The Trailhead

The TrailHead

WORK TRIP: PACKRAFTING THE DEBSCONEAG LAKES WILDERNESS OF MAINE

WORK TRIP: PACKRAFTING THE DEBSCONEAG LAKES WILDERNESS OF MAINE

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!

Savings You Can Feel: Tina Currin's Top Tips For Getting Ultralighter on the Cheap

Savings You Can Feel: Tina Currin's Top Tips For Getting Ultralighter on the Cheap

Words and Photos by Tina Currin If ultralight backpacking has a reputation for anything, it's tiny gear at a hefty price. Dive into any heady discussion with ultralight enthusiasts and you'll event...
“It Will Be Fun," She Said: A Friendly Introduction to Packrafting on the Colorado River

“It Will Be Fun," She Said: A Friendly Introduction to Packrafting on the Colorado River

Words and Photos by Eszter Horanyi The sand was never-ending. Each step was an effort, and the grains of sand building up in my shoes were starting to press against my toes and the arches of my fee...
Mind Over Mileage: Finding Fortitude on the Appalachian Trail

Mind Over Mileage: Finding Fortitude on the Appalachian Trail

Words and Photos by Max Kiel Fortitude /ˈfȯr-tə-ˌtüd: strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage I'm not going to lie; my time spent thru hiki...
Reunited with Ribbons–Back Into the Real World on Canada's Great Divide Trail

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...