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...
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 ...
Bikepacking Alaska's Nulato Hills

Bikepacking Alaska's Nulato Hills

Video by Luc Mehl // Photos by Luc Mehl + Eric Parsons   The Nulato Hills are a relatively unknown area of Western Alaska, even to experienced ambassador Luc Mehl, who has grown up in the stat...
Packrafting Alaska's Arctic Wildlife Refuge

Packrafting Alaska's Arctic Wildlife Refuge

Words & Photos by Don Carpenter [Note from Don] When I wrote this story, I had no idea that the debate over drilling within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge would surface again so soon. Thi...
Oh, Canada: Fat Rafting Kluane National Park

Oh, Canada: Fat Rafting Kluane National Park

Words & Photos by Paul Burbidge The May long weekend is the year’s first real chance to get out in the mountains and paddle. In 2016 our plans had been thwarted by a faulty river gauge that was...
Rafting through Utah

Foolz Tour IV aka Desert Therapy in South Central Utah

Words & Photos by Steve “Doom” Fassbinder Say you were given the unfortunate choice of having only one place in the world to explore in your life; what would it be? Not a scenario that I would ...
Bikepacking & Packrafting the Lost Coast of Alaska: Part 2

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) ...
Bikepacking & Packrafting the Lost Coast of Alaska: Part 1

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...
Multi-Sport Adventure: 8 Tips for Beginners

Multi-Sport Adventure: 8 Tips for Beginners

Bike/Pack/Raft/Climb: Steve “Doom” Fassbinder’s Recommendations for Aspiring Multi-Sport Adventurers “You’re almost always making it up as you go”, says Steve Fassbinder of his multi-sport exploits...
How to Prepare a Lightweight Backcounty Ski Repair Kit

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 ...