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 APPALACHIAN TRAIL GEAR LIST AND AN IDEAL BASE WEIGHT FOR HIKING

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

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

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

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

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

Party of One: Overcoming the Fear of Hiking Solo

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

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

Hike Stronger: Get Prepared for a Great Season with Specialized Exercises

Bear In Mind: The Sorts of Things You Should Know for Successful and Respectful Encounters with Bears
