An unforgettable tour of the mountains

An unforgettable mountain tour

Wang Shaojun

arrived at Yaopo Village, Damaying Town at about eight o'clock in the morning. Located in the southwest of Yanzhi Mountain, it is the root end of alluvial fan in front of Yanzhi Mountain. At this time, it is the harvest season. Everywhere you look, the autumn wind is cool and golden everywhere. The sound of the machine rumbled and shuttled through the fields, and there was a scene of bumper harvest.

I have the honor to participate in the theme party day mountain patrol in Dahuangshan (Yanzhishan) Nature Reserve. After Xu Bolin, stationmaster and secretary of the Party branch of Dahuangshan Nature Reserve of Qilian Mountain National Nature Reserve Administration in Gansu Province, made a short mobilization arrangement and prepared food, a group of more than 3 people immediately set out.

Yanqi Mountain, also known as Dahuangshan, has been a famous mountain in the western regions and the gateway to Hexi since ancient times, and it is also a landmark and ecological green lung of Shandan County. Since Huo Qubing in Han Dynasty, there have been numerous historical records, and it is needless to say.

I have been to this mountain many times, but this is the first time from this direction. The mountain standing in front of us seems small, but it may be because of the high altitude and steep slope of the foundation that we have suffered a lot. I was pale when I climbed to the middle of the mountain with several ladies. After two wars, I almost backed out, but I finally persisted and came to the end. We used our hands and feet, pulling and encouraging each other, and it took us more than two hours to climb this mountain at an altitude of about 35 meters.

On this mountain called "Dongfeng Flag Top", there is a signal tower base under construction. On the way up the mountain, several workers were pulling cables and carrying poles, moving and constructing step by step. It is still so difficult for us to walk. By contrast, they really make us admire and feel ashamed.

At the highest point not far from the pedestal, there is an "Obo" with piles of stones from nearby shepherds. The color is blue and black, with a pole on it and a sheep skull hanging from it. It stands in the wind and shakes slightly, which is strange and mysterious and awe-inspiring.

"obo" is a symbol of local mountain gods, and it is a place where people worship mountain gods and a custom of nature worship. When people worship, stones are placed one after another to the highest height. There are more pious people who worship Obo by hanging red flowers, offering Hada scriptures and cloth, and burning food.

I also picked out a piece of bluestone and put it on it with my hands clasped. It is not superstition or belief, but awe of this magical mountain peak in my hometown and respect for the simple spirit of the people.

At the top of this mountain, a solemn ceremony was held under the whistling mountain wind and the banner of hunting. At this moment, in their sonorous vows and loud singing of the motherland, people are really excited and excited, and their blood boils and they feel admiration.

after a short rest, continue to walk along the ridge. Walking on the top of the mountain is much easier than climbing the mountain. Guided and explained by the provincial people's congress representative, Li Xiaodong, the stationmaster of Zhigou Protection Station who has been sticking to the mountains for decades, and other nine stationmasters and party member, the scenery along the way is infinite and beautiful.

There are many mountains and pine forests looming in the north, which lead to the hinterland of Yanzhi. In the south, it is the Damaying grassland valley between Qilian Mountain and the horizon, which is also the famous Shandan Military Horse Farm. Looking around, the Second Field, the General Field and Damaying Town are clearly distinguishable.

I saw white clouds, lush vegetation, vast fields and boundless fields, which is a beautiful and excellent pasture. It really lives up to the reputation of the first racecourse in the world, and it is refreshing and refreshing when viewed from above.

after reaching the top of Lilianggou, which is more than 3,6 meters above sea level, the main peak of Yanzhi Mountain, Baihua Pool, is located at an altitude of 3,978 meters in the north, while Liugou, which borders Yongchang County, is located in the east. It was getting late, so in order to save time, we turned to go down the mountain through the acupoint Fanggou and Da 'nancha.

In Da 'nancha, there is still a few days' snow in the ditch, and Han Xiao has begun to appear in autumn, which is in sharp contrast with the green grass slope on the sunny slope. A stream rushes down in a ravine of rocks. The sound of waves is a great shock from the top of the mountain. At first, it was suspected to be the sound of pines. When it reached the bottom of the ravine, it was realized that it was actually the water that had been seeping through the rain and snow for years, and it went straight to the Zhigou River in Yanzhishan, and it was one of the important water sources of Shandan River all the year round.

in the valley, there are rugged rocks and abundant vegetation, and the shrubs and jungles such as Shandanliu, Jinlumei, Yinlumei, Caragana, Lonicera japonica and so on are too high for people. The narrow path is intermittent and covered with blue gravel, and few paths are feasible. Everyone is involved in each other and echoes loudly to avoid being lost alone. Stumbling and stumbling, but also stepping on stones to cross the river from time to time, if you are not careful, you will fall into the river or sprain your ankle.

I finally got out of the south fork of the big and small, and I got a little peace of mind when I got to a land of gentle valleys with Ma Lian. At this moment, it is already dusk, but it is said that we have to turn over the place called "hanging slope" in front of us before we can reach the place where the vehicles in the scenic spot can reach.

Although this seemingly gentle path only took more than half an hour to climb to the top, it really appreciated why it was called "hanging slope". Looking at it, it is a slow slope that has been going up. Looking at it, it is not far from the top, but it can't walk. "Hanging" is enough for our appetite and footsteps.

At last, in the last oblique light of the sunset, we climbed to the top of the mountain sweating and exhausted. Looking back at the distant mountains and valleys that we just climbed, it was so tall and unfathomable that we were in a trance for a while. I couldn't believe that we really came. From early morning to dusk, we really became "sun chasers" like Kuafu.

it was dusk when I went down the mountain, and the forest was silent and the shadows were the narrowest. Everyone walked quickly, and there was no sound all the way on this path called Zhongniu Hutang to Qiansi, feeling that the road was endless. Stumbling, legs as heavy as lead, is desperate. Finally, at the end of the night, I saw the light of hope.

The trip started at 7: a.m. and didn't return home until 9: p.m. It lasted more than ten hours and walked more than 2 kilometers. It was unbelievable that the pedometer showed more than 4, steps. What I admire most is that there are seven Ms. Lin Station who insisted on staying with us until the end, and later came in front of us. What a powerful psychological quality and well-trained professional ability they should have in their seemingly weak bodies! This is not only a test of body and perseverance, but also a contest of will and belief.

This trip not only achieved the purpose of training the team and tempering the will in the plan, but also strengthened the cohesion and the spirit of unity and cooperation. It was baptized by both body and spirit, and it was really a solid and rare practical activity. Although my back aches and my legs are stiff, it is really unforgettable.

I sincerely pay tribute to the foresters who can stand poverty, loneliness and hardship!

About the author

Wang Shaojun graduated from Northwest Normal University with a bachelor of arts. Member of Gansu Artists Association, member of Zhangye Writers Association, member of Zhangye Folk Photographers Association, senior middle school teacher. There are dozens of poems scattered in newspapers and media.