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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

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

Trail runners and nature lovers line Lion Rock in support of the Hong Kong Way. Photo: TeaBag Photography

Hong Kong protests

Trail runners and nature lovers light up Lion Rock in show of unity

24 Aug 2019

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

Wong Ho-fai is running the length of Japan. He needs faith in destiny, as things inevitably go wrong. Photo: Handout

Extreme fitness

‘Magic of suffering’: destiny leads Wong to Jurek on trans-Japan run

12 Sep 2019 33

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

Running on flats will improve your overall economy and make hills easier. Photo: Antony DICKSON

Extreme fitness

How to improve your up-hill running

12 Aug 2019

The Into the Wild bus, where Christopher McCandless died on his search for meaning in the wilderness. Photo: Jillian Rogers/Associated Press

Extreme fitness

Newlywed woman dies searching for ‘Into the Wild’ bus

29 Jul 2019

The Dragon’s Back finishes near Big Wave Bay and Shek O, perfect spots to enjoy some food and drink. Photo: Handout

Explore Hong Kong

Best hikes in Hong Kong that finish near bars and restaurants

29 Jul 2019 1

Joseph Yeung Chi-shing’s ITRA score jumped from 530 to 726 in just one season. Photo: May Tse

Extreme fitness

Motivation comes naturally to Hong Kong’s most improved trail runner

24 Jul 2019

Sunrise above the rocky terrain of Malaysian Borneo’s Mount Kinabalu on the hike down from Low’s Peak. Photo: Nam Cheah

Asia travel

Stairway to heaven: rewarding two-day climb up Mt Kinabalu

22 Jul 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

A hiker climbs Tai Mo Shan early in the morning. The long winding road is a good place for hill running training, but not advisable for beginnings. Sam Tsang

Extreme fitness

The best places for hill repeat running training in Hong Kong

19 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…

4 Jul 2019

Janice Cheung, nominated for most improve female trail runner, went from 41 hours on Trailwalker to winning in 15 hours. Photo: Alan Li/@we_run_we_photo

Extreme fitness

Trail elites seemed like another species to Cheung, now she is…

27 Jun 2019

Mountaineers make their way to the summit of Mount Everest. Photo: AFP

Climbing and mountaineering

Abandoned tents and human waste piling up on Mount Everest

24 Jun 2019

Kami Rita Sherpa celebrates setting a new world record for climbing Mount Everest. Photo: EPA

Climbing and mountaineering

On top of the world: Nepalese record breaker’s Everest adventures

23 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

Adrian Hayes high up on K2 – he constantly asks himself ‘for the sake of what?’ to ensure his motives are still pure and not sullied by social media. Photo: Adrian Hayes

The Adventure Trail Podcast

Why climb mountains? Hayes questions personal significance vs…

17 Jun 2019

Michael Robbert-Bran and Rick Geurtsen ran the Great Wall Marathon leaving others reflecting on their own lives as the two overcame the amputations.

Extreme fitness

Adaptive athletes defy their own limits to complete Great Wall…

20 May 2019

Douglas Wilson and Kali Cavey (centre pair) celebrate winning the Great Wall Marathon. Photo: Adventure Albatross Marathons

Extreme fitness

Brain cancer survivor claims Great Wall marathon win as leaders finish on all fours

20 May 2019

Leo Hui makes his way over the final pass at 4,700m, where his muscles barely work. Photos: Ethan Ko Man-ho

Extreme fitness

‘Help, our muscles don’t work’: Hongkongers complete epic Yading trail race

6 May 2019

Fredelyn Alberto wins the 75km Green Race. She uses running to assert her identity away from her ‘status’ as a domestic helper. Photo: Kirk Kenny

The Adventure Trail Podcast

Domestic helper talks memorising trail running to deal with loss

25 Apr 2019

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