The Trailhead
Every journey has a first step. And some of the greatest, most meaningful journeys begin at trailheads. Welcome to ours! Here youโll 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"โnot 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. Letโs go!
WHY THIS CALENDAR YEAR TRIPLE CROWNER (AND PROFESSOR) LOVES THE CONTOUR 35
Words and Photos by Carl โProfessorโ Stanfieldย Iโve been a part of the long-distance hiking community for just over six years. In that time, Iโve racked up about 16,000 backpacking miles, most of w...
WHOโS HAD A HAND IN YOUR GEAR? MEET FRANCINE FROM R&D
Francine was our first hire, and for the past fifteen years, sheโs applied her otherworldly sewing abilities to every product weโve made, figuring out how to streamline the manufacturing process wh...
THE ULTIMATE ULTRALIGHT CAMERA FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
As much as I love being outdoors, my passion is even greater for photography. I love taking photos of beautiful moments and sharing them with people.
THE ACROPOLIS ADVENTURE WITH SHAUN MITTWOLLEN AND THE ELEVATE 22
Words and Photos by Shaun Mittwollen @shaunmittwollen Summer quickly transitions into winter down here in Tasmania.
GEARING UP FOR THE COLORADO TRAIL WITH JENNER HASELTINE
Words and Photos by Jenner Haseltine @jennerhaseltine To the hiker trash it may concernโMy name is Jenner, and Iโll be starting the Colorado Trail in Denver on August 12, 2024.
Five Short Long Trails in New England You Gotta Check Out
If your ideal trail is less traveled and more remote, you're in for a treat! Here we dive into New England's hidden gems that promise big adventure in under five days. From the challenging traverse...
Hiking Through Cancer: An Interview with Rebecca Sperry
After being diagnosed with cancer in 2020, Rebecca Sperry underwent years of treatment all while being in graduate school, working part-time, and hiking over 1,000 miles mostly in the White Mountai...
TINKERIN' AT TINKER CLIFFS: AN UNBOUND 40's MAIDEN VOYAGE
Words and Photos from @Abby_Evans @abbigator53 I took the Unbound 40 on a shakedown hike on October 15th and 16th.
HOUSTON, IโM RUNNING AWAY FROM MY PROBLEMS - A LOOK AT UNCOOL BACKPACKING
(OR, HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE TEXAS TRAILS) Words and Photos by Taylor โHaikuโ Bell To those of you that have always lived someplace "cool" - as in, an iconic magnet for outdoor acti...
Beautiful Things Don't Ask For Attention
It doesnโt matter how beautiful the scenery is around me. The reality is that I am scared, in over my head, and want to quit.
BOOBS, BURDENS, AND BACKPACKS
Words and Photos by Briana โRocky Mountain Highโ DeSanctis โThe soonest we can schedule you for surgery is going to be the end of October,โ the receptionist flatly stated.
CLEARLY UNKNOWN: THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE AESTHETICS OF ARTIST GEOFF MCFETRIDGE
Words by Geoff McFetridge, Photos from Geoff McFetridge and Ely Phillips Top Photo Courtesy of Ely Phillips Artist Geoff McFetridge is one of those lucky individuals that has known from a young age...
