Classic Itineraries
The champion of the first leg of the 2012 National Rock Climbing Series (Ninghai Leg) has been crowned
Xinhua News Agency, Zhejiang Channel, May 17 (Reporters Zheng Li, Liu Yuan) — At the 2012 National Rock Climbing Series (Ninghai Leg) held in Ninghai, Zhejiang Province, 47 athletes from across the country conquered the climbing walls with agility, successfully determining the champion. This leg of the competition featured two events: bouldering and speed climbing. The national team athlete Pan Xuhua from Jiangxi Vocational College of Applied Technology claimed both the women’s bouldering and speed climbing titles. KAILAS Climbing Team athlete and national team member Wang Qinghua won the men’s bouldering title, while Zhong Lincai, a national team athlete from Beijing Mountain Beauty Sports Culture Co., Ltd., took the men’s speed climbing championship.
Top female climber conquers UK's toughest cliff face barehanded
Recently, according to the UK's *The Sun*, 23-year-old British woman Hazel Findlay became the first female to successfully climb the UK's most challenging cliff face after conquering the "once upon a time" cliff near Hartland Quay in Devon. At the same time, she also became widely recognized in the climbing community...
The National Mass Mountain Climbing and Fitness Conference and the Kunyu Mountain Cherry Festival to open on the 27th
The National Mass Mountain Climbing and Fitness Conference (Weihai Wendeng Station) and the 8th China・Weihai (Wendeng) Kunyu Mountain Cherry Festival will open on May 27 in Jieshi Town, Wendeng City. This was announced at a press conference held yesterday. According to the organizers, this edition of the National Mass Mountain Climbing and Fitness Conference (Wendeng Station), hosted by the Mountaineering Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China...
Di Da Everest Expedition Team: Greater Challenges Await Above 8,300 Meters
Hubei Daily News — Our report from Everest Base Camp on the 17th (Reporters: Wang Jing, Correspondent: Cao Zhikai) At 2:57 p.m., the long-silent radio at the Di Da Everest Base Camp came to life, with news from Camp 3 at an altitude of 7,790 meters: finally, members of Di Da have reached the previously unattained 7,790-meter campsite. The transport team has built...
The Diayou Mountaineering Team reached Camp C2 at 7,790 meters on Mount Everest
Our special correspondent Chen Bolei and contributor Cao Zhikai report from Everest Base Camp. After days of poor weather, finally some good news from Everest! Yesterday, Everest enjoyed a rare spell of fine weather. Around 2 pm, after four hours of trekking, the "four-member summit push team" of the Diayou Everest Expedition successfully arrived at Camp C2 at an altitude of 7,790 meters...
HowToTrip Exclusive Interview with Tecnica Ultra-Runners the Gross Siblings
The Gross siblings, Tecnica-sponsored athletes and champions of the 330-kilometer Tor des Géants in Italy, came to Beijing to participate in the TNF100 100-kilometer ultra-run. Green Earth Outdoors conducted an exclusive interview and filming during their competition. Below is the detailed report from Green Earth Outdoors. Pre-race: The Gross siblings at the Beijing Olympic Forest...
Qingdao Cyclist's 21-Day Ride to Lhasa to Fulfill Tibetan Kids' Dream of Seeing the Sea
After 21 days of cycling, Qingdao "cyclist" Li Zhi arrived in Lhasa from Lijiang. In addition to sightseeing along the way, he had a special mission on this trip—to visit local schools in order to provide aid to underprivileged students. On May 21, Li Zhi, back in Qingdao, shared his experiences and feelings with reporters. He told them that...
Four killed in Everest South Side tragedy, including one Chinese
The 33-year-old Canadian female climber Shriya Shah reached the summit of Everest from the south side. Nepalese officials confirmed today that four climbers from China, Germany, Canada, and South Korea died on their descent after reaching the summit, and one person is still missing. Sherpa Ang Tshering said, “It’s...
Results and Points Ranking of the 2012 National Rock Climbing Stage Competition - Ninghai Station
Attachment 1: 2012 National Rock Climbing Stage Competition Ninghai Station Results - Men's Bouldering.pdf Attachment 2: 2012 National Rock Climbing Stage Competition (Ninghai Station) Results - Men's Speed.pdf Attachment 3: 2012 National Rock Climbing Stage Competition (Ninghai Station) Results - Women's Bouldering.pdf Attachment 4: 2012 National Rock Climbing Stage Competition (Ninghai Station...
The First "Kailas" Cup Rock Climbing Competition in Jincheng City Opens in 2012
May 19 was China's second National Tourism Day. The first "Kailas" Cup Rock Climbing Competition in Jincheng City in 2012 kicked off at the Shanliquan Tourist Scenic Area. The competition was jointly organized by the city's Mountaineering and Outdoor Sports Association, the Youth Activity Center’s Outward Bound Training School, and the Shanliquan Tourist Scenic Area. All participants were rock climbing enthusiasts. The event featured...
Wuhan mountaineers return from Everest Base Camp, rewarded with spare ribs and lotus root soup (Photo)
Chutian Metropolis Daily (Special correspondent Chen Bolei reporting from Everest Base Camp, correspondent Cao Zhikai) The "Summit Four" team from China University of Geosciences, who had originally planned to return from the 6,500-meter advance camp to Everest Base Camp today, changed their itinerary temporarily—yesterday evening at around 6 p.m., the team leader Dong Fan returned to the base camp with Deqing Ouzhu and Ciren Dandar...
Mount Everest climbing team in distress: 3 dead, 2 missing
Nepali officials confirmed on the 21st that a climbing team encountered severe weather on their descent after reaching the summit of Mount Everest, resulting in the deaths of 3 climbers and the disappearance of 2 others. Ganendra Shrestha, a Nepali official in charge of mountaineering affairs, told the Associated Press that the deceased included a German, a Nepal-born Canadian, and...
Three mountaineers died on their way back from climbing Mount Everest due to strong winds
Xinhua News Agency, Kathmandu, May 21 (Reporter Chen Qiaoyan) — Officials from Nepal's Ministry of Tourism confirmed on the 21st that at least three foreign mountaineers died on their way back from climbing Mount Everest via the Nepalese southern route, including one Chinese climber. Dipendra Poudel said that a German climber...
All four members of the Everest climbing team have returned to base camp; the expedition is expected to return to Wuhan on the 26th
Chutian Golden News (Reporter Song Rui) At around 6 p.m. on the 20th, Dong Fan, the overall commander of the Everest climbing team from China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), along with team members Deqing Ouzhu and Ciren Dandar, returned to the base camp. Chen Chen, a young woman from Wuhan, also rejoined the team smoothly at around 7 p.m. yesterday. It is understood that all members of the Everest climbing team plan to return to Wuhan at noon on the 26th. “Chen Chen is on her way down and should be here soon.” At around 5 p.m. yesterday, a reporter contacted Cao Zhikai, a member stationed at the Everest base camp. According to him, the four climbers who reached the summit had originally planned to return from the advance camp to the base camp yesterday, but because Dong Fan was concerned about work back at the team, he, along with Deqing Ouzhu and Ciren Dandar, went down the mountain early without resting. Chen Chen stayed behind at the advance camp to complete other tasks before withdrawing. “Reaching the summit was extremely tough, and they could only eat instant food along the way,” said Cao Zhikai. To ensure the four could rest well upon their return, the team members staying at the base camp had made full preparations. “When welcoming Teacher Dong Fan, Deqing Ouzhu, and Ciren Dandar, we prepared flowers, hadas, and spare ribs with lotus root soup,” he said with a smile. Yesterday, in addition to flowers and hadas, they also prepared Chen Chen’s favorite foods. Cao Zhikai told the reporter that after a night’s rest, the three team members had largely regained their strength and were currently in good spirits. “The entire summiting process went fairly smoothly, but Teacher Dong Fan encountered a bit of danger during the final push to the top.” According to Cao Zhikai, when everyone reached the “Third Step,” Dong Fan was hit on the head by a rock about the size of an egg. Fortunately, he was wearing a down hat and only ended up with a red mark, not a swelling.
Kindergarten organizes a six-kilometer hike for six-year-olds to develop motor intelligence
Children from Chongwen No. 3 Kindergarten participate in the 'Six-Year-Old Six-Kilometer Hike' activity. Recently, a 'children's sports' event has caught parents' attention: Chongwen No. 3 Kindergarten in Dongcheng District organized about 120 senior kindergarten children to celebrate their sixth birthday with a 'Six-Year-Old Six-Kilometer Hike' activity. Is this considered an extreme sport for children? How should younger children exercise? Are your baby’s exercise methods too conservative? Do you know that being 'overly' safe can severely affect a child’s age-appropriate development and learning?
A uniquely shaped bicycle is spotted on Zhanqiao Pier — the front wheel stands 2 meters tall while the rear one is tiny
“There’s a super huge bicycle being displayed near Zhanqiao Pier — its front wheel is even taller than I am!” On the afternoon of May 19, both tourists and locals strolling around Zhanqiao were drawn to a giant bicycle located on the west side of Zhanqiao Square. Reporters rushed to the scenic plaza on the west side of the pier and found two middle-aged men taking turns riding an...
The Elements of Life: Climbing Is Not About Conquering Mountains
The morning sun breaks through the clouds atop K2, the world’s second-highest peak, casting a radiant glow that outlines the mountain range in a spectacle as wondrous as a rift in the sky; in the tranquil early hours, the snow glistens in the sunlight like a field of spilled silver. Amidst the towering heights, the bodies of those who venture into this icy realm appear so small... This is the majestic scene captured by photographer Tommy...
16 Chongqing Hikers Trapped in Remote Mountains Rescued Through Joint Efforts of Chongqing and Hubei
Sixteen Chongqing hikers were rescued 16 hours after getting into trouble in a primeval forest. On the 20th, after a 16-hour search and rescue operation, 16 hikers trapped in the primeval forest at the border of Qianjiang and Hubei were saved, with one person injured. At 3:30 p.m. on the 20th, reporters arrived in Qianjiang and saw the injured hiker "Binggua" and his 15 hiking companions in the emergency room of the district central hospital...
Live Coverage: High-End Outdoor Sports Watch EZON (Ezon) 2012 Beijing Themed Salon
Scene from the 2012 Ezon "Outdoor Technology, Smart Sports" Beijing Themed Salon. On May 18, 2012, the 2012 EZON Ezon "Outdoor Technology, Smart Sports" and 2012 Ezon New Product R&D Experience Exchange Themed Salon, hosted by Shenzhen Ezon Electronics Co., Ltd. and co-organized by Beijing Tianshi Hengsheng Co., Ltd., was held at Beijing Tianshi Hui...
Climbing Heroes Share: How They Reached the Summit (Photo)
At around 18:00 yesterday, members of the China University of Geosciences mountaineering team—Dong Fan, Deqing Ouzhu, and Tsering Dandar—safely returned to base camp; Chen Chen stayed an extra day to rest at the 6,500m advance camp. How is reaching the summit achieved? Listen as they recount their experience. The four climbers shared two sleeping bags and huddled together for warmth... On the 17th, the four-member summit team—Dong Fan,...