Events

Snow Mountain – March 29-31

Details

***HOW TO SIGN UP***
Please complete the form at the link below:
https://goo.gl/forms/tJGl6R9R9lusDLEr1

If you have any problems, send an email to stu@taiwan-adventures.com

This hike takes place in the middle of snow season, so there’ll almost certainly be a lot of snow. Snow Mountain is undoubtedly at it’s most beautiful in the snow, however it does make the hike much tougher. Please consider your fitness before deciding to join.

Snow Mountain is Taiwan’s second highest mountain and one of the most beautiful. On the way to the peak, we’ll cross another one of Taiwan’s top 100 peaks, Snow Mountain East Peak, and pass through the beautiful Black Forest before climbing the alpine cirque to reach the main peak.

***PRICE***
If you’re a full time student or you’ve been on another overnight hike with us, the price is $8,500NTD. If this is your first hike with us, the price is $9,500NTD. Please note that this includes rental for 10 point crampons.

Deadline for payment is Jan 20th

****ITINERARY****
Friday (Mar 29th) – Meet at 7pm in Taipei at Wanlong MRT Station Exit 2, Please be on time! We’ll drive to Wuling Farm where we’ll hike up to the first cabin (around 1hr).

Saturday (Mar 30th) – Up around 8am, breakfast and then hike up to the 369 Cabin, passing by Snow Mountain’s East Peak. Sleep at the 369 Cabin.

Sunday (Mar 31st) – Up early (~2am) 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 8pm.

****** IMPORTANT! *******
This hike will be very cold. We expect nighttime temperatures to go below zero, and remain below zero as we make our summit on the Sunday. You will need cold weather clothes, and a good down feather sleeping bag (we have some available to rent, let us know if you need one).

*****WHAT WE WILL PROVIDE*****

– Transport from Taipei to the mountain
– Permits and accommodation
– Cooking equipment and all meals (except Saturday lunch)
– Maps and guide
– Insurance
– Crampons (10 pointers if required)

*****WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING*****

– At least a 40L backpack
– Pack cover
– Sturdy hiking boots that can accept a C1 crampon
– Fleece
– Raincoat
– Rain pants
– 3 pairs of socks
– Warm hat
– Gloves
– Sleeping bag (winter bag)
– The ability to carry 2L of water
– Headlamp (very important)
– Toiletries and personal items
– Sunscreen
– Hiking Pole (this is a requirement)
– Trousers (not jeans)

If you have trouble getting anything, let us know and we’ll see if we can help you out. Sleeping bags ($400 each) and hiking poles can be rented for a small additional fee. ($200 each).

If you have any problems, send an email to stu@taiwan-adventures.com

The payment is non-refundable and non-transferable unless we are unsuccessful in our permit application. Getting a permit can be difficult and we’ll do our best to secure one. However in the event that we are unsuccessful, we will refund deposits or rearrange the trip for another date.

Be sure to read the group’s rules, especially our refund policy:

http://www.facebook.com/groups/TaiwanAdventures/doc/276107129116873/

Songluo Lake (camping) – OCT 20-21

Taiwan Adventures is leading another overnight hiking/camping trip! This hike is a great way to get out the city for the weekend and get into Taiwan’s great outdoors. Camping out (hopefully under the stars) by the lake is a real treat, and there are several trails to explore for those who still have energy after the tough hike up!

This OVERNIGHT camping trip will take place on Saturday October 20th to Sunday October 21st.

***ITINERARY***
We will meet at 7:00am on Saturday morning and take a van to the trailhead. From there we’ll hike the trail in to the lake, passing the water source before climbing and dropping down to the lake, where the trees open up and we have a large area to camp in.

No special technical abilities are required although the hike is fairly long (5-6 hours) and you’ll need to carry a backpack with food, sleeping bag and tent.

Dinner on Saturday evening, snacks and breakfast on Sunday will be provided. (Please bring your own lunch for Saturday)

***PRICE***
Cost: $6900. There’s a $500 discount if you’ve been on an overnight trip with us before or are a full time student.

*****WHAT WE WILL PROVIDE*****
-Transport to and from the trailhead
– Dinner on Sat, breakfast and lunch on Sunday
– Guiding
– Insurance
– All permits required for the hikes

*****WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING*****
– At least a 50L backpack (rentals are available)
– Sturdy hiking shoes or boots (Sneakers won’t cut it on this one)
– Tent (rentals are available)
– Sleeping bag (rentals are available)
– Warm clothes – It may be cold at night!
– Rain gear
– Food (Saturday lunch, snacks)
– The ability to carry 2L of water
– Headlamp (fresh batteries)
– Toiletries and personal items

We can rent some equipment
-Tent spaces $400
– Hiking poles $200 each
– Sleeping bags $400
– Headlamp $200

****IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND*****
If you wish to attend, complete the google form below;

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWpqFzeIV4DBQyHpNyTIICEjiFNJgY1J2pjy7oD3Cs6TuAXA/viewform?usp=sf_link

If you have any problems, send an email to stu@taiwan-adventures.com

The payment is non-refundable and non-transferable unless we are unsuccessful in our permit application. Getting a permit can be difficult and we’ll do our best to secure one. However in the event that we are unsuccessful, we will refund deposits or rearrange the trip for another date.

Be sure to read the group’s rules here http://www.facebook.com/groups/TaiwanAdventures/doc/276107129116873/