing missions I had ever heard of. I read a few m...
Feelin’ F.A.B. - Extreme Nordic Skiing on the Alaska Mountain Wilderness Ski Classic
Words by Taylor Bracher // Photos & Video by Taylor Bracher & Emily Sullivan, on Ahtna and Upper Tanana Athabascan Lands
“Holy!... Shit!” Emily yells out in short spurts between deep breath...
A Swing and a Hit: Fat biking and Packrafting from Kotzebue to Point Hope, Alaska
Words and photos by Bjorn Olson
Kim and I stopped riding our expedition-loaded fat bikes so I could point my camera at a weather-worn and information-filled sign. “Welcome to Kotzebue,” it read. “A...
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...
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...
THE ALSEK RIVER: TIME TRAVEL THROUGH THE VANISHING ICE AGE
Words by Brad Meiklejohn // Photos by Tim Kelley
In June 2018, Tim Kelley, Gunnar Cantwell, Tom Diegel, and Hyperlite Mountain Gear ambassador Brad Meiklejohn paddled and walked from Haines Junctio...
Exploring the Gates of the Arctic via Packraft
Words by Dulkara Martig // Photos by Ben Weigl & Dulkara Martig It was mid-August, and fall was fast approaching in Alaska. Locals were squeezing in their last summer trips before the winter se...
Cinco de Mayo: Backcountry Hydration Essentials
Celebrate without limits. From deep in the Grand Canyon backcountry, ambassador Rich Rudow demonstrates his preferred way to mix up some ultralight margaritas while offering personal speculation in...
