While the 2016 Summer Olympics are unfolding in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the KAILAS Yangshuo Climbing Festival — the most anticipated annual event for top climbers both domestically and internationally — is set to attract climbing enthusiasts from around the world. The 2016 KAILAS Yangshuo Climbing Festival will take place from August 12 to 14, with the main venue located on West Street in Yangshuo, Guilin.
Like running and swimming, climbing is one of humanity's most basic athletic abilities. Moreover, climbing vividly embodies the Olympic spirit of "higher, faster, stronger." Currently, there are no climbing events in the Olympics, nor any competitions that take place on vertical surfaces. The inclusion of climbing will make the Olympics more complete.
On this topic, we interviewed Mr. Zhong Chengzhan, founder and general manager of KAILAS. In the interview, Mr. Zhong stated: “KAILAS is a leading brand in the climbing field and is undoubtedly China’s No. 1 brand across the entire spectrum of climbing, capable of representing Asia. Since its inception, KAILAS has had a mission: ‘to promote the development of China’s grassroots mountaineering and exploration movement.’ Over the years, we have consistently worked toward this mission. The phrase ‘For the Climb’ is the best summary of this mission.”
For many seasoned outdoor enthusiasts, especially climbing fans, KAILAS holds extraordinary influence. Not only does KAILAS offer first-class products, but it also brings world-class climbing techniques and technology to China, helping more people get to know climbing. Take the 2016 KAILAS Yangshuo Climbing Festival, for example — as a climbing event that has run for nine consecutive years, it continues to attract tens of thousands of climbers every year.
It’s understood that this year’s KAILAS Yangshuo Climbing Festival will feature not only classic events such as deep-water bouldering, night climbing, outdoor climbing, electronic music parties, and glow-in-the-dark climbing, but also new innovative activities: a 24-hour tandem challenge where teams push their limits through day and night. With sweltering summer heat, how will you spend your weekend? Head to the 2016 KAILAS Yangshuo Climbing Festival — the only chance this summer to party for 48 hours straight, breaking the boundary between day and night, and living life to the fullest.