Join Helly Hansen’s Open Mountain Month with Shared Outdoor Experiences this June 2026

OSLO, NORWAY (2026) — In June 2026, Helly Hansen, the technical outdoor brand trusted by professionals around the world, invites communities to join Open Mountain Month – an initiative that inspires and enables people to get outside and embrace the outdoors. Now in its fourth year and starting the first of the month, a series of activations, events and content will encourage seasoned outdoor-goers and novices alike to experience the power of spending time in nature.

This season, the Norway-based brand highlights the impact of shared experiences and challenges, encouraging people from all backgrounds to get outdoors alongside family, friends and local communities. Whether it’s realizing personal potential, forming new bonds, overcoming obstacles or finding fresh inspiration in nature, these moments are made more meaningful when experienced together. Through partnerships with professionals worldwide – including mountain guides and search and rescue teams – Open Mountain Month 2026 offers experiences and educational resources that empower people to feel alive by connecting with the outdoors and with one another.

“Open Mountain Month is about creating the kind of moments you can’t replicate anywhere else – where time slows down, perspectives shift, and people reconnect with what really matters. At Helly Hansen, we exist to enable those life‑enhancing connections between people and the natural world, and this year’s experiences are designed to bring that to life in unforgettable ways,” says Brady Barry, Sr Marketing Director – North America at Helly Hansen. “Working alongside professionals we’re proud to call our partners, we’re opening the door for more people to access the outdoors with confidence – and ultimately, to walk away feeling more connected, more capable, and more alive.”

This summer, events in the United States include: 

• GUIDED HIKE with Mountain Madness in WA (June 20) – To kick off Open Mountain Month, Helly Hansen and the guides at Mountain Madness are teaming up to give away a guided hike experience at Red Mountain, just outside of Seattle. 10 lucky winners will be selected randomly after June 10. Winners must arrange their own transportation and provide their own equipment, accommodations and meals. Details will be shared on the Helly Hansen Instagram.

• SUMMIT SLEEPOVER at Vail Resort (Aug 1/2) – The Helly Hansen Summit Sleepover returns for its third year, providing the rare chance to spend a night atop Vail Mountain, surrounded by towering peaks and beneath a sky full of stars. You and a guest will enjoy exciting adventures, sunrise yoga, fine dining, alpine entertainment, and a Helly Hansen gear package. Visit the Helly Hansen Instagrampage to enter!

• HELLY HANSEN HIKING SERIES with Vail Resorts (June, July, August and September) – Helly Hansen and Vail Resorts have teamed up to provide multiple guided hike opportunities for participants to experience the following revered ski resorts during the gorgeous summer season.

• • Heavenly, CA/NV: June 13, July 11, August 15
  • Beaver Creek, CO: June 26, July 17, August 21, September 18
  • Stevens Pass, WA: June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19
  • Mt Snow, VT: June 26, July 17, August 15

• HIKING WITH HIGHLANDER at Big Bear Lake, CA (June 23-27) – Embark on a multi-day hiking adventure through the beautiful San Bernardino National Forest. With every detail – route, safety, food, water and entertainment – expertly taken care of by the organizers, you can focus entirely on the journey and the stunning landscapes around you.

Events in Canada include: 

• BLAZE THE TRAILS at Sea to Sky Gondola (June 1-30) – Discover the front-country trails, follow the photo prompts, and upload your images at each trail exit to be entered to win prizes from Helly Hansen and the Sea to Sky Gondola.

• HIKE REVELSTOKE Women’s Group Hikes (June 6, June 27, July 4, July 18, August 1, August 15, September 12) – Helly Hansen is proud to support Hike Revelstoke’s women’s group hikes, led by HH ambassador Nat Segal, bringing together community, confidence and connection in the mountains. Join a full-day guided adventure designed to inspire and empower, while exploring the stunning landscapes of Revelstoke alongside like-minded women.

• RISE + CLIMB at Sea to Sky Gondola (Every Saturday, June 27 – September 5) – More than just a hike, this twisting trail will boost your body, mind and mood. Once you reach the top, you’ll enjoy a gift from HH, complimentary hot drinks, and a chance to win big from Helly Hansen and the Sea to Sky Gondola!

• HELLY HANSEN HIKING CHALLENGE at Whistler Blackcomb (June 27 – Sept 7) – This is an outdoor adventure where your hikes turn into points, and your passion for the trail could lead to a grand prize … and some pretty serious bragging rights!

• LITTLE ADVENTURER’S SCAVENGER HUNT at Whistler Blackcomb (June 27 – Sept 7) – Join us for a kid-approved hiking scavenger hunt on beautiful Blackcomb Mountain. Explore the trails, spot hidden treasures, and take in the wild wonders of Whistler – there’s excitement around every corner, and chances to win big!

• HELLY HANSEN GUIDED HIKES in Banff, Golden, Revelstoke, North Vancouver, and Whistler (Various Weekends in July) – Set out on an unforgettable journey through nature’s wonders with professional mountain guides. Strap on your hiking boots, breathe in the fresh air, and create lasting memories.

• SUMMIT SLEEPOVER at Whistler Blackcomb (Aug 15/16) – The Helly Hansen Summit Sleepover returns for its fourth year, offering a rare chance to spend the night high above it all on Whistler Mountain. Surrounded by sweeping alpine views and a sky full of stars, you and a guest will step into a curated overnight experience complete with guided adventures, backcountry beauty, exceptional dining, and lively mountaintop entertainment.