Classic Itineraries
Austrian man climbs 152-meter icefall at -18°C at night
Some people’s courage is often astounding, while others seem to take life-threatening risks in their obsession with adventure and thrill. The UK’s Daily Mail published a set of photos on May 27 showing a climber bravely scaling an icefall. It is reported that the man used only a pair of ice axes to help him climb...
How to Maintain Climbing Shoes
We’ve previously introduced how to choose the right climbing shoes, and now let’s talk about how to maintain them. After all, they’re a small pair of shoes that aren’t cheap, so you should take good care of them after buying. First, use them only for climbing—don’t wear them as regular shoes, as this will wear down the rubber on the soles and shorten their lifespan;...
For your safety and that of others: ride with caution.
I’ve had a few bad falls, and now I ride more slowly. I’ve summarized a few key safety tips and wish everyone a safe and enjoyable horseback riding experience. 1. When choosing a horse, if you feel it’s not suitable for you, change it decisively—never force it. It’s better to skip riding for the moment than to ride a horse you can’t handle. 2. Don’t gallop recklessly on unfamiliar...
Sichuan-Tibet Highway Self-Drive Journal
For easier reading, the daily logs have been grouped together. Sichuan-Qinghai-Tibet Self-Drive Tour ------ Log Day 1 April 29 Sunny Beijing–Shijiazhuang–Xi'an On April 29 at 6:30 AM, we set off from Beijing heading south. There wasn’t much to see along the way since I’ve traveled this route before, so it was all about making good time. We arrived in Xi'an at 7 PM, had dinner, and went to sleep.
Maintain your car while having fun – improve your driving habits during your travels
After driving for many years, I’ve gradually realized how much cars have changed compared to the past. Speed limits in cities and long-term low-speed driving have a significant impact on vehicles, and the crowded environment has also led us to develop some bad driving habits. During the May Day holiday, I went on a trip and would like to share the joy of both traveling and taking care of my beloved car. Our car has been driven mostly at low speeds...
Introductory Ice Climbing Technique: Selection and Use of Small Ice Axes
Selection and Use of Ice Axes Here we’re talking about small ice axes (Icetool), which differ from the usual large ice axes (Iceaxe). Their definition is that they generally weigh between 600–800 grams, with a length of 40–55 centimeters, and are mainly used for climbing natural ice walls, or scaling rock faces with almost no ice (d...
The Alxa Heroes Rally Concludes Successfully, Jiangling Ford Camp Gains Excellent Reputation
During the Alxa Heroes Rally held from October 1st to 3rd, the Jiangling Ford Camp showcased 25 Jiangling Ford RVs at one time. These uniquely styled and highly functional RVs allowed millions of visitors to fully enjoy the experience, earning widespread acclaim and an excellent reputation. ...
How to straighten a deformed rim on a mountain bike
After driving for many years, I’ve gradually realized how much cars have changed from the past. Speed limits in cities and long-term low-gear driving have a significant impact on vehicles, and the crowded environment has also led us to develop some bad driving habits. I went on a trip during the May Day holiday and would like to share the joy of traveling and enjoying my car with everyone. Our beloved car has been driven in low gear for a long time, ...
A group of senior cyclists in Nanchong, Sichuan, have ridden over 10,000 kilometers
Cycling Tour Activity “While we’re still young, let’s travel all across this beautiful land of our country.” In Nanchong, there is a group of seniors whose average age is around 60, but they have very young hearts. For the past five years, they have been traveling around on three-wheeled motorcycles, with many of them covering over 10,000 kilometers in a single year. Yesterday morning at...
Sichuan's Siguniang Mountain Conducts Rock Climbing Training to Improve Rescue Efficiency
The 8th Xuanzang Road Business Schools Gobi Challenge (hereinafter referred to as "Gobi 8") kicked off on May 20 in Dunhuang, Gansu, and set off from Guazhou Ta'er Temple on May 22. Over a thousand EMBA participants from across the country competed in teams for four days and three nights in the Moho Yandai Gobi, enduring challenges such as Yardangs, saline-alkali land, and camel thorn...
Chinese Slacklining King Chen Hui Sets New High-Altitude Slacklining Record
An ode to youth intensifies with the release of films like *So Young* and *American Dreams in China*. Youth is not just about love, but also a unique impulse to carve out one’s own path. Every time you pack your backpack, the excitement feels special. Every scenic view is captured through the lens...
Outdoor enthusiasts take on the challenge of the Sichuan-Tibet Highway by self-driving to savor the beauty of the journey
Fluttering prayer flags The milestones along National Highway 318 have been graffiti-ed by many. I once heard from a friend who loves self-driving and has traveled to many places that he has a dream: to drive the entire length of the Sichuan-Tibet Highway on National Highway 318, heading toward the same goal with like-minded people, from Chengdu to Lhasa. At first...
The press conference for the "1st Wanda Changbai Mountain International Trail Running Challenge" was grandly held in Beijing...
Speech by Mr. Chen Jianli of Wanda Cultural Industry Group The "1st Wanda Changbai Mountain International Trail Running Challenge" will officially kick off on June 29, 2013, at the Wanda Changbai Mountain International Resort. On May 25, 2013, the press conference for this trail running event was grandly held at the Beijing International Convention Center. Representatives from Wanda Cultural Industry Group...
A couple in their 60s plans to travel around the world by tricycle from Shenyang
Li Linxiang and his wife set off on their "Dream-Carrying" solar-powered tricycle and wave to friends seeing them off. At 6 a.m. on the 25th, an elderly couple in their 60s from Shenyang set out from their home. Dressed in sportswear and carrying sleeping bags and food, they drove a specially made solar-powered tricycle and gradually disappeared from view amid the farewells of their loved ones...
A Canadian with disabilities reached the summit of Mount Everest using his teeth and feet
When the news spread worldwide that 30-year-old Goutam successfully summited Mount Everest on May 20, many were curious: how did this armless Canadian-Nepali, who doesn’t rely on prosthetics, manage to climb it? Last week, Goutam held a press conference in Kathmandu and told the world that he relied on his teeth...
Amateur mountaineer spends over 200,000 RMB to climb Everest, runs out of oxygen and nearly dies
Since 2006, Xiao Yiwei had been building up his physical stamina for climbing Everest. He ran every day. The entire process of reaching the summit of Everest cost Xiao Yiwei over 200,000 RMB. On the way down, Xiao Yiwei discovered that the oxygen in his carried oxygen bottles had run out. “The ‘bulky’ Everest still has some charm?...”
Columbia's expertly curated professional gear empowers SJTU EMBA team to conquer the Gobi Challenge
The 8th Xuanzang Road Business Schools Gobi Challenge (hereinafter referred to as "Gobi 8") kicked off with a gathering in Dunhuang, Gansu on May 20th and commenced its trek from Guazhou Ta'er Temple on May 22nd. Over a thousand EMBA participants from across China engaged in a four-day, three-night team competition across the Mohuyanqi Gobi, enduring unique terrains such as yardangs, saline-alkali land, and camel thorn...
Amateur mountaineering enthusiasts call for the opening of Mount Everest climbing rights
Ten years ago, at a time when SARS was instilling widespread fear among the Chinese public, China’s first civilian mountaineering team, led by Wang Shi, then-chairman of Vanke, successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest. A reporter accompanied the team on the expedition and witnessed this historic moment. The 2003 Everest climb by Wang Shi and his team marked the beginning of the commercialization...
Nepali Sherpa Apa scaled Everest 21 times
Awarded honorary U.S. doctorate but secretly hates mountaineering British media reported on the 28th that Apa Sherpa of Nepal, who has summited Mount Everest 21 times, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Utah in the United States. In an interview, the Sherpa, known as the "Michael Jordan" of mountaineering...
No regrets in youth — SCALER seamless outdoor backpacks stage an alternative youth story
An ode to youth has grown increasingly intense with the release of films like "So Young" and "American Dreams in China." Youth is not just about love, but also a unique impulse to find one’s own path in life. Every time you put on a backpack, it feels especially exciting. Every landscape is captured through the lens...