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 WILD BUNCH FILM: AN INTERVIEW WITH MODERN OUTLAWS
Words from Brett Davis, Diana Davis, Steve "DOOM" Fassbinder, and Greg Cairns, Images from Brett, Greg, and DOOM
WHO ARE YOU, AND WHO'S IN YOUR CREW?
BRETT - I'm Brett Davis (aka BD or just" Davi...
PITCHING YOUR SHELTER ON SLICKROCK, WITH NOLS INSTRUCTOR, JEFF WOHL
Words, Photos, and Video by Jeff Wohl
A remote canyon in the Southwest.
There is nothing quite like the clear skies, slickrock travel, and beautiful colors of spring and fall travel in the Southwes...
WHO’S HAD A HAND IN YOUR GEAR? MEET TIMOTHY WENTZELL
Name: Timothy Wentzell @tjwentzell Position at HMG: Ideation Designer Years with HMG: Going on my third trip around the sun with HMG Products you’ve worked on:
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:
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'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?
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...
Glen Canyon Packrafting and Backpacking
I've been itching to get into Glen Canyon and its many side canyons now that Powell has dropped significantly.
Feeling Young Again While Gear Testing the Contour 35
Over time, gear can become a little bit like any other sensory input that triggers a memory… seeing a particular model pack or tent I used to hike with can be a little bit like hearing a song I had...
Upper Muley Twist Canyon - Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, United States
If you haven't been to Upper Muley Twist Canyon in Utah's Capitol Reef National Park I highly recommend putting it on your list.
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.
