Classic Itineraries
Supporting outdoor businesses and expanding media collaborations — Exclusive interview with Qi Yulin, head of the Outdoor, Roller Skating, and Bicycle Exhibition Area at the 30th China International Sports Goods Fair...
The exhibition setup for various zones of the 30th China International Sports Goods Fair is nearing completion. Recently, Qi Yulin, the person in charge of recruitment for the Outdoor, Roller Skating, and Bicycle Exhibition Area at this edition, introduced the recruitment progress to reporters: “The theme of the area is green and low-carbon. It mainly features outdoor and roller skating products. Notably, sports bicycles, which are making a comeback into the public eye, will also be displayed here. So far, 126 companies have registered to participate in this zone, continuing the upward trend seen in previous years.”
Privately crossing Lop Nur leads to penalties by cultural relics bureau; 8 tourists apologize
On March 19, an exploration team of eight people was penalized by the Ruoqiang County Cultural Relics Bureau for privately crossing Lop Nur. They have apologized for their actions through the media and subsequently set off on their journey home. In fact, according to the "Implementation Measures of the Cultural Relics Protection Law of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region" (hereinafter referred to as the "Measures"...
The authoritative outdoor dreams judging panel "diagnoses" the dreams
As spring days grow longer and all things come back to life, with temperatures warming up, the 2012 Gore-Tex Outdoor Dreams Realization Campaign’s proposal collection has also reached its climax. While submissions were in full swing in March, the February monthly winning proposal has also been warmly unveiled. The team leader of the "Snow Shoulder Peak Climb" team, the professional mountaineering group champion of the 2011 campaign, Xiang Yang, took the February crown...
China’s Greatest Explorer: Hiked and Cycled Around the World 80 Years Ago
Loving to travel stems from the endless landscapes along the way, and every journey fuels the dreamer's spirit. As a stage for realizing dreams, the annual extravaganza for outdoor enthusiasts—the 2012 Gore-Tex Outdoor Dreams Realization Event—is in full swing, and the February monthly winning proposal has also...
Life lies in movement — remember these five essentials to make running easier and more enjoyable
Running is one of the most natural things in our lives — we run barefoot as kids, carry our schoolbags while running to class, chase time after starting work, and will likely keep running even when we’re older. It seems the saying “life lies in movement” really holds true. Today, we’ll tell you how to approach running the right way, focusing on the five essentials of...
From parks to wilderness: Recommended travel destinations for running enthusiasts
Running in Siguniang Mountain, with snow-capped peaks behind you and glacial meltwater stretching out before you. The scenery constantly changes beneath your feet and before your eyes. The running craze at Olympic Forest Park and nature classes—within Beijing’s urban area, the best park for running is arguably the Olympic Forest Park. Runners consider it the most precious legacy left by the Olympics...
Chinese-American female TCM practitioner wins LA Marathon championship in 55-59 age group
The 58-year-old Chinese-American winner of the 55-59 age group championship, Jin Hongyun. According to the US newspaper Qiao Bao, among the outstanding participants in the 18th Los Angeles Marathon were many Chinese-Americans, and 58-year-old Chinese-American female TCM practitioner Jin Hongyun was one of them. She had won the 55-59 age group championship for two consecutive years before, but due to the cold weather and injuries from a fall a few months ago that hadn’t fully healed, she said her performance this time was not her best, yet she still claimed the title in her age group.
The 4th Beijing International RV & Camping Show Grandly Opens with Unprecedented Grandeur
On the morning of March 22, 2012, the 4th Beijing International RV & Camping Exhibition 2012 grandly opened at the Beijing RV Expo Center in Changyang CSD, Fangshan District, Beijing. At 10:00 AM, the opening ceremony was held on-site with great fanfare. Leaders and guests from relevant departments and associations attended the ceremony and delivered speeches to congratulate the fourth edition of the show...
The 4th Beijing International RV & Camping Exhibition 2012 was held in Beijing on the 22nd
Latest from Green Field: The 4th Beijing International RV & Camping Exhibition 2012 was held today in Beijing. The specific address of the exhibition is the Beijing RV Expo Center at Changyang CSD, Fangshan District, Beijing. At 10:00 AM, a grand opening ceremony was held at the Beijing RV Expo Center, with leaders and guests from relevant departments and associations attending the...
Sneaker brands test the waters in outdoor gear or pivot to mass-market strategies
Look is renowned worldwide for its road bikes, but at the recent Fisher Outdoor Leisure Exhibition in the UK, we had the chance to see Look’s non-road models, including the full-suspension 920, the hardtail 986, and the gravel road bike X85. The integrated alloy stem (A-Stem) on the Look 920 will immediately catch your eye—...
Bear Grylls Replaced as 'Man vs. Wild' Host, Paving the Way for New Opportunities
Last week, explosive news emerged in the outdoor sports world: due to months of failed negotiations between British extreme adventurer Bear Grylls and the U.S. Discovery Channel over two new shows, the channel announced the termination of its collaboration with Grylls. Grylls not only lost the chance to participate in the two new programs...
Outdoor Dreams – Reach for the Sky
The reason we love to be on the road is the endless beautiful scenery, and every journey brings our dreams closer to reality. As the annual grand event for outdoor enthusiasts, the 2012 Gore-Tex™ Outdoor Dreams Realization Campaign is in full swing, and the February monthly champion plan has just been unveiled...
Outdoor brands are drawing an "S" curve
While sports brands are in decline, "outdoor" is thriving. A Hangzhou outdoor gear store has stockpiled tens of thousands of items for this surge. At an outdoor gear shop on Hangzhou’s Wulin Road, boxes are piled up like a small mountain. Store clerk Xiao Chen said that to prepare for the Qingming and May Day holidays, the boss has stocked up heavily—with just T-shirts alone exceeding...
German tourist rides bike on highway, Xinjiang traffic police guide him in English
"Cycling on the highway is not allowed—it's dangerous. Please leave the highway." At around 11:50 am on March 19, traffic police officers from the Shihezi Detachment of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region's Expressway Police Brigade spotted this violation. They immediately warned the foreign tourist, but the man clearly didn’t understand...
First Look at the 2012 Look Mountain Bikes and Cross Country Bikes (Photo Report)
Look is world-renowned for its road bikes, but at the recent Fisher Outdoor Leisure Show in the UK, we had the chance to see some of Look’s non-road models, including the full-suspension 920, hardtail 986, and cross-country road X85. The Look 920 — the one-piece alloy stem (A-Stem) will immediately catch your eye...
The 2018 China Hot Air Balloon Performance Competition and Flight Experience Event Concluded Successfully
On October 18, 2018, the five-day 2018 China Hot Air Balloon Performance Competition and Flight Experience Event concluded successfully in Xingyi. As a warm-up event for the 2018 International Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports Congress, this hot air balloon performance competition heralded a new era of multi-dimensional, all-region outdoor tourism in Xingyi...
The world’s top climbing competition comes to Chongqing for the first time, attracting over 100 world-class athletes
Team members have left their footprints in many places across Songyuan. “Hiking not only helps us stay fit and relieve stress, but also promotes our beautiful hometown,” introduced Zhao Xuelin, 50, the initiator of the Songyuan Dafeige Outdoor Sports Alliance. Over the past year, the “hikers” on the team have walked an average of 30 kilometers per week, and...
Guizhou Hiker Dies After Falling into Cave in Yunnan During Exploration – Body Found After 68 Hours
Xiao He Recounts Exploration Experience as Rescue Team Heads to Core Site – Quick Read: A cave exploration turns tragic, sparking a race against time for survival. On the afternoon of March 19, five hikers from Guizhou, Hubei, Guangxi, Shaanxi, and Sichuan were trekking toward Hoh Xil in Qinghai when they passed through Muzhuo Township, Zhenxiong County, Zhaotong, Yunnan...
The results of the "Top 10 RV Brand Enterprises of 2011" were announced, and an awards ceremony was held.
On the afternoon of March 22, 2012, the 2012 China RV & Camping Industry Development Forum was held on the second floor of the meeting hall at the Beijing RV Expo Center in Changyang CSD, Fangshan District, Beijing. At the forum, Wang Jidong, Secretary-General of the China RV & Camping Alliance, presided over the "Top 10 RV & Camping Brand Enterprises of 2011" and the "Best Exhibitors of the 4th Beijing International RV & Camping Exhibition 2012"...
The Fourth China RV and Camping Industry Development Forum Opens, Industry Elites Discuss Growth
On the afternoon of March 22, 2012, the 2012 China RV and Camping Industry Development Forum, themed "Leading the RV Industry to Accelerate Camping Development," was held at the second-floor conference hall of the Beijing RV Expo Center in Changyang CSD, Fangshan District, Beijing. The forum was organized by the Organizing Committee of the Beijing International RV and Camping Show, and hosted by the Beijing RV Expo Center...