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!

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...
The Hardest Thru Hike in the World

The Hardest Thru Hike in the World

If not the most difficult, a hike below the rim of the Grand comes close. Learn about Ambassador Rich Rudow’s thru hike & Hyperlite Mountain Gear CEO Mike St. Pierre’s planning & prep for h...
Maps & an Ethical Compass For Grand Canyon Travel

Maps & an Ethical Compass For Grand Canyon Travel

Words by Clay Wadman // Photos by Mike St. Pierre & Clay Wadman Once I’m oriented, a map is nothing but a close-up of that mental image I form before every trip, an overview if you will, from s...