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!

THE WILD BUNCH FILM: AN INTERVIEW WITH MODERN OUTLAWS

THE WILD BUNCH FILM: AN INTERVIEW WITH MODERN OUTLAWS

Words from Brett Davis, Diana Davis, Steve "DOOM" Fassbinder, and Greg Cairns, Images from Brett, Greg, and DOOM WHO ARE YOU, AND WHO'S IN YOUR CREW? BRETT - I'm Brett Davis (aka BD or just" Davi...
WORK TRIP: PACKRAFTING THE DEBSCONEAG LAKES WILDERNESS OF MAINE

WORK TRIP: PACKRAFTING THE DEBSCONEAG LAKES WILDERNESS OF MAINE

Words by Nelson Brown, Photos by Nelson Brown  My paddling career started in 2019, guiding multi-day sea kayak trips in Kenai Fjords National Park. The rugged coastline, temperate rainforest, and ...
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.
GET TO KNOW THE APA: PADDLE, PROTECT, AND EXPLORE

GET TO KNOW THE APA: PADDLE, PROTECT, AND EXPLORE

Words by Sarah Kilborne, Photos by Sarah Kilbourne and Jack Henderson Hi, I’m Sarah Kilbourne, the Executive Director of the American Packrafting Association (APA) and a passionate packrafter. Pack...
SOME MUSINGS ON FORGING ADVENTURE PARTNERSHIPS

SOME MUSINGS ON FORGING ADVENTURE PARTNERSHIPS

Words and Photos by Brett Davis @bdavis I made a mistake the other day of overhearing a couple of my students gossip about their adventures in dating and seeking out a true relationship.
GET SMARTER THAN THE AV-ER-AGE BEAR! HOW DO YOU PROTECT YOUR FOOD OUT THERE?

GET SMARTER THAN THE AV-ER-AGE BEAR! HOW DO YOU PROTECT YOUR FOOD OUT THERE?

Last summer, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy recommended the increased use of bear-resistant canisters along the length of the A.T., as it seems that explaining to bears why taking your food is u...
FINDING THE BETA ON YOUR NEXT OBJECTIVE

FINDING THE BETA ON YOUR NEXT OBJECTIVE

As someone who loves to plan and go places with fewer people I try to really dig to get some beta on a future route. What do you folks do to plan your trips?
WHO’S HAD A HAND IN YOUR GEAR? MEET TIMOTHY WENTZELL

WHO’S HAD A HAND IN YOUR GEAR? MEET TIMOTHY WENTZELL

Name: Timothy Wentzell @tjwentzell Position at HMG: Ideation Designer Years with HMG: Going on my third trip around the sun with HMG Products you’ve worked on:
Five Steps To Creating Adventure With Brett Davis

Five Steps To Creating Adventure With Brett Davis

What's your strategy for planning trips? Our bud Brett Davis has a stunning multisport adventure resume that has included backpacking, fatbiking, skiing, packrafting, and even llamas. Yes, llamas. ...
THERE’S SOMETHING IN THE WATER

THERE’S SOMETHING IN THE WATER

Words & Photo by Jessica Kelley My rugged little Summit Pack has not yet been to the top of any summit, anywhere.
WHO’S HAD A HAND IN YOUR GEAR? MEET VICTORIA RUDE

WHO’S HAD A HAND IN YOUR GEAR? MEET VICTORIA RUDE

Name: Victoria Rude Position at HMG: Director of R&D Years with HMG: 7.5 Products you’ve worked on:
WHEN NATURE OPENS THE BUFFET - AN ALASKA SUBSISTENCE JOURNEY

WHEN NATURE OPENS THE BUFFET - AN ALASKA SUBSISTENCE JOURNEY

Words and Photos from Rick, Joe, and Pancho (Joe) This trip really started for all of us almost 20 years ago, when we all worked together counting fish.