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Mount Xueshan

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MOUNT XUENSHAN

TAIWAN

DURATION

7 Days / 6 Nights

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Easy

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Xeushan, 3886 meter is located at central Taiwan, district of Taichung, in the area of Shei-Pa National Park with Wuling Farm as the headquarters and also the trailhead up to the mountain. Shei-Pa National Park is famous with cherry blossom festival (known as sakura by Malaysian) in spring season. From Taipei it took about 5 hours to reach the trailhead by bus/van. Nearest airport to Taipei is Taoyuan International Airport.

Xeushan is a four season mountain. The trail condition and the scenery are different from each season. Our trip to trek up to the mountain shall be in winter and normally covered by snow. Best time to climb is in May to September, the view is stunning but without snow.

We will take the opportunity of snow season to experience trekking on snow and to learn several techniques and skills in snow alpine condition. This will make us prepared to climb other alpine mountain with same condition in future. Because of its elevation is less than 4000 meter above sea level, easy access to the mountain and facilities available, we found this is one of the best place to learn and experience the alpine condition.

We hope the client will enjoy the trip and to experience new things and make them better mountaineer in next expedition.

ITINERARY & SCHEDULE

DAY 1: Kuala Lumpur – Taipei | Hostel

Sightseeing at Taipei & prepare equipment (outdoor shop available)
In the afternoon there will be an instructive talk about the mountain and we will check your equipment.

DAY 2: Taipei – Wuling Farm trailhead (by van/bus) | Mountain Hut – 2300m

Trekking to Cika Cabin (trekking 2hours)
Rest, acclimatization and Basic Alpine Lesson #1
Meal: Lunch, Dinner

DAY 3: Cika Cabin- East peak of Mount Syue | Mountain Hut – 3100m

Sanliujio/369 cabin (5-7hours)
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4: 369 Cabin – Black forest. Basic Alpine Lesson #2 | Mountain Hut – 3886m

Ascend to Main peak of Mt Syue (5-7 hours)
Back to 369 Cabin
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5: 369 Cabin – Cika Cabin – Trailhead | Hostel

Back to Taipei
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 6: Sightseeing around Taipei | Hostel – (Optional spare day)

Extra day for contingencies as bad weather that may prevent the normal development of the program.

DAY 7: Taipei flight to Kuala Lumpur

End of trip

EQUIPMENT AND TECHNICAL GEAR

Backpack; 45-60 litre alpine climbing pack
Thermal top
Thermal bottom
Lightweight Down/Primaloft Jacket/vest

Or/and

Fleece Jacket (recommended not more than 250g weight)
Waterproof jacket
Waterproof outer pants
Trekking Pants
Trekking/ Glacier Shirt
Gaiters (Waterproof)
Mountaineering gloves (waterproof)
Fleece finger gloves /windstopper
Finger / Liner gloves
Trekking Boots (waterproof)
Socks – minimum 3 pairs – synthetic/wool blend sock
Woollen hat/fleece hat
Scarf or Bandanna or Buff (for sun protection) (recommended)
Down Sleeping Bag (sleeping bag comfort rating 0c)
Foam Matt /inflatable matt
Helmet
Glacier Glasses (sunglasses)

High quality 100% UV, 100% IR, minimum 80% light reduction.
Side shields are optional but size shape of lens should offer maximum protection from bright on snow

Snow Goggles (optional)
Water Bottle (1 litres) wide mouth nelgene (1 compulsory) extra will be good.
Headlamp + Spare Batteries
Trekking Poles
Sun cream
Baseball hat or sun hat (recommended)
Lip balm
Plate, cup & spork
Pee bottle (optional)

Technical gear (depend on snow condition during the climb)

Sit harness
Open gate/locking carabineer 2pcs
1 meter sling
Crampon
Ice axe

(Technical gear available for rental)

GRADING AND FITNESS REQUIREMENT

Trek grading: Hiking or scrambling using established hiking routes that may include moderate steep rock scrambles or scree. Good to have trekking experience.

Fitness: Good fitness is essential. You should be able to hike for up to a week without undue difficulty, carrying a backpack weighing between 10-15kg in undulating mountain terrain with an elevation between 1000 – 3000 meter.