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!

WHO WE ROLL/SKI/PADDLE/CLIMB WITH: BRETT DAVIS

WHO WE ROLL/SKI/PADDLE/CLIMB WITH: BRETT DAVIS

Words and Photos from Brett Davis @bdavis WHO AM I AND WHAT DO I DO?
IN SEARCH OF CARIBOU AGAIN-A TRIP DOWN THE MARSH FORK OF THE CANNING

IN SEARCH OF CARIBOU AGAIN-A TRIP DOWN THE MARSH FORK OF THE CANNING

Words and Photos by Michael DeYoung @michaeldeyoung IG- @michaeldeyoung Lauri DeYoung scanning for caribou on a tundra bench above the Marsh Fork with Lapland rosebay and mountain avens in bloom.
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.
TESTING AFTER DARK: JEFF WOHL'S 40-DEGREE QUILT REVIEW

TESTING AFTER DARK: JEFF WOHL'S 40-DEGREE QUILT REVIEW

Words and Photos by Jeff Wohl WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU DO I'm Jeff Wohl, a professional backpacker, if there is such a thing, or maybe just someone lucky enough to make a living teaching others in ...
THE WELCOME WEIGHT OF WATER

THE WELCOME WEIGHT OF WATER

Words & Photos by Michael Jones @TenDigitGrid Where do you go when almost the entire state of California is on fire, and you have been cooped up inside your tiny one-bedroom apartment avoiding ...

THERE’S A METHOD TO THE MILEAGE: QUADZILLA GETS INTO THE PURSUIT OF THRU HIKING

Early this spring, we had the distinct pleasure of an HQ visit from the one and only Jack “Quadzilla” Jones.
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.
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.
Peter Bugg at Grand Canyon National Park

A STEP BACK TO LOOK FORWARD: AN ODE TO BACKCOUNTRY PROGRESSION

Words and Photos from Peter Bugg @bugglife As we gain backcountry knowledge, it can sometimes be difficult to remember what it was like not having years of experience to draw on when making critica...
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...