Trail guides, destination stories, gear deep-dives, and expedition dispatches from Nepal's most experienced mountain bike operator.

The definitive guide to riding the Annapurna Circuit — route options, permits, difficulty grades and best season.

Two completely different experiences in the same valley. We break down the key differences to help you choose.

4,065m of climbing, one of the greatest Himalayan descents, and almost no crowds.

Air pressure and altitude affect your fork and shock settings significantly above 3,000m. Our mechanic explains.

Bhutan controls tourism tightly. HST is one of the only operators with off-piste trail access in the Thunder Dragon Kingdom.

Shivapuri, Nagarjun, Godavari and beyond — the best trails within an hour of Thamel, graded by difficulty.

Manaslu route development, expanded Fox workshop, and our first Dolpo reconnaissance ride.

E-bikes open Annapurna to a wider range of riders without sacrificing the experience. We compare both options.

Two days on two wheels, one day on the water. The Pokhara adventure combination that keeps guests returning.

Complete walkthrough of the pre-tour suspension setup at the HST workshop — air pressure to rebound at altitude.

One expedition per year. Six riders maximum. The destination will be announced to registered riders on May 1st.
We don't just guide tours. We write about what we learn — every season, every trail, every mechanical failure at 3,800m.
Himalayan Single Track · Est. 2006 · Thamel, Kathmandu