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!

in front of the Baxter Creek Trail sign

A LOVELY TRIBUTE TO A VISIONARY: JOSH SHEETS HIKES THE BENTON MACKAYE TRAIL

Words and Photos by Josh “Soulslosher” Sheets @Josh_Sheets Benton MacKaye Trail – Thru Hike, April 2023 - 300 miles of pristine Southern Appalachia wilderness Imagine a trail that starts on Springe...
FINDING THE BETA ON YOUR NEXT OBJECTIVE

FINDING THE BETA ON YOUR NEXT OBJECTIVE

As someone who loves to plan and go places with fewer people I try to really dig to get some beta on a future route. What do you folks do to plan your trips?
FIVE NEEDS AND FIVE DIDN’T NEEDS FROM THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TRAIL

FIVE NEEDS AND FIVE DIDN’T NEEDS FROM THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TRAIL

Words and Photos from Tina Currin (@tina) Hello from mile 2,000+ of the CDT, arguably the most rugged and remote of the “big three” American long-distance trails.
A MAJOR OBJECTIVE: REBECCA SPERRY AND THE WHITE MOUNTAINS: TAKE THREE

A MAJOR OBJECTIVE: REBECCA SPERRY AND THE WHITE MOUNTAINS: TAKE THREE

Words and Photos from Rebecca Sperry In 2019, when I started on this journey, I never imagined that I would still be working on it.
The Bugaboos

The Bugaboos

This picture is of course not from the Bugaboos. In this moment, though, I was planning all kinds of future trips...
Ground Control to Major Trip Planning in Arizona

Ground Control to Major Trip Planning in Arizona

SPOILER!!! This is how the trip went in video form. It's a bit like skipping to the last page of a book if you watch this first, but I won't judge:
WHO’S HAD A HAND IN YOUR GEAR? MEET TIMOTHY WENTZELL

WHO’S HAD A HAND IN YOUR GEAR? MEET TIMOTHY WENTZELL

Name: Timothy Wentzell @tjwentzell Position at HMG: Ideation Designer Years with HMG: Going on my third trip around the sun with HMG Products you’ve worked on:
MOUNT YALE VIA DENNY CREEK

MOUNT YALE VIA DENNY CREEK

Start/End- Denny Creek Trailhead Miles: 9.34 Gain/Loss: ↑4537’ Closest Towns: Buena Vista Shuttles/Public Transit:
gazing at the Alps

A FRENCH ALPS DISPATCH: SKIING WITH CROISSANTS, ESPRESSO, AND THE POPE

Words and Photos by Jessica Normandeau @jessnormandeau Between the conception of an idea and its actualization, a lot happens.
What To Eat On Trail In Colder Temperatures

What To Eat On Trail In Colder Temperatures

It’s not even the middle of October yet but as anyone from New England will tell you that doesn’t mean it’s not unheard of to get winter weather on the high peaks.
THE HALKA 55 and 70 ORIGIN STORY: MEET ANG TSHERING LAMA

THE HALKA 55 and 70 ORIGIN STORY: MEET ANG TSHERING LAMA

Words and Photos by Ang Tshering Lama and HMG While it may sure seem like packs made for mountaineering expeditions above 8k meters is unchartered territory for Hyperlite Mountain Gear, a handful o...
Five Steps To Creating Adventure With Brett Davis

Five Steps To Creating Adventure With Brett Davis

What's your strategy for planning trips? Our bud Brett Davis has a stunning multisport adventure resume that has included backpacking, fatbiking, skiing, packrafting, and even llamas. Yes, llamas. ...