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Recently, the global outdoor leading brand The North Face??? held its thrilling outdoor festival (The North Face Outdoor Festival) from October 26 to 27, 2013, at the Beijing Yuyang International Ski Resort. After two days of intense competition, the champion of this event was ultimately claimed by...
CRISPI Leads as Four Major Outdoor Brands Gather at the 2014 Autumn/Winter Trade Fair
The 2014 Autumn/Winter Trade Fair, hosted by Shanghai Feiwa Trading Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Feiwa”), will kick off on November 22–23, 2013, at the Warner International Convention Center in Shanghai. In addition to the existing Italian outdoor footwear brands CRISPI and AKU that Feiwa currently represents, the trade fair will also mark the debut of two new brands under Feiwa’s official management starting from 2014...
2013 KAILAS Yangshuo Climbing Festival – Rock Climbers Reunite for Another Joyful Celebration
An annual climbing carnival and a much-anticipated mountaineering festival. The 2013 KAILAS Yangshuo Climbing Festival concluded successfully on the evening of October 27, 2013, at the charming East Street in Yangshuo. Over the two-day event, climbers and outdoor enthusiasts from both China and abroad came together to experience and witness this annual highlight of the climbing calendar. The Yangshuo Climbing Festival provided...
A Visual Feast Shines in Beijing
National Geographic's 125th Anniversary Photo Exhibition and the Award Ceremony for the Winners of the 8th National Geographic Global Photo Contest China Division – November 1, 2013. Hosted by CNG (the sole official Chinese mainland copyright partner of National Geographic), the magazine "Chinese National Geography," the event “National Geographic’s 125th Anniversary Photo...
The First FreeZone International Ski Film & Rider Signing Ceremony – Beijing Stop Successfully Held
The first FreeZone International Ski Film Premiere and the 2013-2014 China Freestyle Ski Team X-Team Brand Riders Signing Ceremony tour stop in Beijing was held on the evening of October 30, 2013, at the World City branch of Stellar International Cinema. In front of 200 audience members, nine of the world’s top ski equipment brands announced their sponsorship of the “FreeZone X-...
The "Red Bull 24-Hour" Beach Challenge is about to kick off — mountain sections will cross “restricted areas” for the first time...
From November 9 to 10, 2013, the only domestic non-stop outdoor multi-discipline cross-country race — the "Red Bull 24-Hour" Beach Challenge — will take place on Dapeng Peninsula in Shenzhen. At that time, 60 teams comprising a total of 180 athletes from across the country will join this “uphill-downhill, race-against-time” outdoor comprehensive skills challenge. During...
Jimmy Chin’s Boundless World
With the Sochi Winter Olympics approaching, slopestyle snowboarding — making its Olympic debut — has quickly gained popularity. On November 3, the “Red Bull Cold Rush” event was held at the Backyard Art Space of Beijing’s Contemporary MOMA, where Red Bull, the global energy drink giant, announced its continued strong support for two major...
The 10th Anniversary Safety Celebration of Polaris Sichuan-Tibet Team was grandly held at the foot of the San’ao Snow Mountains
At 9:00 AM on October 26, the 10th Anniversary Safety Celebration of the Polaris Sichuan-Tibet Support Team was held at the foot of the San’ao Snow Mountains in Heishui County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan. Over the past 10 years, the Polaris Sichuan-Tibet Team has adhered to the philosophy of “Only set out when you’re fully prepared,” leading a large number of outdoor enthusiasts to safely climb snow-capped peaks ranging from 5,000 to 7,000 meters in elevation, striving to fulfill the mountain dreams of ordinary people...
Taiwan’s “Eternal Riders” Cycle Across Europe – Over 60s Can Still Have Adventure
Mr. Shi and his bicycle. According to a report in the Weifang Evening News titled “Spontaneous Cycling Odyssey: They Just Went for It,” published on October 30, a group of young long-distance cyclists drew strong public attention. Recently, the newspaper learned that Weifang also has a 70-year-old cycling enthusiast, Mr. Shi Xide, who once completed a thousand-mile...
A Nanjing student captures the first photo of the Qinling tree frog after four years
Travel group photos Yao Zhide and Ji Jingshu, an elderly couple living on Reshou South Road in Nanjing, have been retired since the late 1990s and started saving money to travel abroad. Their first destination was the United States, where they successfully obtained a visa. Over the years, the pair has traveled to more than 20 countries together, including the US, Canada, ten European nations, Japan, and Southeast Asia...
The "Red Bull Cold Rush" Kicks Off China’s Snowboarding Culture
As the Sochi Winter Olympics approach, slopestyle snowboarding — a freestyle event making its Olympic debut — is rapidly gaining popularity. On November 3, the "Red Bull Cold Rush" was held at the Back Hill Art Space of Beijing Contemporary MOMA, where global energy drink giant Red Bull announced its continued strong support for two major international...
A 70-year-old man cycled to Dalian while self-administering insulin injections.
Elder Shi and his bicycle. According to Weifang Evening News, on October 30, a report titled "Spontaneous Cycling Expeditions: They Just Go" featured a group of young long-distance cyclists, which garnered strong public response. Recently, reporters learned that Weifang also has a 70-year-old cycling enthusiast, Elder Shi Xide, who once undertook a thousand-mile...
Retired couple travels the world together, having visited over 20 countries
Travel photo A retired couple, Yao Zhide and Ji Jingshu, live on Rehe South Road in Nanjing. Since the late 1990s, after retiring, they began saving money to travel abroad, and their first destination was the United States, where they successfully obtained a visa. Over the years, the two have traveled to more than 20 countries together, including the United States, Canada, ten European countries, Japan, and Southeast Asia...
Nepal discovers 5 new snow-capped mountains over 8,000 meters in elevation
According to a report by Nepal's *Kathmandu Post* on the 29th, Nepal has recently discovered 5 new snow-capped mountains with elevations exceeding 8,000 meters, which are currently awaiting confirmation from the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA). Anil Koirala Sherpa, former president of the Nepal Mountaineering Association, explained that Nepal has recently conducted actual measurements of these 5 peaks and has compiled the specific data...
A 70-year-old cyclist rides solo along the coast for 10,000 kilometers, dreams of biking the Sichuan-Tibet route
Yesterday, Li Kaijia cycled through the Dongqian Lake bicycle path, stopping occasionally to take photos. The weather was sunny and breezy. Wearing a protective helmet and a vibrant orange outfit, Li Kaijia rode his “treasured bike” nimbly along the Dongqian Lake cycling lane. This elderly man, over 70 years old, set out alone from Dandong, Liaoning on October 13...
The first season of the Outdoor Safety Education Program series has been completed.
A production crew jointly formed by the Chinese Mountaineering Association and the CCTV-5 program "Extreme Moments" traveled to Yanzi Gully on Mount Gongga in Garzê, Sichuan to film. From October 23 to November 3, the production crew, jointly formed by the Chinese Mountaineering Association and the CCTV-5 program "Extreme Moments," successfully completed...
American Guy Travels to 21 Countries on a Budget for Over a Year, Spending Just $2,000
An American guy traveled to 21 countries over the course of more than a year, spending only $2,000. "I want to go to Guilin, oh I want to go to Guilin, but when I have time, I have no money; I want to go to Guilin, oh I want to go to Guilin, but when I have money, I have no time." This classic old song expresses the helplessness of those who love to travel. However,...
World Walking Day: Tens of Thousands in Chongqing Hike 6km
A child takes part in a fitness walk under parental guidance. On the morning of the 9th, tens of thousands of citizens gathered at Yanyu Park on Nanbin Road to participate in the “Infinitus 2013 World Walking Day” event. According to reporters, this event was organized by the All-China Sports Federation and hosted by the Chongqing Municipal Sports Bureau and the Nan’an District Government. As the 12th stop of the year-long...
Hubei young man cycles 1,300 km from Shenzhen back home to get his driver’s license
Selfie taken while cycling in Qingyuan, Guangdong
"Ride to Climb" Station 2 ― Meet at Mount Haba, Now Open for Registration
On November 4, 2013, VAUDE officially released the registration information for Station 2 of "Ride to Climb" ― Meet at Mount Haba in its most beautiful season. The registration period will last for over a month, and the activity will recruit 30 outdoor enthusiasts to embark on a wonderful cycling journey to Lijiang, Tiger Leaping Gorge, and Haba Village in December 2013. Afterward, under the guidance of VAUDE's professional...