The Trailhead

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

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!

TINA CURRIN'S FLORIDA TRAIL 2022 GEAR LIST - BASE WEIGHT ~7.5 LBS

TINA CURRIN'S FLORIDA TRAIL 2022 GEAR LIST - BASE WEIGHT ~7.5 LBS

Words and Photos from Tina “Cash Money” Currin - @tina Despite many thousands of trail miles under my (hip)belt, the 1,150-mile Florida National Scenic Trail (FT) required the trickiest kit I’ve as...
A PACK IS BORN: CODY TOWNSEND SHARES THE CRUX 40 STORY

A PACK IS BORN: CODY TOWNSEND SHARES THE CRUX 40 STORY

Words from Cody Townsend, Photos from Cody Townsend and Bjarne Salen NAME: Cody Townsend RESIDENCE: Tahoe City, CA YEARS SKIING: 38 Years CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: SHAUN MITTWOLLEN AND THE HEADWALL 55

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: SHAUN MITTWOLLEN AND THE HEADWALL 55

Words and Photos from Shaun Mittwollen (@shaunmittwollen) Our good friend and Tasmanian Correspondent, Shaun Mittwollen, was an early tester of our new backcountry ski pack, the Headwall 55.
HOW TO TAKE BETTER PHOTOS OUTSIDE

HOW TO TAKE BETTER PHOTOS OUTSIDE

First off, let me say I'm writing this after reading Michael DeYoung's amazing article, Tips to Greatly Improve Your Trail and Backcountry Photography.
THREE DAYS IN THE SISTERS WITH SADIE FORD

THREE DAYS IN THE SISTERS WITH SADIE FORD

Words, Photos, and Video by Sadie Ford My partner and I recently nailed a rare, near-perfect weather window, enabling us to bag a couple of coveted big lines in the PNW - the Diller and the Thayer.
One Year Anniversary of White Mountains Tracing Goal

One Year Anniversary of White Mountains Tracing Goal

One year ago I started this project. I set out to hike all of the trails in the White Mountain Guidebook and the 100 Highest Peaks in New England in 15 months.
I AM THE PASSENGER: HOW TO GET TO WHERE YOU’RE GOING TO HIKE WITHOUT A CAR

I AM THE PASSENGER: HOW TO GET TO WHERE YOU’RE GOING TO HIKE WITHOUT A CAR

Words and Photos from Scott Nechemias Every hike starts and ends somewhere and getting there and back after your hike is often one of the more interesting parts of trip planning.
WHO WE ROLL/SKI/PADDLE/CLIMB WITH: BRETT DAVIS

WHO WE ROLL/SKI/PADDLE/CLIMB WITH: BRETT DAVIS

Words and Photos from Brett Davis @bdavis WHO AM I AND WHAT DO I DO?
The Feeling of Blue

The Feeling of Blue

I often feel that the memories that come from different places around the world are etched into my mind with distinct colors.
YOUNG ICARUS FLEW OVER THE PYRENEES: SLEEPING FAR ABOVE THE CLOUDS

YOUNG ICARUS FLEW OVER THE PYRENEES: SLEEPING FAR ABOVE THE CLOUDS

Words and Photos by Michel Grebenikof Our favorite “correspondent from Dubai,” Michel Grebenikof, was kind enough to write up a trip report about a recent adventure he went on, this time in the Pyr...
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?
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,...