From October 20, 1998, to November 8, 2008, it took him 10 years and 20 days to hike across the entire country, covering a total distance of more than 81,000 kilometers. Over those 10 years, he entered no-man’s-lands, faced mudflows, desert storms, and avalanches, and was robbed 19 times and attacked by wild animals over 40 times. This is the story of Lei Diansheng’s continuous decade of hiking.
Speaking of his hiking plans for 2012, Lei Diansheng said he had two wishes for the year: one was to hike in the no-man’s-land of the Altun Mountains in Xinjiang, and the other was to hike a mountain in Taiwan. In early May 2012, as a representative of Gore-Tex…
Talking about his dream trip to Taiwan, Lei Diansheng, dressed in gear from the Gore-Tex brand, looked full of energy.
Lei Diansheng said that over the years he has loved nature, been passionate about environmental protection, studied local customs and folk culture, and enjoyed exploring on foot—but all of it was just by himself. This time, teaming up again with the Gore-Tex brand, he will realize his dreams in Taiwan together with outdoor enthusiasts. Accompanying Lei Diansheng on this dream journey will be the latest three-layer Gore-Tex fabric waterproof jacket recently launched by the brand, which has made him even more excited about the trip to the beautiful island.