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!
WALK LIKE A LEMURIAN: A SIMPLE OVERNIGHT ON BIG BEAR LAKE WITH AMANDA BRYAN
Words and Photos by Amanda Bryan @amandakbryan
Aw, the KISS principle. If you don’t know, it stands for “Keep it simple, silly.” A phrase I often say out loud to myself when I find myself bogged do...
THE KEY CURRENCY OF BACKPACKING: A CRASH COURSE IN CONFIDENCE WITH THE PROFESSOR
Words and Photos by Carl “Professor” Stanfield @prof_carl
I took my first backpacking trip 15 years ago. I had been collecting gear for nearly two years at the time and was excited to finally get t...
SLIDIN’ INTO PARIA CANYON WITH AMANDA BRYAN
Words and Photos from Amanda Bryan @amandakbryan
Spring Break is for the slots! The slot canyons, that is. Even more specifically: Paria Canyon. A 38-mile slot canyon in the Vermilion Cliffs Nation...
DOWNHILL TO BEAR’S EARS: LET’S GO BACKPACKING WITH AMANDA BRYAN
Words and Photos from Amanda Bryan @amandakbryan
I’ve been “doing bikes” for about 12 years, and by that, I mean bikes grabbed me by the scruff of the neck and dragged me into an against-the-grain ...
ROLLING TIDES: FORWARD TO THE HERE AND NOW
Words and Photos by Tristan La Haye, @baby.ogre.motor @rollingtides.rt
This is the ninth post documenting the surfpacking / bikepacking / backpacking adventure that began with Rylie and Tristan sta...
GRANDPA'S TRAIL: VISITING GUIDING SPIRITS WITH DAVID AND LEAH JACKSON
Words, Photos, and Video by David Jackson @davidjackson_ and Leah Jackson @exploreleahjackson
Fortunate are we who get to cross the trails of our old self. Pulsing ocean, breathing fog, the wind ro...
LAYERS: HOW TO WIN THE WEEKEND WITH DIANA DAVIS
Words by Diana Davis, Photos by Brett Davis
It’s past midnight. The only light radiates from our headlights as we bounce along a rugged four-wheel drive road. We are hours from the nearest town, an...
IF THE SHOE FITS, IT'S ADVENTURE TIME! PETER BUGG'S GRAND WEEKEND
Words, Photos, and Video by Peter Bugg @plbugg
What turns a trip into an adventure? Is it going somewhere new? Physical challenge? Navigating an obstacle? Whatever it is, we were in search of it du...
A BETTER WAY FORWARD: CHLOE HAMMOND’S HMG STORY
Words and Photos by Chloe Hammond @chlo_hammond
Backcountry trips run on small systems. Who carries what. What needs to stay dry, and what you need to keep within arm’s reach. Where the bricks get ...
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.
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...
