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!
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...
Hike Your Own Hike: Q&A With Philip Werner from SectionHiker.com
Philip Werner never wanted to be a thru hiker. While he respects thru hikers and their achievement(s), he prefers to hike his own hike, which, to him, means hiking and backpacking both on and off-t...
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...
Inclement Weather: Ten Tips For Hiking in the Rain
Photos & Words by Cam "Swami" Honan // TheHikingLife.com
Cam “Swami” Honan’s Tips for Hiking in the Rain (Cold, Sleet, Hail, Snow, Fog and Basically Anything Else Nature Can Throw At You)
Tas...
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...
Hiking the CDT: Five Key Things You Need to Know
The Triple Crown of hiking is an almost mythical endeavor. These three trails take thru hikers and backpackers to some of the most scenic, remote and illustrious landscapes of the United States. Th...
Pacific Crest Trail Thru Hike: Nine Tips For Success
One-Quarter of Aspiring Pacific Crest Trail Thru Hikes Succeed: These Tips Can Make The Difference
The Westernmost trail in the infamous “Triple Crown” of hiking, the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) stre...
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...
The Adventurous Way: Remote Terrain & Challenges of the Camino de Santiago
Remote Camino de Santiago Routes To Challenge the Most Experienced Hikers
A network of ancient pilgrim routes, The Camino de Santiago (the Way of Saint James) leads from different parts of Europe i...
