The Trailhead

The TrailHead

WHAT 60 YEARS OF CARRYING HEAVY PACKS HAS TAUGHT NOLS ABOUT HOW TO LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD

WHAT 60 YEARS OF CARRYING HEAVY PACKS HAS TAUGHT NOLS ABOUT HOW TO LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD

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!

A SPRING GETAWAY ARKANSAS STYLE: JEFF GARMIRE EXPLORES THE OZARK HIGHLANDS TRAIL

A SPRING GETAWAY ARKANSAS STYLE: JEFF GARMIRE EXPLORES THE OZARK HIGHLANDS TRAIL

Words and Photos by Jeff Garmire Arkansas might not be the first place to come to mind for some premium and challenging thru hiking, but the Ozark Highlands Trail has been coming up more frequently...
WHO WE RIDE/PADDLE/HIKE WITH: ANNIE LE

WHO WE RIDE/PADDLE/HIKE WITH: ANNIE LE

Words and Photos from Annie Le @AnnieLe WHO ARE YOU? Annie Le WHAT DO YOU DO?
Things To Consider When Planning A More Complicated Hiking Route

Things To Consider When Planning A More Complicated Hiking Route

There is no question that over the last three years I have spent a significant amount of time planning more and more complicated hiking routes.
ZAC BOSTON'S GUIDE TO HIKING THE MAINE 4,000-FOOTERS IN SEVEN DAYS, MAYBE LESS

ZAC BOSTON'S GUIDE TO HIKING THE MAINE 4,000-FOOTERS IN SEVEN DAYS, MAYBE LESS

Words and Photos by Zac Boston One of our favorite local dudes, Zac Boston, is nothing if not goal oriented.
BACKCOUNTRY PACKRAFTING IN THE BAHAMAS IN SEARCH OF BONEFISH

BACKCOUNTRY PACKRAFTING IN THE BAHAMAS IN SEARCH OF BONEFISH

Words from Sadie Ford @sader-tooth, Photos by Jeremiah Watt @miahwatt Four friends set out to explore one of the more remote islands in the Bahamas in search of absolute hogs of bonefish, tropical ...
DETAILS FROM THE WITNESS: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF BJØRN OLSON

DETAILS FROM THE WITNESS: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF BJØRN OLSON

Words and Photos from Bjørn Olson @Bjørn Any time spent around Hyperlite Mountain Gear will quickly reveal that we have some very talented photographers from all over the globe in our family.
YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW: LESSONS EARNED ON A CALENDAR YEAR TRIPLE CROWN

YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW: LESSONS EARNED ON A CALENDAR YEAR TRIPLE CROWN

Words and Photos from Jack "Quadzilla" Jones Jack "Quadzilla" Jones set out this year to achieve what only a small number of backpackers have; a calendar year Triple Crown. Eight thousand miles of ...
SHIFTING GEAR: QUADZILLA TWEAKS HIS SETUP FROM THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL FOR THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL

SHIFTING GEAR: QUADZILLA TWEAKS HIS SETUP FROM THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL FOR THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL

Words and Photos from Jack "Quadzilla" JonesAny gear heads in the audience here? Thought so! As you well know, selecting the right equipment for any trail is an addictive art form, and how others d...
THOUGHTS FOR FOOD FROM A TRIPLE CROWNER: HOW QUADZILLA FUELS UP FOR THE BIG MILES

THOUGHTS FOR FOOD FROM A TRIPLE CROWNER: HOW QUADZILLA FUELS UP FOR THE BIG MILES

Words and Photos from Jack "Quadzilla" Jones It’s probably your number one job on trail–eating! It’s likely the number one topic of daily conversation amongst The High Mileage Set, too! But what ki...
Jack "Quadzilla" Jones on the trail

ACCESSORIES TO COMPLIMENT A TRIPLE CROWN: QUADZILLA’S GEAR LIST, PART ONE

  Words from Jack “Quadzilla” Jones, Photos by Chris Shane & Jack "Quadzilla" Jones   Jack "Quadzilla" Jones is setting out this year to achieve what only a small number of backpackers have; a ...
Have Camera Pod, Will Travel: A Season Capturing Images In Wild Places

Have Camera Pod, Will Travel: A Season Capturing Images In Wild Places

Words by Matt Morelli / Photos by Matt Morelli and Sam Conley I was making my way down the trail, bounding with excitement as I moved through the great halls of granite that are the Wind River Rang...
52 Weeks: Hiking Nonstop Through Cancer Treatment

52 Weeks: Hiking Nonstop Through Cancer Treatment

Words and Photos by Rebecca Sperry  In the summer of 2015, I discovered hiking. It was simple–I wanted to go hiking one day, and my husband didn't, so I went by myself and got hooked. The sense of ...