The Trailhead

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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!

Backpacking Sacred Valley and Choquequirao, Peru

Backpacking Sacred Valley and Choquequirao, Peru

Words & Photos by Bethany "Fidgit" Hughes // Her Odyssey Distance: 132.23 Miles (212.8 km) Duration: 8 - 14 days Level: Moderate Season: May-November Access: Pisac, Peru - Cachora, Peru While ...
Backpacking the Cordillera Real, Bolivia

Backpacking the Cordillera Real, Bolivia

Words & Photos by Bethany "Fidgit" Hughes// Her Odyssey Distance: 90 Miles (145 Km)Duration: 5 - 8 daysLevel: ChallengingAccess: El Alto, La Paz - Sorata, PeruSeason: May-September This impress...
Thru Hiking the Greater Patagonian Trail (GPT)

Thru Hiking the Greater Patagonian Trail (GPT)

Words & Photos by Bethany “Fidgit” Hughes + Lauren “Neon” Reed “I don’t think a thru-hiker would much enjoy the Greater Patagonian Trail,” Neon, a Triple Crowner and my hiking partner in tackli...
Bethany Hughes: Thru Hiking 20,000 Miles For a Cause

Bethany Hughes: Thru Hiking 20,000 Miles For a Cause

Ambassador Bethany Hughes Raises Awareness for Women’s Issues on major America-to-America Thru Hike When the rainy/winter season came, the two-woman hiking team of Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ambassad...
Adventure Adaptability: The Key To A Successful Thru Hike

Adventure Adaptability: The Key To A Successful Thru Hike

Words & Photos by Bethany “Fidgit” Hughes + Lauren “Neon” Reed Adaptability is one of the most important skills for a hiker to learn. Find out how it affects all stages of your hike. The only ...
America to America: Thru Hiking the Continent’s Longest “Trail”

America to America: Thru Hiking the Continent’s Longest “Trail”

Ambassador Bethany Hughes weighs in after 5 months of thru hiking the Americas The scale at the international flight counter weighed each of our packs, full of everything except food and water, at ...