The Trailhead

The TrailHead

WORK TRIP: PACKRAFTING THE DEBSCONEAG LAKES WILDERNESS OF MAINE

WORK TRIP: PACKRAFTING THE DEBSCONEAG LAKES WILDERNESS OF MAINE

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!

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. ...
THERE’S SOMETHING IN THE WATER

THERE’S SOMETHING IN THE WATER

Words & Photo by Jessica Kelley My rugged little Summit Pack has not yet been to the top of any summit, anywhere.
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.
Paddling the Wild; A Four Day Expedition Along the Allagash Wilderness Waterway

Paddling the Wild; A Four Day Expedition Along the Allagash Wilderness Waterway

Join Max Kiel for fifty miles of Maine's Allagash Wilderness Waterway in four days; enough to get the full North Woods experience without committing to the entire 92-mile gauntlet. The northern rou...
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...
FIVE THINGS: REBECCA SPERRY

FIVE THINGS: REBECCA SPERRY

Words and Photos by Rebecca Sperry @sockedinhikes What are Five Things you can do to become better at the activities you love outside?
Best Kept Secret in the Nation's Heartland - Centennial Trail in SD

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...
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.