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!
ACCESSORIES TO COMPLIMENT A TRIPLE CROWN: QUADZILLA’S GEAR LIST, PART ONE
Words from Jack “Quadzilla” Jones, Photos by Chris Shane & Jack "Quadzilla" Jones
Jack "Quadzilla" Jones is setting out this year to achieve what only a small number of backpackers have; a ...
SIXTY-SEVEN POINTS TO POINT TO: THE GEAR LIST FOR THE NEW ENGLAND DIRETTISSIMA
Words and Photos by Will Peterson
Thru hiking the New England 4,000 Footers in May means that I'm in for the entire range of New England trail conditions. I will contend with high levels of mud and...
Have Camera Pod, Will Travel: A Season Capturing Images In Wild Places
Words by Matt Morelli / Photos by Matt Morelli and Sam Conley
I was making my way down the trail, bounding with excitement as I moved through the great halls of granite that are the Wind River Rang...
Cash Rules Every Trail Around Me: A Guide To Financing A Thru Hike
Dreaming of long miles and big views? Don’t let your bank account be the reason your thru hike ends early. In this no-fluff guide, Garrett Martin breaks down the true cost of taking on a long trail...
52 Weeks: Hiking Nonstop Through Cancer Treatment
Words and Photos by Rebecca Sperry
In the summer of 2015, I discovered hiking. It was simple–I wanted to go hiking one day, and my husband didn't, so I went by myself and got hooked. The sense of ...
Savings You Can Feel: Tina Currin's Top Tips For Getting Ultralighter on the Cheap
Words and Photos by Tina Currin
If ultralight backpacking has a reputation for anything, it's tiny gear at a hefty price. Dive into any heady discussion with ultralight enthusiasts and you'll event...
Mind Over Mileage: Finding Fortitude on the Appalachian Trail
Words and Photos by Max Kiel
Fortitude /ˈfȯr-tə-ˌtüd: strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
I'm not going to lie; my time spent thru hiki...
A Stuff Sack Pillow, an Artist, and an Albatross Meet On Midway Atoll
Words, Artwork, & Images by Eric Baker
I'm sitting in the middle of a seabird colony on Midway Atoll, surrounded by hundreds of thousands of Albatross. Oblivious to my presence, they're caught...
For Every Season, There is a Thing: Packing For Fall Hiking with Rebecca Sperry
Words and Photos by Rebecca Sperry
In 2015, I started hiking solo and vowed that I would never hike once the seasons began to change. By 2016, I was buying microspikes and researching cold-weather...
Smooth Operator: How to Maximize Backpacking Efficiency with Garrett Martin
Words and Photos by Garrett Martin
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Superbud, Garrett "Pricepoint" Martin (@somedudewalking), has picked up a thing or two about using time wisely on his thru hike of the App...
Hillary Pride’s Repack Perfect, Coconut Mango Sticky Rice Recipe
Words and Photos by Hillary Pride
This Coconut Mango Sticky Rice is an excellent option if you’re looking to shake things up and level up your backcountry breakfast game. But don’t stop there! Pac...
Retiring Into Ultralight: A Shakedown On The Pacific Crest Trail For Some Elder Go-Getters
Words, Photos, and Video from Garrett Martin
The adventure set in the thru hike community is known for its generosity and concern for its fellow backpackers. One gesture that demonstrates this be...
