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!
Backpacking Snacks That Will Satisfy Your Cravings and Aren't All That Healthy
Every time I read a post or listen to an interview with a nutritionist about what to eat while backpacking I roll my eyes.
TIPS TO GREATLY IMPROVE YOUR TRAIL AND BACKCOUNTRY PHOTOGRAPHY WITH MICHAEL DEYOUNG
Words and Photos by Michael DeYoung @michaeldeyoung Sunrise storm along the CDT near Wolf Creek Pass, Colorado. Camping in the alpine subjects you to the full fury of storms. But clearing storms at...
The Backpacking Trip You Need to Add to Your Bucketlist: The Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway
As the northeast settles into the deepest depths of winter I can’t help but feel a little bit nostalgic for the first backpacking trip I ever went on, the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway Trail.
WHAT TO DO IN THE SHADOWS: TIPS FOR SHOULDER SEASON AND WINTER BACKPACKING (PART 1)
Words and Photos from Scott Nechemias @snechemias The Mogollon Rim in January From the Autumn Equinox to the Spring Equinox, adventures in the outdoors necessarily involve more darkness than light,...
Things To Consider When Planning A More Complicated Hiking Route
There is no question that over the last three years I have spent a significant amount of time planning more and more complicated hiking routes.
APPALACHIAN TRAIL VS. PACIFIC CREST TRAIL GEAR LIST SHOWDOWN
Words and Photos by Abbigale Evans @abbigator53 Before After I almost changed my entire gear setup from my thru hike of the Appalachian Trail to my upcoming journey along the Pacific Crest Trail.
TESTING AFTER DARK: JEFF WOHL'S 40-DEGREE QUILT REVIEW
Words and Photos by Jeff Wohl WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU DO I'm Jeff Wohl, a professional backpacker, if there is such a thing, or maybe just someone lucky enough to make a living teaching others in ...
WINTER ON THIN ICE: DAVID AND LEAH JACKSON NAVIGATE WEIRD WARMTH IN ONTARIO
Words and Photos from David Jackson @davidjackson_ @exploreleahjackson Northern Ontario, that mysterious, remote region of Canada north of Minnesota, has been seriously underfed by winter this season.
SHAKING DOWN YOUR LIFE BEFORE HITTING THE TRAIL
Thru Hiker Josh Sheets goes through the "not-quite-as-fun-as-the-gear-list-but-oh-so-important-list" long trail adventurers need to tackle before heading out for months on end.
Hitting Day 100 of My 14 Month Project (And An Unexpected Biopsy)
Day 100 came during a cancer recurrence scare and I decided to go hiking instead of staying home to wallow in fear and self-pity.
WHAT DEFINES A SUCCESSFUL ADVENTURE? LET’S TALK ABOUT UNFINISHED TRIPS
Words And Photos by Neil Irwin “Well, that was an adventure!” We say it all the time, whether we’re talking about an expedition or trying to get a license renewed at the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Risk and Fear In the Alpine
Hundreds of feet above the glacier, no rope, and the world feels like it's melting away. The fear is settling in, and I can't get myself to go any further.
