On Nov 12, 2009, I stepped in China again. This time, I came to China with a mission besides rock climbing. I am here to scout climbing and trekking destinations for my Adventure Travel business, which focuses on outdoor adventures
From Being Guided to Guiding – A record of an all-woman expedition
On August 29, 2007, I was on top of Grand Teton, guided. On Sep 6, 2009, I was on top of Grand Teton, guiding. Grand Teton was still that Grand Teton, and I was still that girl always wanting to
Climbing Potential in China
I spent about a month in Yangshuo China and I was very impressed by how fast the number of routes grew while I was there. However, there still seems to be infinite potential at this place. On a rest day,
Sport Climbing; Traditional Climbing
I had never considered myself a sport climber, simply because I don’t own any quickdraw. My impression about sport climbing was that it was difficult – most of the routes are overhanging and have hard grades. Not for me. The
Yangshuo China Trip Report – Brave New World
On December 11, 2008, I climbed my favorite route in Yangshuo, The Witch Woman of the Rock, in this fairly young developed area called Brave New World. The Witch Woman of the Rock is a 5-pitch climb; in the guidebook
Yangshuo China Trip Report – Space Buttress
The path leading to the base of Space Buttress was tricky to find; it is right next to a farmer’s house. Before reaching the base, you see a mini pigpen first, which makes you doubt yourself twice whether you are