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!
TIME TO CLEAN HOUSE!
GETTING YOUR GEAR IN ORDER FOR THE NEXT TRIP OR OFF-SEASON STORAGE Words and Photos by Tina Haver Currin It's that time of year, folks!
OUR FILM, "NORTH WOODS - FROM AWAY"
Spring 2021, Hyperlite Mountain Gear Marketing Room – "Remember that survey we sent out a while back? We got the answers sorted.
A DESCENT INTO GLADNESS: GRAND CANYONEERING AT HORN CREEK
Words and Photos from Peter Bugg (@bugglife) It wasn’t predicted to rain, so we didn’t plan for rain. But let’s not jump ahead.
GETTING IN TUNE WITH THE UNBOUND 40 PACK: TRIP TALES FROM A GEAR TESTER
Words and Photos and Earworm Song Quotes from Scott Nechemias @snechemias CAUSE THERE AIN’T NO ONE FOR TO GIVE YOU NO PAIN I was standing in the middle of the Dry Creek Wilderness area, looking at ...
WHO WE RIDE/PADDLE/HIKE WITH: ANNIE LE
Words and Video from Kat Englishman
Photo: Chris Bennett
Dealing with knee pain while hiking is frustrating to say the least. In fact, knee pain, or any persistent pain on the trail can really suck...
Planning a Shoulder Season Canoe Trip
Planning a canoe trip in November/ December or March/ April/ May, here in the north east, is no easy task.
WHAT TO DO IN THE SHADOWS: TIPS FOR SHOULDER SEASON AND WINTER BACKPACKING (PART 1)
Words and Photos from Scott Nechemias @snechemias The Mogollon Rim in January From the Autumn Equinox to the Spring Equinox, adventures in the outdoors necessarily involve more darkness than light,...
APPALACHIAN TRAIL VS. PACIFIC CREST TRAIL GEAR LIST SHOWDOWN
Words and Photos by Abbigale Evans @abbigator53 Before After I almost changed my entire gear setup from my thru hike of the Appalachian Trail to my upcoming journey along the Pacific Crest Trail.
INTRODUCING THE MID 1 - AN ULTRALIGHT SHELTER FOR SINGLES
Your pack, loaded with just what you need.
FIVE NEEDS AND FIVE DIDN’T NEEDS FROM THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TRAIL
Words and Photos from Tina Currin (@tina) Hello from mile 2,000+ of the CDT, arguably the most rugged and remote of the “big three” American long-distance trails.
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...
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.
