The Kailas TOTEM Mechanical Cam was invited to be displayed at the Scottish Mountaineering Museum.

Introduction:After completing his maritime climbing expedition in Scotland, Liu Yong gifted the Kailastotemmechanical cam to Mick Thai, who expressed great fondness for it and has been using it ever since. He recently wrote to Liu Yong, hoping that Kailas could provide him with a set to be housed in the Scottish Mountaineering Museum.

Kailastotemmechanical cam

Suitable for: rock manipulation, traditional climbing, alpine climbing

● Patented design where all four cams can independently and evenly bear weight, offering maximum friction when properly placed. This solves issues commonly found in traditional mechanical cams, such as ineffective contact with the rock or uneven force distribution.

● Diagonally cut grooves on the cams increase friction and make them less prone to shifting.

● As few as three or even two cams can independently bear weight.

● Five sizes available, each in a different color for quick identification during use.

Adventure in the North Atlantic: Maritime Climbing in the Scottish Highlands

  Located in the Atlantic Ocean, Scotland is one of the birthplaces of modern climbing and boasts a long maritime history. From August to September 2013, Kailas athlete Liu Yong traveled alone to the Scottish Highlands for a three-week maritime climbing expedition.

Liu Yong: Kailas Athlete

The goal of the trip was to climb Scotland’s most famous sea stack, THE OLD MAN OF HOY. Liu Yong, along with legendary Scottish climber MICK TIGH and four other climbers, set off from Aberdeen and sailed along Scotland’s extensive coastline to the northernmost inhabited island in the North Atlantic, FOUla. Along the way, they climbed numerous coastal cliffs and completed the first ascents of several sea stacks.

During this maritime climbing expedition in the North Atlantic,a series of first ascents were recorded in the Scottish Mountaineering Yearbook, including a cover photo featuring the first ascent of the sea stack. This marked the first time Chinese climbers undertook maritime climbing, and the four new routes hold special significance for the climbing community in China.For the first time, the footprints of Chinese climbers were left on and conquered the sea stacks and cliffs of the North Atlantic, broadening their horizons in the process.

The Kailas TOTEM Mechanical Cam was invited to be displayed at the Scottish Mountaineering Museum

  While learning about Scotland’s rich cultural and historical heritage, Liu Yong also introduced Chinese climbing culture to Scottish climbers. Mick Thai, who climbed alongside him, forged a deep friendship with Liu Yong during the journey. After the trip, Liu Yong gifted the Kailastotemmechanical cam to Mick Thai, who expressed great fondness for it and has been using it ever since. He recently wrote to Liu Yong, hoping that Kailas could provide him with a set to be housed in the Scottish Mountaineering Museum.