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CRUX 40 VS HEADWALL 55 SKI PACKS: DIG IN WITH CARVER CULBECK

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LOGISTICS OF A SNOW ROLL: BIKESKIING WITH STRATTON MATTESONS

LOGISTICS OF A SNOW ROLL: BIKESKIING WITH STRATTON MATTESONS

Words, Photos, and Video from Stratton Mattesons @cascadeconnections Typically speaking, a "legit adventure" is anything but "standard issue." But how we begin or reach the starting point of one of...
THERE’S A METHOD TO THE MILEAGE: QUADZILLA GETS INTO THE PURSUIT OF THRU HIKING

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.
GEARING UP FOR THE COLORADO TRAIL WITH JENNER HASELTINE

GEARING UP FOR THE COLORADO TRAIL WITH JENNER HASELTINE

Words and Photos by Jenner Haseltine @jennerhaseltine To the hiker trash it may concern–My name is Jenner, and I’ll be starting the Colorado Trail in Denver on August 12, 2024.
CLEARLY UNKNOWN: THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE AESTHETICS OF ARTIST GEOFF MCFETRIDGE

CLEARLY UNKNOWN: THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE AESTHETICS OF ARTIST GEOFF MCFETRIDGE

Words by Geoff McFetridge, Photos from Geoff McFetridge and Ely Phillips Top Photo Courtesy of Ely Phillips Artist Geoff McFetridge is one of those lucky individuals that has known from a young age...
FIVE THINGS: HANSI JOHNSON

FIVE THINGS: HANSI JOHNSON

Words and Photos by Hansi Johnson @Hansski @hansski43 What are Five Things you can do to become better at the activities you love outside?
MAKE WAY WHEN THE SUN’S SHININ’ – A CASE FOR UP AN’ AT ‘EM ON TRAIL

MAKE WAY WHEN THE SUN’S SHININ’ – A CASE FOR UP AN’ AT ‘EM ON TRAIL

Words and Photos by @Abby_Evans @abbigator53 It wasn't until a week into my Appalachian Trail thru hike that I realized the hikers that were able to do the most miles were typically waking up reall...
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.
The Importance of Staying Flexible

The Importance of Staying Flexible

Last week I was fortunate enough to spend a week with my partner in the Canadian Rockies.
THE SHAKEDOWN 2.0 – TINA CURRIN

THE SHAKEDOWN 2.0 – TINA CURRIN

The Trailhead - @tina , IG - @tinacurrin Drumroll - THE SHAKEDOWN IS BACK! We're excited to unleash 2.0 after a multi-year hiatus!
Snow Camping

Snow Camping

After another year of backpacking, I've drifted towards a new reality...I'm not satisfied.
WHO WE HIKE WITH: TINA CURRIN

WHO WE HIKE WITH: TINA CURRIN

Hi, I’m Tina Currin @tina! Depending on the season, I’m a park ranger, long distance hiker, gear tester, ski liftie, unemployed van dweller, etc.
Fast, Light and Free on the JMT: My 260 Mile Adventure in the High Sierra

Fast, Light and Free on the JMT: My 260 Mile Adventure in the High Sierra

If you've stumbled upon this post here on The Trailhead, chances are you’ve at least heard about the John Muir Trail.