Yangshuo Climbing Festival Summary

The first annual The North Face®/Black Diamond Yangshuo Climbing Festival was held in Yangshuo from October 31 to November 2. Over 350 climbers from 15 countries and more than half the provinces in China came together to clip bolts, swap stories, and enjoy slideshows and seminars.

 

Festival T-shirts and gifts, including a The North Face® hat and T-shirt, a Black Diamond headlamp, a Bilt water bottle, a Sea To Summit pocket towel and a Suunto coupon were presented to each registered participant as well as prize giveaways from our sponsors.

 

Climbing Festival Mission

The mission of the Fesitval is to bring together climbers from throughout China annually to promote and celebrate the sport of rock climbing.

Climbing Festival Goals

The goal of the festival is to promote the sport of rock climbing and a sense of community among climbers throughout China in a fun, friendly, casual atmosphere. The festival organizers will donate a significant portion of proceeds raised through a modest entry fee back into the local Yangshuo schools in an effort to encourage a long-term collaborative partnership between climbers and the local community.