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!
Seeking Balance: Reflections from a Triple Crowner
Words & Photos by Robin “Little Spoon” Standish
I stood at the Northern terminus of the Continental Divide Trail, amid the acrid haze of the wildfires that had filled my lungs for the better pa...
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...
Beyond the Gear: Six Big-Picture Long Distance Hiking Tips For a Rock Solid Foundation
Words & Photos by Max Neale
Whether your objective is to lighten your load for more comfortable hiking, reduce your pack weight for a long distance hike, or prepare for the most challenging alp...
Snow Daze, Part II: Thru Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in an Epic Snow Year
April 1 Snow Pack Update: Thru Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail Isn’t Getting Any Less Interesting
Five weeks ago we published a Pacific Crest Trail 2017 preview, and it turns out that we’re not alon...
Ultralight Intentions and the Triple Crown of Hiking
Words & Photos by Robin “Little Spoon” Standish
My body trembled with equal portions of determination and uncertainty. My feet tingled with hot spots and fleshy sores across my lower back and ...
Snow Daze: Thru Hiking the PCT in 2017
It’s not necessarily news that it has been dumping snow this winter. Much to the delight of skiers and snowboarders everywhere, mountains across the country are up to their armpits. You can gloat a...
The Lite State of Mind: Click Checks in from the Pacific Crest Trail
Words & Photos by Nicholas “Click” Reichard
SNAP! The sound of a baseball bat hitting my shins was a pain I will never forget. Except there was no baseball bat, I was a month into my Appalachia...
New Zealand: How to Backpack “Downunder”
Words & Photos by Greig Caigou
Most people don’t know New Zealand for its backpacking. Native New Zealander Greig Caigou explains how to make the most out of your time visiting.
Far flung from...
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 Alan’s Complete Ultralight Backpacking Guide For Beginners
Words & Photos by Alan Dixon // AdventureAlan.com
How to Stay Safe, Warm, Well-Fed & Happy
I’d wager that with my 5-6 pounds of ultralight gear I’m more comfortable, sleep better, and eat a...
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 ...
Appalachian Trail Hiking Clothing: 5 Essential Items
Words by Tyson "Tenderfoot" Perkins
Not All Technical Clothing is Created Equal on the Appalachian Trail.
Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and into Pennsylvan...
