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 BACKPACK WITH: SCOTT NECHEMIAS

WHO WE BACKPACK WITH: SCOTT NECHEMIAS

Words and Photos from @snechemias Hello there!
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?
Planning a Shoulder Season Canoe Trip

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)

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

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.
GETTING IN TUNE WITH THE UNBOUND 40 PACK: TRIP TALES FROM A GEAR TESTER

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 ...
TIME TO CLEAN HOUSE!

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

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.
CUPPLA THINGS BEFORE YOU GO: TINA CURRIN’S ADVICE FOR FIRST TIME THRU HIKERS

CUPPLA THINGS BEFORE YOU GO: TINA CURRIN’S ADVICE FOR FIRST TIME THRU HIKERS

Words and Photos from Tina Currin @tina   The gear’s (mostly) purchased, the permits or hang-tags obtained, and the date’s set.
Florida Trail, Part One: Southern Florida (Big Cypress, Seminole, Lake Okeechobee)

Florida Trail, Part One: Southern Florida (Big Cypress, Seminole, Lake Okeechobee)

Words and Photos from Tina “Cash Money” Currin @tina The 1,150-mile Florida Trail gets a bad rap.

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.