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!
STEENS MOUNTAIN SCAMPERS WITH STRATTON AND SADIE
Words and Photos from Sadie Ford In a remote mountain range in Oregon known as the Steens, special conditions were present.
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!
Chasing Ten With Taylor Bracher
How long have you been going light? Five years. What’s the base weight of your pack before adding consumables like food and fuel? 12 pounds, 8 ounces.
SHAKEDOWN 2.0 – PROFESSOR CARL
Words and Photos by Carl Stanfield - IG - @prof_carl Bust out your waterproof notebooks, Trailheaders! Today's topic is a shakedown, and the Professor is in!
Chasing Ten With Samuel Martin
How long have you been going light? Five years. What’s the base weight of your pack before adding consumables like food and fuel? 8.8 lbs.
A WINDRIDER IN THE WINDS
Words & Photos by Matt "Chili Mac" Morelli Dirty, cut, beaten, soaked; and that is just how my pack looked.
WHO’S HAD A HAND IN YOUR GEAR? MEET MORGAN VALLIERE
Welcome to the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Shipping Department, where our Shipping Manager, Morgan Valliere, tirelessly answers your call for a better backcountry experience!
Chasing Ten With Dylan Suhr
How long have you been going light? 7 years. What’s the base weight of your pack before adding consumables like food and fuel? 10.98 lb.
Sleeping Pads + Pillows
If you’re the type of person that can fall asleep anywhere, or you have a propensity to push yourself in your chosen pursuits until you can fall asleep anywhere, you might not give much attention t...
THE TRAIL PROVIDES. WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
Words and Photos by Abbigale Evans @Abby_Evans For me, the trail was generous at providing a multitude of experiences—cold rain, jagged rocks, relentless mosquitos, boredom, and loneliness.
ULTRALIGHT LUXURY TREKKING ALONG THE CORDILLERA HUAYHUASH
Words and Photos by Michael DeYoung @michaeldeyoung IG @michaeldeyoung Dawn alpenglow and pink cirrus clouds above the high peaks of the Cordillera Huayhuash from Laguna Carhuacoacha.
Water Treatment
Water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink? Not likely.
