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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!

CHASING TEN WITH CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON

CHASING TEN WITH CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON

How long have you been going light? As soon as I began backpacking five years ago, I knew I needed to lighten the load I was carrying.
Q&A: THE NORTH WOODS FROM AWAY – AN ULTRALIGHT CANOE TRIP IN NORTHERN MINNESOTA

Q&A: THE NORTH WOODS FROM AWAY – AN ULTRALIGHT CANOE TRIP IN NORTHERN MINNESOTA

Words from Hansi Johnson, Tyson and Kendra Perkins, Neil and Ian Provo, and Brendan Lauer.
DID SOMEONE SAY GEAR LIST? HERE'S JOSH SHEETS FROM THE '22 PACIFIC CREST TRAIL

DID SOMEONE SAY GEAR LIST? HERE'S JOSH SHEETS FROM THE '22 PACIFIC CREST TRAIL

Words and Photos from Josh Sheets Here it is, folks—a coveted Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) gear list. This was the gear that accompanied me on my PCT thru hike this year! I suppose I should let you kn...
THE SHAKEDOWN 2.0 – PETER BUGG

THE SHAKEDOWN 2.0 – PETER BUGG

The Trailhead - @bugglife , IG - @plbugg Stepping next into the Shakedown 2.0 arena is our friend and frequent Trailhead contributor, Peter Bugg.
Chasing Ten With Tina Currin

Chasing Ten With Tina Currin

I think I was born ultralight. My parents split when I was young and ended up in different states.
AN ULTRALIGHT APPROACH TO SURVIVING HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENTS

AN ULTRALIGHT APPROACH TO SURVIVING HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENTS

Words & Photos by Matt Wordell and Zach Voss Our names are Matt Wordell (@mhwordell) and Zach Voss (@retroscope). We’re based in Boise, Idaho.
Chasing Ten With Christopher Johnson

Chasing Ten With Christopher Johnson

How long have you been going light? As soon as I began backpacking five years ago, I knew I needed to lighten the load I was carrying.
Stuff Sacks + Pods

Stuff Sacks + Pods

We talk a lot around here about efficiency, but to clarify, it’s not solely about robotic, austere speed.
ONE HUNDRED DIVIDED BY EIGHT: DEEDRA ZEEH IN THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL'S 100-MILE WILDERNESS

ONE HUNDRED DIVIDED BY EIGHT: DEEDRA ZEEH IN THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL'S 100-MILE WILDERNESS

Words & Photos by Deedra Zeeh What do you tell others about a 100-mile walk in the woods? How do you describe it?
FINDING DIFFERENT GEMS IN THE GRAND CANYON: THE HERMIT-BOUCHER LOOP WITH PETER BUGG

FINDING DIFFERENT GEMS IN THE GRAND CANYON: THE HERMIT-BOUCHER LOOP WITH PETER BUGG

Words and Photos from Peter Bugg @bugglife Over the past few years, I’ve been making an active effort to accept when plans have to change.
Chasing Ten With Rebecca Sperry

Chasing Ten With Rebecca Sperry

How long have you been going light? I have spent my entire life being a minimalist.
GEAR LIST AND AN IDEAL BASE WEIGHT FOR HIKING THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL

GEAR LIST AND AN IDEAL BASE WEIGHT FOR HIKING THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL

So! You've decided to go for a 2,190-mile walk in the woods! First off, CONGRATULATIONS!