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!

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800 Miles of Beautiful Variety through Arizona!

The Arizona Trail. The “other” AT. The AZT. Whichever way you choose to refer to the Arizona Trail, you are beckoning to a National Scenic Trail that packs a lot of variety in its 800 miles. Spanni...
WHO WE ROLL/SKI/PADDLE/CLIMB WITH: BRETT DAVIS

WHO WE ROLL/SKI/PADDLE/CLIMB WITH: BRETT DAVIS

Meet Brett “BD” Davis: outdoor educator, multisport adventurer, and longtime HMG gear tester. From bikepacking to alpine climbs, learn what drives his journeys—and the gear he trusts to go the dist...
IN SEARCH OF CARIBOU AGAIN-A TRIP DOWN THE MARSH FORK OF THE CANNING

IN SEARCH OF CARIBOU AGAIN-A TRIP DOWN THE MARSH FORK OF THE CANNING

Words and Photos by Michael DeYoung @michaeldeyoung IG- @michaeldeyoung Lauri DeYoung scanning for caribou on a tundra bench above the Marsh Fork with Lapland rosebay and mountain avens in bloom.
Upper Muley Twist Canyon - Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, United States

Upper Muley Twist Canyon - Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, United States

Explore the stunning terrain of Upper Muley Twist Canyon in Capitol Reef National Park, one of Utah’s most scenic and varied desert hikes. From remote overlooks to hidden slots, this route is a tru...
The Feeling of Blue

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.
A SPRING GETAWAY ARKANSAS STYLE: JEFF GARMIRE EXPLORES THE OZARK HIGHLANDS TRAIL

A SPRING GETAWAY ARKANSAS STYLE: JEFF GARMIRE EXPLORES THE OZARK HIGHLANDS TRAIL

Words and Photos by Jeff Garmire Arkansas might not be the first place to come to mind for some premium and challenging thru hiking, but the Ozark Highlands Trail has been coming up more frequently...
WHO’S HAD A HAND IN YOUR GEAR? MEET OUR FOUNDER, MIKE ST. PIERRE

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.
WILL PETERSON OWNS VERMONT'S LONG TRAIL UNSUPPORTED FKT

WILL PETERSON OWNS VERMONT'S LONG TRAIL UNSUPPORTED FKT

*This is an exceptionally awesome and exciting story to share.
LIGHT, FAST, DELICIOUS: PICK THREE! JOSH SHEETS SERVES UP SOME FOOD OPTIONS ON TRAIL

LIGHT, FAST, DELICIOUS: PICK THREE! JOSH SHEETS SERVES UP SOME FOOD OPTIONS ON TRAIL

Words and Photos from Josh “Soulslosher” Sheets @Josh_Sheets
PASSAGE GRANTED: HIKING PRECIPITOUS BLUFF IN TASMANIA WITH SHAUN MITTWOLLEN

PASSAGE GRANTED: HIKING PRECIPITOUS BLUFF IN TASMANIA WITH SHAUN MITTWOLLEN

Words and Photos by Shaun Mittwollen A tangled mess of Scorparia stifles forward progress at all costs pushing back with springy woody branches.
APPALACHIAN TRAIL VS PACIFIC CREST TRAIL: MAJOR PREPARATION DIFFERENCES

APPALACHIAN TRAIL VS PACIFIC CREST TRAIL: MAJOR PREPARATION DIFFERENCES

Words and Photos by Abbigale Evans @abbigator53 The Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail are two of the most popular thru hikes in the United States.
PUT YOUR SHOULDER TO THE TRAIL: JEFF GARMIRE AND THE POWER OF COMMITMENT

PUT YOUR SHOULDER TO THE TRAIL: JEFF GARMIRE AND THE POWER OF COMMITMENT

Words and Photos from Jeff “Legend” Garmire How do you decide to do something big? What if you fail? What if you can't pull it off in the end?