Let’s go! Feel the power of nature!

Mountains and forests embody infinite possibilities. The sights and sounds of the mountain landscape never repeat themselves, making each day a new experience. Where do we even start enjoying the mountains? Well, take it slowly or quickly, hike solo or go in groups. The choice is yours.

This April, join us again at PMQ’s Mountain Festival. Here, you will discover different types of mountain lovers: some start local, others go global. Some go on day hikes while others camp overnight. Some are active while others are restful. Share, experience, and exchange your views about our beloved mountains. Feel recharged!

Are you ready for the breadth and depth that mountains offer? Let’s go and explore!
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Programme details:

Mountain Test (In Chinese Only)
Test link: https://mountaintest2023.pmq.org.hk/

Market
Local brand:
Outdoor and Camping gear: CARRYin、Elephat Urban Equipment、Explorer Outdoor Gear、Hermitic Gear 山人輕量、LAZEAWAY、Metamatter、momotone®、MOUNT DIMENSION、Museek Studio、Neighbor Outdoor、NothingBlue、Picharpak Workshop、Porter Outdoors、PROJ.MT.、SAVAGE、Syzygy Outdoor Gear、www.6dots.co、Yama Guest、Meshi With Grass、大叔、尚山
F&B: Blue Bottle Coffee、CH.EESE DEPARTMENT.、Glass Gardener、Wow Papa Sake、Pause a Wild

Overseas brand:
Outdoor and Camping gear: LUE BRASS、PAPER SKY、一二、燕三条戶外器具
Design products: HIGASHI ALPS、Yuri Miyata
F&B: 六丸米 佐渡梯田米

Guided Tour: Understanding the outdoor design concepts
In recent years, more individual outdoor design brands have emerged with functionality that rivals big international brands. How much do you know about their brand stories and product design concepts? During the Mountain Festival guided tours will lead in exploring the product design concepts of various new brands. Seats are limited and first-come-first-served. Registration details please stay tuned to our social media platform.

Date: 7-10 April 2023
Time: 12:00-12:30 / 14:00-14:30 / 16:00-16:30
Venue: Courtyard & Marketplace, PMQ
Quota: 15 persons per session
Language: Cantonese
Fee: Free
Register: https://bit.ly/3FwKMx8

Sharing
Registration details please stay tuned to our social media platform

• A Beginner’s Guide to Mountaineering
  Are you unsure about your first hiking experience? How should you take your first step? Let experienced mountaineers share the Hong Kong suitable hiking routes and precautions for beginners, and take you on a surprising mountaineering journey.
  Speakers: Captain VL & HIKE EXIT
  Date: 7 Apr, 2023 (Fri)
  Time: 15:00 – 16:00
  Venue: Qube, 2/F, Block A, PMQ
  Language: Cantonese
  Register: http://bit.ly/3yLrccx

• The Fun of Outdoor Cooking
  Want to enjoy juicy and delicious skewers and take beautiful photos for social media while camping, but don’t know where to start? The “Outdoor Cooking Store” owner is extremely obsessed with charcoal grilling and cooking and Riz is magically able to cook home-cooked meals in the wild. They will share how to create a visually and tastefully satisfying feast on the mountain with simple ingredients and tools. Feel the sense of ceremony in camping!
  Speakers: Outdoor Cooking Store、Riz (aha.living)
  Date & Time: 8 Apr 2023 (Sat) | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
  Venue: Qube, 2/F, Block A, PMQ
  Language: Cantonese
  Register: http://bit.ly/3mXZdE7

• Ultra-Heavy & Ultra-Light
  Do you prefer to pack light or go all out in full gear when camping? The NothingBlue and Hermetic Gear store owners will share their camping equipment that helps you explore your own camping style.
  Speakers: Nothing Blue, Hermitic Gear
  Date & Time: 8 Apr 2023 (Sat) | 4:00pm – 5:00pm
  Venue: Qube, 2/F, Block A, PMQ
  Language: Cantonese
  Register: http://bit.ly/3yK9EO3

• A Mountaineering Trip to Overseas
  Duct Tape On The Trail, a couple from Hong Kong and Taiwan have hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in the United States for a total of 4,269 kilometres in 2020. They will share the challenges and experiences they encountered during their journey, as well as how to take the first step in overseas hiking, and recommend suitable routes and itineraries.
  Speakers: Duct Tape On The Trail
  Date & Time: 9 Apr 2023 (Sun) | 3:00pm – 4:00pm
  Venue: Qube, 2/F, Block A, PMQ
  Language: Cantonese
  Register: http://bit.ly/3LvxOUc

• A Camping Trip to Overseas
  Pan and Billy are both camping enthusiasts. In recent years, wild camping has become popular, and many people also camp overseas specifically. They will share their interesting experiences of camping abroad, recommending suitable overseas locations for beginners and share tips on packing equipment and other things to be aware of.
  Speakers: BillyGoOut、Pan@MIDWAY
  Date & Time: : 10 Apr, 2023 (Mon) | 3:00pm – 4:00pm
  Venue: Qube, 2/F, Block A, PMQ
  Language: Cantonese
  Register: http://bit.ly/3LuOniU

Workshop
Workshop is suitable for people aged 15* or above. For registration details please stay tuned to our social media platform.
(*Except the Cocktail Workshop)

• Outdoor Coffee Workshop
  Andrew is a coffee expert and camping enthusiast who is also a collector of tents. He will share various methods of brewing coffee using an AeroPress, as well as his interesting camping experiences. This workshop will help you get ready for your next hiking/camping!
  Tutor: Andrew (Coffee Analog)
  Date & Time: 8 Apr, 2023 (Sat) | 12:00nn – 1:00pm、4:30pm – 5:30pm
  Venue: Taste Library, 5/F, Block B, PMQ
  Quota: 10 persons per session
  Language: Cantonese
  Fee: HK$80
  Register: http://bit.ly/3LriZlz

• Outdoor-themed Cooking Workshop
  Erikson, a guest chef at PMQ Taste Library, will recreate the highly-discussed cuisine and mountain recipes from the popular manga “Laid-Back Camp” and “Yama to Shokuyoku to Watashi” to soothe your soul. Whether you’re hiking alone or with friends, you can still enjoy a delicious meal!
  Tutor: Erikson Ting
  Date & Time: 7 & 9 Apr, 2023 *Fri & Sun) | 4:30pm – 6:00pm
  Venue: Taste Library, 5/F, Block B, PMQ
  Quota: 10 persons per session
  Language: Cantonese
  Fee: HK$80
  Register: http://bit.ly/3JMq1ju

• A Taste of the Joy in Mountains: Outdoor Beverage Workshop
  The Glass Gardener, who is skilled in incorporating local ingredients into speciality drinks, will share simple methods of making outdoor cocktails, as well as the necessary materials and tools in a workshop. It allows you to savour speciality drinks in the wild and enjoy the outdoors with your hiking friends.
  Tutor: Henry Ho (Glass Gardener)
  Date & Time: 9 & 10 Apr, 2023 (Sun & Mon) | 2:00pm – 3:30pm
  Venue: Taste Library, 5/F, Block B, PMQ
  Quota: 10 persons per session
  Language: Cantonese
  Fee: HK$180
  Register: http://bit.ly/3JJUezM
  * Workshop is suitable for people aged 18 or above.

• Onigiri Workshop
  Camping equipment has always been evolving to provide more outdoor enjoyment. While cooking is the most basic technique in the wild is a real challenge to campers. Meshi with Grass will be with Eumi (the Hongkongers in japan) to make the onigiri using good camping cooking products.
  Tutor: Eumi x Meshi With Grass
  Date & Time: 7 & 10 Apr, 2023 (Fri & Mon) | 14:00 – 15:00 (7/4), 12:00 – 13:00 (10/4)
  Venue: Taste Library, 5/F, Block B, PMQ
  Quota: 10 persons per session
  Language: Cantonese
  Fee: HK$80
  Register: http://bit.ly/3FqVntd

• Ultra-light Sacoche Workshop
  Mountain equipment emphasizes the weight and waterproofing of materials and different routes have different needs. So why not try making a lightweight bag for hiking? The ultra-light hiking group “mount guy” will teach you how to make a sacoche using adhesive materials, without weakening the strength of the fabric.
  Tutor: Mount Guys
  Date & Time:7 & 8 Apr, 2023 (Fri & Sat) | 3:30pm – 5:00pm
  Venue: Verandah (Outside H504), 5/F, Block B, PMQ
  Quota: 10 persons per session
  Language: Cantonese
  Fee: HK$180
  Register: http://bit.ly/3LvxW68

• BeCandle DIY Scented Candle Workshop
  Scents are a way to evoke memories, and if we can bring the scent of the forest into our home, it allows us to immerse ourselves in fragrant and beautiful outdoor memories. At the workshop, you can create personalized scented candles for travel and your own memories of the forest.
  Tutor: BeCandle
  Date & Time: 9 Apr, 2023 (Sun) | 12:00nn – 1:30pm & 3:30pm – 5:00pm
  Venue: Verandah (Outside H504), 5/F, Block B, PMQ
  Quota: 15 persons per session
  Language: Cantonese
  Fee: HK$280
  Register: http://bit.ly/3n25gqY

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