TAG Heuer collaborates with China National Ski Team for the first time on the Swiss Glacier Patrol Ski Tournament Glory Open Extreme Tour #DontCrackUnderPressure (fearlessness, self-achievement) Following the pioneering Swiss watch brand TAG Heuer officially became the Official Chronograph and Official Watch of PATROUILLE DES GLACIERS in 2016 with #DontCrackUnderPressure ) Pioneer spirit rooted in the snow-capped mountains of distant Europe. For the first time, China's national ski mountaineering team, sponsored by TAG Heuer, represented China in the world's top ski mountaineering event. The team set out on April 9 to start Verbier, where the PDG event took place Prepared for the intense training program. Under the leadership of Florent Troillet, winner of two PDG events, China National Ski Climbing Team adhering to the spirit of "adversity and hard work, teamwork and cooperation" reached a strong impact on the PDG event on April 20 , Finally with 5 hours, 57 minutes and 44 seconds to complete the amazing achievements of 26 km challenge to Europe, proved to the world the Chinese strength. The five-star red flag of the People's Republic of China, which stands proudly on top of the Swiss Snow Mountain, perfectly demonstrates the pioneering spirit of TAG Heuer, who unswervingly supports the China National Ski Team, supports the PDG event and supports extreme sports. Mr. Jean-Claude Beauf, President of LVMH's watch division and CEO of TAG Heuer, took a group photo with members of the China National Ski Team PDG contest China National Ski Team members group photo Originating in 1943, the Swiss Glacier Patrol Skiing Tournament (PDG) is the international military ski mountaineering event run by the Swiss Army for testing soldier Alpine Endurance during World War II, which takes place every two years and is the most legendary event in Switzerland. one. The competition is divided into long-term and short-term two kinds of distance, the long-distance race is 53 kilometers to watch from Valais, Switzerland, Zermatt (Zermatt) the starting point for Verbier (Verbier); short-term competition from nearly 2000 meters above sea level Arolla departs for Verbier for a total of 26 kilometers. From April 19 to April 23, 2016, the new PDG long-term and short-term competition welcomed a huge contingent of nearly 5,000 people. TAG Heuer, the official timekeeper and official watch of the competition, recorded the points Seconds, and sharing the #DontCrackUnderPressure (Challenge, Achievements) pioneer spirit with all participants, transforms the enthusiasm for extreme sports into powerlessness. Previous PDG contest site The Chinese national ski mountaineering team of three, to walk, slide or even rock climbing, etc., across the altitude of nearly 1800 meters snow mountain track. Overcrowded snow, cold, rugged mountains and other extreme conditions, across the dark during the day and eventually reach the end. As the first Chinese to compete in this event, with 3,500 participants, the face of strong players from Europe, the physical limits and team spirit are facing a tremendous challenge, in every moment of breakthrough beyond self. TAG Heuer once again conveyed the brand's pioneering spirit through the outstanding achievements of the Chinese team to the world's ski mountaineers. # DontCrackUnderPressure (No Challenge, Achievements), every small step in the competition The move is for the ultimate victory. China National Skiing Team photo taken at the beginning of the PDG contest China National Ski Team on the way to PDG competition China National Ski Climbing Team Arrives at the End of the PDG Race The outstanding performance of China National Ski Team in the PDG competition can not be separated without the support of TAG Heuer. The 10-day training program before the race provided a strong guarantee for the Chinese team to finish the race: Downhill Skiing Training As the closest extreme sporting event, its fast and changing features help the Chinese team cope with the extremely high levels brought by the Swiss mountains Climbing training to lay a good foundation for the snow-capped mountain climbing of nearly 1100 meters altitude difference; training of high altitude and safety equipment to help the Chinese team effectively cope with the emergencies in the competition; knot team training test of the Chinese team of three Team spirit of unity and cooperation; April 13 Tag Heuer brand ambassador (TAG Heuer) brand, the world skiing champion, gliding dive conqueror Geraldine Fasnacht, also accompanied by the Chinese team conducted a series of ski training to help the Chinese team to achieve the game Downhill section of the speed breakthrough. Geraldine Fasnacht, ambassador of the TAG Heuer brand, World Ski Champion, glider-dive conqueror After experiencing this series of physical and comprehensive training programs, the China National Skiing Team made its debut on the PDG tournament on April 14 for a four-day field training in the Alps. When the environment is undergoing a great test of physical fitness The limits have been constantly challenged. China National Ski Climbing Team never give up. Under the leadership of coach Florent Troillet, we actively deal with every difficulty and achieve every promotion and glory. Mr. FlorentTroillet and the China National Ski Team to view PDG competition circuit map Florent Troillet and Geraldine Fasnacht lead the China National Ski Team to conduct field training And with the China National Ski Climbing Tour to complete this ultimate challenge is TAG Heuer PDG Competition for the launch of Formula 1 Series Patrouille des Glaciers special watch. Love extreme sports challengers know that the charm of the sport is not only the contest of speed and passion, tough and lasting is its soul, in the physical limits continue to be surpassed, desperately sweat, Formula 1 watch Caliber 5 The automatic wristwatch is such a wristwatch with the same spirit as the challenger, which is limited to 200 pieces and has been available at TAG Heuer and Bucherer in Zermatt, Switzerland since March 2016, Shops, Jacot stores in Verbier, Switzerland, and PDG online stores. Formula 1 Collection Patrouille des Glaciers special watch