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!
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.
Best Kept Secret in the Nation's Heartland - Centennial Trail in SD
The Centennial Trail winds 128 miles through South Dakota's Black Hills, delivering unexpected wilderness magic in America's heartland. This underrated thru-hike serves up everything from Mt. Rushm...
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...
TESTING AFTER DARK: JEFF WOHL'S 40-DEGREE QUILT REVIEW
Words and Photos by Jeff Wohl WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU DO I'm Jeff Wohl, a professional backpacker, if there is such a thing, or maybe just someone lucky enough to make a living teaching others in ...
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?
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.
WINTER ON THIN ICE: DAVID AND LEAH JACKSON NAVIGATE WEIRD WARMTH IN ONTARIO
Words and Photos from David Jackson @davidjackson_ @exploreleahjackson Northern Ontario, that mysterious, remote region of Canada north of Minnesota, has been seriously underfed by winter this season.
Same Hike, Different Life: 10 Years Apart
October 2013 on the left, October 2023 on the right. My wife says I look much better now.
SHAKING DOWN YOUR LIFE BEFORE HITTING THE TRAIL
Thru Hiker Josh Sheets goes through the "not-quite-as-fun-as-the-gear-list-but-oh-so-important-list" long trail adventurers need to tackle before heading out for months on end.
The Feeling of Blue
I often feel that the memories that come from different places around the world are etched into my mind with distinct colors.
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.
Isolation In the Waimakariri Falls Hut
Hello to everyone out there at the Trailhead, I sincerely hope all is well.
