On June 2, the 2013 Camel Mountaineering Team of Peking University’s Mountain Eagle Society held a climbing proposal meeting in the Yifu Building No. 2 meeting room. Experts and leaders from the university’s Youth League Committee were invited to attend and provide guidance. Attendees included: Coach Luo Shen, Director of the Alpine Expedition Department at the China Mountaineering Sports Management Center; Teacher Li Shuping, former Director of the Outdoor Sports Department and former team doctor of the National Mountaineering Team at the China Mountaineering Sports Management Center; Coach Sun Bin, Principal of Peak Outdoor Sports School and former member of the Mountain Eagle Society; Teacher Wang Yiming, Deputy Secretary of the Peking University Youth League Committee; Teacher Zhang Tianran, Executive Deputy Minister of the Student Organizations Department at the Youth League Committee; Teacher Qian Junwei, Director of the Mass Sports Office at Peking University’s Physical Education Teaching and Research Section; and Teacher Yilongyan from Beijing Sport University.
Photo1:Qian Junwei, Director of the Mass Sports Office at Peking University’s Physical Education Teaching and Research Section and advisor to the Mountain Eagle Society
The climbing proposal meeting is an essential annual event for the Peking University mountaineering team. Its purpose is to present the team’s plans and preparations, invite experts to identify potential issues, and offer advice to ensure the plan is reasonable and the climbing activity proceeds safely and smoothly.
Photo2: The proposal meeting in session
First, Shi Haoyi, captain of the climbing team, gave a detailed introduction to the preparation for this climb from six aspects: activity positioning, mountain profile, technical support, organizational support, logistical support, schedule, and external communication. When introducing the activity’s positioning, he said: “This climbing activity will continue to uphold the training objectives of the Mountain Eagle Society’s summer climbing expeditions. The goal is to ensure safety while helping team members establish sound climbing concepts and safety awareness. Through the planning and execution of the climb, we aim to train members and develop core members’ abilities in selecting climbing routes, judging weather conditions, assessing and properly handling various alpine terrains, avoiding mountain hazards, mastering basic climbing techniques and tactics, understanding the organization of climbing activities, and cultivating a spirit of resilience and responsibility.” He concluded: “Our team has made extensive preparations in logistics, technical support, and organizational readiness, and we will strive to maintain the right mindset. We are cautious rather than reckless, and safety will always come first. We are also confident that with a rigorous attitude, scientifically detailed plans, and comprehensive response measures, we will overcome the challenges of the expedition and achieve success in our climbing training.”
Next, Jia Peishen, climbing captain, provided a detailed introduction to the climbing plan, covering four aspects: mountain profile, schedule, climbing route, and team composition. When detailing the specific climbing schedule, Jia Peishen clearly and meticulously explained the challenges and countermeasures for each phase. In introducing the team composition, he focused on the task allocation of different groups. With carefully organized visual materials, the experts and leaders present gained a clear understanding of the climbing route and terrain changes on Kizilsayi Peak. Throughout the process, the guests continuously took notes.
Photo3: Climbing captain Shi Haoyi introduces the preparation details
Subsequently, the attending experts asked questions about the team’s various plans and offered suggestions.
Coach Sun Bin provided several recommendations. First, he gave reasonable advice on the number of walkie-talkies; second, he suggested establishing contact with the Mountain Eagle Club’s climbing team then on Muztagh Ata in case of emergencies; third, he recommended adjusting the intensity of the first phase of the climb based on each member’s physical condition; finally, he gave a detailed analysis of the technical challenges and solutions for each climbing phase.
Teacher Li Shuping first affirmed our plan, then inquired in detail about the distance between the base camp and National Highway 314. He emphasized: “The location of the base camp should still be determined based on the specific situation. It’s better to go slower and allow more time for acclimatization—this will make everything safer and lay the most solid foundation for the final summit push.”
Teacher Qian Junwei showed keen interest in issues such as high-altitude tents, high-altitude boots, and mountain climate. Both captains provided comprehensive answers to these questions. In response to the climate question, climbing captain Jia Peishen stated: “We will get in touch with the meteorological department in Kashgar to obtain climate information throughout the climbing period. Additionally, the six-day buffer period included in the climbing plan is reserved to deal with weather cycles.”
Coach Luo Shen first expressed congratulations to the Mountain Eagle Society. Veteran member Cao Jun’s summit of Everest was an honor for the society. Then Coach Luo affirmed the meticulous and rigorous nature of the plan, while also pointing out that anything can happen in the face of nature, so it is essential to respect the laws of nature and act within one’s capabilities. Finally, he specifically emphasized the dangers of snow cornice route preparation and traveling through avalanche gullies. He said: “The opportunity to climb snow mountains is rare—everyone must actively learn to gain more high-altitude technical training and experience. Also, I hope everyone strictly follows the captain’s decisions in icy and snowy environments.”
Photo4:Coach Luo Shen, Director of the Alpine Expedition Department at the China Mountaineering Sports Management Center, interacts with team members
At the end of the meeting, Coach Luo wished everyone a safe and successful return.
The entire meeting lasted nearly two hours. Afterward, team members and guests took a group photo. According to feedback, both new and veteran team members gained a lot from this meeting, and the members expressed heartfelt thanks to the teachers and seniors who attended.
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