BEIJING: Seventy-one climbers successfully reached the 6,010-meter summit of Luodui Mountain in Damshung county of the Tibet autonomous region recently, the regional sports bureau reported.
The climbers included mountain guides and rescue professionals.
The ascent of Luodui Mountain is one of the sub-activities of the region’s ongoing 20th China Tibet Climbing Conference, which runs until June. Other events include a sports industry exchange conference, an outdoor trekking conference, a rock climbing open tournament and a cross-country bicycle challenge.
Cheng Wei, a climber from Guangzhou Sports University climbed the mountain for the first time with her daughter.
“I have been to Tibet a couple of times, and I had the opportunity to visit Luodui Mountain. I expected it would be an easy expedition, but it is indeed challenging,” Cheng said. She learned to respect and appreciate the mountain.
“With a new route this time, the journey was a little longer, and I really enjoyed the ascending together with my daughter and my Tibetan mountaineering guide,” she said.
“It is a very meaningful adventure in my life, and I especially appreciate the support of my guide. He is so professional and kind, and I received a lot of care, encouragement and love from his entire group.”
The success of these climbers depends on the support of the mountaineering assistance crew, whose members guide and support the climbers all the way. –The Daily Mail-China Daily news exchange item
