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!

To: An Aspiring Thru Hiker

To: An Aspiring Thru Hiker

Words by Annie MacWilliams // Photos by Brian Threlkeld With Love, from a Triple Crowner First off, right now, you’re an “Aspiring Thru Hiker.” Until you finish your trail, you’re not yet a Thru-Hi...
Just Go: In Defense of Day Hikes and Quick Overnight Backpacking Trips

Just Go: In Defense of Day Hikes and Quick Overnight Backpacking Trips

Words & Photos by Annie MacWilliams For me, not every trip needs to be epic, #sponsored, or Type 2 fun. In fact, they rarely are. Often just being there, outside, feeling small and exposed to t...
A Season-to-Season Guide to Ultralight Day Hiking Gear Lists

A Season-to-Season Guide to Ultralight Day Hiking Gear Lists

Words & Photos by Annie MacWilliams Add Four Season Functionality to Your Gear Lists for Day Hiking Since it’s not always an option to take five-month long hikes, I have really come to enjoy fa...