Love of Great Outdoors getting many into trouble

Rescue teams around the capital had a busy holiday season responding to calls for help.

The Luye team, which is one of the oldest in Beijing, received four calls during the seven-day National Day holiday. In contrast, it only received nine during the whole of 2009.

"Most people who get into trouble those days are travelers without professional knowledge and the equipment they need to hike," said Lu Zhonghong, head of the Luye team.