06/18/2026
Mountain Hardwear wasn't born in a boardroom.
In 1993, nine outdoor nerds left their jobs with one goal: build gear they actually wanted to use in the mountains.
No guarantees. No safety net.
Just a belief that outdoor equipment should be designed for climbers, mountaineers, and adventurers facing real conditions.
So they started Mountain Hardwear.
🏔️ Built for the mountains, not for marketing.
🧗 Designed to perform when conditions get tough.
🌨️ Tested where failure isn't an option.
More than 30 years later, that same spirit still defines the brand.
Because sometimes the best adventures, and the best companies, start with a group of people willing to take a chance. Speaking from experience. 😜
Explore Mountain Hardwear tents, backpacks, and UPF apparel in-store today and gear up for your next adventure.