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!
Reunited with Ribbons–Back Into the Real World on Canada's Great Divide Trail
Words & Photos from Eloise Robbins
If any trail could heal my soul, it would be this one. Wild and remote, the Great Divide Trail follows the squiggly line on the border between British Columbi...
Straight Back Through The Sierra Nevada, More or Less
Words & Photos by Katelin Reeser
We stood confidently before the iconic range that lay just beyond the desert, The Sierra Nevada. Once again, we would become awe-inspired by the golden light, ...
A Stuff Sack Pillow, an Artist, and an Albatross Meet On Midway Atoll
Words, Artwork, & Images by Eric Baker
I'm sitting in the middle of a seabird colony on Midway Atoll, surrounded by hundreds of thousands of Albatross. Oblivious to my presence, they're caught...
Getting The Bird On The Arizona Trail
Words & Photos by Taylor Bell
So, there's this one bird called the elegant trogon.
You might call it the holy grail for birdwatchers in this country. It's a beautiful, exotic-looking bird, an...
The Other Kind of Thru Hiker Funk: Adapting to Life After The Trail
Words & Photos by Garrett Martin
Disclaimer: I am not a psychologist, and everything in the following article is anecdotal and from my own experiences and opinions. There are many other article...
Toe-To-Toe with The Devil: A Duel with the Most Difficult Trail on the East Coast
Words and Photos from Max Kiel
Located in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York, the Devil's Path has gained a reputation of being a particularly challenging and dangerous traverse. Even the ...
Details From The Witness: The Photography of Eleanor Moseman
Words and Photos by Eleanor Moseman
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 fa...
Oatspiration: Four Fueling Fixes For Your REpack From Hillary Pride
Recipes, Words, and Photos by Hillary Pride
Oats are a staple in many a backpacker’s kit for good reason. They’re cheap, widely available, versatile, and a reliable source of filling fuel. But if a...
Details From The Witness: The Photography of Michael DeYoung
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 family. There are a million ways to do...
A Life Of Miles: For a Big Goal, What Have You Got in Mind?
Words and Photos from 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...
Push Backs in the Adirondacks: A Four-Day Summit Chasing Trip in the High Peaks Wilderness
Words by Max Kiel, Photos by Dan Oliver
I anxiously stared at my watch, waiting for the clock to strike 2:00 pm. The date is Saturday, September 25, 2021, and I was at work at Confluence Running, a...
No Room For Elephants; Why I Hike and Keep Hiking
Words and Photos by Zac Boston
After encountering countless people on the Appalachian Trail, it's easy to see that something obviously causes a shift in life, leading us all to devote a sizable chu...
