The Trailhead
Every journey has a first step. And some of the greatest, most meaningful journeys begin at trailheads. Welcome to ours! Here youโll 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"โnot 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. Letโs go!
WHO WE HIKE WITH: LIZ KIDDER
Words and Photos from Liz Kidder @lizkidder WHO ARE YOU & WHAT DO YOU DO? Hey! Iโm Liz, AKA Handstand!
THEORIES OF RELATIVITY: JEFF GARMIRE LOOKS AT HOW DIFFERENT PURSUITS PLAY OFF ONE ANOTHER
Words and Photos from Jeff Garmire In this post, our pal Jeff Garmire (@thefreeoutside) discusses the interplay between some of his favorite activities, and how each one has lifted the other ones up.
37.81819, -108.79699: THE COORDINATES OF AN UNEXPECTED ADVENTURE
Words and Photos by Brett Davis & Cody M. Perry For 100 days, we had a drone stranded in some exceptionally rough terrain.
NEED TO HAVE, WANT TO HAVE: THE ESSENTIALS AND YOUR ESSENTIALS
Words and Photos from Rebecca Sperry Itโs no secret that I love hiking and spending time outdoors.
THE SHOULDER POCKET FOR PHOTO NERDS
I have been so excited to get my hands on the Shoulder Pocket.
800 Miles of Beautiful Variety through Arizona!
The Arizona Trail.ย The โotherโ AT.ย The AZT.ย 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.ย Spanni...
WHO WE ROLL/SKI/PADDLE/CLIMB WITH: BRETT DAVIS
Meet Brett โBDโ Davis: outdoor educator, multisport adventurer, and longtime HMG gear tester. From bikepacking to alpine climbs, learn what drives his journeysโand the gear he trusts to go the dist...
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
Explore the stunning terrain of Upper Muley Twist Canyon in Capitol Reef National Park, one of Utahโs most scenic and varied desert hikes. From remote overlooks to hidden slots, this route is a tru...
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
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...
WHOโS 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.
