Chapter 238: Increasing the Difficulty and Changing the Filming Location
Hearing Vice Chairman Yang's words, Du Xiaosheng couldn't help but ask with some doubts: "Then I have no reason to climb this so-called world's most difficult snow peak, right?" ”
Vice Chairman Yang did not answer Du Xiaosheng's words directly, but took the initiative to hand over a stack of materials, which recorded all the detailed information about Qiaoge Peak.
"Qiaogori Peak is 8611 meters above sea level" Qiaogori", is Tibetan, meaning "white goddess" is the second highest peak in the world, second only to Mount Everest in height, but its climbing difficulty is much higher than Mount Everest, Qiaogori Peak is known as the savage giant peak, and it has always topped the mountaineering list with a probability of climbing mortality of more than 27%. ”
"It is the main peak of the Karakoram Mountains, also known as K2, which is recognized by the international mountaineering community as the most difficult mountain to climb above 8,000 meters, and it is also the only 8,000-meter independent mountain that has not been successfully climbed in winter."
As he spoke, Vice Chairman Yang got up and sat down next to Du Xiaosheng, pointed to the pyramid-shaped snow-capped mountain on the data and said:
"Come and see here, this mountain is steep and steep. If you're going to take an Alpine climb (free climb), then you'll have to climb up from a col full of avalanche chute tracks. ”
"On top of that, the top of the mountain is a very large ice slope that rises slightly from north to south."
"The terrain here is complex and varied, with broken glacier surfaces and light and dark ice crevasses. The valley on the west side of the glacier is steep rock wall, with frequent rolling rocks, ice avalanches, and avalanches. ”
"If you're going to ice climbing, you're going to have unimaginable dangers."
"Not only is the terrain treacherous, but the climate is also very harsh. Of course, in direct proportion to the danger, there is also a magnificent beauty, and Qiaogori Peak has been rated as one of the ten most beautiful mountains in China. Whether it's from the angle of challenging the limits or from the perspective of photographing beautiful scenery, this is undoubtedly your best choice. ”
Vice Chairman Yang's remarks were the first to say, and it seemed that he had obviously put a lot of effort into this visit.
Du Xiaosheng put down the information, pondered for a while and said: "Regarding climbing the most difficult and magnificent snow peak in the world, I am not without this idea, but there are several difficulties in this matter, the first is that it is difficult to apply, and it is too time-consuming to apply for special approval from the State General Administration of Sports." The second is that it is too dangerous, and I heard that the security over there is not very good. ”
"You can rest assured that the General Administration has made a special approval for the application for information, as long as you can take the "Discovery" column for live broadcast, the local border guards will escort you throughout the whole process in terms of personal safety, so that you can successfully complete the shooting." Vice Chairman Yang said, took Du Xiaosheng's hand and said:
"The fact that you can climb the Angel Falls in Venezuela with your bare hands proves your physique; Being able to climb 7,000 meters in 15 days proves your strength. ”
"You are the first explorer comparable to Bell Grylls in our country in recent years, the country and the people have high hopes for you, and the General Administration hopes that in the future, you can find more landscapes similar to Tianmen Mountain and Qiaogori Peak in China to shoot, and show the people of the world more charming scenery of China."
After receiving the special approval materials printed with the "Measures for the Management of Domestic Mountaineering" handed over by Vice Chairman Yang, Du Xiaosheng stood up solemnly, held Vice Chairman Yang's hand and said: "Since the General Administration needs me to do publicity, then I will do my best to do this." ”
"The ice climbing of Chogori Peak is very difficult, we have prepared military-grade hiking boots for you at the entrance of Dama Zadala Mountain, as well as crampons and ice axes, fleece jackets, tents and ropes, oxygen tanks, hoping to ensure your safety, and when you get to the local area, you can call this number......"
After sending off Vice Chairman Yang, the corners of Du Xiaosheng's mouth raised a slight arc.
Having the opportunity to climb the world's most difficult and magnificent snow-capped mountains, how could Du Xiaosheng, who loves extreme sports, miss such a good opportunity.
Not only to win glory for the country, but also to challenge the limit, Du Xiaosheng immediately dialed the international call to contact Alexander to discuss in detail the change of the live broadcast location.
When Alexander heard that Du Xiaosheng was going to change his itinerary and go to Qiaogori Peak for a live broadcast, he immediately shouted in shock: "You are really crazy, do you know who is among the 27% of the people who died in Qiaogori Peak?" Each of them is not an ordinary person, they are the best mountaineers on this planet! ”
"My good friend Alison is the most famous female mountaineer in our country, and I will never forget the tragedy of her six-member mountaineering team at Chogori Peak! The climb to Mount Everest is already very difficult, and the challenge in Ozaki's Eight doesn't require you to climb the ice, which is known as the "top of hell", so I advise you not to make it more difficult for yourself, because this is simply looking for death! Alexander shouted at Du Xiaosheng on the other end of the phone, almost in a roaring tone.
Facing the producer's concern, Du Xiaosheng felt warm in his heart.
"The last time I climbed the Angel Falls in Venezuela, you said it was impossible, but I did."
"Half a month ago, I wanted to get the 7,000-meter altitude mountaineering qualification certificate, and you said it was impossible, but I also completed it."
"Alexander, thank you for your concern and reminder. Again, I'm a natural challenger, I want to make my life more meaningful, don't live idle, if I feel like I can't do it, I won't be strong. ”
"Our program is originally a program that constantly breaks through the limits, if there is no danger and no challenge, then who will watch our program?"
"If I fail, even if I don't climb up, the viewers who watch the live broadcast will feel that the show is real and more willing to watch it, which is a surefire deal."
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After a whole afternoon of lobbying, Alexander finally agreed to Du Xiaosheng's change of shooting plan.
Three days of preparation were in full swing, because of the change of plans, the British "Discovery" column began to transport temporary signal enhancement base stations, as well as a large number of equipment and supplies to Yinhong Beach at an altitude of 3,924 meters. There, is the base camp for climbing the Chogori Peak.
During the high-speed preparation of the "Wilderness Adventure" column group, Du Xiaosheng first took a plane to Xin. Kashgar in Xinjiang, then take a car from Yecheng in southern Xinjiang along the Xin-Tibet Highway to Mazha, and then travel 25 kilometers along the simple highway to Mazhadara.
After contacting the officers and soldiers stationed in the local area, the politician who came to pick up the station. Wei Lao Wang personally picked up Du Xiaosheng at the station, held his hand and said friendly: "Hello, you are Du Xiaosheng, right?" My name is Wang Tao, and I am the head of the garrison. Yes, everyone else calls me Lao Wang. Welcome to the foothills of the beautiful Karakoram Mountains. ”