Outdoor Adventures
Methods for Telling Time in the Wilderness
What should you do if you’re in the wilderness without a watch and want to know the time? Based on the basic knowledge of Earth’s rotation and the Moon’s orbit, during the day you can judge the correct time by the movement of the sun, and at night by the movement of the moon. However, this is related to factors such as the season, latitude, and longitude, so it’s not very accurate. If you carry...
Nine Ways to Judge Distance at Night
At night, you can judge distance by using light or sound sources, based on the average person's hearing:
The simple and labor-saving method of carrying with a flat webbing
In cases where the injured person has not suffered spinal injuries but is unable to move on their own—such as severe ankle sprains, metatarsal fractures, or high-altitude pulmonary edema that prevents walking—using a flat webbing to carry the patient is a highly efficient and practical method. The flat webbing carry is very simple and labor-saving; carrying the injured person is like carrying a large backpack...
The Ingenious Uses of Plastic Bags for Outdoor Trips
Plastic shopping bags are something everyone is very familiar with, but will you bring them along on outdoor activities? Do you know what other functions plastic shopping bags can serve in the outdoors? Below, we’ll share some ways to use plastic shopping bags during outdoor adventures. It should be noted that the majority of plastic...
Basic Principles of Outdoor Running Training
To improve running performance, a long-term and systematic training plan is essential. An appropriate training and nutrition plan is also crucial. Each athlete exhibits significant physiological and psychological differences. Studies have shown that over 80% of athletes respond uniquely to training stimuli, so a one-size-fits-all approach is not recommended...
How to Prevent Lightning Strikes on Rainy Days
Summer temperatures are rising, and thunderstorms are common during the peak travel season, especially in mountainous scenic areas. Due to the lack of outdoor lightning protection facilities, it's essential to take precautions against lightning strikes during thunderstorms. On July 8, 2011, 20 teachers from the Second Primary School of Hengli Town traveled to the Zhangjiajie scenic area for a trip, with Dongguan International ...……
Outdoor Adventure: Travel Guide to Baihaizi Mountain
Baihaizi Mountain, with an elevation of 5,924M, is located at 102.3°E longitude and 29.53°N latitude, within Kangding County, Garzê Prefecture, Sichuan Province. It lies to the north of Mount Gongga, near the county town of Kangding. The area enjoys relatively convenient transportation and good accommodation and dining conditions. As of May 4, 2010, it remains an unclimbed peak. Basic Overview: Baihaizi Mountain, with an elevation of 5,924M...
Outdoor Adventure: Snow Treasure Peak Route Guide
Snow Treasure Peak, standing at an altitude of 5,588 meters, is located at 103.8° east longitude and 32.7° north latitude. It sits on the southern section of the north-south extending Min Mountains and is the highest peak of the range. The mountain is situated in Songpan County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture. As the main peak of the Min Mountains, Snow Treasure Peak is one of the seven sacred mountains of the Bon religion in the Tibetan region. At an elevation of 5,588 meters, it is called "Xiaxu Dongri" in Tibetan, which means the ...……
Outdoor Adventure: Guide to Yuzhu Peak
Yuzhu Peak, located 10 kilometers east of the Kunlun Pass and 160 kilometers south of Golmud in Qinghai, is the highest peak in the eastern section of the Kunlun Mountains. The southern slope is gentle while the northern slope is steep. The glacier terminus on the southern slope is at an altitude of about 5100 meters; the glacier on the northern slope extends down to 4400 meters. The summit of the peak is covered by snow and ice year-round with no exposed rock. The ice and snow slopes are relatively gentle. Below the grain basin, the glacier, due to high annual temperatures, fast melting, low precipitation, and more ablation than accumulation, is a retreating continental glacier.
Outdoor Adventure: Introduction to Bogda Peak
Bogda Peak stands at an elevation of 5,445 meters, located at 88.3 degrees east longitude and 43.8 degrees north latitude, within the territory of Fukang City in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is a famous peak in the eastern section of the Tianshan Mountain Range. On August 4, 1998, Chinese people set foot on Bogda Peak—the highest peak in the eastern Tianshan Mountains—for the first time. The feat was accomplished by an amateur mountaineering team from Ürümqi...
Outdoor Adventure: A Guide to the Gangshika Snow Mountain Route
In Menyuan Hui Autonomous County, there is a snow mountain that embodies the charm of northern landscapes, called Gangshika. The mountain stands at an elevation of 5,254.5 meters, making it the highest peak in the eastern section of the Qilian Mountains. Its summit is perpetually covered in snow, shining brilliantly under the sun like a silver dragon, and it is also the tallest among all the mountains in Menyuan. From a distance, it usually appears pure white, and when the setting sun casts its glow...
Outdoor Adventure: Introduction to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is located within Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, about 15 kilometers north of downtown Lijiang. With an elevation of 5,596 meters, it is a national 5A-level scenic area and a provincial-level nature reserve in Yunnan. It is the southernmost major snow mountain in the Northern Hemisphere. Stretching 35 kilometers from north to south and 13 kilometers from east to west, it covers an area of 960 km². The high-altitude snowy landscape...……
Methods for Wilderness Orienteering and Map Reading
Outdoor Pioneer Leaders' Skills – (Wilderness Orienteering and Map Reading)? In the wilderness, we often encounter this situation: the GPS is dead, the phone is out of battery, and you don’t know where you are or which way to go. If you have a map, can you figure out your location? If there are landmarks around, can you determine...……
Outdoor Travel: How to Choose Between a Wood Stove and a Gas Stove?
Wood Stove vs. Gas Stove: How to Choose? For most outdoor enthusiasts, there's nothing more satisfying than cooking a hot meal on your own stove after a long day of trekking. The most common type of stove used in outdoor activities is the gas canister stove, which is also the most mature and well-developed...……
Selection of Outdoor Travel Seasons and Campsites
A Brief Discussion on Season and Campsite Selection: First, let’s take a look at the climatic characteristics of spring: (1) Large temperature variations. In early spring, the lingering chill has not yet dissipated, the weather is changeable, alternating between cold and warm, while the human skin’s surface is more permeable, weakening resistance to external pathogens. Spring is a season of sudden warmth and lingering cold, featuring the greatest temperature fluctuations, the most unstable hot and cold conditions, and frequent winds...……
Techniques for Hiking Across 4 Types of Terrain
Every outdoor hike is a new journey, with varying terrain and surfaces. When venturing into remote areas with no established paths or clear signage, you must rely on maps, a compass, and your own wits and feet to navigate every inch of the land. Hiking through such terrain is inseparable from the paths you take...……
How to find "salt" in the wild?
Salt is essential for the human body. Under normal dietary conditions, each person needs to consume 10 grams of salt per day. If the amount excreted exceeds the amount consumed, the body will run into trouble. Sweating and urination both lead to salt loss, so the warmer the climate, the greater the salt loss. Physical labor increases salt consumption.
Effective little secrets to combat altitude sickness
Most people experience mild to severe altitude sickness when they first arrive at high altitudes. The best way to avoid or reduce it is to maintain a positive mindset. Many symptoms are psychological or triggered by psychological factors—for example, fear of high altitudes, lack of mental preparation, or insufficient determination to overcome the challenge...
Comprehensive Guide to Treating Common Wilderness Injuries
Words from the HowToTrip Editor: When traveling in the wilderness, it's easy to suffer from various injuries due to excessive fatigue or unexpected factors. Often, the environment lacks proper medical facilities, so in many cases, you have to administer immediate first aid to prevent complications or worsening of the condition. Here, the HowToTrip editor will...
Learn to massage these eight acupoints, and you won’t have to worry about feeling unwell during outdoor trips.
1. Press the Shaoshang acupoint to relieve hiccups: When hiccups occur, pressing the Shaoshang acupoint can provide relief. The Shaoshang acupoint is located on the outer side of the thumb, one fen (a traditional Chinese unit of measurement, approximately 0.1 inch) away from the fingernail. The patient can press the Shaoshang acupoint firmly with the thumb and index finger until there is a sensation of pain, maintaining pressure for half a minute to one minute, and the hiccups will stop. 2. Press the Neiguan acupoint to stop vomiting: When vomiting is caused by a minor ailment...