【Mountain People's Reading Selection】Shopping Design: Mountain People, Wild Wanderers

▌ Magazine Introduction From city dwellers to mountain enthusiasts, their profiles may resemble mountains, but their journeys are wild. Taiwan's mountain ranges cover seventy percent of the island, with elevations varying by four thousand meters across its narrow geography. These peaks are like the ripples and folds on the Earth's surface. Amidst the explosive trend of outdoor pursuits in 2020, delving into the heart of the land is undeniably wild. The gradual liberalization of mountain access policies has changed the conditions for entering high altitudes, dispelling past popular imaginations of alpine forests. Border closures during the pandemic have pushed people towards the mountains. While domestic travel boomed, new questions arose: knowledge about "mountains" has become even more crucial. Are we prepared to protect ourselves and cultivate the literacy needed to preserve our mountain forests? James Wei-hsiung discusses modern mountaineering from five perspectives, while Kuo Cheng-meng offers a comprehensive view of Taiwan's character, content, and essence through its mountain ecology, geology, climate, and humanistic context. Zhan Qiao-yu, who summited Mount Everest, and Xue Yang, a renowned blogger of the "100 Peaks" list, open our eyes to the world of mountains with their experiences. They also encourage introspection on our motivations and preparations for climbing. What are the favorite Taiwanese trails of outdoor gear shop employees? Join them on their weekend hiking trips and explore Taiwan's hundred highest peaks. Of course, one doesn't need to climb mountains to enjoy the wild. We can also find solace and healing in nature, whether it's enjoying tea in the mountains, practicing spirituality, soaking in hot springs, or crafting pottery. The sustainable foundation of Bulai Tribal is built on education. Traditional flowers must bloom in evolving daily life to bear fruit. How can the economic model and tribal ecosystem achieve balance and continuous progress? The guerrilla-style activities of the East Valley Original Tour are not just selling experiences, but values. This year, the unicorn startup AirSig acquired "Flip Flop House," refreshing the tourist experience in the mountain town of Jiufen. A collision of systems thinking and delicate humanistic stories sparks new creativity. Taiwan Eco-Tourism School has captured everyone's hearts and brought them into the mountains. Cover personality, Lian Yu-han, embodies the truest form of "Wild"—inner happiness, self-possession, and an effortless grace, regardless of external changes. ▌ Table of Contents 010 Portrait: Approaching Nature, Entering the Core of Creative Spirit - Fan Cheng-tsung 018 20 Days: A Designer's 20 Days - Kao Ching-chieh & Lee Chun-tzu 022 Project: Unafraid of Posture, Pursuing a Unique Sense of Presence - Wu Wei-cheng 026 Location_1: Walking in the Most Barren Valleys - Ladakh, India 032 Location_2: A Unique Presence Above the Sea of Clouds - Kavulungan (North Dawu Mountain), Taiwan 156 Column: Chu Ping & Chen Te-cheng Cover Story Wild: Mountain People. Wild Wanderers 044 View: It's Not That We Go Climbing, But That the Mountains Enter Our Hearts - James Wei-hsiung 046 People_1: From Everyday Life to the World's Summit, Climbing Mountains Without Peaks - Mountaineering Expert Zhan Qiao-yu (San Tiao Yu) 054 People_2: Traversing Mountains and Crossing Valleys, Discovering New Horizons in Life - Mountain Blogger Xue Yang 060 People_3: Unlocking Ancient Trails in Suburban Areas, Reading Taiwan's Hundred-Year History of Life - Dan Lan Ancient Trail "Path Master" Wu Yun-tien 068 People_4: Reading the Rhythm of the Land, the Young Crust, and Ancient Souls - Taiwan's Fern Guru Kuo Cheng-meng Scene & Story: Reading the Mountains and Forests 078 Scene & Story_1: After the Peak Season - Yeh Shan 080 Scene & Story_2: About Mountains - Li Ji 084 Cover People: With Mountains in the Heart, There's No Fear of Getting Lost - Lian Yu-han Spot Beautiful Scenery for Non-Climbers 096 Spot_1: Whispering Winds and Flowing Water, A Mountain Sanctuary Transcending the Everyday! - Hoshinoya Guguan 102 Spot_2: Mountains Don't Need to Be High, They're Famous When Immortals Reside There - Jiushuw Forest, Feng Zhi Gu 108 Spot_3: Crafting Pottery by Hand, Experiencing the Slow Pace of Mountain Life - Yun Sen Pottery Studio 112 Spot_4: The Transition Between City and Deep Mountains, Enjoying Slowly Roasted Tea - Bless Qian Shan Fang Trail: Taiwan's Mountain Paths 118 Trail_1: Surrounded by Cirques, Gazing Upon Taiwan's Most Magnificent Imperial Mountain - Rockland × Nanhu Peaks 122 Trail_2: As the Sun Gradually Sets, A Fated Encounter with Sika Deer - 100 Peaks × Nenggao-Andongjun Trail 126 Trail_3: An Unbeknownst Summer Morning, Waking Up to a Post-Apocalyptic Ruin - OUTDOOR MAN × Xi Luan Mountain 130 Trail_4: Following Ancient Paths, Stepping into the Mountains Along the Most Beautiful Waterways - Patagonia × Tong Hou Ridge Ancient Trail Design to Business: Style Economy 136 Business_1: From System Development to Diversified Operations in Local Cultural Tourism - AirSig × Wang Jun-kai 142 Business_2: Venturing into Tribes, Seeking the Authentic Charm of Mountain Life - East Valley Original Tour × Tsai Chih-chien 146 Business_3: Coexisting with Mountains, Inheriting and Innovating Mountain Legends - Bulai Tribal × Kwali Pan Wei 150 Business_4: The Mountains Are a Classroom for Children - Young Birds Project × Chen Zhen-xiu