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!
SHELTER DILEMMAS FOR OROGENESIS, THE WORLD'S LONGEST MTB TRAIL
Words and photos by Kurt Refsnider @kurt.refsnider
After years of development, the nearly-5,000-mile-long Orogenesis mountain bike trail, stretching from Canada to the southern tip of Baja, was rea...
ROLLING TIDES: LOTS OF SIGHTS, ON THE MIND
Words and Photos by Rylie and Tristan, @rollingtides.rt
This is the sixth post documenting the surfpacking / bikepacking / backpacking adventure of Rylie and Tristan starting in different parts of ...
GRAND CANYON GEMS WITH PETER BUGG: THIRD TIME’S THE CHARM
Words by Peter Bugg @plbugg, Photos by Peter Bugg, Scott Countryman, and Jim Sulak
“You know…34 degrees isn’t that cold when it’s sunny out,” Bobby said to me out of nowhere. As surprised as I was ...
PREP FOR A MULTI-DAY SPLITBOARDING/SKI TRIP WITH STRATTON MATTESON
Words by Stratton Matteson @cascadeconnections. Photos by Stratton Matteson and Lucas Wachs @lucas.wachs
Over the years, I've spent hundreds of nights out camping in pursuit of wild, untouched snow...
BAJA BETA: NOTES AFTER BIKEPACKING THE BAJA DIVIDE
Words and Photos by Rylie and Tristan, @rollingtides.rt
The following are honest lessons from bikepacking Baja.
Upon preparing for what is deemed a notoriously difficult bikepacking route, we put o...
SPUDKIN AND SADER ICE CLIMB DEVILS KITCHEN HEADWALL AT MT HOOD
Words by Sadie Ford @sader_tooth, Photos by Sadie Ford and Koby Yudkin
On a beautiful pink and lavender morning, Koby Yudkin, founder of Trillium Alpine Guides, and I embark on a goal to summit Mt...
KAREN LANE SHARES THE GREEN MAGIC OF SENECA ROCKS
Words and Photos by Southeast U.S. climber/photographer, Karen Lane @karenklane
Behind the photos:
The photos showcase the landscape of Seneca; hiking in, getting ready, and climbing two routes; on...
ABOVE THE CLOUDS ON THE DIVIDE: BACKCOUNTRY LINES AND HUT TIMES
Words and Photos by Jada Lippincott @whereisjadaa
John, aged 85, and Kris, aged 76, do more outdoor activities in a single day than most younger folks do in a week. From canyoneering to biking, and...
ROLLING TIDES: NEVER GIVE UP THE VISION
Words and Photos by Rylie and Tristan, @rollingtides.rt
This is the third post documenting the surfpacking / bikepacking / backpacking adventure of Rylie and Tristan starting in different parts of...
FOOD PLANNING: AN ESSENTIAL INGREDIENT TO BACKCOUNTRY SUCCESS
Words and Photos by Brett Davis @brettdavis
"I love it when a plan comes together." – Colonel John “Hannibal” Smith, The A-Team
I love it when we accomplish what we set out to do. This happened rec...
THE FIRST TRAVERSE: A FILM ABOUT LAURA WATERMAN LEADING THE WAY FOR WOMEN
Words, Photos, and Video by Chris Shane @chrismshane
The 19-mile Presidential Traverse in the White Mountains of New Hampshire is well known for its indifference to human presence. Those who choose...
BRETT DAVIS’ TIPS WHEN PLANNING TO GO BIG
Words, Photos, and Video by Brett Davis @brettdavis
With sizable effort, Diana and I carried each of our loaded pack rafts to the eroding riverbank of the mighty Colorado River as it reclaimed its ...
