Classic Itineraries
The 2012 "Red Bull 24-Hour" Off-Road Challenge Shenzhen leg concludes
On November 18, the 2012 "Red Bull 24-Hour" Off-Road Challenge Shenzhen leg successfully concluded. As the only domestic outdoor extreme event that runs continuously day and night, this year’s Shenzhen edition of the "Red Bull 24-Hour" attracted outdoor enthusiasts from both China and abroad. According to the competition rules, participants had to complete over 12 alternating events within 24 hours as a team...
The Shenzhen High-Tech Fair used unmanned aerial vehicles for traffic monitoring and opening ceremony aerial photography for the first time...
The 14th Shenzhen High-Tech Fair was held from November 16 to 21, 2012, at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. Themed "Promoting Technological Innovation and Enhancing Development Quality," the fair featured six major sections: High-Tech Achievements Trade, High-Tech Special Products Exhibition, China Hi-Tech Forum, super-SUPER Special Events, High-Tech Intellectual Exchange, and an Everlasting Exhibition. The total exhibition area exceeded 100,000 square meters. It opened in grand style with participation from over 50 countries and regions, 110 delegations, and more than 3,000 exhibitors.
Vasque snow boots won the Snow Category Award in Backpacker magazine's 2012 Fall/Winter Buying Guide...
In Backpacker magazine's 2012 Fall/Winter Buying Guide issue, the Vasque Snow Junkie UD men's snow boots won the Snow Category Award. This adds another outstanding achievement to the professionalism and technology of Vasque products. The Snow Junkie UD features a waterproof system that uses waterproof leather and fabric along with Ultra...
The sprint of youth collapses at the finish line: marathons should be approached within one’s limits
In the 2012 autumn/winter buying guide issue of Backpacker magazine, the Vasque SnowJunkie UD men's snow boots won the award for snow products. This added another remarkable highlight to Vasque’s professionalism and technological innovation. The SnowJunkie UD features a waterproof system that uses waterproof leather and fabric as well as ult...
Outdoor Research becomes the designated apparel for San Juan Mountain Guides in the U.S.
The world’s leading independent outdoor apparel and accessories brand, Outdoor Research, will become the official clothing provider for San Juan Mountain Guides. Located in the southwestern region of Colorado, USA, San Juan Mountain Guides is a long-established guiding service specializing in alpine climbing, ice climbing, and backcountry skiing...
The 2012 Vasque Hangzhou West Lake Trail Run Came to a Perfect Close in the Rain
On November 10, the 2012 Vasque Hangzhou West Lake Trail Run was held as scheduled by the shores of the West Lake. Amidst the drizzling weather, globally equipped runners set off at the sound of the starting gun and ran along the 28-kilometer mountain trail. "Running in the rain" became a much-talked-about highlight for this year’s participants and added even more excitement to the event. This year’s trail run...
Multiple Outdoor Research products selected in Backpacker Magazine's 2012 Fall & Winter Buying Guide
In the newly published 2012 Backpacker Fall & Winter Buying Guide special issue, Outdoor Research products were selected in five categories: Best All-Around Hardshell Jacket; Ultra-Light Insulated Series; Multi-Use Softshell; Warmest Hat; and Best 3-in-1 Glove. Among them, the Outdoor Research M’s...
2012 China · Fanjing Mountain "Around Fanjing" Road Cycling Challenge — Kolumb Outdoor Team Captain Wins Third Place in Individual Event ...
※ Race Report The 2012 China · Fanjing Mountain "Around Fanjing" Road Cycling Challenge, jointly organized by the Cycling and Fencing Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China and the Guizhou Provincial Sports Bureau, successfully concluded on November 1. Lu Zhenghu, captain of the Kolumb (Golonbu) Outdoor Team, participated in this event and won third place in the men's mountain bike 50-kilometer individual ...
The eighth stop of the Orion "Qingshan Action" — Dajue Temple-Jiufeng Eco-Friendly Hiking
On November 17th, the eighth stop of the "Dajue Temple-Jiufeng Eco-Friendly Hiking" Qingshan Action was successfully held at the Orion Outdoor Theme Shopping Mall in collaboration with the Green Field Outdoor Network. Although this was the eighth edition of the Qingshan Action, and even though Beijing had experienced snowfall just two days before the event, outdoor enthusiasts passionate about environmental protection still...
Jingzhi Lake’s “July Snow” Makes Its Debut in Beijing
On the morning of November 18, 2012, the grand opening ceremony of the “July Snow Ski Slope and Jump Tower at Jingzhi Lake Resort Hotel” was held with great fanfare. Leaders and distinguished guests attended the event. Over 40 authoritative media outlets were also present to witness the gathering of professionals from the hotel, tourism, and skiing industries. During the ceremony, a group of...
A young Sichuan office worker quits his job to hike through 11 provinces on just 3,000 yuan
"Going out" is really simple—it's just about wanting to see the outside world and how others live. "In one's lifetime, there should be at least two impulses: one for love that defies all reason, and one for a spontaneous journey." However, not everyone has the courage to follow their heart...
CARAVA Flagship Store Opens at Shaanxi Sports Mall with Grand Opening Promotions
In recent years, Carava has steadily expanded its sales channels, with mall counters spanning across the north and south. In 2013, terminal construction will place greater emphasis on establishing presence in malls across first- and second-tier cities, marking a new phase in the brand’s “Four Modernizations” upgrade. During the Thanksgiving season in November, Carava will debut its latest second-generation counter design at the well-known...
Chinese attitudes toward long-distance running are becoming extreme: don't demonize running
KAILAS climbing team member and Hong Kong bouldering expert He ShanHui was in Yangshuo "Remember the good scenery, Yangshuo is the best time for rock climbing," where November's annual Yangshuo Climbing Festival once again made the town the focus of attention for rock climbers nationwide. Not only did climbers from across China come, but also amateur climbing enthusiasts from around the world...
Beijing cycling enthusiast crosses the U.S. on a bike in 43 days, once locked eyes with a wolf
Gu Binbin arrived at his final stop, Los Angeles, on the 18th during his cycling journey across the United States, staying in Chinatown. According to the U.S. newspaper World Journal, after 43 days of solo cycling through 15 American states, 33-year-old Gu Binbin from Beijing, China, reached the last leg of his trans-American ride in Los Angeles on November 18. With just a mountain bike, three...
Shenzhen youth with disabilities hikes to advocate for better accessibility measures
Yesterday morning, Jiang Wenshan, who had just successfully completed the “Handshake Around China” initiative, appeared at the entrance of Shenzhen Window of the World. In just over two hours, Jiang collected around 20 handshakes and photos with friends, including a 2-year-old child and a man over 50. Yesterday morning, the Shenzhen youth with disabilities, who was previously reported to be undertaking a plan to...
The youth written by a company starting from scratch over fifteen years
In November in Beijing, the lowest temperature had already dropped to minus three degrees Celsius. The day before, it was gloomy with rain and snow, but on the morning of November 17th, the 15th anniversary celebration and outdoor carnival event of Sanfo Outdoor, the sun was shining brightly and the sky was clear. At the Chaoyang Park Fireworks Square, a variety of rich and interesting activities were held, including bouldering experiences, Weibo...
Lucerne, Switzerland: The Stories Behind the Scenery Are Equally Moving
Known as the "essence of Switzerland," Lucerne combines an ancient town, a beautiful lake, and dramatic mountains, and has long attracted visitors with its fairy-tale-like landscapes. It is ranked among the world’s most beloved cities. Countless literary figures—such as Tolstoy, Mark Twain, Wagner, Hugo, and Zhu Ziqing—have made their home here...
KAILAS “No Fear for Beginners” Ignites the Bouldering Experience at Sanfo Outdoor Carnival
KAILAS “No Fear for Beginners” Live Event On November 17, the two-day Sanfo Outdoor 15th Anniversary Carnival was grandly held as scheduled at the Fireworks Plaza in Beijing’s Chaoyang Park. As a major event in the outdoor industry, numerous outdoor brands were invited to attend and contributed a variety of engaging on-site activities to the carnival’s success. Among them...
Limited warming from thermal underwear: cannot replace cotton coats for cold protection
A brand provided a detailed description of the functions of its thermal underwear. As Beijing experienced its first snowfall of the winter and temperatures plummeted, various cold-weather clothing items became hot commodities. In addition to common thermal underwear, undergarments claiming to generate heat have started gaining popularity among consumers. Do thermal underwears really produce heat as advertised? What are they actually made of? And how do they differ from regular thermal underwear?
Beidahu Ski Resort Officially Opens for the Season – Come Satisfy Your Craving for Thrilling Rides!
Aerial View of Ski Slopes Full Ski Slope Trial Run Aerial View of the Resort