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Searching for Christmas Tree: The Quest to Find a Mysterious Chinese Ice Climb

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app.

A story about a university teacher looking to break free from a life of routine and a mysterious frozen waterfall that no one can locate. This seemingly futile quest leads to an ultimately transcendent climb. This is also an interesting side look into a rarely seen facet of China, a snapshot of a generation growing up in tandem with the country’s fascinating transformation over the past few decades.

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