As the saying goes, the longer wine ferments, the better it tastes. After more than four months of eager anticipation, the “Leaves Accompany Me”・2012 Lafuma Mountaineering Season Southwest Division mountaineering event finally kicked off in September, marking the grand finale of this competition. It leads numerous mountaineering enthusiasts to jointly challenge the “Queen of Sichuan Mountains,” Mount Siguniang. Since May, the “Leaves Accompany Me”・2012 Lafuma Mountaineering Season has left its footprint across China. Events in the North China, Northeast China, and Northwest China divisions have reached one climax after another. As the final stop, the Southwest Division, with its pent-up momentum and unrivaled spirit, has ignited the ultimate frenzy of the event within the industry. Preparing at full throttle for the ultimate challenge, the Southwest Division – Mount Siguniang Station of the “Leaves Accompany Me”・2012 Lafuma Mountaineering Season is poised and ready. Waiting for you and me to team up and set off, this is truly a peak showdown and also the most arduous leg of this long journey. Let us seize this final opportunity, stand atop the mountain peaks together with Lafuma, let our vast hearts embrace the boundless snow mountains, and smile contentedly as we revel in the joy of reaching the summit.
A Clash of Titans Unstoppable The Ultimate Showdown — Who Will Prevail?
The allure of Mount Siguniang is mysterious and beautiful, and the ultimate challenge is filled with tension and anxiety. Caught between the two, the number of registrants for the Southwest Division has surpassed two hundred, approaching the upper limit of participants from the top three divisions. Enthusiasts from all over the country have signed up enthusiastically. In addition to those from neighboring provinces of Sichuan such as Yunnan, Guizhou, Chongqing, Shaanxi, and Gansu, there are outdoor lovers from Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Fujian, Zhejiang, Guangdong, and other regions. There are seasoned veterans and also spirited post-90s newcomers. Age is not an issue, distance is not a barrier — they are all geared up and waiting for the departure of the final leg.
It is reported that the Southwest Division has gathered numerous top-tier outdoor experts, making its lineup the strongest among the four divisions. “Little Frog,” a handsome lad from Chengdu, has led teams to summit Mount Siguniang’s First, Second, and Third Peaks over 30 times, and has trekked through the Gongga area more than 20 times. “Xiangyang,” the leader of the renowned Tibetan high-altitude support team Nima Tribe from Sichuan, boasts extensive high-altitude mountaineering experience, as well as professional knowledge in mountaineering support, outdoor expansion, and wilderness survival. Beyond these outdoor titans, the division also features a variety of female trailblazers. “Lazi,” a contestant from Wenzhou, Zhejiang, combines the delicate beauty of a southern girl with the boldness of a northern woman. She got into outdoor activities in 2006, and in April this year completed the three-part series of the Taishun trekking journey solo. “Wild Laugh Without Trace,” a talented woman from Beijing’s largest outdoor club, Xiaoyao Outdoor, once completed a seven-day trek through the untouched lands of Shennongjia, and has personally experienced classic routes such as the Taibai and Wushan mountain ranges, the Three Gorges, Tibet, and Xinjiang. Such masters are too numerous to list — this battle is truly one where the strong outshine the strong, and each peak towers higher than the last!
A Clash of Titans Unstoppable The Ultimate Showdown — Who Will Prevail?
The allure of Mount Siguniang is mysterious and beautiful, and the ultimate challenge is filled with tension and anxiety. Caught between the two, the number of registrants for the Southwest Division has surpassed two hundred, approaching the upper limit of participants from the top three divisions. Enthusiasts from all over the country have signed up enthusiastically. In addition to those from neighboring provinces of Sichuan such as Yunnan, Guizhou, Chongqing, Shaanxi, and Gansu, there are outdoor lovers from Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Fujian, Zhejiang, Guangdong, and other regions. There are seasoned veterans and also spirited post-90s newcomers. Age is not an issue, distance is not a barrier — they are all geared up and waiting for the departure of the final leg.
It is reported that the Southwest Division has gathered numerous top-tier outdoor experts, making its lineup the strongest among the four divisions. “Little Frog,” a handsome lad from Chengdu, has led teams to summit Mount Siguniang’s First, Second, and Third Peaks over 30 times, and has trekked through the Gongga area more than 20 times. “Xiangyang,” the leader of the renowned Tibetan high-altitude support team Nima Tribe from Sichuan, boasts extensive high-altitude mountaineering experience, as well as professional knowledge in mountaineering support, outdoor expansion, and wilderness survival. Beyond these outdoor titans, the division also features a variety of female trailblazers. “Lazi,” a contestant from Wenzhou, Zhejiang, combines the delicate beauty of a southern girl with the boldness of a northern woman. She got into outdoor activities in 2006, and in April this year completed the three-part series of the Taishun trekking journey solo. “Wild Laugh Without Trace,” a talented woman from Beijing’s largest outdoor club, Xiaoyao Outdoor, once completed a seven-day trek through the untouched lands of Shennongjia, and has personally experienced classic routes such as the Taibai and Wushan mountain ranges, the Three Gorges, Tibet, and Xinjiang. Such masters are too numerous to list — this battle is truly one where the strong outshine the strong, and each peak towers higher than the last!
Xiaoyao Outdoor’s talented woman “Wild Laugh Without Trace”
Contestant “Lazi” from Wenzhou, Zhejiang
Handsome lad “Little Frog” from Chengdu
In the end, who will advance and stand out to claim the top spot? This is a process worth anticipating and getting excited about. “Mount Siguniang is rugged and steep, with high altitudes and great difficulty. Moreover, the summit route is long, and there are so many formidable competitors — it’s truly captivating. But since we’ve chosen to take part, we must persevere to the end. If I get selected, I believe this will be the most challenging and unforgettable experience of my life,” remarked a registered contestant from the Southwest Division.
Show Your Skills at the Summit Challenge Green Outdoor Is Everyone’s Responsibility
Mount Erlang, the ultimate destination of this event, possesses a fervently sincere beauty. In summer, lush green trees and grasses dress the mountain in graceful charm. On the mountain, one can see rare animals living in the valley areas of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, as well as many precious medicinal herbs native to the Tibetan region. The summit of Mount Erlang is steep and slender, with the peak as narrow as a castle, and is covered with snow year-round, adding to its exceptional peril. It is precisely because of these unique characteristics that it is favored by outdoor enthusiasts. Compared with the previous three legs, reaching the summit of Mount Siguniang poses even greater challenges, which has indeed attracted many outdoor experts. Adversity breeds heroes, and the competition is undoubtedly even more spectacular and unmissable.
According to the organizing committee, the activity route starts from Rilong and ultimately summits the snow-capped peak of Mount Erlang at an elevation of 5,276 meters. Along the way, participants can also enjoy distinctive landscapes such as pristine forests, alpine meadows, and perilous snow-capped peaks. During the three-day event, the organizing committee has not only carefully arranged a welcome event for the Southwest Division, but also included memorable segments such as the summit challenge commemoration and the “Seeking the Leaf at the Summit” photo expedition. All successful summiters will have the opportunity to take a group photo at the peak of Mount Erlang, creating unforgettable memories in their mountaineering careers. Additionally, the organizing committee advocates that participants join in the public welfare activity “Care for the Earth — Leave Only Footprints, Clean Up Trash,” integrating Lafuma’s commitment to environmental protection and public welfare throughout the event.
“We host this event with the hope of conveying Lafuma’s brand spirit of fearlessness in the face of adversity and tenacious struggle through mountaineering, as well as its outdoor philosophy centered on public welfare, environmentalism, and green ecology. We also hope that outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy outdoor sports and appreciate the true essence of the outdoors together with Lafuma,” emphasized Park Jong-hyun, Deputy General Manager of Lafuma China and organizer of the event.
“Leaves Accompany Me”・2012 Lafuma Mountaineering Season official website: www.2012Lafuma.com