The Trailhead

The TrailHead

WORK TRIP: PACKRAFTING THE DEBSCONEAG LAKES WILDERNESS OF MAINE

WORK TRIP: PACKRAFTING THE DEBSCONEAG LAKES WILDERNESS OF MAINE

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!

Goat Chaperones, Butt Scoots, And Technicolor Sunsets in the Gore Range

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

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...
Details from the Witness: The Photography of Samuel Martin

Details from the Witness: The Photography of Samuel Martin

Words & Photos by Samuel Martin  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...
Retiring Into Ultralight: A Shakedown On The Pacific Crest Trail For Some Elder Go-Getters

Retiring Into Ultralight: A Shakedown On The Pacific Crest Trail For Some Elder Go-Getters

Words, Photos, and Video from Garrett Martin The adventure set in the thru hike community is known for its generosity and concern for its fellow backpackers. One gesture that demonstrates this be...
Details From The Witness: The Photography Of Hansi Johnson

Details From The Witness: The Photography Of Hansi Johnson

Words and Photos from Hansi Johnson 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...
Let’s Meet In The Middle: Hip Stability And Stretching For The Trail

Let’s Meet In The Middle: Hip Stability And Stretching For The Trail

Words and Video by Kat Englishman, Photo by Joe Klementovich One of the quintessential ailments of a hiker and backpacker is feeling tight in the hips, hamstrings, and lower back muscles. It makes ...
“Hey, You Awake?” Nutrients You Need To Sleep Better On The Trail (And Aid Recovery Too)

“Hey, You Awake?” Nutrients You Need To Sleep Better On The Trail (And Aid Recovery Too)

Words & Photos by Hillary Pride, RDN, LD, NASM-CPT Ah, sleep. That glorious treat at the end of a long, grueling day that, for some of us, is as hard to come by as an affordable house in the 20...
What’s Lost And Found Along The Way: An Appalachian Trail Odyssey

What’s Lost And Found Along The Way: An Appalachian Trail Odyssey

Words and Photos by Liz Kidder I had never backpacked before. I hadn't even day-hiked all that much when I first learned of the Appalachian Trail. And yet, I was completely drawn to the idea of a t...
So, You've Got A Thru Hiker In Your Life. Now What?

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

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

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

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...