Classic Itineraries
3 Provinces, 9 Counties: Outdoor Sports Enthusiasts Take on Fushou Mountain in Hunan
"Crack!" With the sharp sound of the starting gun, over 170 mountain bikers and more than 130 hiking athletes shot off toward the mountaintop like arrows from a bow... At 1 p.m. on the 2nd, the 'Liweimei Cup' Mountain Biking & Hiking Competition among counties (cities) adjacent to Hunan, Hubei, and Jiangxi was inaugurated at the picturesque Fushou Mountain in Pingjiang County, Yueyang City. After...
Day 4 of a 77-day Qiangtang Plateau Crossing via Ruo Lake: A Cycling Journey
Traversing the wilderness doesn’t require any extraordinary skills—it’s far easier than the journeys people usually undertake in the human world. Those who smile in the face of life’s hardships are the true strong ones. Nor does venturing into the wild make you any nobler; it’s just a way of living, nothing to boast about. If you love it, just go. Cycling to Ruo Lake...
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Beijing emergency helicopter flies to Hebei to rescue Swedish boy [Photo]
Yesterday, the 999 emergency "Squirrel" helicopter, which had been in trial use for just two and a half months, was deployed for the first time, successfully completing an intercity medical evacuation mission. The round trip took 3 hours and 10 minutes, transporting a 5-year-old Swedish boy from Zhangjiakou to Beijing. ...
The Allure of Rock Climbing in the Land of Cherry Blossoms—KAILAS Sponsored Athlete Wang Qinghua's Beijing Climbing Sharing Session
Just after Christmas and before New Year’s Day, amid the highly anticipated arrival of the new year, a climbing sharing session titled “The Allure of Rock Climbing in the Land of Cherry Blossoms” was grandly held at the Capital Outlet Climbing Gym. Over 50 climbing enthusiasts from Beijing, Tianjin, Tangshan, Handan, and other areas spent an evening...
In 2012, I had planned to conquer Jundu Mountain, but in the end, I was completely conquered by Jundu Mountain.
Today is the first day of 2012, and I have to talk about Jundu Mountain; otherwise, I really feel that many skiing enthusiasts would be missing out. I had always dreamed of conquering the Seven Slopes of Jundu Mountain, but today I was thoroughly conquered by Jundu Mountain. First of all, let me clarify, I’m not a shill, but honestly, I kind of want to be one—reason being simple: I had always thought Jundu Mountain...
Shijiazhuang Welcomes New Ski Resort as Competitive Landscape Emerges
During the New Year holiday, another ski resort will open in Shijiazhuang. As of now, the city has a total of five ski resorts. With the continuous enrichment of winter tourism offerings in the provincial capital, a competitive trend among ski resorts is gradually taking shape. Another ski resort to open on New Year’s Day. It is understood that the Xibaipo Hot Spring Ski Resort will begin operations on New Year’s Day 2012. “Upon opening, there will be three ski runs—beginner, intermediate, and advanced—for the public to enjoy. In addition, children can take part in entertainment activities such as snowmobiles, snow discs, and dune buggies,” introduced the person in charge of the Xibaipo Hot Spring Ski Resort. The resort aims to cater to skiers of all ages, with varying needs and skill levels. According to the price list at the Xibaipo Hot Spring Ski Resort, the standard rate is 220 yuan per person on weekdays and 320 yuan per person on weekends.
The outdoor market, teeming with undercurrents, faces its "Achilles' heel"
In an era where traditional sports enterprises are collectively bracing for a downturn, the outdoor sports industry is embracing spring. This is an untapped market where the power dynamics and rules of the traditional sports sector have been completely upended. All players are now gearing up intensively—the real show is just beginning. After nearly a decade of rapid growth...
Summary of the 2012 Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter New Product Order Meetings for Outdoor Brands
So far, the order meetings for 2012 Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter new products from various brands have largely concluded. A summary of the order amounts for Marmot, ARC’TERYX, Fenix, Toread, and Jack Wolfskin is provided for better understanding. Marmot’s 2012 Autumn/Winter new product order amount is expected to exceed 50 million. On November 21–23, M...
In 2012, Guizhou will build branded events centered around mountain outdoor sports
Guizhou Province, located in the mountainous southwestern region of China, plans to create a series of branded events centered on mountain outdoor sports in 2012. According to preliminary statistics, the province will host 103 various competitions at international, national, and provincial levels in the new year. Reporters learned from the Guizhou Provincial Sports Bureau that among the more than 100 events planned...
An avalanche in Canada kills a skier
Many people choose to enjoy a quiet retirement after leaving work, but athletes often take an unconventional path. Whether it's entrepreneurs like Li Ning and Jordan, coaches like Bielsa and Leonardo, or advisors to clubs like Zidane, they all opt for busy lives after retiring. ...
The results of the second leg of the TDS have been announced, with Nordic athletes continuing to lead the way.
The results of the second leg of the 2011-2012 FIS Cross-Country Skiing China Tour (TDS) have now been revealed: Finnish athlete Siim Sellis and Norwegian athlete Solveig Steinsland claimed the men's and women's titles respectively. It's worth mentioning that Chinese athlete Li Lei delivered an outstanding performance in the second leg. ...
Britain’s oldest triathlete: Nonagenarian competes in race
Triathlon, also known as the ironman triathlon, is a sporting event that tests athletes' endurance. Arthur Gilbert, a nonagenarian from the UK, has been competing in triathlons since the age of 68 and is the oldest “ironman” in the country. Gilbert participates in long-distance running... Oldest participant in a triathlon...
American adventure "couple" conquers ice waterfall, celebrates with passionate kiss in heartwarming scene
American climbing "couple" Ken Blunsinger (35) and Caitlin Blunsinger (34) scaled a 33.5-meter-high vertical ice waterfall in Colorado. After returning safely, the pair celebrated with a passionate kiss, and their friend Lucas Gillman captured the thrilling yet tender...
Marco Büchel will participate as an athlete role model in the inaugural Winter Youth Olympic Games
Many people choose to enjoy a quiet retirement after leaving their jobs, but athletes often take a different path. Whether it’s entrepreneurs like Li Ning and Michael Jordan, coaches like Marcelo Bielsa and Leonardo, or advisors like Zinedine Zidane who contribute to their clubs post-retirement, they all opt for busy lives after hanging up their boots...
Classic and Thrilling: 20 Must-Hike Songshan Routes for Outdoor Enthusiasts
The main range of Mount Song is divided into two branches: the eastern branch is Taishi Mountain, and the western branch is Shaoshi Mountain. Both mountains have a long history. At the foot of Taishi Mountain lies the Qimu Temple, in front of which is the Qimu Que (an ancient memorial archway), and behind the temple is the Qimu Stone. Qimu refers to Tushan’s daughter, the wife of Yu the Great and mother of Xia Qi. After Qimu turned to stone, her younger sister married Yu and they lived at the foot of Shaoshi Mountain, where there is the Shaoshi Temple, in front of which stands the Shaoshi Que (since ancient times, the first wife was referred to as 'shi' or 室, and the second as 'fang' or 房). Therefore, the mountain where Yu’s first wife lived is called Taishi Mountain, and the one where his second wife lived is called Shaoshi Mountain. Both Taishi and Shaoshi Mountains have 36 peaks, each with its own name, legend, majestic presence, and allure. Throughout history, many notable figures have traveled to Mount Song, leaving behind countless poems and legends.
Hikers climbing Yunding Mountain together; one woman falls and becomes unconscious
Yesterday at noon, a woman fell and lost consciousness while hiking in the Baxiangu Valley on the lower part of Yunding Mountain. The first team of five members from the Polaris Rescue Squad was dispatched to rescue her. At around 11:50 am, the Polaris Rescue Squad received an emergency call reporting that a woman had fallen and become unconscious while hiking in the Baxiangu Valley at the foot of Yunding Mountain. Upon learning this...
Man posing as a "backpacker" for alms suspected of performance art
An "fully equipped" alms-seeking "backpacker." On the first day of 2012, a young man dressed as a backpacker begged on Wuxing Pedestrian Street in Liuzhou. Some believed the man was engaging in "performance art," while seasoned backpackers questioned his identity. Reporters at the scene saw that the begging man was tall, ...
Ezhou hikers have had "close encounters" with finless porpoises for five consecutive years – environmental protection is imperative
"When we got down to the water’s edge at Finless Porpoise Bay, the little finless porpoise 'Jiji' came to welcome the volunteers, nodding, vocalizing, and playing in the water for everyone to see." Yesterday, a netizen named "Traveler" posted a video taken on January 1, 2012, on the "Ezhou Timezone" website. In the video, an energetic little finless porpoise swam towards the shore wagging its head and tail...
Xinjiang: New Year's Eve Rescue of Trapped Beijing Hikers in the Desert
At around 3:30 PM on December 31, 2011, Beijing hikers You Hongyong and his brother You Hongguo were trapped in the Kumtag Desert. Starting at 11:30 PM on the same day, four rescue teams totaling more than 100 personnel launched a search and rescue operation in the sand sea, eventually saving the two hikers. At 1:00 PM on December 31, 2011, Beijing hikers...
A 100-year-old bicycle to be auctioned in the U.S. with starting bid of $500,000; final price may set a record
On January 12, 2012, an Indian Camelback bicycle, which was made 105 years ago, was set to go under the hammer at Bonhams auction house in Las Vegas, USA. Although this century-old bicycle is covered in rust and no longer rideable, that does not affect its value. The owner has set a starting bid of £50,000 (approximately 500,000 RMB)...