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!
WHY DOES AUSTRALIA HATE SWITCHBACKS SO MUCH?! A Friendly Introduction to Backpacking Down Under
So you’re finally balling out on that big antipodean holiday to come visit me. It’s an honor!
WHEN NATURE OPENS THE BUFFET - AN ALASKA SUBSISTENCE JOURNEY
Words and Photos from Rick, Joe, and Pancho (Joe) This trip really started for all of us almost 20 years ago, when we all worked together counting fish.
21 DAYS AT THE EDGE: TESTING THE CROSSPEAK 1 IN SOUTHEAST GREENLAND
Words and Photos by Rich Rudow richrudow.com
I have been a Hyperlite Ambassador and a dedicated user of their gear for nearly the 15 years they have been in business. One thing I’ve learned along t...
A BETTER WAY FORWARD: DIANA DAVIS’ HMG STORY
Words by Diana Davis, Photos from Diana Davis, Brett Davis
I’m Diana Davis, an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys pretty much everything one can do outdoors.
My favorite outdoor pursuits are trail...
ROLLING TIDES: WHAT’S NORMAL, ANYWAY?
Words and Photos by Rylie and Tristan, @rollingtides.rt
This is the eighth post documenting the surfpacking / bikepacking / backpacking adventure of Rylie and Tristan starting in different parts of...
A BETTER WAY FORWARD: PETER GIERLACH’S HMG STORY
Words and Photos by Peter Gierlach - YouTube: Slow and Strenuous
My breaking point came when I got passed on the trail by Mennonites.
No disrespect to those hard working folks. Their work ethic is ...
FIELD REPAIRS WITH JEFF WOHL: HOW TO KEEP FROM STRIKING OUT MID-ADVENTURE
Words and Photos by Jeff Wohl
It was a beautiful Fall evening in the mountains of Wyoming, and Nikki and I were just starting to get ready for bed. Sasha, one of our dogs, was curled up adorably on...
ROLLING TIDES: EVERYTHING IN DUE TIME
Words and Photos by Rylie and Tristan, @rollingtides.rt
This is the seventh post documenting the surfpacking / bikepacking / backpacking adventure of Rylie and Tristan starting in different parts o...
TIME OUT FOR A REFRESH: AWASH IN THE FOREST WITH PETER GIERLACH
Words and Photos by Peter Gierlach - YouTube: Slow and Strenuous
When the speed of the modern world becomes too much, there’s a practice that helps me slow down, breathe, and let my mind unwind:
Fo...
2 MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT: RACING JETLAG IN CHAMONIX WITH SAMUEL NANEY
Words and Photos by Samuel Naney @samuel_naney
I hadn’t taken a trip to Europe in nearly sixteen years, since I was a young buck chasing dreams as a Nordic ski racer. But when a good friend and tru...
GALLATIN CREST TRAIL: A HIGHLINE ADVENTURE THROUGH MONTANA’S MOUNTAINS
Words and Photos from Jada “Flo” Lippicott @whereisjadaa
You probably know it as the great state of Montana, but I know it as heaven on Earth. The Rocky Mountains in the United States follow the C...
TRUST THE PROCESS: TESTING THE PEMI 15 WITH WILL PETERSON
Words and Photos from Will Peterson, @_will.peterson (@fromthebackcountry)
If you’re reading this, it’s probably because you’re at least mildly curious about the Pemi 15 running vest just released ...
