The Trailhead

MATT GRAHAM AND THE EVOLUTION OF THE AERO 28

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!

RO(U)TE LEARNING: QUADZILLA’S TAKEAWAYS FROM DAYS ON THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL AND PACIFIC CREST TRAIL

RO(U)TE LEARNING: QUADZILLA’S TAKEAWAYS FROM DAYS ON THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL AND PACIFIC CREST TRAIL

Words and Photos from Jack “Quadzilla” Jones Jack "Quadzilla" Jones is setting out this year to achieve what only a small number of backpackers have; a calendar year Triple Crown. 8,000 miles of hi...
THE 2022 HYPERLITE MOUNTAIN GEAR GUIDE FOR A PACKED, PICTURE-PERFECT DAY HIKE (LUNCH INCLUDED)

THE 2022 HYPERLITE MOUNTAIN GEAR GUIDE FOR A PACKED, PICTURE-PERFECT DAY HIKE (LUNCH INCLUDED)

Words and Photos from the HMG Team and Rebecca Sperry (@sockedinhikes) An open schedule and a sweet weather window–the foundational elements required for a great day out on a trail. Time outside co...
PACKING LIST FOR MULTI-DAY HIKING TRIPS

PACKING LIST FOR MULTI-DAY HIKING TRIPS

You’ve saved up paid time off hours, spending weeknights researching trails and reading every last word on The Trailhead. The time has finally come to get out of Dodge and have the backpacking expe...
A Ferocious Fear of Finishing Famished

A Ferocious Fear of Finishing Famished

Words & Photos by Eloise Robbins Do you know how much twelve days of food weighs? I don’t. I stubbornly refused to find out, my pack bulging at the seams with every last calorie I could cram in...
Chasing Ten with Rebecca Sperry

Chasing Ten with Rebecca Sperry

Words & Photos by Rebecca Sperry How long have you been going light? I have spent my entire life being a minimalist. The less I have, the happier I am, and when I discovered ultralight backpac...
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Summer 2021 Catalog

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Summer 2021 Catalog

Destined to be a permanent item in your collection of favorite reading materials, you'll find the kinds of motivating and inspiring stories and images you're used to if you've been with us for awhi...
Moments That Matter with Dyneema® + Mike St. Pierre

Moments That Matter with Dyneema® + Mike St. Pierre

Our founder and CEO, Mike St.Pierre, sat down for an interview with Charlie Walker, host of the podcast, Moments That Matter, sponsored by Dyneema®. In the 53-minute talk, Mike covers a range of to...
Roll The Dice in Iceland with Mark Panya Wienands

Roll The Dice in Iceland with Mark Panya Wienands

The first time we saw this video from Hyperlite super-user Mark Panya Wienands, our jaws dropped. It's a beautiful piece that will strike a chord in the heart of any adventurer with a penchant for ...
REpack is Here to Level Up Your Outdoor Dining Experiences

REpack is Here to Level Up Your Outdoor Dining Experiences

What’s the Story with the REpack Freezer Bag Cook System? Our new REpack freezer bag cook system will elevate your dining experience out on the trail. Some might argue that the most significant si...
2018 KYLE DEMPSTER SOLO ADVENTURE AWARD OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

2018 KYLE DEMPSTER SOLO ADVENTURE AWARD OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

Salt Lake City, UT (January 15, 2018) – The family and close friends of the late Kyle Dempster, with the support of Outdoor Research, Higher Ground Coffee, Black Diamond, CiloGear, Keen Footwear, P...
It’s the 30th Annual Appalachian Trail Days!

It’s the 30th Annual Appalachian Trail Days!

We’re here in Damascus, Virginia for the 30th Annual Trail Days 2016! Stop by our booth to say hi & enter our raffles. Schedule of Hyperlite Mountain Gear booth events: Thursday-Saturday, 5/12-...
The Appalachian Trail: Hike Your Own Hike

The Appalachian Trail: Hike Your Own Hike

Honey Buns, Packing & Other Appalachian Trail Thru Hike Tips More than 600 miles in on the Appalachian Trail, and Lays, Ron-Jon, Scuba, Gadget, and I usually just talk about food these days. “Y...