Classic Itineraries
The PLA's northernmost unit: 80% of soldiers master skiing skills
Skiing is a basic skill for troops in cold regions. Due to geographic and climatic conditions, focusing heavily on winter training is a unique training approach for the Shenyang Military Region. Experimental data shows that when temperatures drop to minus 20 to 30 degrees Celsius, overall combat effectiveness of troops can decline by 40% to 60%. Faced with long and harsh winters, how to improve combat capabilities is a serious and urgent challenge for forces stationed in cold regions...
Choose a pair of grippy outdoor shoes to explore everywhere
“If you want to do a good job, you must first sharpen your tools.” When it comes to sports, especially outdoor activities, they are more challenging than indoor ones in terms of terrain and familiarity. In such cases, you should select the most suitable pair of outdoor sports shoes based on the type of activity—whether it’s hiking, stream trekking, or trail running, the right footwear will make things much easier. ...
Two female hikers stuck in rock crevice rescued by firefighters using ropes
Five female hikers were climbing Mount Lao and had intended to take an off-trail shortcut, but two of them got stuck in a narrow gap on a lone cliff. After receiving the emergency call, rescue personnel from Liucui Police Station, Taiqing Police Station, and the Bashuihe Squad of the Mount Lao Fire Brigade quickly arrived at the scene. The police and firefighters first climbed up the cliff, then used ropes to pull the two hikers to safety...
American hiking organizations will hold the 20th National Trails Day
The American Hiking Society will celebrate its 20th National Trails Day (NTD) on June 2, 2012. Through this event, outdoor enthusiasts from across the nation will come together to experience the United States' extensive trail systems and the numerous supporters and volunteers involved. Over 2,000 nationwide...
OZARK athlete Li Zongli and Dilixiati successfully summit an unnamed peak in Haizi Valley
From February 5 to 9, OZARK athlete and first cohort CMDI trainee Li Zongli and his partner Dilixiati successfully completed their climbing plan for an unnamed peak in Sichuan's Haizi Valley. The summit of this peak, located at the bottom of Haizi Valley at an altitude of 5,328 meters, lies on the northern side of Mount Siguniang. The base of Haizi Valley sits at 5,328 meters above sea level. The climbing route primarily...
KOLON SPORT 2012 Spring/Summer New Collection Launch
2012S/SPressPresentationRemaining true to its brand philosophy of “Your best way to nature,” KOLON SPORT continues to actively develop and design new outdoor styles that combine authenticity, functionality, and a modern sensibility. The brand is set to grandly unveil its 2012 Spring/Summer New Collection. This time, KOLON SPORT...
Shandong's Mount Tai sets up 80 checkpoints but fails to stop hikers from entering illegally
On a Sunday in the deep mountains, while many outdoor enthusiasts were taking photos of the stunning icefalls, an ice avalanche occurred, injuring two female hikers who were close to the icefall. This incident took place at the Heishancha Icefall in the Qinling Mountains around 12 noon on the 12th. On the 12th, hiker Mr. He introduced that on the morning of the 12th...
Marathon enthusiasts run to see the airport — a full 42.7 kilometers
Source: http://vimeo.com Submitter: GerardMontero Date: 2012-02-02 Translator: tethys (Contact the translator: tethys2006++gmail.com, replace ++ with @) "Encordades" is a story about five female mountaineers pursuing the same dream in five different eras...
2012 TNF Extreme Freeride Ski Challenge Reaches New Heights
TheNorthFace?---------February 12, 2012, Beijing: Organized by the world-renowned outdoor brand The North Face? and hosted by the Chinese Ski Association, the 2012 The North Face China Extreme Freeride Ski Challenge was grandly held at the Chongli Dolomiti Ski Resort. As one of the most high-end...
Climbing the back of Mount Tai for thrill-seeking, two hikers get lost
Although several days have passed since the verdict on the doping ban of Tour de France champion Alberto Contador, reports on the issue have not subsided. Spanish media revealed that recently thousands of people gathered in front of the Government Square, all wearing Contador masks, holding a large cycling event to show support for the cycling star. Because...
Nearly 1.5 million people participated in the all-Russian mass skiing competition.
The News Center for Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle under the Russian Ministry of Sport, Tourism, and Youth Policy reported that the all-Russian mass skiing competition “Ski Tracks of Russia 2012” attracted 1.5 million participants. The 16th edition of this major traditional cross-Russian skiing event kicked off for the first time in the Dmitrovsky District of the Moscow Region. This year in the Moscow Region...
650 people take on the Empire State Building Run-Up, with the champion reaching the top in just 10 minutes
Competitors start from the ground floor of the Empire State Building and must climb a total of 1,576 steps to reach the finish line on the 87th floor. With 1,576 steps and 87 floors, reaching an altitude of 381 meters, it’s no wonder that local New York media have dubbed the annual stair-climbing race at Manhattan’s Empire State Building as “self-torture.”...
Shed body fat through outdoor hiking in spring
Shed body fat in nature through outdoor hiking in spring
Over 20 distress calls in a month – Mount Lao hikers are going too far
Police set up signs in Beijiushui scenic area
Moguls skiing still dominated by Western and European athletes; China's progress hindered by conditions
On February 12, the moguls competition of the Freestyle Skiing World Cup China stop saw the gathering of many world-class athletes. Among them were 19-year-old Canadian star Michael Ginsbury and American beauty Hannah Kearney, the 2010 Olympic champion. With their outstanding performances, they won the men's and women's...
Two female hikers injured by an ice avalanche while photographing the beauty of the Qinling Mountains
On a Sunday in the deep mountains, numerous outdoor enthusiasts were taking photos of the stunning icefalls when an ice avalanche occurred, injuring two female hikers who were close to the icefall. The incident happened around 12 noon on the 12th at the Heishancha Icefall in the Qinling Mountains. On the 12th, hiker Mr. He introduced that on the morning of the 12th, he and his...
New Release: "Encordades" – Women’s Climbing Dreams
Source: http://vimeo.com Submitter: GerardMontero Date: 2012-02-02 Translator: tethys (Contact translator: tethys2006++gmail.com, replace ++ with @) "Encordades" is a documentary about five female climbers pursuing the same dream across five different eras...
Thousands in Spain wear identical masks in massive bike ride to support Contador
Although several days have passed since the doping ban verdict for Tour de France champion Alberto Contador, reports on the issue have not subsided. Spanish media revealed that recently, thousands of people gathered in front of the government square, all wearing Contador’s mask, holding a large-scale cycling event to support the cycling star. Because...
Australian tourist seriously injured in Northeast China skiing accident rushed to Hong Kong for emergency treatment
An Australian tourist was injured while skiing in Northeast China and was urgently evacuated via an SOS chartered flight to Hong Kong for medical treatment. At 12:30 AM on the 14th, the plane made a refueling stop at Wuhan Tianhe International Airport. Immigration officers boarded the aircraft and completed exit procedures for all six passengers in just one hour. The Australian patient, in his fifties, had accidentally fractured several ribs while skiing in the Northeast two days prior...
The KAILAS Yangmolong First Ascent 10-City Touring Ceremony – Shenyang Stop – Is About to Be Grandly Held
Following the successful events in Guangzhou and Shenzhen in December 2011 and the stunning appearance at the ISPO Beijing Exhibition, the 10-City Touring Ceremony of *The Great Ascent – KAILAS China’s First Ascent of the Unclimbed Peak Yangmolong*, driven and organized by KAILAS, will officially commence in Shenyang, the northernmost metropolis in China, on February 19, 2012. ...