Making connections

                  that last a lifetime

Kipp Murray had the vision for HATS in 1996 while at Philmont Scout Ranch in Northern New Mexico on an eleven-day backpacking trip with his son Reed.

They had climbed 12,800 feet to the peak of Mt. Philips.  Kipp was struck by the magnificence of the view, but even more so by the joy of experiencing this feat with his son. 

After realizing how much he and his son had gained through the challenging outdoor adventure, Kipp wanted the same experiences with his daughter Megan.

Kipp envisioned the establishment of High Adventure Treks (HATS) for Dads and Sons, with the goal of developing a program to teach sons advanced outdoor camping and survival skills in combination with building lasting father/son relationships.