ICE CLIMBING ADVENTURE
FROZEN ADVENTURE AWAITS
Mt. Siguniang is the most popular ice-climbing destination in China. Its ice walls are endowed with unique resources. Looking around the world, it is comparable to the Canadian Rockies, the European Alps, the Norwegian fjords, and Ouray in the United States. The advantages of Siguniang Mountain are reflected in the large scale and high concentration of ice walls, suitable ambient temperature, good proximity, strong reception capacity, and high altitude.
Siguniang Mountain ice climbing activities are mostly concentrated in Shuangqiaogou. On both sides of the 38-kilometer-long canyon in Shuangqiaogou, more than 100 natural ice walls are condensed every winter. Ice lovers are dotted among them.
Most of the ice walls are distributed between 3,200 meters and 4,000 meters above sea level. There are single-segment lines with a height of tens of meters and multi-segment lines with a height of several hundred meters.
The Siguniang Mountain Ice Climbing Festival originated from the 2010 Ice and Snow Carnival and the first Ice Climbing Festival was held in 2010. During the past years, ice climbing competitions, ice climbing adventures, ice climbing skills training, and hiking camps have been continuously carried out.
ICE WONERLAND
Mount Siguniang is renowned for its beauty as you witness the breathtaking views with snow covered peaks reaching 6250m. In the heart of winter the waterfalls turn into beautiful ice walls perfect for ice climbing.
ICE CLIMBING
Experience the thrill of climbing frozen waterfalls that have turned into walls of ice at the ice festival. Featuring over 100 ice walls in the Shuangqiaogou canyon at Mt. Siguniang.
ICE RACE
Choose to run a 20 km cross-country ice race along the ridgeline towards Yaomei Peak, and reach Zhongliangzi, the best viewing point in Changpinggou.
DATES: December 31, 2022 - January 2, 2023
Registration closes December 28th or once 200 capacity is reached.
ACTIVITIES
ICE CLIMBING
The Siguniang Mountain Ice Climbing Festival has become one of the super ice climbing events in China, attracting many ice climbing enthusiasts and outdoor sports enthusiasts from all over the country to gather in Siguniang Mountain.
Featuring ice climbing training classes and group ice climbing on the ice walls in Shuangqiaogou. Those looking to elevate their experience can join the Ice Climbing Race.
Cross-Country Running
At the end of the ice festival, there will be a cross-country running race through the snowy mountain trails. The total distance is 20 km, the altitude is 3200-4074 meters, and the total climb is 1180 meters. Run along the ridgeline towards Yaomei Peak, and reach Zhongliangzi, the best viewing point in Changpinggou.
EVENT ENTRY FEE
CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR ON ICE
VIDEO PREVIEW
EVENT DETAILS
SCHEDULE
| Date | Time | Event Schedules | Course Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31 Saturday |
07:00 – 10:30 | Transportation Bus from Chengdu | But Waiting to Mt. Siguniang |
| 10:00 – 14:00 | Race Registration, Bib Pick-Up | Mt. Siguniang Event Center | |
| 14:00 – 14:30 | Event Opening Ceremony | Mt. Siguniang Event Center | |
| 14:30 – 17:30 | Elevation Training Hikes (Must have Wristband to Enter) | Chang Pin Go or Hai Zi Lin | |
| 19:00 – 20:00 | Climbing Ice Training Class (Limited 60 People) | Sigula Business Center Xin-Guang-Li Club | |
| 19:00 – 19:30 | Burning Ice Ceremony (Limited 50 People) | Sigula Business Center Snow Peak Cafe | |
| 19:00 – 20:30 | Climbing Ice Movie Screening (Limited 50 People) | Sigula Business Center Snow Peak Music Bar | |
| 20:30 – 11:30 | BBQ and Bonfire Party | Sigula Business Center Outdoor | |
| 1/01 Sunday |
09:00 – 17:00 | Shuang Qiao Gou Tour | Glacier Experience for team of 5 people |
| 09:00 – 11:30 12:00 – 14:30 15:00 – 17:30 |
Nian Yu Bei Climbing Ice Physical Try Out (Including Meals) | Glacier Experience for team of 3 | |
| 09:00 – 11:30 12:00 – 14:30 |
Wu Se Mountain Climbing Ice Physical Try Out (Including Meals) | Glacier Experience for team of 2 | |
| 14:30 – 17:00 | Wu Se Mountain Climbing Ice Race Starts | Team of 30 | |
| 17:00 – 17:30 | Award Ceremony (Top 3 Male & Female Finishers) | Event Ends | |
| 1/02 Monday |
07:00 – 16:00 | Cross-Country Trail Race Starts | Hai Zi Go |
| 16:00 – 19:30 | Transportation Bus back to Chengdu | Bus Waiting to Chengdu |
NOTES:
- Ice climbing courses, sharing sessions, and movie appreciation due to limited seats and venues, the first-come-first-served seats are subject to the order of arrival at the scene.
- The activity on January 1 will be grouped in advance according to the number of applicants and will be divided into 5 experience groups and 1 competition group. Each group will be accompanied by 2 team leaders throughout the whole process, and they will take turns to visit Shuangqiaogou and ice climbing experience activities.
RACE ENTRY INCLUDES
| Items | Service Contents | Item Include |
|---|---|---|
| Race Swag | Race Back Pack | 1 |
| Wrist Band | 1 | |
| Wool Beanie | 1 | |
| Wool Gloves | 1 | |
| Face Buff | 1 | |
| Coffee Sachet | 1 | |
| Tea Bag | 1 | |
| Energy Bars | 2 | |
| Services by Organizer | 12/31st Open Ceremony Raffle Event | 1 |
| 12/31st Climbing Ice Training, Movie Screening (Limited Seating First Comes First Serve) | 1 | |
| 12/31st Lamb BBQ & Bonfire Party | 1 | |
| Jan. 1st Climbing Ice Event One Time Experience with 1 Meal | 1 | |
| Jan. 1st Climbing Ice Event Race (Registration Entry Participants Only, Limited Entry) | 1 | |
| Photo Service | 1 | |
| Park Ticket & Tram Ride | 12/31st Hai Zi Gou or Chang Pin Zo Park Ticket | 1 |
| 12/31st Chang Ping Gou Bus Tour | 1 | |
| Jan. 1st Shuan Gou Bridge Park Ticket | 1 | |
| Jan. 1st Shuan Gou Bridge Tram Ride | 1 |
Cross-Country Trail Running Includes
| Items | Service Contents |
|---|---|
| Cross-Country Training Class | The Use of Navigation, Equipment Use, High Altitude Precautions, etc. |
| Station Support | Contains Energy Pack, Water, etc. |
| Touring Service | 20 People with Two Tour Guides, Extra Tour Guide for Every Additional 10 People |
| Aids Station | Hot Water, Energy Bar Support |
| Meals | Finishing Food |
| Course Mark | Well Provided |
| Digital Certificate | Well Provided |
| Finisher Gifts | UTMS Signature Yak Plush Toy or Cloud Magazine, Your Choice |
| Park Ticket | Hai Zi Gou Park Ticket |
The event registration fee does not include transportation between Chengdu and Mount Siguniang during the event period, race insurance, outdoor event tickets, accommodation during the event, meals, and other personal consumption not specified in the above lists.
40 people in each group, equipped with 5-6 routes, and the total experience time for each group is 2.5 hours. Each person is limited to 1 ice climbing experience. Including coach teaching protection, and equipment rental (ice climbing equipment such as helmets, safety belts, crampons, mountain shoes, master locks, and protectors).
The cost of cross-country running activities does not include personal accident insurance, personal horse riding, rescue, and other expenses.
CHECK-IN
- When checking in, you need to bring your ID card, experience report (or sign a health declaration on the spot), and personal accident insurance.
- Athletes must report in person to pick up the event items. Proxy pick-up is not accepted, and the specific pick-up time will be notified separately. Participants must sign a responsibility notice on the spot before picking up their belongings.
When checking in for the competition, you must provide a physical examination certificate provided by a hospital above the county level or a regular physical examination institution within one year (to prove that there is no disease unsuitable for sports and high-altitude activities), or sign a health statement when registering on site (the format of the document is provided by the organizing committee).
THE THRILL OF ICE CLIMBING
TRANSPORTATION & LODGING
TRANSPORTATION
| Destination | Bus Departure Time | Price | Bus Departure Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chengdu to Siguniang Town (About 4 hrs bus ride) |
12/31 - 07:00 | $25 / Person | Pick-Up: Yijia Fengge Hotel（Art House Hotel） 艺家风格酒店 成都羊西线蜀汉西路530号 Tel: +86 28 6552 6666 https://j.map.baidu.com/f2/7Jp Arrival: Wuye Courtyard Inn吾野小院客栈 四川省阿坝藏族羌族自治州小金县风情街22号 Tel:17713567290 https://j.map.baidu.com/e5/3Ok |
| Siguniang Town Back to Chengdu (About 4 hrs bus ride) |
01/02 - 16:00 | $25／Person | Pick-Up: Wuye Courtyard Inn吾野小院客栈 四川省阿坝藏族羌族自治州小金县风情街22号 Tel:17713567290 https://j.map.baidu.com/e5/3Ok Arrival: Yijia Fengge Hotel（Art House Hotel）艺家风格酒店 成都羊西线蜀汉西路530号 Tel: +86 28 6552 6666 https://j.map.baidu.com/f2/7Jp |
Recommend Accommodation:
It is recommended to book your lodging right away, they can sell out. The Wuye Courtyard Inn is recommended, however, there are many to choose from when searching in Siguniang Town on CTrip.
Wuye Courtyard Inn 四姑娘山吾野小院客栈
四川省阿坝藏族羌族自治州小金县风情街22号
Tel:17713567290
DISCLAIMER
Please note that event information here represents what is planned for the event. Locations, routes, hotels, schedule, adjustments, and changes may apply depending on conditions, availability, late participation entries, and improvements. The event strives to improve for the best experience.
REQUIREMENTS & SAFETY
AGE REQUIREMENTS
Must be between 18-65 years old. The birth dates are between January 1, 2005, and January 1, 1958.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
The following diseases are unsuitable for sports and high-altitude activities:
- Congenital heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, myocarditis, or other heart diseases;
- Coronary artery disease, severe arrhythmia;
- Hypertension or cerebrovascular disease;
- Diabetes with high or low blood sugar;
- Asthma or other respiratory diseases;
- Pregnant women;
- Other high altitude incompatibilities.
EPIDEMIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
This event will prohibit people who have traveled, lived in key epidemic areas, or have related symptoms within 7 days from participating.
All personnel participating in this activity must actively declare whether they have travel and life history in key epidemic areas within 7 days, and sign a 7-day dynamic epidemic declaration monitoring and responsibility statement when they report.
According to the situation of epidemic prevention and control of the event and the requirements of relevant government departments, the participating team members may be required to provide nucleic acid test reports within the specified time during the event. The specific requirements will be announced 3 days before the event. Please pay attention to the notification in time and cooperate actively.
ICE CLIMBING SAFETY
Technical guidance and related protection will be provided by professional coaches who hold relevant outdoor coaches or guide certificates from Zhongde Association and Chuan Deng Association.
INSURANCE
Organization liability insurance
The organizing committee has purchased outdoor special insurance during the event and will bear the economic losses caused by the responsibility of the organizing committee and the consequences for the participants.
Personal accident insurance
According to regulations, all participants must purchase their own personal event insurance. You are free to purchase this insurance from any agency you choose, and the terms of the insurance should cover search and rescue costs that may arise.
DISCLAIMER
- The organizing committee reserves the right of final interpretation for matters not covered in this plan;
- In the event of severe weather conditions (such as a large amount of rain and snow in high-altitude areas, high risk of storms...), the departure time of the activity may be delayed for several hours, but if the situation does not improve by the delayed departure time, the competition will be cancelled;
- The organizing committee is based on force majeure reasons, including but not limited to natural disasters (such as typhoons, earthquakes, floods, snowstorms and other extreme weather), government actions (such as expropriation, requisition, etc.), social abnormal events (such as strikes, parades, Riots, etc.), epidemic and communicable diseases and other reasons not caused by the organizing committee. If the cancellation is made before 10 days before the event, the organizing committee will refund the registration fee in full. If the cancellation is within 1 day of the event, the first deduction will be made The expenses that have occurred and are not recoverable by the date of cancellation, and then calculate the refundable fee accordingly; after the event starts, no matter what the reason is for canceling the event, the fee will not be refunded.
- Copyright of pictures and videos: The organizing committee owns the copyright of the pictures and videos taken during the event that contain the image of the contestants. The organizing committee can exercise relevant rights in this regard. Only the organizing committee has the right to transfer these pictures through certification or authorization. right to use.
- Participating players can enter the designated area of the scenic spot free of charge by virtue of the wristband on the specified date and specified route in the schedule, and the scope of activities is limited to the buffer zone and open area of the scenic spot. It is strictly forbidden to enter the experimental area and core area stipulated by the scenic spot, and the consequences arising therefrom shall be borne by oneself.