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!
LOGISTICS OF A SNOW ROLL: BIKESKIING WITH STRATTON MATTESON
Words, Photos, and Video from Stratton Matteson @cascadeconnections Typically speaking, a "legit adventure" is anything but "standard issue." But how we begin or reach the starting point of one of ...
CHASING TEN WITH CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON
How long have you been going light? As soon as I began backpacking five years ago, I knew I needed to lighten the load I was carrying.
LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR LOCATION: INTRODUCING NATIVE LANDS, NATIONAL TRAILS
We recently received this press release from the Partnership for the National Trails System about a new free resource called Native Lands, National Trails.
ALPINE ODYSSEY: A SAGA OF DISCOVERY ALONG THE UINTA HIGHLINE TRAIL
Words and Photos by Cody Jackson, Jenner Haseltine, and Chase Ordway Smith THE EXPEDITION PARTY: Cody Jackson - Born and raised in Connecticut, Cody learned to love the outdoors through the wilds ...
Q&A: THE NORTH WOODS FROM AWAY – AN ULTRALIGHT CANOE TRIP IN NORTHERN MINNESOTA
Words from Hansi Johnson, Tyson and Kendra Perkins, Neil and Ian Provo, and Brendan Lauer.
MATT GRAHAM AND THE EVOLUTION OF THE AERO 28
Words and Photos by Matt Graham My name is Matt Graham. I grew up in Southern California, and I come from an endurance and triathlon background.
A STEP BACK TO LOOK FORWARD: AN ODE TO BACKCOUNTRY PROGRESSION
Words and Photos from Peter Bugg @bugglife As we gain backcountry knowledge, it can sometimes be difficult to remember what it was like not having years of experience to draw on when making critica...
DID SOMEONE SAY GEAR LIST? HERE'S JOSH SHEETS FROM THE '22 PACIFIC CREST TRAIL
Words and Photos from Josh Sheets Here it is, folks—a coveted Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) gear list. This was the gear that accompanied me on my PCT thru hike this year! I suppose I should let you kn...
FEELIN’ F.A.B. - EXTREME NORDIC SKIING ON THE ALASKA MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS SKI CLASSIC
Words by Taylor Bracher // Photos & Video by Taylor Bracher & Emily Sullivan, on Ahtna and Upper Tanana Athabascan Lands “Holy!...
PHOTOGRAPHER MATT FOLEY AND HIS PORTER PACK EXPLORE SKIING IN GREENLAND
Words and Photos from Matt Foley While Matt Foley may be most well-known behind a camera, he's no stranger to getting out in front of the big adventures where he captures his stunning images.
THE 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.
A VERY COOL WAY TO TRAVEL: WILD ICE SKATING WITH LUC MEHL
When Luc Mehl talks about "the lowest friction travel we can do," he's not being poetic—he and his wife once covered 50 miles in half a day on wild ice while gliding on a tailwind. Wild ice skating...
