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Haul Bag Durability Test

Ultra vs. Vinyl Haul Bags: We Dragged Both 3,00...

A customer asked how our shoulder straps stow. They don't, on purpose — and the reason opens up most of what's worth knowing about how these bags are built. Inside:...

Ultra vs. Vinyl Haul Bags: We Dragged Both 3,00...

A customer asked how our shoulder straps stow. They don't, on purpose — and the reason opens up most of what's worth knowing about how these bags are built. Inside:...

We're Taking Repairs Again

We're Taking Repairs Again

Before High Mountain Gear made anything, it fixed things. After years focused on manufacturing, we're bringing repairs back — climbing and outdoor gear, clothing, zippers, and the stuff worth keeping...

We're Taking Repairs Again

Before High Mountain Gear made anything, it fixed things. After years focused on manufacturing, we're bringing repairs back — climbing and outdoor gear, clothing, zippers, and the stuff worth keeping...

Ice Climbing Sharpening: Vice Build Plans

Ice Climbing Sharpening: Vice Build Plans

Keeping ice screws, crampons, and tools sharp is one of those jobs everyone knows they should do—but usually puts off until the night before a trip. This simple sharpening vice...

Ice Climbing Sharpening: Vice Build Plans

Keeping ice screws, crampons, and tools sharp is one of those jobs everyone knows they should do—but usually puts off until the night before a trip. This simple sharpening vice...

Taco Portaledge Field Guide: Ultralight Comfort for the Vertical World

Taco Portaledge Field Guide: Ultralight Comfort...

The Taco Portaledge redefines ultralight comfort for big walls and alpine missions. Learn how it works, what pads fit best, and why climbers from El Cap to Zion keep choosing...

Taco Portaledge Field Guide: Ultralight Comfort...

The Taco Portaledge redefines ultralight comfort for big walls and alpine missions. Learn how it works, what pads fit best, and why climbers from El Cap to Zion keep choosing...

Climbers high up on Desert Shield, a rock climb in Zion National Park, Utah.

Climbing Zion: Space Shot & Desert Shield Trip ...

Trip report from Zion’s Space Shot & Desert Shield with Wayne Wallace. Rack beta, gear tips, and a stop at The Desert Rat  in St. George, Utah.

Climbing Zion: Space Shot & Desert Shield Trip ...

Trip report from Zion’s Space Shot & Desert Shield with Wayne Wallace. Rack beta, gear tips, and a stop at The Desert Rat  in St. George, Utah.

The Ice Hammock: Big Walling, 'Russian' Style

The Ice Hammock: Big Walling, 'Russian' Style

Explore the story behind The Ice Hammock: Big Walling, 'Russian' Style — a collaboration between High Mountain Gear and alpine climbers Jeff & Pritti Wright. Founder Kyle Willis shares how...

The Ice Hammock: Big Walling, 'Russian' Style

Explore the story behind The Ice Hammock: Big Walling, 'Russian' Style — a collaboration between High Mountain Gear and alpine climbers Jeff & Pritti Wright. Founder Kyle Willis shares how...