Climbing14peaks8000meters high, wingsuit flying over the Himalayas, winter trekking across Lake Baikal……What do outdoor legends look like?
“Not human?”?“Incredible?”?“Only worthy of admiration?”?1On the25th, outdoor figures from various fields gathered at the Beijing National Convention Center to attend the 12th China Outd...12th China Outdoor Golden Rhino Awards Ceremony, hosted by Outdoor Exploration Magazine.
They are humorous, dedicated, meticulous, or loyal.……They come from all walks of life, but share one common title———outdoor enthusiasts, united by a shared belief:——the spirit of the outdoors. Thanks to the Golden Rhino Awards, outdoor lovers came together once again to celebrate this feast for the outdoor community.
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As the grandest gathering in China's outdoor scene, before the awards ceremony began, old and new friends in the outdoor world started taking photos and chatting with each other.
14The8000meter-summiting civilian mountaineer Zhang Liang stood in front of the signing board.
17:00The spacious conference hall was filled to capacity, and the awards ceremony began right on time.
Must the awards ceremony be dull and boring?
NononoNot at all. A passionate and energetic opening dance instantly lit up the atmosphere, even Everest legend——Russell Brice couldn't help but join the African dancers on stage.
After the high-energy dance, Bao Yifei, a well-known domestic alpine guide and also the host of this year's Golden Rhino Awards Ceremony, officially kicked off the evening’s event with the unique enthusiasm and humor of a mountaineer.
Best Climbing Achievement
Winner:A Zuo&HaoXin (completed the route via the south face and southwest ridge of Mt. YaoMei)
Justin
Kline(Osprey International Sales Director )
Behind the Scenes:The summit of Mt. YaoMei was the first6000meter peak that A Zuo had ever climbed. When asked why he chose to climb YaoMei, the straightforward A Zuo laughed and said:“Because Mt. YaoMei is close to Chengdu and doesn’t cost much.”He and his partner Hao Xin originally just gave it a try, but ended up reaching the summit. As for the next peak they plan to tackle, Hao Xin said although it hasn’t been decided yet, they’ve been doing targeted climbing training.
Best Public Welfare & Environmental Spirit
Winner:Save the Green Peafowl Campaign
“Wild China Film”Founder), Liu Congshan (FjallravenBrand Marketing Manager)
Behind the Scenes:For award presenter Xi Zhinong, this award ceremony held special meaning—12years ago, he was the recipient of the first Golden Rhino Award for Best Public Welfare & Environmental Spirit. Now, as the presenter, the very Save the Green Peafowl Campaign he was involved in has also taken the stage, bringing more attention to the green peafowl and calling on more people to join conservation efforts like saving the green peafowl.
Best Outdoor Publication
Winner:"From Dadu to Shangdu: Rediscovering China Along the Ancient Road" (Author: Luo Xin)
Reason for Winning:——15Walking450kilometers over eight days, Peking University history professor Luo Xin retraced the ancient Yuan Dynasty road from Beijing to Zhenglan Banner in Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia, rediscovering China along the way. Through a writing style that combines history and travel, he has added a rich new chapter to original Chinese travel literature.
Winner:Hook’s Road Team
Best Outdoor Photographer·Winner:Song Gang
Reason for Winning——In search of and to climb an icefall shaped like a Christmas tree featured in a photo, climbers He Chuan and Liu Yang traveled across various locations, with photographer Zhang Yunping accompanying them throughout. From content to production, the work showcases the perseverance and dedication of China’s outdoor community. The spirit of active exploration and courage to take on challenges, both within the frame and behind the scenes, inspires viewers.
Winner:Xu Jiangjun (First unsupported winter human-powered traverse of Lake Baikal)
Winner:Wang Xiaolin (Runner "Baling")
Winner:Yu Yin
Winner:Zhang Liang (The first Chinese civilian mountaineer to complete climbs of14peaks above8000meters, completion date:2017year10month2day)
China Outdoor Golden Rhino Awardsis an annual selection event initiated by the outdoor sports professional media magazine Outdoor Exploration (Outdoor Adventure), adhering to“the guiding spirit of "True outdoor exploration records, the evolving outdoors in China,"”and comprehensively evaluating the development of China's outdoor sports over the past year based on criteria such as influence, leadership, and value, selecting the most impactful and pioneering outdoor events and figures.
Since its inception in2006, it has been successfully held for12editions. This year's selection process lasted three months, with nominees for each award selected from numerous candidates, and the final winners determined through WeChat voting, expert judging panels, and comprehensive evaluation by the organizing committee.
