Classic Itineraries
Mount Tai's tent ban relaxed to restrictions: No camping during major holidays
The photo shows Zhang Yuexiong attempting to climb the fourth route. Photo by Anna. The photo shows Zhang Yuexiong finally successfully climbing to the highest point of the route to complete the competition. Photo by Anna. China News Service, Ziyun, September 25 (Reporter Anna) "Well done, Tongtong!" Amidst the cheers, the 9-year-old girl from Shenzhen, Zhang Yuexiong, finally managed to climb up the 2013 China...
Hikers stung by hornets while trekking into the mountains — urine can also be an emergency remedy
If you're stung by hornets in the mountains, urine can serve as an emergency remedy. Recently, incidents of deadly stings by venomous bees have occurred frequently in Yibin, Bazhong in Sichuan, Ankang in Shaanxi, Hubei, and other areas (related reports, see today’s A17 edition). What kind of preparations should citizens make before traveling during the long holiday? A reporter consulted Dr. Han Enze from the Emergency Department of West China Hospital of Sichuan University...
A four-person hiking team from Tonghua trekked 278 kilometers to Jilin in six days
Four hikers arrived in Jilin City on September 25, 2013, after a six-day trek from Tonghua City. “They were carrying a large flag that read ‘Tonghua Hiking to Jilin.’ Over 300 kilometers, and they actually walked the whole way?” Around 9 a.m. that day, Guo, a taxi driver in Jilin City...
The Gore-Tech Interactive Lecture Wants You to Be an Outdoor "Know-It-All"
As the new school semester kicks off in September, professional outdoor enthusiasts also welcome their first "back-to-school" lesson. In September 2013, the "Gore-Tex??... (Note: partial text unclear) specially invited ... to spark interest, with the annual ... product service center at Sanfo flagship store — Beijing Sanfo Madian Store — bustling with crowds, featuring rockeries, windmills...
The first batch of mountaineers arrive in Lhasa for the Tibet Mountaineering Conference
On September 27, mountaineers participating in the Tibet Mountaineering Conference conducted mountain hiking training. On September 27, the first batch of 22 mountaineers attending the 11th Tibet Mountaineering Conference in 2013 arrived in Lhasa and carried out acclimatization training. They will attempt to climb Qizhi Peak at an altitude of 6,206 meters and Qizhi II Peak at 5,900 meters respectively. ...
9-year-old 'Spider Girl' shows great passion for rock climbing, says interest is the best teacher
The photo shows Zhang Yuexiong attempting to climb the fourth route. Photo by Anna. The photo shows Zhang Yuexiong finally succeeding in reaching the top of the route to complete the competition. Photo by Anna. China News Service, Ziyun, Sept. 25 (Reporter Anna) “Well done, Tongtong!” Amid cheers, the 9-year-old girl from Shenzhen, Zhang Yuexiong, finally made it up the sixth attempt on the most difficult fourth route of the 2013 China...
Elderly climbers: Don’t rely on brute strength—zigzag up steep slopes
Elderly climbers: Don’t rely on brute strength—wear knee pads and zigzag up steep slopes. The crisp, clear autumn weather is perfect for hiking. Gather a few friends, head up the mountain for a sweeping view, and enjoy both a mood boost and physical benefits. But middle-aged and elderly hikers shouldn’t push themselves like the young—they must focus on technique as well as many other considerations.
International Mobile Phone Expo: The astonishing four-proof features of CloudFox phones set the show on fire!
Good news for tech enthusiasts! The 4th China (Shenyang) International Mobile Phone Expo was held on September 27 at the Liaoning Industrial Exhibition Hall, running for three days and showcasing a variety of trendy mobile phones and cutting-edge technologies. Among them, the impressive military-grade outdoor four-proof CloudFox phone drew considerable attention,...
90-Year-Old American Mountaineering Enthusiast to Challenge 5,413-Meter Peak
Despite being 90 years old, Becky remains passionate about mountaineering and constantly challenges high peaks. Becky is adjusting at the camp and is in good spirits. Fred Beckey, the “living fossil” of North American mountaineering, will lead an expedition team to search for new summit routes. West China City Daily: This year, 90-year-old American renowned mountaineer and world record holder for the most first ascents...
Experiencing the Ziyun Getu Rock Climbing Festival: A Premier Showdown at a Magnificent Sacred Site
Left to right: Ding Xianghua, Head of the Climbing and Ice Climbing Department of the Chinese Mountaineering Association; Qu Haibin, men’s champion; Shalagin Mykhailo, runner-up; Huang Zhouwen, third place. The climbers’ exchange event took place in the spectacular “Chuanshang Cave” within the Getu River Scenic Area. By Cai Yingyuan. As the saying goes, in Guizhou, the sky is seldom clear for three days in a row, and the land is rarely flat for three feet. This time, on a trip to Ziyun Miao Autonomous County in Guizhou...
Canadian-Chinese woman climbs mountain 1,000 times, breaking female record
According to Canada’s Ming Pao Daily News, Amy Tso, a Chinese-Canadian woman from Surrey, British Columbia, recalled that during her first hike up the Grouse Grind trail on Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver, she found it difficult to breathe and kept gasping for air. However, last Friday, she set the highest female record by completing the climb 1,000 times...
Exclusive Interview with Xie Jiajun, Head of Zu’anda
As a shoe manufacturer specializing in loafer-style shoes, dance shoes, and mother shoes—integrating development, production, and sales—Zu’anda has gained recognition from many consumers nationwide. However, its owner has rarely been seen in the media. Recently, a reporter from Global Shoes Network had the opportunity to interview this mysterious and low-profile head of Zu’anda...
CAMEL helps Zhang Liang take on the next challenge—Mount Kilimanjaro
I've long heard about the "Red Bull Night Urban Orienteering" event. Legend has it that this activity allows you to exercise, explore, and experience Guangzhou’s local culture all at once. For us who love sports and challenges, it's practically a one-day tour of Guangzhou, and the best part is you get free Red Bull too. As soon as I saw the event registration hotline, I immediately...
CAMEL Helps First China Cross-Country Rally Conclude Successfully
Recently, after 15 days of intense competition, the first China Cross-Country Rally (abbreviated as CGR) in 2013 concluded successfully in Dunhuang, Gansu. With the strong support of CAMEL’s professional outdoor gear, this internationally recognized off-road rally — known for its high difficulty level and homegrown intellectual property — earned global acclaim. CAMEL...
Four Girls Mountain cancels mountaineering festival: Beware of an eventful outdoor season
On September 28, 2013, the "Challenge 8 Hours" charity trail running race, jointly organized by the China Youth Development Foundation and the Hebei Youth Development Foundation, officially kicked off at the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall in Luanping, Hebei. Over 1,200 participants took part in the event, which had already raised more than 730,000 yuan in donations. The venue was bustling with people as the starting gun fired...
Urban orienteering lets me explore Guangzhou in style
I’d heard about the “Red Bull Night Urban Orienteering” event for ages. Legend has it, this activity lets you exercise, search for locations, and experience Guangzhou’s local culture all at once. For us sporty and challenge-loving folks, it’s basically a one-day tour of Guangzhou—and the best part is, there’s free Red Bull too!* When I saw the event registration hotline, I called right away...
African athletes won the 2013 Taiyuan International Marathon
The 2013 Taiyuan International Marathon started on the 28th, with Botulu from Ethiopia winning the men's full marathon in 2 hours, 11 minutes and 27 seconds, and Alice from Kenya taking the women's full marathon title in 2 hours, 30 minutes and 39 seconds. The 2012 Taiyuan International Marathon was awarded the "Silver Label Race" title by the Chinese Athletics Association...
Experts teach you how to be an outstanding "picker" to increase your chances of being picked
Experts teach you how to be an outstanding picker, increasing your chances of being picked. Traveling with a tour group is too rushed and dull, while traveling alone can feel lonely and helpless. Picking someone to form a group is truly the best choice. "Picking" means teaming up with other travelers heading to the same destination. With the National Day holiday here, platforms like PickPeople.net and HandInHandTravel.net, as well as related Weibo accounts, websites, and QQ groups have become very popular, with nearly a hundred posts daily from people either seeking to be picked or offering to pick others.
Rescuing one person in distress outdoors requires at least 14 police officers and 3 vehicles
How much does it cost to rescue one stranded hiker? Before the National Day holiday, the Huairou Public Security Sub-bureau carefully reviewed the rescue operations carried out by public security authorities since 2011 and calculated the associated costs. According to rough estimates, on average, rescuing just one hiker requires the deployment of at least 14 police officers and 3 rescue...
The EZON sports watch once again powers the "Challenge 8 Hours" hiking and trail running event
On September 28, 2013, the "Challenge 8 Hours" charitable hiking and trail running event, jointly organized by the China Youth Development Foundation and the Hebei Youth Development Foundation, officially kicked off at the Jinshanling Great Wall in Luanping, Hebei. Over 1,200 participants took part in the race, and the event had already received donations totaling more than 730,000 yuan. The venue was bustling with people, and the starting gun fired to begin the race...