The Trailhead

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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!

A Life of Miles: Jeff Garmire Has Something Quick to Say About the FKT

A Life of Miles: Jeff Garmire Has Something Quick to Say About the FKT

Words & photos by Jeff Garmire Thirty thousand miles and always counting, give or take a few yards or inches, all done on foot. Jeff Garmire (@thefreeoutside) is still heading out whenever he c...
Capturing that Crisp Autumn Light: Tips For Shooting Photography in Fall

Capturing that Crisp Autumn Light: Tips For Shooting Photography in Fall

Words & Photos from Michael DeYoung A person can have all the top-of-the-line backpacking gear. However, good equipment doesn’t guarantee a smooth and successful adventure, nor does it compens...
And Now For A Look at the Weather: Deciphering Mountain Mysteries

And Now For A Look at the Weather: Deciphering Mountain Mysteries

Words & photos by Michael DeYoung Former Air Force meteorologist and professional photographer Michael DeYoung continues his series about the weather with a look at the complexity of forecasti...
Details from the Witness: The Photography of Mike Jones

Details from the Witness: The Photography of Mike Jones

Words & Photos from Mike Jones Any time spent on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear blog or website will quickly reveal that we have some very talented photographers from all over the globe in our fam...
Goat Chaperones, Butt Scoots, And Technicolor Sunsets in the Gore Range

Goat Chaperones, Butt Scoots, And Technicolor Sunsets in the Gore Range

Words and Photos by Scott Nechemias  It was mid-July, I was standing a little above 12,000 feet in the Gore Range, staring at the descent from a pass my brain had already unhelpfully started referr...
Details from the Witness: The Photography of Brian Threlkeld

Details from the Witness: The Photography of Brian Threlkeld

Words & Photos from Brian Threlkeld Any time spent on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear blog or website will quickly reveal that we have some very talented photographers from all over the globe in ou...
Details from the Witness: The Photography of Samuel Martin

Details from the Witness: The Photography of Samuel Martin

Words & Photos by Samuel Martin  Any time spent on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear blog or website will quickly reveal that we have some very talented photographers from all over the globe in our f...
Retiring Into Ultralight: A Shakedown On The Pacific Crest Trail For Some Elder Go-Getters

Retiring Into Ultralight: A Shakedown On The Pacific Crest Trail For Some Elder Go-Getters

Words, Photos, and Video from Garrett Martin The adventure set in the thru hike community is known for its generosity and concern for its fellow backpackers. One gesture that demonstrates this be...
Details from the Witness: The Photography of Shaun Mittwollen

Details from the Witness: The Photography of Shaun Mittwollen

Words & Photos from Shaun Mittwollen Any time spent on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear blog or website will quickly reveal that we have some very talented photographers from all over the globe in o...
Details From The Witness: The Photography Of Hansi Johnson

Details From The Witness: The Photography Of Hansi Johnson

Words and Photos from Hansi Johnson Any time spent on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear blog or website will quickly reveal that we have some very talented photographers from all over the globe in our f...
Let’s Meet In The Middle: Hip Stability And Stretching For The Trail

Let’s Meet In The Middle: Hip Stability And Stretching For The Trail

Words and Video by Kat Englishman, Photo by Joe Klementovich One of the quintessential ailments of a hiker and backpacker is feeling tight in the hips, hamstrings, and lower back muscles. It makes ...
The Situation Is The Boss, Man: Getting All The Buttons Pushed In The White Mountains

The Situation Is The Boss, Man: Getting All The Buttons Pushed In The White Mountains

Words and Photos by Rebecca Sperry Onward we go with our The GRATEFUL DEAD documentary "Long Strange Trip" inspired series. In it, Steve Parish–perhaps their most infamous roadie–described the per...