F6020 5D4N Taiwan Yushan Main & North Peak Trek

F6020 5D4N TAIWAN YUSHAN MAIN & NORTH PEAK TREK

Group 1 : 6/4/2024 - 10/4/2024 (Open Booking）

Group 2 : 10/4/2024 - 14/4/2024 (Open Booking）

Group 3 : 15/6/2024 - 19/6/2024 (Open Booking）

Group 4 : 19/6/2024 - 23/6/2024 (Open Booking）

***Booking Dealine : 60 days from departure date

Yushan is located at the intersection of Chiayi County, Kaohsiung County, Nantou County and Hualien County. The main peak of Yushan is 3,952 meters high. It is the highest peak in Taiwan and the highest peak in Northeast Asia. There is a first-class triangular point on the peak. Although the height of Yufeng is less than 4,000 meters, which is lower than the sacred mountain in my country and higher than Mount Fuji in Japan, its mountain is majestic and thin. The main peak is surrounded by other peaks. It is extraordinary and majestic. Local outdoor mountaineering enthusiasts often compare Mount Yushan, Mount Kinabalu and Mount Fuji to the "Big Three Elements" in the hiking and mountaineering circle. After completing the three peaks, one's merits will be complete.

The main peak of Yushan Mountain is surrounded by steep mountains and falling cliffs. There are steep cliffs to the north and south, and gravel slopes to the east and west. Yushan mountain climbing facilities are complete. In addition to mountain huts for accommodation, more than 80 wooden planks have been built from the mountain entrance to Paiyun Villa. Many guardrails and wind tunnels with iron windows and open tunnels have been added from Paiyun Villa to the main peak, which greatly improves the number of climbers. safety guarantee. Therefore, there is an endless stream of climbers who come here every year to climb the peaks of Yushan Mountain, and the mountain hut accommodation is often full. So much so that you need to apply for mountain house accommodation and lottery at least three months in advance. Climbing Yushan has become a pilgrimage goal for hiking enthusiasts: you must climb Yushan once in a lifetime to have a panoramic view of the mountains of the treasure island.

IMPORTANT NOTE :

1) The competition for accommodation in Yushan Paiyun Villa is fierce. You need to apply for an admission permit 2 months in advance. Please provide relevant information in time.

2) The above dates provide booking reference. The lottery will be conducted one month before the trip. The confirmation of the trip depends on whether the accommodation at Paiyun Villa is successfully won.

3) Participants cannot be replaced after being placed on the admission application list, so participants must confirm that the time slot is correct

The following information is very important for you to understand the event. It is recommended that you read it carefully

Distance : 26km

Elevation Gained : 1900m ++

Difficulty : 5/10

Duration : 1 day Arrival, 1 day Departure, 1 day Taipei Free n Easy tour, 2 Trekking days

Type of Event : Trekking Peak

Limit of participant number : 13pax 

Meetup point : Taipei Taoyuan International Airport

End point : Taipei Taoyuan International Airport  

Equipment requirements and meals

1. Hiking equipment: 40L backpack (including waterproof backpack cover, internal equipment should be wrapped in large plastic bags), sweat-wicking clothes (breathable and quick-drying)*2, sweat-wicking pants (breathable and quick-drying)*2, long sweat-wicking socks (Breathable and quick-drying)*2, hiking shoes (or off-road shoes), sun hat, warm wool hat, warm waterproof gloves, warm jacket (down or brush), windproof jacket, raincoat and rain pants, headlamp (resting in mountain hut and traveling at night) Use), spare batteries, thermos bottles/heat-resistant bottles (the mountain house only provides hot water), personal passport (for entry verification).

2. Other equipment: trekking poles, power banks, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, inflatable pillows, toilet paper, wet wipes, garbage bags, slippers, etc. Female members are asked to bring sanitary napkins.

3. Mobile food and drinking water: 1.5L of water, energy bars, energy drinks, chocolate, nuts, raisins, dried beans, braised eggs, beef jerky, dried fruit, biscuits, etc.

4. Drugs: Taiwan’s Pharmaceutical Affairs Law stipulates that non-medical personnel are not allowed to provide drugs. Please bring your own medicines for preventing altitude sickness and medicines for personal use (medicines prescribed by a doctor, analgesics, stomach medicines, antidiarrheal medicines, motion sickness medicines, allergy medicines, etc.)

5. Personal meals: Please bring your own lunch for the 2nd day on the mountain, rice balls, sandwiches, etc.

6. D1 Night B&B: Accommodation in Tongpu, please bring your own toiletries, towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, and shower caps.

Shared equipment

First aid kit (first aid supplies for treating injuries, sprains, external application, bandaging, etc.)

Fitness requirements :

1. Suitable for those who maintain exercise habits every week (long-distance running, swimming, cycling, etc.) or who are hiking (each hiking distance is at least 10 kilometers, 8-10 kg of weight-bearing, and the total altitude climb is more than 1,000 meters).

2. Due to the difficulty and risk involved in this high mountain itinerary, this hiking activity is only open to mountaineers aged 18 to 65 who meet the preceding conditions, such as those who suffer from heart disease, cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, People with asthma, diabetes, and high blood pressure are not suitable for activities in high-altitude mountainous areas. Pregnant women and drug and alcohol addicts are not allowed to sign up. To sign up over the age of 65, you need to provide a doctor’s certificate stating your current health status, whether you have any ongoing medical treatment, and whether you are taking any medications.

3. Those who confirm that they have registered for this activity will be deemed to be aware of their physical condition and be able to bear the corresponding responsibilities on their own; if they conceal or fail to inform their health conditions, they will be responsible for legal and related compensation liability if an accident occurs.

Remarks

Accommodation in the city is for two people in one room. If one person needs a room, the difference in room accommodation must be paid, and the request must be made at the time of registration for arrangement. The B&B will make appropriate arrangements based on local accommodation conditions. The mountain house accommodates multiple people in double-decker bunk beds (there are no single or standard rooms in the mountain house, all are upper and lower bunk beds, with multiple sleeping mats sleeping side by side on a row of decks)

1. If you do not have suitable equipment, please contact us and our staff will give professional guidance and advice on equipment preparation.

2. After this trip departs from Taoyuan Airport, you will be directly picked up by a shuttle bus to Wangxiang Tribe B&B in Xinyi Township, Nantou County. Depending on the traffic conditions, you will stop at a national highway rest stop or a convenience store along the way to allow everyone to use the restroom and rest. Purchase food and drinking water.

3. Please do not bring large suitcases. It is recommended that the suitcases should be 22 to 26 inches or less to prevent the back seat space of the shuttle bus from being unable to accommodate the luggage of all team members. If your luggage is too large and needs to be stored, you can store your luggage at the home delivery counter on the first floor of Taoyuan Airport Terminal 1. The fee is NT$320 to NT$720 per day, and is charged on a daily basis.

4. You can take a shower when staying at a B&B on the night of D1, but be sure to blow dry your hair to avoid being affected by colds, colds or headaches before traveling the next day.

5. The main north peak of Yushan Mountain is located in Yushan National Park. Before entering the park, you must confirm your identity at the checkpoint. If you do not bring your passport, you will not be able to enter the park. There are drinking fountains available at the checkpoint (you need to bring your own water bottles) and public toilets.

6. The temperature difference between day and night is large in mountainous areas, and the temperature is lower in the morning and night. You need to pay attention to keeping warm from the cold. Please bring your own woolen hat and other warm equipment.

7. Free WiFi is not provided on the Yushan Main North Peak climbing route, so please prepare your own international roaming network.

8. The climbing route of the main north peak of Yushan requires application to enter the mountain and park, so please bring your personal passport and take a photo on your mobile phone to save it for verification on the day of entering the mountain.

9. It is prohibited to carry dangerous items on the shuttle bus, such as gas tanks, any corrosive liquids, knives, etc.

10. The air in the main Beifeng Mountain area of ​​Yushan is dry, and lips are prone to chapped. You need to add more moisture, apply lip balm, or apply lotion to protect your skin. In addition, ultraviolet rays are strong in high-altitude mountainous areas, so pay attention to sun protection.

11. There is no way to take a bath in the mountain hut, so the main hiking clothing is to wear one set and have a spare set (for when you get wet).

12. Nova Mountain friends who like photography can prepare extra batteries and power banks. There are no charging equipment when traveling in the mountains.

13. Tableware is provided for dining at Paiyun Villa. If you have other personal needs, please bring your own environmentally friendly tableware.

14. The mountain house mattress is the thickness of a yoga mat, and sleeping bags are provided on the mountain. If you are a group member who cares about sleep quality, please bring your own inflatable pillow.

Before the event

1. Set up a group so that everyone can get the latest relevant information. At the same time, the team members communicated and discussed with each other and became familiar with each other. The team members requested to share personal training data in the group and supervise the team members' physical preparation so that everyone can grow together and prepare for the event together.

2. Hold various paid lectures on equipment, techniques, food, experience, etc. from time to time to increase outdoor knowledge and enhance outdoor concepts.

 Event in progress

1. Learn practical and appropriate outdoor skills based on actual circumstances.

2. Equipped with healthy and appropriate outdoor eating every day.

3. Guides and team leaders with rich outdoor experience, familiar with the local climate and official contacts, and can be trusted to solve emergencies.

4. Equipped with electronic communication system

After the event

At the end of the hike, we had a celebration banquet (mixed vegetables) and then returned to our accommodation in Taoyuan. Since there is a road control period on the Alishan Highway, you must drive through the control point before 17:00 every day. Therefore, the team must return to the Yushan trailhead before 16:00. If they cannot pass, they will have to go north from Chiayi County, which will cost an extra 1 Hours will also affect everyone’s rights and interests at the celebration banquet.

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This event is planned and executed by Nova Adventure. Before registering for the event, please be sure to read, understand, evaluate, and agree to all terms and conditions.

Payment terms

1. A non-refundable deposit of RM1000 is payable to secure booking. Balance fee to be collected upon booking deadline or when the event is fully booked.

** Deposit is refundable subjected to below conditions:

a. Event cancellation by Nova Adventure due to insufficient number of participants

b. Event cancellation by Nova Adventure due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. (Example: due to pandemic/ natural disaster/ war/ etc)

c. Event cancellation by Nova Adventure due to fail to secure permit or accommodation at event destination.(Example: Mount Kinabalu Panalaban Hostel/ hiking permit/ etc)

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