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!
Living Your Best Life In The Dead of Winter: A Hike Up Mount Marcy
Embark on an inspiring winter adventure with this captivating account of a hike up Mount Marcy, New York's highest peak. Despite brutal sub-zero temperatures, discover the profound beauty and exhil...
Getting to Work Out in the Field: Stretching On Trail with Kat Englishman
Words and Video from Kat Englishman, Photo by Joe Klementovich
When it comes to stretching, repetition is a really, really, good thing. I don’t think that most people need to be convinced that jus...
Toe-To-Toe with The Devil: A Duel with the Most Difficult Trail on the East Coast
Words and Photos from Max Kiel
Located in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York, the Devil's Path has gained a reputation of being a particularly challenging and dangerous traverse. Even the ...
Make Way While the Sun's Shining - A Selection of Favorite Day Hikes
Even though we are known for designing and producing ultralight backcountry gear that lets you get away for a long while, let’s face it, the hustle of modern life cares not for how long you’d alway...
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...
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
Capture the beauty of autumn with expert photography tips from Michael DeYoung. This insightful guide goes beyond gear, emphasizing the art of seeing and creative techniques to transform fleeting f...
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...
Reverence for the Grandest Rock
Words & photos from Josh Alameda
El Capitan, a three-thousand-foot vertical granite monolith of the natural world. An icon to outdoor adventure seekers across the globe. It stands alone, domina...
A Season-to-Season Guide to Ultralight Day Hiking Gear Lists
Words & Photos by Annie MacWilliams
Add Four Season Functionality to Your Gear Lists for Day Hiking
Since it’s not always an option to take five-month long hikes, I have really come to enjoy fa...
