The Trailhead

The TrailHead

GRANDPA'S TRAIL: VISITING GUIDING SPIRITS WITH DAVID AND LEAH JACKSON

GRANDPA'S TRAIL: VISITING GUIDING SPIRITS WITH DAVID AND LEAH JACKSON

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!

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The Nature of Fine-Tuning: Moving Onward from Summer Into Fall

The Nature of Fine-Tuning: Moving Onward from Summer Into Fall

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ambassador Brad Meiklejohn keeps his downtime to a minimum as he moves through the seasons with time-tested transitional habits. Brad Meikeljohn has an unquenchable thirst ...
Passing Tests with Flying Colors. Except Black.

Passing Tests with Flying Colors. Except Black.

Words & Photo by Jeremy Cronon Fifteen minutes after leaving Mt. Rintoul Hut in New Zealand, I stepped above tree line. As I peeked upward, tilting my head slightly to shelter as much as my fac...
Teaching The Trail

Teaching The Trail

 
INTRODUCTION: OUR CASE FOR ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING

INTRODUCTION: OUR CASE FOR LIGHTWEIGHT BACKPACKING

IT'S SIMPLE PHYSICS. Making an effort to put together an ultralight backpacking kit will reap you immeasurable rewards. You’ll be able to travel more efficiently in greater comfort with less fati...
Still on the Loose

Still on the Loose

Words by Brad Meiklejohn A recent news story described me as “an aging adventurer.” After my initial indignation, I checked the mirror, and seeing age 58 reflected, I had to agree.  Better disting...