Classic Itineraries
How to Conserve Energy During Outdoor Activities
Recently, while hiking with fellow outdoor enthusiasts, I noticed many of them were not good at conserving energy. When extremely fatigued, they were not only unable to continue climbing but also unnecessarily wasting their strength. 1. Talk less. Speaking consumes a significant amount of energy...
How to Choose, Adjust, and Pack an Outdoor Backpack
Whether you're hiking, camping, or going on an outing, one thing you absolutely can’t do without is a backpack. A good backpack not only helps you look refreshed and energetic, but more importantly, it allows you to carry many items, frees up your hands, maintains body balance, and makes your journey safer and more comfortable. However, finding the right backpack among the wide variety of sizes and styles...
"Experience Unlimited—2012 Gore-Tex Outdoor Dreams Realized" Campaign
The March selection of the "Experience Unlimited—2012 Gore-Tex TM Outdoor Dreams Realized" campaign has concluded. Following online voting and expert judging, the monthly champions in each category have been determined. Let’s take a look at the winning proposals—perhaps their dream routes will serve as great inspiration for your next adventure. Or maybe you feel...
Norway’s Helly Hansen sponsors Jilin Province’s First Outdoor Hiking Festival
Spring is here—perfect for hiking and embracing nature. To celebrate the official establishment of the Jilin Provincial Outdoor Hiking Sports Association, and in response to the national fitness program aimed at enhancing public health awareness and encouraging citizens to actively participate in physical exercise, ...
Renowned Chinese climber Zhao Zhongjun has officially signed with KAILAS.
In April 2012, following Hong Kong’s Chris Sharma (Ho Sin Fai), another grassroots climbing talent—Zhao Zhongjun—signed with the outdoor brand KAILAS (also known as Kailas), officially becoming a “KAILAS Climbing Team Member.” Together, they aim to promote the development of climbing in China and jointly tackle new challenges. With nearly 20 years of extensive...
The Kolumb outdoor team successfully defended its six-time consecutive national championship in the Mountain Outdoor Sports Championship.
From April 13 to 15, the 2012 National Mountain Outdoor Sports Championship, jointly organized by the Mountaineering Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China, the Zhejiang Provincial Sports Bureau, and the People's Government of Wenzhou City, was held for the first time in Wenzhou, Zhejiang. After three days of intense competition, the strong Kolumb (Golonpo) Outdoor Team, which took the lead and crossed the finish line first for three consecutive days,...
KAILAS fully supports the development of national Grade A mountain outdoor sports competitions
Starting from April 26, a series of multi-stop Grade A mountain outdoor sports competitions organized by the Chinese Mountaineering Association will be held in full swing across various cities nationwide. These include the upcoming Baise International Mountain Outdoor Sports Challenge (200 km) and Taining International Mountain Outdoor Sports Challenge (190 km) this month, as well as the longest-distance...
Four wheels become two: 300 cycling enthusiasts promote environmental protection
300 cycling enthusiasts have spontaneously organized a public environmental protection campaign. In mid-April, Shijiazhuang’s first lightbox advertisement featuring a cycling-based public service campaign appeared at the intersection of Xingchen Plaza on Changjiang Avenue in the high-tech zone. The slogan “Happy Cycling, Giving Back to Life” on the poster caught the attention of passersby. According to reports, this cycling group...
A 26-year-old man quits his job to cycle 2,000 km home, plans to bike to Tibet
Never thought / how far a bike could go / once believed it / belonged only in the city... Never thought / a bicycle could take me to Tibet / the blue sky above / flocks of sheep nearby / snow-white mountains / vast open fields... I know / this is the paradise of dreams / it’s the bicycle that takes me to Tibet / letting me chase my dreams... ――...
Rock-climbing experts turn to burglary by scaling buildings barehanded, reaching up to the 13th floor
A group of rock-climbing experts turned to theft, scaling buildings like "Spider-Man" without any tools, even reaching the 13th floor. On the 1st, police in Chongqing's Dadukou District detained this group of "building climbers." Authorities said that since the beginning of this year, multiple cases of home burglary have occurred in succession in areas such as Dadukou, Shapingba, Yubei, and Nan'an in Chongqing. The perpetrators all struck in the early hours of the morning...
"These athletes are amazing!" — The charm of rock climbing captivates the live audience
Being able to closely appreciate the world-class climbers' performances is truly a feast for the eyes. On April 13th, the park square in Dadukou District was bustling with activity. As athletes on the stage experienced both slips and successes, thousands of spectators either gasped in awe or applauded together, fully enjoying the allure of "rock wall ballet." Even the world’s top...
Indonesian Deputy Energy Minister Dies While Mountain Climbing Amid Oxygen Shortage
Xinhua News Agency reports that Indonesian officials said on the 21st that Deputy Minister of Energy Wiyatno Patiwidagdo died while climbing a volcano that day. A spokesperson for President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono stated that the president had been informed of Wiyatno’s death, though the exact cause remains unclear. Wiyatno had set out on the 20th...
Wuhan CUG Everest Mountaineering Team Takes on the "Devil's Journey" at 5,800 Meters
On the 18th, reporters joined the CUG Everest Mountaineering Team as they set out from the base camp at 5,200 meters toward the intermediate camp at 5,800 meters. Although the distance to be covered was less than 19 kilometers, and the hiking mileage wasn’t particularly long, for ordinary people, walking for nearly 10 hours at high altitude is almost an “impossible mission.” Especially...
The blooming azaleas attract large numbers of tourists to hike and enjoy the scenery.
Reporters at the Dazhu Mountain Scenic Area observed that as they walked on foot from the base of the mountain to Xiugu Valley, the number of blooming azaleas gradually increased. The red azaleas stretched all the way from the valley bottom up to the mountaintop, and even the cliffs and steep rock faces were covered with lush flower clusters. Walking along the stone steps in the mountains was like strolling through an ocean of flowers. Recently, the azaleas on Dazhu Mountain in Jiaonan City have entered...
A senior hiking fitness event was held at Taibai Rock in Wanzhou District.
News from Three Gorges Media Network (Reporter: Zhang Li / Photo) "When the sun comes out, we climb the hill; once on the hill, we feel like singing." On April 20, a thousand-person hiking and fitness activity took place at Taibai Rock in Wanzhou District, where thousands of seniors from the Wanzhou District Sports Bureau, District Finance Bureau, Taibai Senior Hiking Association, and other organizations joyfully participated in the hike. ...
CARAVA partners with China Photography to build "professionalism"
CARAVA (Karevo) has joined forces with China Photography, leveraging its professional brand image to reach the outdoor market through the magazine, blending outdoor activities with photography. This is the perfect culmination of its keen market response and an ingenious, professional promotion strategy. China Photography magazine is published by the...
Top 10 Outdoor Dreams Subsite "Category Index"
As the ancients said: Know yourself and your enemy, and you will never lose a battle. This means that understanding your opponent gives you a better chance of defeating them. Likewise, choosing a way of "fighting" that suits you can greatly increase your odds of success. The proposal submission period for the 6th edition of the 2012 "Gore-Tex Outdoor Dreams Realization Campaign" has quietly passed the halfway mark. Outdoor enthusiasts should act quickly...
Municipal Power Supply: Successful Power Guarantee for the 2012 International Climbing Competition
Chongqing Channel of Xinhua Net, April 16 (Li Mingyue) — From April 13 to 14, the first leg of the 2012 IFSC World Cup Climbing Competition was held in Chongqing. To ensure the smooth running of the opening ceremony and the competition, the municipal power supply bureau attached great importance to the event, conducted special patrols of related lines and substations, and implemented multiple measures to guarantee the successful hosting of the competition...
English manor-style home decor to create the most beautiful climbing wall
This is a climbing wall designed by Japanese designer Nendo for a fitness club located in Tokyo's Omotesando. The unique feature of this climbing wall is that its surface is made up of English manor-style home decor, such as picture frames, deer heads, and other wall ornaments, replacing the typical block-shaped climbing holds.
Outdoor experts talk about extreme sports: Know your limits, safety first
Bungee jumping, mountaineering, paragliding, rock climbing, surfing—these sports that challenge human limits are now increasingly favored by young people and have even become a lifestyle for some. But while they offer thrills, high-risk extreme sports also pose threats to life. Only by fully understanding extreme sports...