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!

PREP FOR A WINTER EXPEDITION WITH MALI NOYES

WILDERNESS DIKE CHASING IN PRIDE MONTH WITH SADIE FORD

FALL ON VERMONT'S LONG TRAIL WITH MAX KIEL

WHAT BARANOF TAUGHT US–A SAIL TO SKI WITH MALLORY DUNCAN

WHY NOLS INSTRUCTORS RECOMMEND HYPERLITE MOUNTAIN GEAR: JEFF WOHL AND JEREMY CRONON

STUCK IN WATER CANYON*: AN AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL SURVIVAL STORY

SHOP VISIT: ALPENGLOW SPORTS

WHY THIS CALENDAR YEAR TRIPLE CROWNER (AND PROFESSOR) LOVES THE CONTOUR 35

WHO’S HAD A HAND IN YOUR GEAR? MEET FRANCINE FROM R&D

THE ULTIMATE ULTRALIGHT CAMERA FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS

THE ACROPOLIS ADVENTURE WITH SHAUN MITTWOLLEN AND THE ELEVATE 22
