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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!

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...
THE ACROPOLIS ADVENTURE WITH SHAUN MITTWOLLEN AND THE ELEVATE 22

THE ACROPOLIS ADVENTURE WITH SHAUN MITTWOLLEN AND THE ELEVATE 22

Words and Photos by Shaun Mittwollen @shaunmittwollen Summer quickly transitions into winter down here in Tasmania.
Crevasse Rescue In the Age of Glacial Recession

Crevasse Rescue In the Age of Glacial Recession

Each year, I find myself saying nearly the same thing, "I can't believe how much this place has changed." The unfortunate reality is that each time I say it, it's in response to the not-so-gradual ...
THE SITUATION IS THE BOSS, MAN – KATTERAT STATION: ON TIME

THE SITUATION IS THE BOSS, MAN – KATTERAT STATION: ON TIME

Words and Photos by Huw Oliver @topofests Our famed series about potentially disastrous adventures with glorious saves is back with a new tale from Abby Evans!
Reaching 40% Traced (Days 50 - 90)

Reaching 40% Traced (Days 50 - 90)

It’s been a while since I last posted here about my attempt to hike all of the trails in the White Mountain Guidebook, 30th edition, but I’ve reached two big milestones and wanted to hop on and sha...
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.
Snow Camping

Snow Camping

After another year of backpacking, I've drifted towards a new reality...I'm not satisfied.
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.
SIXTY-SEVEN POINTS TO POINT TO: WILL PETERSON'S NEW ENGLAND DIRETTISSIMA STARTS MAY 1ST!

SIXTY-SEVEN POINTS TO POINT TO: WILL PETERSON'S NEW ENGLAND DIRETTISSIMA STARTS MAY 1ST!

Our friend Will Peterson likes to do hard things in harder ways when possible.
GET SMARTER THAN THE AV-ER-AGE BEAR! HOW DO YOU PROTECT YOUR FOOD OUT THERE?

GET SMARTER THAN THE AV-ER-AGE BEAR! HOW DO YOU PROTECT YOUR FOOD OUT THERE?

Last summer, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy recommended the increased use of bear-resistant canisters along the length of the A.T., as it seems that explaining to bears why taking your food is u...
SNOWSHOE CAMPING: NOT YOUR TYPICAL VALENTINE’S DAY TRADITION

SNOWSHOE CAMPING: NOT YOUR TYPICAL VALENTINE’S DAY TRADITION

Words by Rachel Jones, Photos by Mike Jones I am a born and raised San Diego girl.
THE REVERSE TRAVERSE–BACKCOUNTRY SKIING WITH TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

THE REVERSE TRAVERSE–BACKCOUNTRY SKIING WITH TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

Words and Photos from Mallory Duncan @galacticbrown Skiing has been a lifelong journey for me.