In China, the mountains are calling as the holiday season nears, and they’ve brought a lucrative side hustle with them. The cost of hiring a climbing buddy ranges from 200 to 600 yuan per trip, depending on the level of service – and, perhaps, the charm of the companion, CNN Travel reported. It added, “At the moment the sun rose, …
Wendy Chen, a 25-year-old, decided to challenge herself by trekking up Mount Tai, a renowned mountain in eastern China. With no friends available to join her for the five-hour climb, Chen reportedly found an alternative solution—a “climbing buddy.” In China, "climbing buddies" are in demand, with higher fees for attractive ones. Though she felt his photography skills could improve, Chen …
CNN — 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 …