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!
Keep Your Feet On The Gas: How to Resupply Like a Champ on a Thru Hike, Part 1
Words & Photos by Eloise Robbins
Tell anyone you hike long distances, and one of the first questions they'll ask you is about food. What do you eat? How do you carry all of your food for five m...
For Its Own Sake: Camping as an End and Not a Means
Words & photos by Huw Oliver
From the first time I saw one as a child, sleeping bags held a strange kind of fascination for me. I remember asking to sleep in one of my parents’ bags indoors, th...
Passion for the Pulk - Freedom from a Plan in Sweden
Words and Photos from Iona Pawson
I love it when places surprise you. When you have a preconception about an entire country’s wilderness, but you take a gamble, agree to an expedition, and soon rea...
Mud is Thicker Than Water: Where Bikes Meet Boats
Words and photos by Huw Oliver
Huw Oliver and Annie Evans are highly experienced bikepackers, packrafters, and route finders often undertaking pursuits that require all three skillsets in abundance...
Feel the Rhythm! Ten Tips for Thriving Outside This Winter
Words and Photos by Taylor Bracher
When the going gets cold, Taylor Bracher gets moving, continually building on a skillset that allows her to enjoy her Alaska Winters to the maximum. Wherever you ...
