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!

Hiking All The Trails in The White Mountain Guidebook

Hiking All The Trails in The White Mountain Guidebook

As of October 29, 2023, I became the 96th person to hike every trail in the White Mountain Guidebook (WMG).
TINA CURRIN'S FLORIDA TRAIL 2022 GEAR LIST - BASE WEIGHT ~7.5 LBS

TINA CURRIN'S FLORIDA TRAIL 2022 GEAR LIST - BASE WEIGHT ~7.5 LBS

Words and Photos from Tina “Cash Money” Currin - @tina Despite many thousands of trail miles under my (hip)belt, the 1,150-mile Florida National Scenic Trail (FT) required the trickiest kit I’ve as...
Glen Canyon Packrafting and Backpacking

Glen Canyon Packrafting and Backpacking

I've been itching to get into Glen Canyon and its many side canyons now that Powell has dropped significantly.
Feeling Young Again While Gear Testing the Contour 35

Feeling Young Again While Gear Testing the Contour 35

Over time, gear can become a little bit like any other sensory input that triggers a memory… seeing a particular model pack or tent I used to hike with can be a little bit like hearing a song I had...
MUST HAVE, SHOULD HAVE, WANNA HAVE: BRETT DAVIS

MUST HAVE, SHOULD HAVE, WANNA HAVE: BRETT DAVIS

We asked our friends and fellow adventurers across a broad spectrum of outdoor specialties to take a look in their gear piles and pick three items–one for each of the following categories:
A PACK IS BORN: CODY TOWNSEND SHARES THE CRUX 40 STORY

A PACK IS BORN: CODY TOWNSEND SHARES THE CRUX 40 STORY

Words from Cody Townsend, Photos from Cody Townsend and Bjarne Salen NAME: Cody Townsend RESIDENCE: Tahoe City, CA YEARS SKIING: 38 Years CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
A FLOW THROUGH THE BOB

A FLOW THROUGH THE BOB

Words Ian Provo / Photos by Sean Kerrick Sullivan, Ian Provo, & Neil Provo A few summers ago, my brother and I set out to recreate our first grand adventure.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: SHAUN MITTWOLLEN AND THE HEADWALL 55

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: SHAUN MITTWOLLEN AND THE HEADWALL 55

Words and Photos from Shaun Mittwollen (@shaunmittwollen) Our good friend and Tasmanian Correspondent, Shaun Mittwollen, was an early tester of our new backcountry ski pack, the Headwall 55.
THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE TRAIL: CHOOSE YOUR PACK WITH TINA CURRIN

THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE TRAIL: CHOOSE YOUR PACK WITH TINA CURRIN

Words and Photos by Tina "Cash Money" Currin, @tina @tinacurrin Ah, the transition from the icy clutches of midwinter to the tentative embrace of early spring — always an auspicious moment for hikers.
BLOWING STORMS AND BLOWING MINDS ON ASPEN'S MAROON BELLS FOUR PASS LOOP

BLOWING STORMS AND BLOWING MINDS ON ASPEN'S MAROON BELLS FOUR PASS LOOP

Words and Photos by Max Kiel I think it's safe to say that most hikers have their own "dream hike." That one on the bucket list we find ourselves daydreaming about while at the office.
THE SITUATION IS THE BOSS, MAN: HOW ABOUT A HIKE THROUGH A HURRICANE IN THE HUNDRED-MILE WILDERNESS?

THE SITUATION IS THE BOSS, MAN: HOW ABOUT A HIKE THROUGH A HURRICANE IN THE HUNDRED-MILE WILDERNESS?

Words and Photos from Abby Evans @Abby_Evans Our famed series about potentially disastrous adventures with glorious saves is back with a new tale from Abby Evans!
THE SHAKEDOWN 2.0 – ELOISE ROBBINS

THE SHAKEDOWN 2.0 – ELOISE ROBBINS

THE SHAKEDOWN marches on with some familiar faces and some new contributors! Dive into what some of our favorite backpacking friends are carrying these days and why.