4Month12,13, the preparatory team of the mountaineering and scientific research squads of the Self-Travelers Association at Renmin University conducted a two-day joint training camp on the White River. A total of45new members9senior members led got their first taste of outdoor life. The basic schedule for the training was to set up camp and conduct outdoor knowledge training on the first day, and on the second day5kilometers of cross-country running and vertical descent experiences.
12On the morning of the7day at30, the members gathered punctually at the east gate of Renmin University, loaded their equipment onto the vehicle, and8headed for the White River.11They arrived at the designated location by noon, but due to a minor hiccup, they did not set up camp directly by the river. Instead, they began with outdoor knowledge training on an open space by the roadside. During the training, senior members explained several key points about using backpacks, including how to pack efficiently and how to protect the backpack properly. They then demonstrated how to set up and carry a tent, as well as how to cook in the wild. After lunch, the activity involved learning vertical descent on a gentle slope. Under the guidance of the senior members, each new member got at least two practice opportunities.
After the practice, the team set up camp on flat ground. During the evening get-together, everyone performed a short act, and the new members also found their ownID, helping the initially unfamiliar members relax significantly and quickly bond with one another.
Self-Travelers Association, Renmin University
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Self-Travelers Association, Renmin University
Renmin University, No. 59 Zhongguancun Street, Haidian District, Beijing