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!
AN ADVENTURE FOR LAVAS, NOT FIGHTAS: TYLER BRILINSKI’S VOLCANO TOUR PLAN
Words and Photos by Tyler Brilinski
Sometimes I wish there were a bigger purpose to the quests that we dream. Other times I pretend there actually is.
Summer is rapidly approaching! The plans buri...
TESTING, TESTING: A VERTEX 32 DEVELOPMENT STORY
Words by Scott Christy and R&D Product Testers, Trevor Deighton, Spencer Harkins, and Andrew Megas-Russell
Scott Christy here. To introduce myself for a moment, I work on strategy, research, an...
TINA CURRIN SETS THE UNSUPPORTED FKT ON THE L.A. FREEWAY
Words and Photos by Tina Haver Currin @tinacurrin
I was working as a Park Ranger at Colorado's Fourth of July Trailhead, a busy portal into the Indian Peaks Wilderness and the southern terminus of...
Humbled, Scared, and Exhilarated on the Beckey-Davis Route
Where was the first moment you realized you were in over your head? What was the route, how were conditions, who was your partner?
THE ACROPOLIS ADVENTURE WITH SHAUN MITTWOLLEN AND THE ELEVATE 22
Words and Photos by Shaun Mittwollen @shaunmittwollen Summer quickly transitions into winter down here in Tasmania.
WHO’S HAD A HAND IN YOUR GEAR? MEET VICTORIA RUDE
Name: Victoria Rude Position at HMG: Director of R&D Years with HMG: 7.5 Products you’ve worked on:
Crevasse Rescue In the Age of Glacial Recession
As glaciers retreat and alpine conditions shift, it’s time to rethink your crevasse rescue kit. This blog explores how climate change impacts gear choices, and why it’s more important than ever to ...
WHO'S HAD A HAND IN YOUR GEAR? MEET NASH CALVIN
Name: Nash Calvin Position at HMG: Technical Pattern Designer Years with HMG: Under a year Products you’ve worked on: Elevate 22, Crux 40… Spring 24?
WHO’S HAD A HAND IN YOUR GEAR? MEET OUR FOUNDER, MIKE ST. PIERRE
Name: Mike St.Pierre Position at HMG: Founder / CEO Years with HMG: 13 Products you've worked on: All of them in some way, shape, or form.
THE HIKER HUNGER HANDBOOK–LET'S EAT!
How about a community-sourced project that will benefit all of us outdoor explorer types–especially those who sometimes work up an appetite in the midst of big adventures.
WHO'S HAD A HAND IN YOUR GEAR? MEET JOSH STEIN
Name: Josh Stein Position at HMG: R&D Research Coordinator Years with HMG: Three Products you’ve worked on:
WHO WE ROLL/SKI/PADDLE/CLIMB WITH: BRETT DAVIS
Meet Brett “BD” Davis: outdoor educator, multisport adventurer, and longtime HMG gear tester. From bikepacking to alpine climbs, learn what drives his journeys—and the gear he trusts to go the dist...
