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!

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...
River of Dreams: Packrafting Oregon’s Kalmiopsis Wilderness

River of Dreams: Packrafting Oregon’s Kalmiopsis Wilderness

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ambassador Mike Curiak’s adoption of ultralight techniques and philosophies evolved slowly, he says, as garage gear and his own DIY stuff became increasingly available. But ...
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...