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!

A BACKPACKING GEAR LIST FOR NEW HIKERS

A BACKPACKING GEAR LIST FOR NEW HIKERS

From Hyperlite Mountain Gear Huge skies, dense forests, shades of blue and green you’ve never imagined. Climbing peaks and covering distances you didn’t think you could. The sense of accomplishment...
THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL GEAR LIST AND AN IDEAL BASE WEIGHT FOR HIKING

THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL GEAR LIST AND AN IDEAL BASE WEIGHT FOR HIKING

So! You've decided to go for a 2,190-mile walk in the woods! First off, CONGRATULATIONS! The Appalachian Trail is a transformative experience for those who follow its iconic white blazes. Second, g...
You’re Entering A World of Pain: Jeff Garmire Talks About the Cave Where It Dwells

You’re Entering A World of Pain: Jeff Garmire Talks About the Cave Where It Dwells

Words and Photos by Jeff Garmire Thirty thousand miles and always counting, give or take a few yards or inches, all done on foot. Jeff Garmire (@thefreeoutside) is still heading out whenever he can...
Time to Clean House: Getting Your Gear In Order For The Next Trip or Off-Season Storage

Time to Clean House: Getting Your Gear In Order For The Next Trip or Off-Season Storage

Words and Photos by Tina Haver Currin Like Newton's third law of motion, what gear goes out must inevitably come back in. And if you're anything like me, you pull goodies from your gear closet with...
One Hundred Divided By Eight: Deedra Zeeh Goes to School in the Appalachian Trail's 100-Mile Wilderness

One Hundred Divided By Eight: Deedra Zeeh Goes to School in the Appalachian Trail's 100-Mile Wilderness

Words & Photos by Deedra Zeeh What do you tell others about a 100-mile walk in the woods? How do you describe it? Do you tell them that you feel more alive than you have in years? Do you tell t...
Hiking the Maine 4,000 Footers in Seven Days, Maybe Less

Hiking the Maine 4,000 Footers in Seven Days, Maybe Less

Words and Photos by Zac Boston One of our favorite local dudes, Zac Boston, is nothing if not goal oriented. Just before leaving for a southbound hike of the Appalachian Trail, he was kind enough t...
A Life of Miles: Introducing Jeff Garmire, and an Invitation to Pick His Brain

A Life of Miles: Introducing Jeff Garmire, and an Invitation to Pick His Brain

Words & photos by Jeff Garmire Thirty thousand miles, give or take a few yards or inches, all done on foot. At least, that was the current total at the time this post was put together. Jeff Gar...
Details from the Witness: The Photography of Bjørn Olson

Details from the Witness: The Photography of Bjørn Olson

Words and Photos from Bjørn Olson Any time spent on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear blog or website will quickly reveal that we have some very talented photographers from all over the globe in our fami...
Points in the Right Direction: Backcountry Travel with the Gaia GPS Navigation App

Points in the Right Direction: Backcountry Travel with the Gaia GPS Navigation App

Words from Mike St. Pierre Mike St. Pierre here, founder and CEO of Hyperlite Mountain Gear and avid adventurer. I’ve traveled extensively both on and off trail. And while I’m familiar with the old...
Party of One: Overcoming the Fear of Hiking Solo

Party of One: Overcoming the Fear of Hiking Solo

Words & Photos by Rebecca Sperry In the past six years since I started hiking, I've spent over 90% of my time on trail hiking solo. I choose to go solo for a variety of reasons (it's easier, I ...
The Horror Of Sesame Seeds: Hikers, Lyme Disease, and Tips To Survive and Thrive

The Horror Of Sesame Seeds: Hikers, Lyme Disease, and Tips To Survive and Thrive

Words & Photos by Matthew Morelli They are tiny; they are everywhere. Drop your guard a little while exhausted in the backcountry or just while walking your dog at the park, and it can have lif...
And Now For a Look at the Weather. Introducing Meteorologist and Photographer, Michael DeYoung

And Now For a Look at the Weather. Introducing Meteorologist and Photographer, Michael DeYoung

Words & photos by Michael DeYoung I’m Michael DeYoung, and I am a former Air Force meteorologist. For the past 30 years, I have been a travel and adventure photographer with a commercial career...