Snow Mountain – Feb 7-9, 2025
***HOW TO SIGN UP***
Please complete the form at the link here: Sign Up Snow
Please complete the form at the link here: Sign Up Snow
Completing the form does not guarantee you a space on the hike. We need to apply for and get permits and also receive payment before your space is confirmed.
Spaces will be tight. If we can’t get you on this hike then we may be able to offer you another date.
If you have any problems, send an email to ross@taiwan-adventures.com
This hike takes place during snow season, so there’ll be a chance of snow. Snow Mountain is undoubtedly at its 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 $9,200NTD. If this is your first hike with us, the price is $9,900NTD. Please note that this includes rental for 10 point crampons which may or may not be needed.
If you’re a full time student or you’ve been on another overnight hike with us, the price is $9,200NTD. If this is your first hike with us, the price is $9,900NTD. Please note that this includes rental for 10 point crampons which may or may not be needed.
****ITINERARY****
Friday (Feb 7th) – Meet at 7pm in Taipei. We’ll drive to Wuling Farm (approx 3-4 hours) where we’ll then hike up to the first cabin (around 1.5hrs).
Friday (Feb 7th) – Meet at 7pm in Taipei. We’ll drive to Wuling Farm (approx 3-4 hours) where we’ll then hike up to the first cabin (around 1.5hrs).
Saturday (Feb 8th) – Up around 8am, breakfast and then hike up to the 369 Campground, passing by Snow Mountain’s East Peak. Sleep at the 369 Campground.
Sunday (Feb 9th) – 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, 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 waterproofs to help against weather and wind-chill.
This hike will be very, 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 waterproofs to help against weather and wind-chill.
We need at least 5 people to make this hike work. If we don’t have a group of 5 then we’ll have to cancel the hike. Permits and campground spaces are very hard to get so we may need to alter the itinerary or postpone the hike entirely. Check out our FAQ for more info.
*****WHAT WE WILL PROVIDE*****
– Transport from Taipei to the mountain
– Permits and accommodation
– Cooking equipment and meals on the mountain (except Saturday lunch). D2 Breakfast and dinner. D3 Breakfast and noodles.
– Maps and guide
– Hiking and liability insurance
– Crampons (10 pointers if required)
– Helmet (national park requirement)
– Transport from Taipei to the mountain
– Permits and accommodation
– Cooking equipment and meals on the mountain (except Saturday lunch). D2 Breakfast and dinner. D3 Breakfast and noodles.
– Maps and guide
– Hiking and liability insurance
– Crampons (10 pointers if required)
– Helmet (national park requirement)
*****WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING*****
– At least a 40L backpack
– Pack cover
– Sturdy hiking boots
– Fleece
– Raincoat
– Rain pants
– 3 pairs of socks
– Warm hat
– Gloves
– Sleeping bag (winter bag, we can provide at the cabins if you don’t have your own)
– The ability to carry 2L of water
– Headlamp (very important)
– Toiletries and personal items
– Sunscreen
– Hiking Pole (this is a national park requirement in snow season)
– Trousers (not jeans)
– At least a 40L backpack
– Pack cover
– Sturdy hiking boots
– Fleece
– Raincoat
– Rain pants
– 3 pairs of socks
– Warm hat
– Gloves
– Sleeping bag (winter bag, we can provide at the cabins if you don’t have your own)
– The ability to carry 2L of water
– Headlamp (very important)
– Toiletries and personal items
– Sunscreen
– Hiking Pole (this is a national park requirement in snow season)
– Trousers (not jeans)
If you have trouble getting anything, let us know and we’ll see if we can help you out.
If you have any problems, send an email to ross@taiwan-adventures.com
If you have any problems, send an email to ross@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.
