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 Bugaboos
This picture is of course not from the Bugaboos. In this moment, though, I was planning all kinds of future trips...
Ground Control to Major Trip Planning in Arizona
SPOILER!!! This is how the trip went in video form. It's a bit like skipping to the last page of a book if you watch this first, but I won't judge:
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:
MOUNT YALE VIA DENNY CREEK
Start/End- Denny Creek Trailhead Miles: 9.34 Gain/Loss: ↑4537’ Closest Towns: Buena Vista Shuttles/Public Transit:
A FRENCH ALPS DISPATCH: SKIING WITH CROISSANTS, ESPRESSO, AND THE POPE
Words and Photos by Jessica Normandeau @jessnormandeau Between the conception of an idea and its actualization, a lot happens.
What To Eat On Trail In Colder Temperatures
It’s not even the middle of October yet but as anyone from New England will tell you that doesn’t mean it’s not unheard of to get winter weather on the high peaks.
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
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
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
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
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
Words from Jenner Haseltine (Kardi) Photography by Cody Jackson (Feathers)
