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Gadgets & Gear

The Black Diamond Astro 175 headlamp is one of many you should consider when looking for a new headlamp. Photo: Black Diamond

What headlamps should I buy for running?

7 Sep 2019 1

The early morning swim in Kailua Bay during the Ironman World Championship triathlon Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Photo: AP Photo/Chris Stewart

Extreme fitness

Ironman winner banned for using cannabinoid cream with high levels of THC

9 Sep 2019 1

A helicopter flies over the Mont Blanc Massif - the mayor worries they will need a helicopter to remove a rowing machine left by a ‘wacko’ on Mont Blanc. Photo: Philippe Desmazes/AFP

Climbing and mountaineering

Mayor outraged at ‘wacko’ leaving rowing machine on Mont Blanc

4 Sep 2019 1

Luo Tao, third at the OCC, UTMB, impresses spectators with his fast downhills - training stability is key to a fast descent. Photo: UTMB

Extreme fitness

Four exercises for trail runners to improve their stability

13 Sep 2019 33

The Nike Aerobill Tailwind Trail Cap is one of many hats you should consider on your next trail running shopping trip. Photo: Nike

Extreme fitness

What hat should I buy for trail running? Stay shaded on the slopes

13 Sep 2019 33

You can’t miss your training just because it’s raining, but having perpetually wet shoes is an issue for many runners. Photo: May Tse

How to dry your running shoes in Hong Kong’s humid rainy season

Trail Mix

7 Aug 2019

Poles are a useful tool for hikers and trail runners alike. Photo: Lloyd Belcher Visuals

Extreme fitness

Top trail and ultra running poles, 2019

20 Aug 2019

Climber Yau Ka-chun combines a laid-back attitude with competitiveness to push himself. Photos: Xiaomei Chen

Climbing and mountaineering

Hong Kong’s Olympic climbing hope sees balance as key

13 Aug 2019

Sport climber Yau Ka-chun hopes to qualify for the 2020 Olympics. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Climbing and mountaineering

Olympic sport climbing format and qualification process explained

13 Aug 2019

Suunot 9 Baro Titanium GPS running watch is one of many options for runners, depending on their goals. Photo: Suunto

Extreme fitness

What are the best GPS watches for runners?

20 Jul 2019

Five books to inspire your ocean voyage. Photo: Johannes Plenio/Pixabay

Water sports

What are the best sailing adventure books?

12 Jul 2019

There are a range of shoes on the market, from minimalist shoes akin to trail running footwear, to heavy boots designed for construction. Photos: Caterpillar, Merrell, Salomon

Explore Hong Kong

What hiking boots should I buy in 2019?

11 Jul 2019

(Clockwise) Under Armour, T8, Brooks and 2XU are some of the best under shorts on the market. Photo: Under Armour, T8, Brooks and 2XU

Extreme fitness

What are the best running under shorts for comfort and preventing chafing?

4 Jul 2019

Henri Lehokonen, Hong Kong-based Australian, comes 11th at the 2019 Ultra Trail Australia before heading to Western States. Photos: Handout

Extreme fitness

If power’s the answer, watt’s the question? Lehkonen’s secret…

21 Jun 2019

La Spotiva, Merrell, Inov 8, Nike, Salomon, Altra and Hoka One One trail shoes. Photos: Handouts

Extreme fitness

Which trail running shoes should I buy?

21 Jun 2019

The 2017 Chengdu Marathon is the largest road running event in Western China. Photo: He Bo

Extreme fitness

Chinese ‘running supermarket’ app helps one in 10 find races

21 Nov 2018 1

A ski tourer makes his way up a mountain in northern Norway. Photo: Alamy

Expeditions and adventures

Going off piste: why ski touring is so popular, and the gear…

17 Nov 2018 1

Olympic champion and marathon world record-holder Eliud Kipchoge at Hong Kong’s Kerry Hotel. Photo: K. Y. Cheng

Extreme fitness

It’s not about the shoe, it’s about the mind: Kipchoge on 4 per…

14 Nov 2018

Yolanda Choy wakesurfing in her Eco Drive hat. She has seen plastic pollution in the water grow year on year. Photos: Handout

Environment

Hong Kong wakesurfer takes on plastic pollution with top tips…

12 Jul 2018

Roy Chapman Andrews explored the Gobi in the 1920s and uncovered fossils that proved dinosaurs were reptiles. The Explorers Club will emulate his expedition almost a century later. Photo: American Museum of Natural History

Technology

Hong Kong explorers hunt dinosaurs in Mongolia

1 Jun 2018

Dust, pollen, VOCs, PM2.5 particles – the list of things that can have you sneezing, coughing and wheezing even at home is vast. Photo: Alamy

Technology

Five gadgets for cleaner air in your home – and your lungs

3 Jul 2018

Sports people shouldn’t be forced to compromise their love of outdoors for their sports apparel, but brands are now focusing on giving eco-friendly options. Photo: Shutterstock

Outdoor & Extreme

Six brands that will minimise your environmental footprint

10 Nov 2017

Cotopaxi, an Outdoor Apparel Company Designed for Doing Good ONE TIME USE ONLY

Outdoor & Extreme: Health & Fitness

Why this outdoor gear is designed to last 61 years

6 Oct 2017

With these ultralight tents, you’re covered wherever you venture

Outdoor & Extreme: Gadgets & Gear

Seven lightweight tents for solo hikes or cosy snuggles in the wild

8 Aug 2017

Outfitting for an adventure: the right gear can make all the difference. Take your cue from brands like Valentino, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent Paris, Burberry and Gucci

Fashion shopping in Hong Kong

Six looks from the outdoor fashion trend for men

8 Aug 2017

Editor's Pick

A return home to Canada provides an insight into the legal marijuana landscape, which features CBD oil, among other things, for workout recovery. Photo: AFP

What it’s like to take legal weed and CBD oil in Canada for workout recovery

The Runner

12 Sep 2019