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!
Push Backs in the Adirondacks: A Four-Day Summit Chasing Trip in the High Peaks Wilderness
Words by Max Kiel, Photos by Dan Oliver
I anxiously stared at my watch, waiting for the clock to strike 2:00 pm. The date is Saturday, September 25, 2021, and I was at work at Confluence Running, a...
No Room For Elephants; Why I Hike and Keep Hiking
Words and Photos by Zac Boston
After encountering countless people on the Appalachian Trail, it's easy to see that something obviously causes a shift in life, leading us all to devote a sizable chu...
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...
Details From The Witness: The Photography of Jessica Kelley
Words & Photos by Jessica Kelley
Any time spent on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear blog or website will quickly reveal that we have some very talented photographers from all over the globe in our f...
Though You May Want to Cowboy Camp
Words and Photos by Tina Haver Currin
I made a mistake last week. A big mistake. Here on the Pacific Crest Trail, rain has been sparse, and tent sites frequently provide nothing if not a difficult...
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...
Capturing that Crisp Autumn Light: Tips For Shooting Photography in Fall
Words & Photos from Michael DeYoung
A person can have all the top-of-the-line backpacking gear. However, good equipment doesn’t guarantee a smooth and successful adventure, nor does it compens...
And Now For A Look at the Weather: Deciphering Mountain Mysteries
Words & photos by Michael DeYoung
Former Air Force meteorologist and professional photographer Michael DeYoung continues his series about the weather with a look at the complexity of forecasti...
Details from the Witness: The Photography of Mike Jones
Words & Photos from Mike Jones
Any time spent on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear blog or website will quickly reveal that we have some very talented photographers from all over the globe in our fam...
Goat Chaperones, Butt Scoots, And Technicolor Sunsets in the Gore Range
Words and Photos by Scott Nechemias
It was mid-July, I was standing a little above 12,000 feet in the Gore Range, staring at the descent from a pass my brain had already unhelpfully started referr...
Details from the Witness: The Photography of Brian Threlkeld
Words & Photos from Brian Threlkeld
Any time spent on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear blog or website will quickly reveal that we have some very talented photographers from all over the globe in ou...
