Lantau Base Camp is a very useful store in, yep you guessed it, Lantau, or Mui Wo to be more precise. It is a super useful store selling all kinds of outdoor clothing and paraphernalia, perfect if you are about to take a hike across the island but have forgotten something, or just finished a hike realised that your boots are rubbish and need a new pair.
The products in store are all brands, so you know you are buying quality, and all reasonably priced in accordance to manufacturers RRP. There is even an online store, so you don't have to trek all the way to Mui Wo. However, at the store, they often have sales on old stock, so you may be able to pick up a bargain .
For Lantau Base Camp, it is all about us getting out and about in HK. The Mui Wo shop has a map outside with trails marked up, so you can get a good idea as to what hiking is available. They also have a bag drop scheme for HKD5 per day, which is useful if you decide to do an easier hike which doesn't require your ice axe. I like to use the bag drop as an extra safety measure when I hike alone, the idea being if I don;t come back to collect it, "call mountain (of slightly big hill) rescue!".
LBC also do a number of running and hiking events for the more ambitious and fit. There are details on their website. Personally, I'd let those guys go ahead and plod along at my own pace. Tortoise and hare and all that! read more