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

All 12 Trail Guides 4 Destinations 4 HST News 2 Gear & Workshop 2
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Annapurna Circuit
Trail Guide12 min

Annapurna Circuit MTB Guide

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

Mustang
Destination6 min

Upper vs Lower Mustang — Which to Ride?

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

Everest Region
Destination9 min

Pikey Peak — The Everest Descent Nobody Talks About

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

Fox suspension
Gear7 min

Fox Suspension at High Altitude — What Changes

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

Bhutan
Destination10 min

MTB in Bhutan — How HST Gets Access Others Don't

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

Kathmandu Valley
Trail Guide5 min

5 Best Day Rides in Kathmandu Valley

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

HST team
HST News3 min

HST 2026 — New Routes, New Workshop, Same Guides

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

E-Bike
Trail Guide8 min

E-Bike vs Acoustic MTB in Annapurna

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

Pokhara
Destination6 min

Pedal & Paddle — MTB with Rafting in Pokhara

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

Workshop
Gear11 min

How We Set Up Every Bike Before a Mustang Tour

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

Special expedition
HST News4 min

2026 Special Adventure — Destination Reveal Coming May 1st

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

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