The Trailhead

The TrailHead

WHAT 60 YEARS OF CARRYING HEAVY PACKS HAS TAUGHT NOLS ABOUT HOW TO LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD

WHAT 60 YEARS OF CARRYING HEAVY PACKS HAS TAUGHT NOLS ABOUT HOW TO LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD

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 HALKA 55 and 70 ORIGIN STORY: MEET ANG TSHERING LAMA

THE HALKA 55 and 70 ORIGIN STORY: MEET ANG TSHERING LAMA

Words and Photos by Ang Tshering Lama and HMG While it may sure seem like packs made for mountaineering expeditions above 8k meters is unchartered territory for Hyperlite Mountain Gear, a handful o...
Five Steps To Creating Adventure With Brett Davis

Five Steps To Creating Adventure With Brett Davis

What's your strategy for planning trips? Our bud Brett Davis has a stunning multisport adventure resume that has included backpacking, fatbiking, skiing, packrafting, and even llamas. Yes, llamas. ...
THE ALL-NEW WAYPOINT 35 IS HERE! PAIRS WELL WITH THE SEASONED BACKPACKER

THE ALL-NEW WAYPOINT 35 IS HERE! PAIRS WELL WITH THE SEASONED BACKPACKER

Today, we’re excited to announce the arrival of our latest master of mileage, the Waypoint 35!
WHO’S HAD A HAND IN YOUR GEAR? MEET VICTORIA RUDE

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:
THE STUDENT BECOMES THE MASTER: ENTER YODA

THE STUDENT BECOMES THE MASTER: ENTER YODA

Words from Jenner Haseltine (Kardi) Photography by Cody Jackson (Feathers)
WHEN NATURE OPENS THE BUFFET - AN ALASKA SUBSISTENCE JOURNEY

WHEN NATURE OPENS THE BUFFET - AN ALASKA SUBSISTENCE JOURNEY

Words and Photos from Rick, Joe, and Pancho (Joe) This trip really started for all of us almost 20 years ago, when we all worked together counting fish.
Tropical Mountaineering to the Summit of the Ko'olaus

Tropical Mountaineering to the Summit of the Ko'olaus

Last summer, my friend and coworker JP Olson and I, met up with Test Pilot, Ryan Moss to hike to the top of the Ko'olau Mountain Range, Kōnāhuanui summit via the Pali Notches.  I had no idea what I...
Best Kept Secret in the Nation's Heartland - Centennial Trail in SD

Best Kept Secret in the Nation's Heartland - Centennial Trail in SD

There’s a spot in Middle America that can afford you numerous wildlife sightings, a chance to see very interesting cultural sites, awesome rock formations, and visit the highest point East of The R...
WHO'S HAD A HAND IN YOUR GEAR? MEET JOSH STEIN

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:
THE SITUATION IS THE BOSS, MAN: WITH DEET THERE IS NO CHAFE HAVEN

THE SITUATION IS THE BOSS, MAN: WITH DEET THERE IS NO CHAFE HAVEN

Words and Photos by @Abby_Evans @abbigator53 It was the worst heat I had ever experienced in my life.
INTRODUCING THE CONTOUR 35 - FRAMELESS FOR THE FEARLESS

INTRODUCING THE CONTOUR 35 - FRAMELESS FOR THE FEARLESS

Fresh from months and months of testing, and fresher still from the skilled hands of our gear makers, is the Contour 35 - "35" being the liters, and "Contour" relating to the shape it follows again...
WHO'S HAD A HAND IN YOUR GEAR? MEET NASH CALVIN

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?