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!

Ambassador Ashley Hill Takes on New Zealand’s Te Araroa Thru Hike

Ambassador Ashley Hill Takes on New Zealand’s Te Araroa Thru Hike

A notoriously difficult thru hike, Te Araroa winds from deep wilderness to wild and scenic beaches, volcanoes and cities. Most Americans know the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Northwest Trail, even...
A Woman With a Tarp

A Woman With a Tarp

Words & photos by Ashley Hill Embracing the Ultralight Flat Tarp I remember it vividly, the moment I saw her, a solo female hiker named Mountain Spice. She was sheltered beneath a flat tarp at...
Pacific Northwest Trail Challenges: Mosquitos, Staying Dry, Navigation & More

Pacific Northwest Trail Challenges: Mosquitos, Staying Dry, Navigation & More

We go out into the wilderness to remove ourselves from modern society and experience the beauty of nature in its untouched, finest self. I was drawn to the Pacific Northwest Trail (PNT) for that ve...
Ambassador Ashley Hill’s Pacific Northwest Trail Thru Hike

Ambassador Ashley Hill’s Pacific Northwest Trail Thru Hike

Meet Ashley Hill, a Hyperlite Mountain Gear Trail Ambassador. Born and raised in San Jose, Calif., she has traveled around the world, worked for both the United Nations and Amnesty International an...