The Trailhead

MATT GRAHAM AND THE EVOLUTION OF THE AERO 28

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!

THERE’S A METHOD TO THE MILEAGE: QUADZILLA GETS INTO THE PURSUIT OF THRU HIKING

Early this spring, we had the distinct pleasure of an HQ visit from the one and only Jack “Quadzilla” Jones.
ZAC BOSTON'S GUIDE TO HIKING THE MAINE 4,000-FOOTERS IN SEVEN DAYS, MAYBE LESS

ZAC BOSTON'S GUIDE TO HIKING THE MAINE 4,000-FOOTERS IN SEVEN DAYS, MAYBE LESS

Words and Photos by Zac Boston One of our favorite local dudes, Zac Boston, is nothing if not goal oriented.
Transcending On The Trail

Transcending On The Trail

There are certain hikes that change me. Not just for the time I’m on the trail. Or for the days and weeks afterwards, when the thrill is still fresh.
SUNKEN COSTS HAVE NO BUSINESS IN SMART ADVENTURING

SUNKEN COSTS HAVE NO BUSINESS IN SMART ADVENTURING

Words from Diana Davis, Photos by Brett Davis This could be bad. I feel a few sprinkles mist my face as I look up at the looming gray moving in overhead.
THE SITUATION IS THE BOSS, MAN: SURVIVING A NINJA-SNOWSTORM IN THE CAIRNGORMS OF THE HIGHLANDS

THE SITUATION IS THE BOSS, MAN: SURVIVING A NINJA-SNOWSTORM IN THE CAIRNGORMS OF THE HIGHLANDS

Onward we go with our The GRATEFUL DEAD documentary "Long Strange Trip" inspired series.
Painting a route for comfort

Painting a route for comfort

This is my face after finally finding a summit route I was comfortable with.

Ultamid 2 for Glacial Camping in the PNW

Hey, all! Acquired an Ultamid 2 earlier this year and have been loving that mid-life!
THRU HIKING GOES WITH EVERYTHING: LESSONS CARRIED ONWARD WITH JEFF GARMIRE

THRU HIKING GOES WITH EVERYTHING: LESSONS CARRIED ONWARD WITH JEFF GARMIRE

Words and Photos from Jeff "Legend" Garmire Four to six months or more of improvising, adapting, and shifting plans daily has a lasting impact on a person.
Chasing Ten With Mike St. Pierre

Chasing Ten With Mike St. Pierre

Making an effort to put together an ultralight backpacking kit will reap you immeasurable rewards.
BIG QUESTIONS. SOLID ANSWER FROM THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL

BIG QUESTIONS. SOLID ANSWER FROM THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL

Words & photos by Kaitlyn Cramer One hundred days. I tried to banish the words from my skull with nothing more than fleeting success.
CHASING TEN WITH CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON

CHASING TEN WITH CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON

How long have you been going light? As soon as I began backpacking five years ago, I knew I needed to lighten the load I was carrying.
LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR LOCATION: INTRODUCING NATIVE LANDS, NATIONAL TRAILS

LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR LOCATION: INTRODUCING NATIVE LANDS, NATIONAL TRAILS

We recently received this press release from the Partnership for the National Trails System about a new free resource called Native Lands, National Trails.