Outdoor Basics
Essential Knowledge About Drowning
An illustrated guide to outdoor drowning knowledge—essential swimming safety tips for outdoor enthusiasts. Trailblazers, your go-to site for outdoor adventure and self-drive travel...
9 wilderness survival methods that have misled people for ages — some could even cost you your life!
We’ve been working hard to bring you the highlights of travel!! Editor’s note from TanLuLv: Today’s post is an educational piece about those so-called wilderness survival tips we’ve all heard since childhood. Many of these methods, which we believed could save our lives in danger, are actually wrong — and some could even be fatal...……
Outdoor adventures: Bee stings and how urine can be an emergency remedy
Got stung by bees in the mountains? Urine can be an emergency remedy. Recently, incidents of deadly bee stings have occurred frequently in Yibin, Bazhong in Sichuan, Ankang in Shaanxi, Hubei, and other areas (for 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, an emergency physician at West China Hospital of Sichuan University...……
The Ultimate Guide to Hiking; Zero Experience? You Can Still Do It
Self-driving tours always have places they can’t reach—hidden in the depths of towering mountains, vast deserts, or icy wilderness, breathtaking landscapes await those who make the journey on foot. Hiking, valued for its health benefits and eco-friendliness, is increasingly becoming the travel choice for young adventurers, and more “zero-experience”...……
How to Cross Rivers Safely Outdoors? A Comprehensive Outdoor River Crossing Guide
[Overview] During outdoor activities, you often encounter situations where you need to cross rivers or streams. Using safe and scientific river crossing techniques is a great way to ensure safety. River crossing is dangerous, so avoid it unless absolutely necessary—getting wet in cold weather can lead to fatal hypothermia. Before crossing, consider how you’ll dry off once on the other side...
The True Scripture of Outdoor Safety (Collected and Preserved Edition by Tanlulv Outdoor Adventure)
20-Word Backpack Packing Mantra: Heavy on top, light at the bottom; soft items close to your back; items used later packed first, emergency gear on the outside, weight balanced left and right. In the wild, you often need to draw water from nature, but water quality is hard to guarantee. You can purify water using the method shown in the picture. Pre-trip Preparation 1. Gather Destination Information Try to gather as much information about your destination as possible: ...……
Master these three outdoor hiking tips to enjoy recreation, fitness, and weight loss all at once
Hiking may seem simple, but even the most basic movements—going uphill and downhill—require technique. Today we’ve gathered some tips to provide you with a scientific, fat-burning hiking method for fitness. Enjoy recreation, fitness, and weight loss all at once!
During the peak season for thunder and lightning, meteorological experts offer advice on how to protect against lightning strikes during outdoor activities
An increasing number of urban residents are enthusiastic about traveling to scenic areas in the suburbs or venturing into the wilderness as “hikers,” but a review of lightning disasters across the country shows that both the frequency of lightning strikes in the wild and the number of casualties among hikers struck by lightning are on the rise. Currently, we are in a high-incidence season for lightning. Yesterday, experts from the city’s meteorological bureau’s lightning protection center...
Top 10 Wilderness Camping Rules: Set Up Camp Before Dark
Turn on the TV, and it’s easy to come across reality shows about camping. But when the show ends and the screen goes dark, you might wonder what wilderness life is really like. Are you ready to experience the true nature-immersed, self-reliant lifestyle beyond the screen? Though few things can match the glamour shown on TV, camping remains a globally beloved pastime for all ages. Whether you're seeking real challenges or just a break from the fast-paced life, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy simplicity through camping.
How do you wash your clothes while traveling? Little tips for washing clothes on outdoor trips
When I travel, I almost always have to wash my smelly clothes, pants, and socks every night. It’s troublesome but unavoidable. While disposable pants are convenient, they don’t absorb sweat well and can feel tight and uncomfortable once you’re drenched in sweat. If the hotel has coin-operated washing machines and dryers, you’re in luck — just pop in some coins to buy a pack of laundry detergent. ...……
What should you do if you encounter stray dogs during outdoor adventures?
Outdoor activities inevitably involve some risks, such as encountering stray or village dogs. Generally, these dogs are not very friendly toward travelers and may bark loudly. If you panic and run when passing near them, it could be interpreted as a threat. Here are some measures you can take: 1 ...……
How to Treat Bleeding Injuries During Outdoor Trips
Outdoor activities challenge nature and test oneself, and it's inevitable to have some bumps and scrapes, with minor cuts and bleeding being quite common. Below, I’ll summarize some common methods for treating bleeding: Skin Abrasions — the most frequent type of injury during outdoor activities. Even if the affected area is relatively large, it’s usually just superficial damage...
Considerations Regarding Elevation and Topographic Prominence
Several previous posts have debated whether Xiling or Nanling refers to which specific peak, but I’d like to approach the topic from another angle. First, let’s take a familiar example: Mount Everest stands at 8,848 meters, making it the world’s highest peak. K2 reaches 8,611 meters, ranking as the second highest. But anyone who has taken the Everest South Route from Nepal knows they first have to climb up to Everest’s South Summit, ...……
Four Ways to Conserve Energy While Hiking Outdoors
When hiking outdoors, many hikers are not good at conserving energy. When extremely fatigued, on one hand they lack the strength to move forward, and on the other hand they continue to waste energy unnecessarily. Based on personal experience, I would like to share some insights with everyone. Methods to conserve energy while hiking outdoors: 1. Talk less. Talking consumes a great deal of energy. Speaking requires engaging the muscles of the mouth, ...……
Safety Tips for Swimming in the Wild
Outdoor sports carry relatively high risks, so it’s essential to strengthen safety awareness. We should focus on discussing and emphasizing how to avoid various accidents and how to perform self-rescue and rescue others when accidents occur. Whether you’re hiking, stream trekking, rafting, canyoning, orienteering, or engaging in other outdoor activities, you’ll often encounter rivers, lakes, and seas. As such, drowning is one of the more frequently occurring accidents in outdoor sports.
When traveling outdoors, beware of these toxic plants...
Be extremely cautious during outdoor activities, especially when trekking through mountainous jungles or foraging for food. Not only can wild animals be dangerous, but plants can also harm you. Some plants can even cause injury simply by touching them. Additionally, consuming certain fungi can lead to poisoning, and in severe cases, death. This isn't an exaggeration. Below...
Couple trapped in Himalayas for 47 days, 1 dies — had agreed to eat each other if one died first
On April 27, 2017, local time, in Kathmandu, Nepal, Taiwanese youth Liang Shengyue, who had come to Nepal to challenge the Himalayas, was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Kathmandu and was conscious. In March, Liang Shengyue and his girlfriend Liu Chenjun traveled to Nepal to challenge the Himalayas and signed up with a local mountaineering travel agency, “Asian Trekking,” without hiring a guide. They left their homestay on March 8 and were last spotted by other hikers on March 9, after which they lost contact. Nearly 47 days after going missing, the two were found on April 26. Liang Shengyue survived, but his girlfriend Liu Chenjun tragically passed away.
Six things to keep in mind for outdoor adventures – Physical fitness comes first
Six things to keep in mind for outdoor adventures – Physical fitness comes first
Traveling during the rainy season? Master these outdoor essentials
Traveling during the rainy season? Master these outdoor essentials
Be a Mature Traveler: Know Basic Outdoor Safety Tips
Be a Mature Traveler: Know Basic Outdoor Safety Tips