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!

Ultralight Photography For Backpacking and Thru Hikes

Ultralight Photography For Backpacking and Thru Hikes

Ambassador Samuel Martin talks ultralight photography in the backcountry. Samuel Martin maintains he’s an adventurer first, photographer second. His stunning landscapes and surreal trail photos bri...
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...
Ultralight Backpacking Food Prep For Extreme Thru Hikes

Ultralight Backpacking Food Prep For Extreme Thru Hikes

Words by Mike St. Pierre Prep Makes Perfect: Ultralight Backpacking Food Best Practices I will soon be heading into the Grand Canyon for 16 days with Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ambassador Rich Rudow. ...
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...