An important feature of traditional climbing is setting your own protection on natural rock faces.
Organized by outdoor gear supplier The North Face
The Traditional Climbing Exchange Conference is dedicated to advancing the development and technical improvement of traditional climbing in China, as well as inspiring enthusiasm for the sport. Organized by a committee, it serves as a platform for Chinese and international traditional climbing enthusiasts, helping them reduce detours in their learning process, rapidly elevate the overall domestic standard, minimize safety risks, and attract more people to experience and engage in traditional climbing. At the same time, it aims to drive the development of natural rock wall exploration through the growth of this sport.
A key feature of traditional climbing is placing your own protection on natural rock faces. Facing various route types requires employing different climbing techniques. As a traditional climber, you constantly face challenges from nature—potential dangers and thrills, getting lost, cold, fear, hunger, and the ever-uncertain protection points. When you’re back on solid ground, you might find life incredibly beautiful, and you’re already planning your next climb.
The LIMING area of Laojun Mountain features extensive Danxia red sandstone big walls, currently the most suitable region in China for traditional climbing. After more than two years of arduous development, TheNorthFace