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!

A Swing and a Hit: Fat biking and Packrafting from Kotzebue to Point Hope, Alaska

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

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 ...
An Ultralight Approach to Surviving Hostile Work Environments

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

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

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

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

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

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

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   Local and...