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!
FIELD REPAIRS WITH JEFF WOHL: HOW TO KEEP FROM STRIKING OUT MID-ADVENTURE
Words and Photos by Jeff Wohl
It was a beautiful Fall evening in the mountains of Wyoming, and Nikki and I were just starting to get ready for bed. Sasha, one of our dogs, was curled up adorably on...
PREP FOR A MULTI-DAY SPLITBOARDING/SKI TRIP WITH STRATTON MATTESON
Words by Stratton Matteson @cascadeconnections. Photos by Stratton Matteson and Lucas Wachs @lucas.wachs
Over the years, I've spent hundreds of nights out camping in pursuit of wild, untouched snow...
PRACTICING PROPER FOOD STORAGE IN GRIZZLY BEAR COUNTRY
Words and Photos by Jada “Flo” Lippincott @whereisjadaa
Grizzly bears are among the most iconic symbols of our wilderness in the United States. No matter how old you are, when you see one in the wi...
GEAR LIST AND AN IDEAL BASE WEIGHT FOR HIKING THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL
So! You've decided to go for a 2,190-mile walk in the woods! First off, CONGRATULATIONS!
THE HYPERLITE MOUNTAIN GEAR GUIDE FOR A PACKED, PICTURE-PERFECT DAY HIKE (LUNCH INCLUDED)
Words and Photos from the HMG Team and Rebecca Sperry (@sockedinhikes)
An open schedule and a sweet weather window–the foundational elements required for a great day out on a trail. Time outside co...
PACKING LIST FOR MULTI-DAY HIKING TRIPS
You’ve saved up paid time off hours, spending weeknights researching trails and reading every last word on The Trailhead. The time has finally come to get out of Dodge and have the backpacking expe...
