The Trailhead

MATT GRAHAM AND THE EVOLUTION OF THE AERO 28

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!

WITH SPRING COMES UNICORNS: AN ODE TO BACKCOUNTRY SKIING’S BRIGHTEST SEASON

WITH SPRING COMES UNICORNS: AN ODE TO BACKCOUNTRY SKIING’S BRIGHTEST SEASON

Words and Photos from HMG Friends and Contributors:
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?
A VACATION OF TREKKING POLES AND A SNORKEL MASK

A VACATION OF TREKKING POLES AND A SNORKEL MASK

Words, Photos, and Video by Brett Davis (@bdavis) It was only 30 minutes after I had walked in the door from my final work trip of the year when my partner in life, Diana, interrupted a conversatio...
THE RIDE TO SLIDE ODYSSEY

THE RIDE TO SLIDE ODYSSEY

Words and Photos by Brett Davis @bdavis IG - @brettdavis Thirteen years ago, the idea formed for a self-supported bike-to-ski adventure from my doorstep in Durango, CO, into my backyard of the rugg...

HIKING WITH DOGS

What are your absolute best tips or tricks for hiking or adventuring with your doggos?
THEN AND NOW: 50 YEARS OF THE COLORADO TRAIL

THEN AND NOW: 50 YEARS OF THE COLORADO TRAIL

Words from Jenner Haseltine (Kardi) Photography by Cody Jackson (Feathers) 8/19/2024 “Imagine a hiking trail that will trace a 350-mile (now 486-mile) route through some of the most interesting and...
DEAR LADAKH, WITH LOVE

DEAR LADAKH, WITH LOVE

Words by Eleanor Moseman, Photos by Eleanor Moseman (@eleanor.moseman) and Erich Weidenkeller (@erich_w_) Jagged peaks and beckoning glaciers created a torn horizon between the sky and where I stood.
THE SHAKEDOWN 2.0 – ESZTER HORANYI

THE SHAKEDOWN 2.0 – ESZTER HORANYI

Words and Photos from Eszter Horanyi @eszter IG -@ez_gone_coddiwompling Our pal Eszter Horanyi has been hanging out outside, riding a bike for as long as she can remember, and is also an avid packr...
WHO'S HAD A HAND IN YOUR GEAR? MEET CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MASTER, MAX KIEL

WHO'S HAD A HAND IN YOUR GEAR? MEET CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MASTER, MAX KIEL

NAME: Max Kiel POSITION AT HMG: Customer Experience Manager YEARS WITH HMG: Two WHAT'S YOUR BACKGROUND PRIOR TO WORKING HERE?
SHAKEDOWN 2.0 – JESSICA KELLEY

SHAKEDOWN 2.0 – JESSICA KELLEY

Words and Photos by Jessica Kelley  THE SHAKEDOWN 2.0 marches on with some familiar faces and some new contributors! Dive into what some of our favorite backpacking friends are carrying these days ...
Same Hike, Different Life: 10 Years Apart

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.
HYPERLITE MOUNTAIN GEAR'S BACKPACKING LIST FOR THE ULTRALIGHT CURIOUS

HYPERLITE MOUNTAIN GEAR'S BACKPACKING LIST FOR THE ULTRALIGHT CURIOUS

Huge skies, dense forests, shades of blue and green you’ve never imagined. Climbing peaks and covering distances you didn’t think you could.