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!
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...
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
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 ...
An Ultralight Approach to Surviving Hostile Work Environments
Our names are Matt Wordell (@mhwordell) and Zach Voss (@retroscope). We’re based in Boise, Idaho. We travel to remote areas around the world with leading Volcanologists to assist research projects...
You Don't Need an Ankle to Packraft
Photos by Jessica Kelley
One of three recipients of the Kyle Dempster Solo Adventure Award, Jessica Kelley followed a circuitous broken-ankle led journey through a variety of modes of wilderness tr...
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...
Monumental: A Journey Through Katahdin Woods & Waters
“WE FOUND ENDLESS POTENTIAL FOR WORLD CLASS OUTDOOR RECREATION, AND AFTER FIVE DAYS, WE WERE COMPLETELY IN TUNE WITH THE UNQUESTIONABLY WILD PLACE THAT SURROUNDED US.” // CAIT BOURGAULT
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