The 2013 KAILAS Gangshika Mountaineering Training Camp, sponsored and supported by KAILAS, VAUDE, MEINDL, and organized by the Qinghai Provincial Mountaineering Sports Management Center, recently concluded successfully at Gangshika Snow Mountain in Menyuan County, Qinghai Province. Nearly 50 mountaineering enthusiasts from across the country, including Guangdong, Shandong, Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Shanxi, and Qinghai...
The "2013 China · Guizhou · Jinsha National Mountain Speed Challenge," jointly organized by the Mountaineering Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China, the Chinese Mountaineering Association, the Guizhou Provincial Sports Bureau, and the People's Government of Bijie City, will take place from October 24 to 27, 2013, in Houshan Township, Jinsha County, Bijie City, Guizhou Province. According to information from the New Projects Department of the Chinese Mountaineering Association...
The dashing 71-year-old cyclist Lü Xuzhe has pedaled 3,500 kilometers. On the Double Ninth Festival, when chrysanthemum wine is sipped and people revel with the blossoms, good news came from Qinyang City, Henan. On October 9, after 22 days and 3,500 kilometers of cycling, 71-year-old Lü Xuzhe of Qinyang City returned by bike...
On October 13, the CTCC China Touring Car Championship Zhuhai round concluded, with Han Han delivering an outstanding performance in qualifying to secure pole position. He then led the entire race to claim the Zhuhai round victory, redeeming his disappointment from the season opener when mechanical issues sidelined him. As the host event, CAMEL Camel was present...
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Lhasa, Oct. 15 (China National Radio) — According to China National Radio’s “News Horizon,” heavy snowfall occurred near Mount Everest Base Camp in Dingri County yesterday. Within a short period, the snow depth reached 70 to 80 centimeters, leaving 86 Chinese and foreign tourists stranded on-site. As of early this morning, the 86 stranded tourists were all in relatively...
Xinhua News Agency, Shijiazhuang, October 14 (Liu Mingyi) — On the 14th, reporters learned from the Hebei Provincial Tourism Bureau that the 2013 National Mass Mountain Climbing and Fitness Conference (Qianxi Station) and the “Tangshan Jinxin Cup” National Mountain Climbing Competition will take place on October 22 at the Qing Shan Guan scenic area, a national AAAA-level tourist attraction in Qianxi County, Tangshan City. It is understood that the 2013 national...
China News Service, Longyan, Oct. 14 (Chen Danni, Qiu Yuxiang, Zhou Yangdong) Two elderly people attempted to hike up a mountain to pray for blessings during the Double Ninth Festival, but unexpectedly got lost and fell into a deep ravine during the climb, remaining trapped for over 20 hours. The Longyan Fire Department reported on the 14th that after nearly six hours of rescue efforts by the Wuping Fire Brigade and local police, the two elderly individuals were successfully...
The Peking University Mountain Eagle Society — a name familiar to anyone involved in China’s mountaineering or outdoor communities. It is the first student organization in China centered around mountaineering activities. The society treats mountaineering as a mission, and achieving that mission clearly relies on strong support from dedicated partners. In 2013, the society found such a partner — one who may appear gentle...
Tuition fee of over 100,000 RMB self-funded to learn flying Zhang Shupeng is the person who learned wingsuit flying in the shortest time. Even so, looking back at the decision to go to the United States to learn wingsuit flying, it was definitely not an easy one. "You have to stay abroad for a long time, covering living expenses, accommodation, meals, flight tickets, training fees, equipment rentals..."
Fan Siliang: Retired university teacher, 88 years old; Guan Qianxiu: Retired hospital doctor, 83 years old. In this era full of social media influencers and ostentatious lifestyles, just before this year’s Double Ninth Festival, there was a pair of seniors whose combined age is 171 (the grandfather is 88, the grandmother is 83). They quietly set off from Wuhan in an ordinary family car driven by their son...
Rafting, rock climbing, trekking, and mountaineering are excellent choices for outdoor sports in late autumn. The chilly autumn breeze and icy dew bring outdoor enthusiasts more challenges and drive. Can your gear be perfect while indulging in the beauty of autumn? When professionalism meets luxury, and extremes clash with individuality, the most perfect outdoor phone is born...
In the past, the orienteering events I joined were always held at schools, parks, or in mountainous areas. We city kids sought out landscapes and challenges not found in urban settings. But gradually, we ventured farther from home, thinking we already knew our own city inside out. I bet many seasoned orienteers are also constantly yearning to head out to the wild.
The Dubai Electronics & Technology Exhibition, which attracts worldwide attention in the IT field, will be held from October 20 to October 24, 2013, at the Zabeel Hall of the Dubai World Trade Centre. This world-class venue, which draws thousands of business professionals from around the globe to its annual exhibition, will showcase the most technologically advanced...
Taiwan’s “elderly riders” are touring the world, completing Asia and Europe over three years. Cycling around the island is currently one of the most popular outdoor adventures among young people in Taiwan. However, Chen Shouzhong, a well-known Taiwanese outdoor explorer, has challenged the traditional notion that “only the young ride bikes.” Since 2011, he has led dozens of seniors aged 60 to 70 on a global cycling adventure, traveling in segmented and timed segments...
After 15 days of fierce competition, the highly anticipated first China Cross-Country Rally came to a close on September 29 in Dunhuang, Gansu. The overall champions in both the auto and motorcycle categories were Zhou Yong/Pan Hongyu from the Haval team and Pabon from the Jincheng team, respectively. Beyond the thrilling top-tier racing, as the official sponsor and the sole...
According to the latest updates, the "Honglv 2013" expedition, which aims to traverse the three no-man's-lands, has completed Section A. The team set off from Beijing on September 28 and, after half a month of arduous travel, arrived in Lhasa on October 13.
The high-end leather shoe brand OLUNPO, which has captivated Chinese audiences, was born in the UK in 1886 and has nearly a century of history. Craftsmen have used their skilled hands to create durable and comfortable shoes, allowing the name “OLUNPO,” renowned across Europe, to spread among nobility and gentlemen. Comfort and quality are what many who come into contact with OLUNPO...
Not “patching” vacations together is favored abroad. The national holiday office’s survey on the arrangement of statutory holidays recently concluded. Internet survey results showed that most netizens were dissatisfied with the current arrangements, especially reacting strongly to the practice of “moving two days to make a three-day break.” “Chinese-style vacations” have been widely criticized, “Golden Weeks” have turned into “Golden Porridges,” and “benefits” have become “burdens.” Looking globally, what are the regulations, implementations, and reactions in developed countries in Europe, America, and Asia when it comes to taking time off?
The U.S. hosts a wife-carrying race, with a Finnish couple taking the crown. 【Global Times Comprehensive Report】 According to the British Daily Mail on October 14, on the 12th local time, at the 14th North American Wife Carrying Race held at Sunday River Ski Resort in Maine, USA, the Finnish couple Taisto...