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!
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.
A SPRING GETAWAY ARKANSAS STYLE: JEFF GARMIRE EXPLORES THE OZARK HIGHLANDS TRAIL
Words and Photos by Jeff Garmire Arkansas might not be the first place to come to mind for some premium and challenging thru hiking, but the Ozark Highlands Trail has been coming up more frequently...
WHO’S HAD A HAND IN YOUR GEAR? MEET OUR FOUNDER, MIKE ST. PIERRE
Name: Mike St.Pierre Position at HMG: Founder / CEO Years with HMG: 13 Products you've worked on: All of them in some way, shape, or form.
WILL PETERSON OWNS VERMONT'S LONG TRAIL UNSUPPORTED FKT
*This is an exceptionally awesome and exciting story to share.
Isolation In the Waimakariri Falls Hut
Hello to everyone out there at the Trailhead, I sincerely hope all is well.
LIGHT, FAST, DELICIOUS: PICK THREE! JOSH SHEETS SERVES UP SOME FOOD OPTIONS ON TRAIL
Words and Photos from Josh “Soulslosher” Sheets @Josh_Sheets
THE SHAKEDOWN 2.0 – TINA CURRIN
The Trailhead - @tina , IG - @tinacurrin Drumroll - THE SHAKEDOWN IS BACK! We're excited to unleash 2.0 after a multi-year hiatus!
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.
AS GOOD, MAYBE BETTER: THE JOY OF (AND TIPS FOR) EARLY SPRING HIKING WITH JEFF GARMIRE
Words and Photos from Jeff "Legend" Garmire The backpacking season starts when the spring arrives, and the weather improves, right?
PASSAGE GRANTED: HIKING PRECIPITOUS BLUFF IN TASMANIA WITH SHAUN MITTWOLLEN
Words and Photos by Shaun Mittwollen A tangled mess of Scorparia stifles forward progress at all costs pushing back with springy woody branches.
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.
