Snow Mountain, Taiwan
Next month Taiwan Adventures are organising a group hike to Snow Mountain, Taiwan’s second highest mountain. We’ve already ran trips to Nenggao, Jialuo Lake and Songluo Lake and this will be our first group trip to the Sheipa National Park. If you’re interesting in joining us, please sign up at our facebook page.
The plan is to leave Taipei on Friday 25th November at 7pm and return on Sunday 27th November 7pm. The trip involves spending 2 nights in cabins on the mountainside. Total cost for the trip is $4500NT and this includes transport, permits, insurance, food and guiding. The trip is limited to 10 people so please sign up ASAP!
Itinerary
Friday – Meet 7pm, drive to Wuling Farm and then hike at night for an hour to arrive at the Qika Cabin.
Saturday – Up around 8am, breakfast and then hike up to the 369 Cabin passing by Snow Mountain’s East Peak. Sleep at the cabin.
Sunday – Up sharp (2/3am) and head to the main peak for sunrise. Hike back down to Wuling Farm and then drive back to Taipei. We expect to be back around 7pm.
Equipment
You will need;
– At least a 40L backpack
– Pack cover
– Sturdy hiking shoes or boots (Sneakers won’t cut it on this one)
– Fleece
– Raincoat
– Warm pants
– 3 pairs of socks
– Warm hat
– Gloves
– Sleeping bag (winter bag – it will be very cold at night, possibly below zero)
– Rain gear
– 2L of water
– Flashlight (preferably a headlamp)
– Toiletries and personal items
– Sunscreen
If you have trouble getting anything, let us know and we’ll see if we can help you out. We’ll provide all the food with the exception of lunch on Saturday.
Notes
It’s important to note that although hiking Snow Mountain doesn’t involve any technical climbing, any high mountain hike where you are carrying your own gear is tough. Please consider your fitness and ability before signing up.
We will require a deposit of $1000NT from anyone who wishes to come. This is non-refundable unless we are forced to cancel because of the weather.
We must receive the deposit before 25th October otherwise it will be too late to apply for the permit.
The view from the East Peak as the sun comes up
Almost at the peak
Looking towards the Central Mountain Range
The Black Forest in winter
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