“Hong Kong has more to offer than most people realise. Over the past couple years I’ve begun to explore more of what it has to offer and even after a lifetime in HK have only recently seen areas and views for the first time. Saturday morning was once a time to lie in with a pounding headache but is now generally a time to enjoy the outdoors and push further. That’s not to say those hangovers don’t still happen, just maybe not as frequently. Currently, I’m running to take part in ultra-marathons – after all the longer you go for the more of the outdoors you get to see. And that’s why I run.” – Ben Lee

Anyone that lives in Hong Kong knows that finding clear, un-polluted and colourful weather is hard to come by, so to find these moments, this film project took us a year to complete. But when these days do arrive, there is nowhere is the world quite like Hong Kong. It’s famous skyline is what has made Hong Kong so famous but also, one of the only things people think of when the hear of Hong Kong. What people don’t know is that 40% of HK consists of country parks and nature reserves and that you can find spectacular views and trails only 20 minutes from the city. It was our goal to showcase the other side of HK and that is not just a home to one of the worlds most famous skylines.

This summer I gained a whole new perspective and appreciation for mountain running. 6-8 mile flat single track loops, 18-22 mile high mountain loops, 10-13 mile out and back canyon trails. I got to see a lot of the Teton area on foot and did it all with my feet happily tucked into a pair of La Sportiva Bushido’s.

Teton terrain is aggressive and so is the La Sportiva Bushido.  Neutral support with great stability and traction.

The “TPU” toe cap is like a helmet for your digits while scrambling up/down mountains and the ever so occasional root stubbing.

Feel like your feet are swimming in your running shoes? Not with the Bushido. STB Control construction hugs your foot with a “TPU” frame around your upper foot to create a secure hold wrapping to the top of the shoe. This control construction will help you stride with confidence knowing your foot is snug in your sneaks.

Live in a warm climate? Often find yourself with sweaty feet? With the upper a blend of air mesh, thermal fibers and ripstop your feet will be breathing easy, if only it helped you keep your heart rate down too.

Stick to boulders, roots and extreme situations with the DriXion XT outsole and the Impact Brake System. With increased friction on inclines you’ll climb faster and confidently to mountain tops, town hills or the mailbox. Take them for a spin at backcountry.com.