Two hikers with backpacks on a rocky trail during sunset.
Person with a backpack standing on a rocky landscape overlooking a scenic sunset.

The Trailhead

The TrailHead

GRAND CANYON GEMS WITH PETER BUGG: THIRD TIME’S THE CHARM

GRAND CANYON GEMS WITH PETER BUGG: THIRD TIME’S THE CHARM

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!

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Passing Tests with Flying Colors. Except Black.

Passing Tests with Flying Colors. Except Black.

Words & Photo by Jeremy Cronon Fifteen minutes after leaving Mt. Rintoul Hut in New Zealand, I stepped above tree line. As I peeked upward, tilting my head slightly to shelter as much as my fac...
INTRODUCTION: OUR CASE FOR ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING

INTRODUCTION: OUR CASE FOR LIGHTWEIGHT BACKPACKING

IT'S SIMPLE PHYSICS. Making an effort to put together an ultralight backpacking kit will reap you immeasurable rewards. You’ll be able to travel more efficiently in greater comfort with less fati...