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!
WHY NOLS INSTRUCTORS RECOMMEND HYPERLITE MOUNTAIN GEAR: JEFF WOHL AND JEREMY CRONON
Since 1965, the instructors and students of the nonprofit global wilderness school, the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), have immersed themselves in backcountry settings or through course...
STUCK IN WATER CANYON*: AN AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL SURVIVAL STORY
Words and Photos by Briana DeSanctis
*Water Canyon is no longer on the official route of the ADT
It was October in the isolated Nevada desert, and there I was, thousands of miles into my American ...
SHOP VISIT: ALPENGLOW SPORTS
They’re the essence of a “Happy Place”–a great local gear shop produces its own kind of serotonin! Get to know Alpenglow Sports in Tahoe City, California.
You know what your local gear shop means t...
WHY THIS CALENDAR YEAR TRIPLE CROWNER (AND PROFESSOR) LOVES THE CONTOUR 35
Words and Photos by Carl “Professor” Stanfield I’ve been a part of the long-distance hiking community for just over six years. In that time, I’ve racked up about 16,000 backpacking miles, most of w...
WHO’S HAD A HAND IN YOUR GEAR? MEET FRANCINE FROM R&D
Francine was our first hire, and for the past fifteen years, she’s applied her otherworldly sewing abilities to every product we’ve made, figuring out how to streamline the manufacturing process wh...
THE ULTIMATE ULTRALIGHT CAMERA FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
As much as I love being outdoors, my passion is even greater for photography. I love taking photos of beautiful moments and sharing them with people.
THE ACROPOLIS ADVENTURE WITH SHAUN MITTWOLLEN AND THE ELEVATE 22
Words and Photos by Shaun Mittwollen @shaunmittwollen Summer quickly transitions into winter down here in Tasmania.
GEARING UP FOR THE COLORADO TRAIL WITH JENNER HASELTINE
Words and Photos by Jenner Haseltine @jennerhaseltine To the hiker trash it may concern–My name is Jenner, and I’ll be starting the Colorado Trail in Denver on August 12, 2024.
Five Short Long Trails in New England You Gotta Check Out
If you know anything about my hiking style you know that if I hear about a trail that is less traveled then I’m going to be instantly drawn to it.
Hiking Through Cancer: An Interview with Rebecca Sperry
After being diagnosed with cancer in 2020, Rebecca Sperry underwent years of treatment all while being in graduate school, working part-time, and hiking over 1,000 miles mostly in the White Mountai...
TINKERIN' AT TINKER CLIFFS: AN UNBOUND 40's MAIDEN VOYAGE
Words and Photos from @Abby_Evans @abbigator53 I took the Unbound 40 on a shakedown hike on October 15th and 16th.
HOUSTON, I’M RUNNING AWAY FROM MY PROBLEMS - A LOOK AT UNCOOL BACKPACKING
(OR, HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE TEXAS TRAILS) Words and Photos by Taylor “Haiku” Bell To those of you that have always lived someplace "cool" - as in, an iconic magnet for outdoor acti...
