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!
HOW TO TAKE BETTER PHOTOS OUTSIDE
First off, let me say I'm writing this after reading Michael DeYoung's amazing article, Tips to Greatly Improve Your Trail and Backcountry Photography.
KAT'S GOT YOUR BACK: YOGA FOR SOME LOWER BACK LOVE
Words and Video from Kat Englishman @KathEnglishman In this practice focused on relieving lower back pain on the trail, we’re going to focus on releasing tension in the hips.
BLOWING STORMS AND BLOWING MINDS ON ASPEN'S MAROON BELLS FOUR PASS LOOP
Words and Photos by Max Kiel I think it's safe to say that most hikers have their own "dream hike." That one on the bucket list we find ourselves daydreaming about while at the office.
THE SITUATION IS THE BOSS, MAN: HOW ABOUT A HIKE THROUGH A HURRICANE IN THE HUNDRED-MILE WILDERNESS?
Words and Photos from Abby Evans @Abby_Evans Our famed series about potentially disastrous adventures with glorious saves is back with a new tale from Abby Evans!
THE TASTE OF 2,100+ MILES IN FOUR BITES? MAX KIEL COOKED UP A RECIPE
AT Thru Hiker Max Kiel recently shared a POST on the Hyperlite Mountain Gear blog about what he considers to be four exceptional slices of the trail, with the promise of delivering some delicious e...
THE SHAKEDOWN 2.0 – ELOISE ROBBINS
THE SHAKEDOWN marches on with some familiar faces and some new contributors! Dive into what some of our favorite backpacking friends are carrying these days and why.
THE FULL BULL
Words & Photos by John Baker Several years ago, I stumbled across a trip report of this place, and it sounded like one of the most awful yet amazing missions I had ever heard of.
THREE DAYS IN THE SISTERS WITH SADIE FORD
Words, Photos, and Video by Sadie Ford My partner and I recently nailed a rare, near-perfect weather window, enabling us to bag a couple of coveted big lines in the PNW - the Diller and the Thayer.
YOGA TO POWER DOWN AND POWER UP ON TRAIL
Words and Video from Kat Englishman @KathEnglishman When you’re taking a backpacking trip, the second best feeling one can have aside from the accomplishment of reaching the summit, is finally ma...
METHOW RIVER TO THE "C"
Words and Photos from Jessica Kelley The Methow River starts deep in the North Cascades, a tiny rivulet near Methow Pass.
One Year Anniversary of White Mountains Tracing Goal
One year ago I started this project. I set out to hike all of the trails in the White Mountain Guidebook and the 100 Highest Peaks in New England in 15 months.
THE APPROACH DUFFEL EVERYDAY CARRY
I wish I was able to spend all my time outdoors in the backcountry.
