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!
So, You've Got A Thru Hiker In Your Life. Now What?
Words and Photos from Tina Haver Currin
With longer days, hotter afternoons, and the dreaded arrival of biting insects, late spring is once again sliding into summer—which also means it’s thru hiki...
Zero Evidence at the Scene: The Essence and Importance of Leave No Trace
Words and Photos by Rebecca Sperry
Spend any amount of time in the outdoors community, and you'll be hard-pressed not to hear the three-word phrase, "Leave No Trace," pass over the lips of at least...
Keep Your Feet On The Gas: How To Resupply Like A Champ On A Thru Hike, Part 3
Words & Photos from Eloise Robbins
Not surprisingly, food plays a dominant role in any adventure! Depending on where you're going, it may not always be a straightforward process to make sure yo...
Meteorological Crystal Balls: How to Get Accurate Forecasts for Backcountry Locations
Words & Photos from Michael DeYoung
Spencer Glacier, like most Alaska glaciers, is disappearing. I've seen dramatic shrinking in my lifetime (I've been photographing the same glaciers for 30 ye...
Hut Two, Three, Four: A Massive Winter Traverse in the White Mountains
Words & Photos by William Peterson
Shortly after completing the White Mountains Direttissima, which you can read about HERE, a friend came to me proposing a single day White Mountains Hut Trave...
And Now for a Look at the Weather: A Little Conversation with the Clouds
Words & photos by Michael DeYoung
Former Air Force meteorologist and professional photographer Michael DeYoung continues his series about the weather with a deep dive into the clouds. They hold...
Keep Your Feet on the Gas: How to Resupply (And Eat) Like a Champ on a Thru Hike, Part 2
Words and Photos from Eloise Robbins
Tell anyone you hike long distances, and one of the first questions they'll ask you is about food. What do you eat? How do you carry all of your food for five m...
Play to Your Strengths! Yoga to Increase Power and Stamina for Successful Outdoor Pursuits
Words & Video by Katherine Englishman // Photo by Joe Klementovich
No matter what it is, every outdoor pursuit requires a certain amount of strength to do it and enough stamina to see it throug...
Keep Your Feet On The Gas: How to Resupply Like a Champ on a Thru Hike, Part 1
Words & Photos by Eloise Robbins
Tell anyone you hike long distances, and one of the first questions they'll ask you is about food. What do you eat? How do you carry all of your food for five m...
Eats with Pride! Five Signs It's Time to Level Up Your Backcountry Breakfast
We're stoked to introduce Hillary Pride (@eatswithpride) and her extensive knowledge about most every active person's favorite thing–FOOD! In this and future posts, she'll touch on topics from isol...
Just Add Water Backpacking Recipes
The Shakedown is about to get delicious! In the coming months, we'll be featuring more and more posts about staying fueled up on trail and in the backcountry, with recipes and tips that will help y...
Two Peas, Buncha Pods: An Intro to the Nature of Hiking as a Couple
Words & Photos by Tina Haver Currin
Long-distance hiking is all about blood and guts, exposure, and pain. It’s about falling asleep with the sun, drinking beer for breakfast, and proudly knocki...
