Ultralight Expedition Gear, Built for the Vertical World
From alpine portaledges to haul bags, High Mountain Gear makes equipment trusted by climbers who live on the wall.
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Who We Are
Founded by Kyle Willis, High Mountain Gear was started as an attempt to fix his own gear with a sewing machine. To keep gear out of landfills, Kyle started fixing other people's gear, too. Fixing soon led to creating, and before long, Kyle was making his own products to fill gaps in the market at a reasonable price and High Mountain Gear was born.
Where It's Made
Our gear is made right here in Washington State, with a nod to Mother Nature- we use as much recycled material as we can.
Our Mission
We make reliable equipment for guides, skiers, and climbers who live their lives outdoors.
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