In China, ‘climbing buddies’ are travel guides and BFFs in one
CNNCNN — Wendy Chen decided to challenge herself by climbing Mount Tai, a well-known mountain in eastern China. Rather than forgo her plans, the 25-year-old hired a “climbing buddy,” a young man with extensive outdoor experience, to accompany and support her to the 5,000-foot peak. A day on the mountain Chen and her climbing buddy’s adventure began at around 8:00 pm so she could arrive at the peak in time for the famous sunrise. At the moment the sun rose, Chen’s climbing buddy was already prepared with a national flag and other props so that she could take a memorable photo. Still, with China’s youth unemployment rate remaining high and many young people facing a prolonged search for stable work after graduation or in between jobs, becoming a climbing buddy offers a way to make money quickly while figuring out their long-term plans.
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