STU Launches 2026 "Retracing the Long March" Summer Project Recruitment

Overview

To commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Red Army’s Long March victory, the STU Student Affairs Office and Youth League Committee are organizing the sixth installment of the “Retracing the Long March” educational expedition. Previous expeditions included crossing snow mountains, traversing grasslands, fording the Chishui River, passing through Lazikou, and departing from Yudu.

Route and Itinerary

This year’s expedition spans Gansu, Ningxia, and Shaanxi provinces. The route follows the Red Army’s footsteps from Shanjiatan in Ningxia, through Liupan Mountain (including the Red Cliff Village, Niutou Peak, and the Red Army Long March Memorial Hall), Xiaoguan Ancient Road, Qingshizui, and onward to Shanjiabu, before heading north to Wuqi Victory Mountain and the revolutionary base of Yan’an.

The total trek covers approximately 80 km over 4 days and 3 nights, with a full trip duration of 9 days and 8 nights (August 20–29, 2026). The team of about 35 includes 18 students, 6 faculty and university leaders, 1 team doctor, and 10 outdoor coaches and local guides. Professional support is provided by the Chinese Mountaineering Association and the Lanzhou Outdoor Sports Association.

Recruitment and Selection

18 STU undergraduates are being recruited (including 4 student coaches). 2024 and 2025 cohort students are especially encouraged to apply. Students who have previously participated in advanced outdoor programs are not eligible.

Selection scoring:

• Resume and research proposal: 60%
• Physical fitness test: 40%
• Daily training and Long March series activities: bonus (up to 10 points)

How to Apply

• Deadline: June 14, 6:00 PM
• Submission: Send resume and research proposal to 24szxu@stu.edu.cn, CC sloc2026yanan@stu.edu.cn
• Email subject: “2026重走长征路 + Name + College + Student ID”
• Research topics: Red Army Long March history and culture along the Liupan Mountain–Shaanxi route, red heritage documentation, revolutionary storytelling, rural surveys, and more

Organizer

Organized by the STU Snow Leopard Outdoor Association. Follow the WeChat account “雪豹户外” and send “2026大项目” for the latest group QR code.

Source: STU OA Notice (Student Affairs Office, Youth League Committee) ⚠️ Application forms, selection rules, and itinerary background documents are available on the OA system.