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!
APPALACHIAN TRAIL VS PACIFIC CREST TRAIL: MAJOR PREPARATION DIFFERENCES
Words and Photos by Abbigale Evans @abbigator53 The Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail are two of the most popular thru hikes in the United States.
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.
PUT YOUR SHOULDER TO THE TRAIL: JEFF GARMIRE AND THE POWER OF COMMITMENT
Words and Photos from Jeff “Legend” Garmire How do you decide to do something big? What if you fail? What if you can't pull it off in the end?
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY IS EVERYDAY! REBECCA SPERRY GETS YOU READY TO DIG IN
Words and Photos from Rebecca Sperry As an avid hiker, I have always felt that it is important that we, as a community, give back to the trails that provide so much to us.
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...
THE REVERSE TRAVERSE–BACKCOUNTRY SKIING WITH TEACHERS AND STUDENTS
Words and Photos from Mallory Duncan @galacticbrown Skiing has been a lifelong journey for me.
NEW TRAIL, NEW BETA! THE APPALACHIAN HIGH ROUTE, SECTION BY SECTION
Words and Photos from Katie Houston (@oatshikes) The Appalachian High Route is a 330-mile loop that offers a whirligig tour of 6,000-footers and iconic gems of the southern Appalachians.
PACKRAFTING BELIZE: CAVES, WATERFALLS AND REMOTE JUNGLE PADDLING IN THE LAND OF THE MAYA
Words & Photos by David Plante I’ve been fortunate to have paddled many rivers in the Canadian North over the past three decades using hardshell canoes, folding canoes, oar rafts, SOAR boats, a...
HYPERLITE MOUNTAIN GEAR'S BACKPACKING LIST FOR THE LIGHTWEIGHT CURIOUS
Huge skies, dense forests, shades of blue and green you’ve never imagined. Climbing peaks and covering distances you didn’t think you could.
THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE TRAIL: CHOOSE YOUR PACK WITH TINA CURRIN
Words and Photos by Tina "Cash Money" Currin, @tina @tinacurrin Ah, the transition from the icy clutches of midwinter to the tentative embrace of early spring — always an auspicious moment for hikers.
WHO WE BACKPACK WITH: SCOTT NECHEMIAS
Words and Photos from @snechemias Hello there!
THE HIKER HUNGER HANDBOOK–LET'S EAT!
How about a community-sourced project that will benefit all of us outdoor explorer types–especially those who sometimes work up an appetite in the midst of big adventures.
