Classic Itineraries
2011 International Outdoor "Legends" Review – Cycling, Mountaineering, Hiking, Each with Unique Skills
The first few days of 2012 were the earthlings’ collective wish-making time: some hoped the apocalypse wouldn’t come, others wished for a ticket on the ark… Save it. Rather than fantasizing about scenarios only achievable with CGI, why not listen to the New Year wishes of extreme adventurers, follow in their footsteps to see the world, and feel the limits of human will and...
Cycling in Australia ― A Fairytale of Time: Cycling the East Coast of Tasmania
In December 2011, while studying in Tokyo, I flew to Australia with my bicycle and traveled with my wife to the then farthest place in our dreams — the island of Tasmania. Over 12 days, we cycled 500 kilometers along the east coast from Hobart to Launceston, as if traveling through a fairytale of time...
Over a hundred rock climbing enthusiasts gather on Wanshan Island; an 8-year-old "spider kid" dances on the cliffs
During the New Year’s Day holiday in 2012, Zhuhai’s first Island Rock Climbing Carnival was held on Dawanshan Island. More than a hundred climbing enthusiasts were drawn to Dawanshan’s stunning cliffs, traveling from all over to participate in this major climbing event. They “danced” on the cliffs, using the challenge of sheer rock faces to ring in the new year. Zhang Yueting, a child from Shenzhen, was among this group...
The Kolumb (Gelunbu) 2012 Autumn/Winter New Product Launch is about to grandly commence
Having bid farewell to 2011, we welcome 2012. At this moment of bidding adieu to the old and ushering in the new, the Kolumb (Gelunbu) 2012 Autumn/Winter New Product Launch will be grandly held in Shanghai on January 8, 2012, writing a new chapter of brilliance for the coming year. The launch event will last for four days, during which dealers, partners, media, Kolumb (Gelunbu)...
A sophomore travels across Europe for 80 days, visiting 12 countries on a budget of 25,000 yuan
“What does 3,000 euros mean? It could be a top-tier laptop, a designer Hermès bag, or a FENDI suit. For me, 3,000 euros (about 25,000 yuan) meant an 80-day European backpacking trip (backpacking journey), including a month of volunteer service in Turkey...
Leisurely Shuanglang Faces Erhai Lake, Enjoying the "Wind, Flowers, Snow, and Moon"
Shuanglang is located on the "Lianhua Qu" and "Luoshi Qu" of the eastern shore of Erhai Lake, 35 kilometers from Xiaguan, and was historically known as "Shuanlang." Stretching out before you, the beautiful Yujidao and Xiaojinsuo islands resemble a pair of mandarin ducks floating in the emerald-green waters of Erhai Lake. The two islands lie beneath Liling Peak between the two bays. During the Xianfeng era of the Qing Dynasty, people believed that both the "two islands"...
Return to Tibet, Search for the Soul of Tibet
The sacred mountains and holy lakes of Tibet are places close to the sun, where sunlight feels almost tangible. Going to Tibet is, in fact, a kind of return—returning to the high mountains, returning to the oceans those mountains once were, returning to the essence of all life. Elderly women, prostrate on the ground, clutch handmade ritual objects, kowtowing every three steps as they fulfill the duties bestowed upon them by life...
Foreign photographer captures daring goats' 3,000-meter peak showdown
Foreign photographer captures daring goats' 3,000-meter peak showdown. Foreign media reported on the 4th that photographer MARIUSSABO (Marius Sabo) captured a fierce battle between two brave goats on an Italian mountain peak. The two goats were actually standing on a peak over 13,000 feet (more than 3,000 meters) high, engaging in an intense fight near a rock...
Tragedy strikes on Day 1 in Dakar: Argentine motorcyclist dies
Argentine motorcyclist Jorge Boero The funeral of Argentine rider Jorge Boero At around 8:00 PM Beijing time on January 1, the first day of the 2012 Dakar Rally brought tragic news as Argentine motorcyclist Jorge Martinez Boero tragically lost his life following a severe crash. The first stage...
La Sportiva's autumn/winter 2012 clothing collection will be unveiled at ispo Munich in Germany
LaSporitva, the leading brand in climbing shoes and mountaineering boots, will showcase its full range of winter clothing at the 2012 ispo Outdoor trade fair in Munich, Germany, marking its official entry into the outdoor apparel market. Mr. Lorenzo Delladio, President of La Sportiva, explained: "Over the past two years, we..."
The total revenue of outdoor gear in the United States reached $985.1 million.
According to a survey by the Outdoor Industry Association of the United States, from January to May, the total revenue of footwear in the U.S. was $990.5 million, up 14.1% year-on-year. Among all sales channels, outdoor specialty stores saw the largest increase in sales. The overall market is developing rapidly, with barefoot running being highly popular, ultra-lightweight products selling well, and the entire market being influenced by the trend toward ultra-light products.
Looking back at 2011: China's motorsports reach new heights as Federation holds annual awards ceremony
Looking back at 2011: China's motorsports reach new heights. The 2011 annual work conference of the Federation of Automobile Sports of China and the Federation of Motorcycle Sports of China was recently held in Wanning, Hainan Province. Representatives from automobile and motorcycle associations, clubs, teams, racing circuit operators, and automakers across the country attended to review achievements and discuss future development...
The International Cross-Country Skiing Race in Xiwuqi Concludes with Participants from 10 Countries
The fifth edition of the FIS Cross-Country China Tour race in Xiwuqiqi Banner, Inner Mongolia, concluded on the 4th. A total of 75 athletes from 10 countries, including China, Sweden, and Norway, took part in the event. Due to preparations for the upcoming National Winter Games, the Chinese cross-country skiing team only sent young athletes to compete...
Yunnan Oriental Racing Team’s Performance Keeps Improving, Zhou Jihong Full of Confidence
On the morning of the 3rd, local time in Argentina, the 34th Dakar Rally entered the competition for its third stage. The Zhou Jihong/Liao Min crew from the Yunnan Oriental Racing Team completed the special stage in 3 hours, 9 minutes, and 15 seconds, ranking 39th in the stage and also 39th in the overall standings. The stage on that day ran from San Rafael to San Juan, covering nearly 50...
The most enchanting place in Tiantouyang, Youxi
【Introduction】Tiantouyang is located in Jikou Village, Yangzhong Town, Youxi County, about 8 kilometers from the town center. The average depth of the valley in the village is 50 meters, with a total length of 2,500 meters, and an elevation ranging between 100 and 250 meters. These features form the unique characteristics of the Tiantouyang rafting area, where tourism products such as rafting adventures, waterfall landscape appreciation, and leisure farm experiences can be developed. It is only a 1.5-hour drive on the highway from the provincial capital Fuzhou and a 1-hour drive from Youxi County.
The 5th Sichuan Provincial Middle School Orienteering Championship Concludes Successfully
From December 31, 2011 to January 3, 2012, the 5th Sichuan Provincial Middle School Orienteering Championship was held in Leshan. Approved by the Sichuan Provincial Department of Education and organized by the Sichuan Students' Sports and Arts Association, with the Leshan Municipal Education Bureau as the executive organizer and Leshan Foreign Languages School as the co-organizer, this edition of the orienteering championship witnessed unprecedented scale and enthusiasm. It was expected that 58...
The cross-country skiing event at the Winter Games features 10 sub-events, with Heilongjiang and Jilin competing for gold medals
Remember the blockbuster movie *Avatar* released in 2010? Zhang Yong, the “cycling maniac” before us, has a vivid memory of the Na’vi. “The perfect physique of the Na’vi is the ultimate goal humans aspire to. People with a build like the Na’vi would make excellent cyclists because they have no fat, only muscle.” Zhang...
The Story of "Avatar" Cycling Enthusiast Zhang Yong, Who Overcame Illness
Do you still remember the blockbuster movie *Avatar* released in 2010? The cycling enthusiast before us, Zhang Yong, was deeply impressed by the Na'vi people. "The perfect physique of the Na'vi is the ultimate goal humans strive for. People with a physique like the Na'vi would make excellent cyclists because they have no fat—only muscle." Zhang...
Bringing Bikes on a Flight: Four Men from Yueqing Cycle 700km Around Hainan
In five and a half days, they cycled over 700 kilometers at a cost of about 5,000 yuan to complete a trip around Hainan Island. This was the adventure recently undertaken by Huang Dong and three friends from Liushi Town, Yueqing City, who specifically flew to Hainan with their bicycles. Huang Dong is a cycling enthusiast. In mid-November last year, he posted an invitation in a cycling group hoping to find companions...
Single Board Backcountry Snowboarding Guide @ Li Xiang 【Backcountry Snowboarding Guide - You Can Also Be Awesome Off-Piste】Series 2012 Opening Post ...
In the movie "Guests on the Icy Mountain," the scene where Squad Leader One freezes to death on the icy mountain is unforgettable. In fact, every rescue team member at the Mayitas Base lives in such a harsh natural environment, and two rescuers have even sacrificed their lives during missions. Even so, whenever a distress call comes in, they will immed...