Classic Itineraries
Russian mountaineer Vitaly dies of heart failure on K2
Vitaly dies on the world's second-highest peak, K2 – Sina Outdoor, February 6 According to foreign reports from Alpinist.com, explorersweb.com and others, at 11:30 AM on February 6, 44-year-old Vitaly Gorelik from the Russian national mountaineering team, who was climbing K2 (also known internationally as K2), passed away...
NORTHLAND Founder: Creating More Value for Life
The famous Austrian writer Stefan Zweig described a story in "Sternstunden der Menschheit" (Decisive Moments in History): a missing horseshoe nail led to a lost horseshoe, which led to a lost warhorse, which led to a lost general, which led to a lost nation... Throughout the long river of human history, there are always small accidents. When faced with these mishaps, different people, due to their varying...
The Concept Climbing Hotel in Barcelona (Stunning Photo Gallery)
A Polish architectural firm designed this conceptual rock hotel located in Barcelona. The most distinctive feature of this climbing hotel is its exterior, which is made of real rock, resembling a towering mountain peak. Amidst the modern high-rises of the city, it looks like a rock fallen from the sky, providing rock climbing enthusiasts in the urban environment with...
12-year-old boy imitating rock climbing falls off cliff
On the 9th, the child’s parents presented a banner to Huang Chao (third from left). Photo by Zheng Chengcai, correspondent. “I sprinted over there as fast as I could, hoping to catch the person before they fell,” said Huang Chao. There was a slope beneath the cliff, covered in soil. He saw the climber fall onto the slope and then tumble down to the dry riverbed below. Our newspaper on April...
Climbing News: Rock Climbing Debuts on First Floor Street
A large-scale rock climbing project has recently been established and launched a trial operation on First Floor Street Pedestrian Street in Zhenjiang. This adventurous and thrilling sport has gained popularity among young people, with many coming to give it a try. By She Dianfu & Li Jing
Norway’s iconic outdoor brand HELLY HANSEN sponsors the First Outdoor Hiking Festival in Jilin Province
Spring is here—time to enjoy the outdoors on foot. To celebrate the official establishment of the Jilin Provincial Outdoor Hiking Sports Association and to support the national fitness initiative aimed at raising awareness of physical activity and encouraging citizens to embrace an active lifestyle, ...
6 "Ticket-Evading" Hiking Routes up Mount Tai – All Extremely Risky
Recently, an online post titled “Mount Tai Climbing Routes (Jailbreak Edition) – Mount Tai Ticket-Evading Routes” summarized six ways to enter without paying. The Mount Tai Management Committee warns that these routes involve many cliffs, ravines, and other hazards, making unauthorized entry highly dangerous for hikers. The Northeast Route involves taking a bus from Taian Railway Station to Aiwa, getting off, and walking about 2 kilometers north along the village road to...
Henan’s Jiyuan Invites Travelers Worldwide to Conquer Mount Wangwu
Announcement of the 6th Jiyuan Mount Wangwu International Tourism & Mountaineering Festival This event is jointly organized by the People's Government of Jiyuan City, Henan Provincial Tourism Bureau, Henan Provincial Sports Bureau, and Henan Investment Group; co-hosted by the Henan Provincial Social Sports Management Center, Henan Mountaineering Association, Publicity Department of Jiyuan Municipal Committee, Jiyuan Municipal Tourism Bureau, Jiyuan Municipal Sports Bureau, ...
Hikers report theft of agarwood trees on Paiya Mountain in Shenzhen
Recently, reporters received reports from a group of “hikers” that a large number of agarwood trees on Paiya Mountain in Dapeng New Area had been cut down, with some mountain areas nearly “devoid” of agarwood trees. The reporters then visited nearby villagers, where elderly residents told them that tens of thousands of agarwood trees on Paiya Mountain may have been stolen in recent years. On the 16th, the reporters contacted the Shenzhen Public...
A group of fellow Wuhan natives organized a self-drive trip to Everest Base Camp to cheer on the China University of Geosciences mountaineering team
Chutian Metropolis Daily News, Everest Base Camp (Special Correspondent Chen Bolei, Reporter Cao Zhikai) After traveling for 12 days and covering 4,000 kilometers from the river city to Everest Base Camp, yesterday five fellow Wuhan natives, having read our newspaper report, took the opportunity of a self-driving tour to come as a group to cheer on the members of the China University of Geosciences mountaineering team. Yesterday morning at 11...
Gregory founder Wayne's China trip kicks off an outdoor heritage journey
Wayne's China trip and the launch of the third Gregory U.S. Outdoor Heritage Journey ceremony was held on April 17 at Beijing’s 22 Art Zone. Gregory founder Wayne interacted with Chinese Gregory backpack enthusiasts on-site and simultaneously launched the 2012...
SALOMON Men's Outdoor Competitive Waterproof Trail Running Shoes - 1065 RMB
SALOMON Men's Competitive Trail Running Shoes are waterproof and breathable, offering enhanced comfort that lets you stride confidently through slippery mud as if on solid ground. The upper features a water-repellent treatment and splash-proof design, durable lace eyelets, SENSIFIT intelligent last technology, a carry pouch, sand-resistant tongue, and a quick-lace system. Priced at 1065 RMB on Taobao. SALOMON Men's Trail...
Tibet resumes spring mountaineering conference with 50 enthusiasts registering for May Day event
The highly acclaimed Tibet Spring Mountaineering Conference in China’s mountaineering circles, which was suspended for two years, will resume during this year’s May Day holiday. Currently, nearly 50 mountaineering enthusiasts from Guangdong, Guangxi, Shenzhen, Beijing, Hong Kong, Hebei, Xinjiang, and local Tibetans have signed up to participate. Nyima Tsering, head of the Tibet Mountaineering Team...
Exclusive Interview with SALEWA Chairman Heiner Oberrauch – Gaining an In-depth Understanding of the Latest Developments
SALEWA originated in Germany in 1935 and is a well-known European outdoor sports and leisure brand. Its original founder was the then president of the harness association. From 1990 to the present, SALEWA has been developing steadily under the leadership of Mr. Heiner Oberrauch. Regarding SALEWA’s recent developments...
2012 The North Face “Go Wild” Theme Campaign Officially Launched
(Moganshan, March 22, 2012) The globally renowned professional outdoor brand—The North Face—officially launched its 2012 “Go Wild” brand theme campaign in Moganshan. Upholding its brand spirit of “Never Stop Exploring,” The North Face successfully initiated the...
Inheriting the Spirit of Sports Culture—The 30th China International Sporting Goods Expo (CSG) to Be Held in 2012
Inheriting the Spirit of Sports Culture and Celebrating Industrial Development—The 30th China International Sporting Goods Expo (CSG) to Be Held in 2012
Insisting on Hiking Mount Lao, an Elderly Man from Jinzhou Suffers a Fatal Heart Attack
Six elderly men over the age of 60 from Jinzhou went on a self-guided cycling trip together. They set off from Jinzhou by bicycle, passing through Shenyang, Anshan, and Dalian, then took a ferry from Dalian to Yantai and Qingdao. On the 16th, they joined a local tour group to visit Mount Lao. During the climb, 67-year-old Mr. Ma ignored his advanced age and the tour guide’s...
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Notes on Mid-to-Short Hiking & Fixed-Route Crossing in the Kubuqi Desert [Lao Te]
Some matters should be flexibly adjusted according to individual circumstances. 1. Clothing: During May Day and National Day, temperatures in the desert are relatively high. In previous years around these holidays, under clear and windless conditions, daytime temperatures in the desert hinterland ranged from 25-40°C, with ground surface temperatures peaking at over 60°C around 2 PM, while nighttime temperatures hover around 15°C. On cloudy days...
The mummified body of a hiker has been discovered — frozen to death in the mountains for half a year
At the summit of Zhongnan Mountain, hikers found the tent used by the deceased. Hiker "Unofficial Beggar" provided the photo. "We don’t know where he was from or when he died." Hiker "Unofficial Beggar" and friends were crossing the Qinling Mountains when they found a tent at the mountaintop containing a body. He hopes to locate the family of the deceased via Weibo. ...
Experience the imperial capital’s version of “romantic scenes in nature” — see which flower steals the show in April
As April arrives, it’s the season when flowers compete in a dazzling display of beauty. From south to north, peach blossoms smile in the spring breeze. Plan your flower-viewing trip according to the blooming schedule. Meet up with family and friends under the blossoms, leisurely strolling through seas of crimson — completely lost in the moment. Peach blossoms, crabapple blossoms, tulips, lilacs, magnolia… countless fragrances and endless beauties to admire. Journey for the sake of flowers…