Classic Itineraries
60-year-old South Australian man dies in Everest avalanche
A 60-year-old South Australian man, Dean Higgins, died in an avalanche while climbing Mount Everest on October 15. A spokesperson for the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs said officials at the Australian Embassy in Kathmandu had contacted Higgins’ wife and provided consular assistance. According to reports, Higgins and his wife were...
Business white-collar worker becomes the first Chinese woman to complete the "7+2"
The white-collar woman who conquered 7+2. During holidays, WeChat Moments becomes a grand showcase of scenic spots. If you don’t go traveling, you practically can’t show your face in your friends’ circle. A friend who worked overtime during the holiday joked on WeChat: “Alright, here are some old photos from two years ago—pretending I’m in Paris.” Jokes aside...
Elderly Taiwanese man survives 200-meter cliff fall with only minor injuries
A hiker surnamed Huang fell 200 meters into a deep valley but sustained only multiple abrasions. Source: Taiwan’s United Daily News. China News Service, October 19 — According to Taiwan’s United Daily News, an eight-member hiking team from Kaohsiung, Taiwan, encountered an accident on October 18 at the Kalou Cliffs in the Qilai Mountain area of Hualien. Fifty-six-year-old Huang Xingchi fell 200 meters (meters) down a valley, and the military...
The 10th Anniversary Celebration of Polaris Sichuan-Tibet Expedition Team’s Safety – Gathering at the Foot of the San’ao Mountains
In October 2013, the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Polaris Sichuan-Tibet Mountain Guide & Expedition Team’s Safety will be held on the 26th and 27th at the foot of the San’ao Mountains in Heishui County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province. Outdoor enthusiasts from across the country and industry media friends will gather at the hometown of the Polaris Sichuan-Tibet Expedition Team — the San’ao Mountains — to share stories of ten years of mountain adventures...
Dalian Hiking Festival Kicks Off with 5,000 Walking for Love
White-collar women who have conquered the 7+2 challenge. During the holiday season, WeChat Moments becomes a grand showcase of scenic spots. If you don’t go traveling, you almost feel embarrassed to show your face in your friends’ feeds. A friend who had to work during the holidays joked on social media: “Alright, here are some old photos from two years ago—pretending I’m in Paris.” Jokes aside...
Taiwanese hiker falls off cliff; military dispatches helicopter for rescue
A hiker surnamed Huang fell into a 200-meter-deep valley but only sustained multiple abrasions. Source: Taiwan’s United Daily News. China News Service, October 19 — According to Taiwan’s United Daily News, an eight-member hiking team from Kaohsiung, Taiwan, encountered an accident on October 18 at the Caroliao Cliff in the Qilai Mountain area of Hualien. Fifty-six-year-old Huang Xingchi fell 200 meters (meters) down into a valley, and the military...
The 2013 Western Grand Canyon Cup Half Marathon in Shuifu, Yunnan, concluded successfully!
[360 Camping Network News] On September 25, the "First Run Along the Yangtze River" — the 2013 Western Grand Canyon Cup Half Marathon in Shuifu, Yunnan — kicked off at the entrance of Beidamen Park in Shuifu District, Zhaotong City, Yunnan Province. Over 10,000 athletes and enthusiasts from both China and abroad participated in this highly anticipated event. ...
The 2013 National Mass Mountain Climbing and Fitness Conference will be held in Huangshan in November.
The 2013 National Mass Mountain Climbing and Fitness Conference and the 9th China Huangshan International Mountain Climbing Conference will take place on November 18 in the Huangshan Scenic Area. This event is also one of the key activities of the 17th Huangshan International Tourism Festival. The mountain climbing conference is jointly organized by the Mountaineering Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China, the Chinese Mountaineering Association, the Anhui...
Heavy snowfall affects autumn mountaineering in Tibet; Mountaineering Management Center urges safety precautions
Reporters learned from the Mountaineering Sports Management Center of the Tibet Autonomous Region Sports Bureau (Mountaineering Management Center) on the 15th that recent heavy snowfall in Shigatse, Tibet, has impacted ongoing autumn mountaineering activities. The Mountaineering Management Center has urged all mountaineering teams still in the mountains to prioritize safety and hopes those severely affected by the snow to descend as soon as possible...
Man with muscular dystrophy finishes marathon after 17-hour run
According to Taiwan's "China Broadcasting Corporation News Network" on the 15th, a Venezuelan man suffering from muscular dystrophy spent nearly 17 hours running the Chicago Marathon. The Chicago Marathon started at 8 a.m. local time on Sunday (the 13th). Thirty-eight-year-old Melam didn't cross the finish line until about 1:30 a.m. on Monday (the 14th)...
The Patagonia F14 Order Show is about to be held
Recently, it was learned from the Outdoor Retail Industry Chamber of Commerce (CORA) that the Patagonia F14 Order Show will be held from November 19 to 22, 2013, at the Beijing Hemeihuitong International Hotel. At that time, in addition to Patagonia’s timeless classic styles continuing to be available in the Chinese market, the F14 new styles will also make their debut at the order show. Outd...
Nanjing's 10,000-Person Bike Ride "Welcoming the Youth Olympics" Hits 300-Day Countdown
The 300-day countdown cycling event for Nanjing's "Welcome to the Youth Olympics" was held yesterday morning in Baima Park Square. Yang Weize, member of the Standing Committee of the Jiangsu Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Nanjing Municipal Party Committee, along with nearly 1,000 citizens, participated in the ride. The cycling activity was divided into two routes: one where city leaders and 800 citizens rode from Baima Park Square to Taipingmen...
American couple celebrates golden wedding anniversary with 17-acre cornfield turned into their wedding photo
To celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, a man in Ohio, USA, transformed 17 acres of golden cornfield into an image of the couple on their wedding day. The photo shows Paul Deatherage (left), 72, and his wife Marie (right) from Ohio, USA. According to U.S. media reports, to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, a man in Ohio...
Mountaineers install lounge chairs on a 100-meter cliff
American mountaineering enthusiast Smith installed lounge chairs on a 100-meter-high cliff to experience a unique thrill. Smith’s girlfriend also tried out the hanging lounge chair. Smith’s girlfriend is also a mountaineering enthusiast. China News Service, October 21 — According to foreign media reports, mountaineers have always liked to challenge limits and seek thrills. Recently, an American...
Two Taiwan cousins die in 400-meter-deep ravine after fatal fall
Relatives and funeral home staff went to retrieve the bodies, and it took them until around 6 p.m. last night to carry both men down the mountain together. Photo from Taiwan’s United Daily News. According to Taiwan’s United Daily News, a Taiwanese man surnamed Pan and his cousin went out hunting eight days ago but are believed to have accidentally fallen down a 400-meter-deep valley. Their bodies were found on the 19th, infested with maggots and confirmed dead. ...
The red leaves on Fragrant Hills have reached a discoloration rate of 43%. Over 160,000 visitors enjoyed the foliage this weekend.
According to observations by Fragrant Hills Park: the current red leaf discoloration rate has reached 43%. Last weekend was the first weekend after the opening of the Fragrant Hills Red Leaf Culture Festival, drawing crowds of tourists. A total of 160,000 people visited over the two days to hike and admire the red leaves. According to observations by Fragrant Hills Park: the current red leaf discoloration rate has reached 43%. On Saturday, over 80,000 visitors came to enjoy the red leaves...
Nearly 50 children went missing on the first peak day at Fragrant Hills but were all found
Yesterday, there were many trash bins from the foot of the mountain to Xianglu Peak, yet some visitors still carelessly littered along the paths. Announcements were made over the Fragrant Hills loudspeakers to locate missing people. The first tourist peak at Fragrant Hills saw a bustling crowd. The day before yesterday and yesterday, over 40% of the maple leaves at Fragrant Hills had changed color. Coupled with sunny weather, 160,000 local and out-of-town tourists hiked up the mountain to admire the red foliage, marking the first peak season for leaf-peeping at Fragrant Hills Park...
The VAUDE China Paragliding Team has qualified for the Paragliding World Cup Finals
From September 27 to October 4, 2013, the Paragliding World Cup warm-up event was held in West Java, Indonesia. This competition also served as the qualifier for the Paragliding World Cup Finals. Five team members—Zhao Zhenjun, Quan Hongwei, Song Junming, Li Ping, and Liu Haipeng—represented the VAUDE China Paragliding Team in this event and ultimately secured qualification for the Paragliding...
VAUDE made a "stunning appearance" at the 3rd Asia Bike Expo, blending professionalism with leisure
On October 13, 2013, the 3rd Asia Bike Expo successfully concluded in Nanjing, where VAUDE made a "stunning appearance" and received widespread acclaim. At the expo, VAUDE showcased not only professional cycling apparel and bike gear for various seasons but also casual cycling wear and accessories, which became a major highlight of the event. In recent years...
The 2013 KAILAS Yangshuo Rock Climbing Festival – New Benefits Await You at the Major Crag
Photo Gallery of Yangshuo’s Welfare Major Crag Known as the “Asian Climbing Paradise,” Yangshuo attracts numerous climbing enthusiasts every year to climb and exchange experiences. In Yangshuo, world-famous crags such as Wine Bottle Mountain, Moon Hill, Butterfly Spring, and White Mountain have all been graced by climbers from around the globe, especially during the annual climbing festival...