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, 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 realising 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 will offer experiences and educational resources that empower people to feel alive by connecting with the outdoors and with one another.
Emma Russell, Marketing Manager for Helly Hansen in the UK and Ireland, comments, “As a technical outdoor brand trusted by professionals all around the world, we’re passionate about bringing our expertise to local communities, by sharing knowledge and inspiration for the future. By enabling life-enhancing experiences between people and nature, and with trust in your kit, we can safely enjoy the outdoors and build strong connections, together. We hope we can inspire more people to get outdoors this Open Mountain Month.”
This Open Mountain Month, events in the UK include:
- Multi-day hiking adventure in the Lake District with Highlander and Assynt Mountain Rescue Team special guests: 12 – 14 June 2026
- Tyne to Summit community hike in the Cheviot Hills with North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team: 13 June 2026
- Guided hike in the Irish countryside, on the outskirts of Dublin, with Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team: 23 June 2026
- Helly Hansen Dome Stage at ABR festival, featuring a full schedule of inspirational outdoor presenters and screenings, as well as a guided hike on Saturday 27 June: 25 – 28 June 2026
Participants of the events and those who are inspired to be outdoors, are encouraged to use #OpenMountain on social channels, or to search #OpenMountain for further inspiration.
Learn more about Open Mountain Month and other events happening worldwide at www.hellyhansen.com.
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Photo captions:
- Helly Hansen’s Summer 2026 collection
- Ben Venue hike at the summit, credit: Ed Smith
