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M6004 Yunnan Mount Haba Mountaineering Trip 7D6N
G1 :07/04/2024 - 13/04/2024 (Booking Closed)
G2 :14/04/2024 - 20/04/2024 (Booking Closed)
G3 :26/05/2024 - 01/06/2024 (Booking Closed)
G4 :02/06/2024 - 08/06/2024 (Booking Closed)
G5 :08/09/2024 - 14/09/2024 (Booking Closed)
G6 :15/09/2024 - 21/09/2024 (Booking Closed)
G7 :13/10/2024 - 19/10/2024 (Booking Closed)
G8 :20/10/2024 - 26/10/2024 (Booking Closed)
G9 :27/10/204 - 02/11/2024 (Limited slot)
G10 :03/11/2024 - 09/11/2024 (Booking Open)
***Booking Dealine : 45 days from departure date
Haba Snow Mountain, standing at an elevation of 5,396 meters, is a towering peak in the southeastern part of Shangri-La County. The term "Haba" originates from the Naxi language, meaning "golden flower." This mountain's striking appearance is due to its rapid rise during the Himalayan orogeny, followed by Quaternary tectonic movements. Its steep slopes and picturesque scenery make it a popular destination for mountaineers aiming to climb snow-capped peaks. Haba Snow Mountain's numerous natural advantages make it a top choice for many climbers. Separated from the Yulong Snow Mountain by the Tiger Leaping Gorge, it adds to its mystery and allure.
Climbing from the base camp to the summit requires a 1,400-meter ascent, which is uncommon for novice climbers. This presents significant physical and psychological challenges. The total elevation difference of 2,700 meters allows you to witness the mountain's seasonal beauty. From pristine forests and vast rhododendron fields to alpine meadows, rocky terrains, tranquil glacial lakes, and breathtaking sunrises above the snow line, the scenery is truly captivating.
In clear weather, you can see three sacred peaks from the summit. These include the Three Holy Mountains of Aden to the north, Gongga (also known as the King of Sichuan Mountains) to the northeast, and Kawagebo of Meili Snow Mountain to the northwest.
The following information is very important for you to understand the activity. We recommend that you read it carefully.
Hiking total distance : 20 kilometers
Total ascent : 2700++ meters
Difficulty : 6/10
Duration : 4 days for snow mountain climbing + 1 day in Lijiang + 1 day for departure + 1 day for return
Activity nature : 5000-meter level introductory snow mountain climbing
Group size : Min - 11 people, Max - 20 people (for private groups or teams exceeding 20 people, please contact the assistant for inquiries)
Meeting point : Lijiang Case Hotel or similiar standard hotel
Ending point : Lijiang Case Hotel or similiar standard hotel
Personal Gears (MUST HAVE GEARS)
1. 50L-60L mountaineering backpack or pack (to be carried by pack animals)
2. One 25L-30L summit pack (to be carried personally, containing trail snacks, water, warm clothing, and personal items)
3. Upper wear: Moisture-wicking thermal underwear + fleece jacket + shell jacket + down jacket (for spring, autumn, and winter: thick, short, hooded, windproof and warm, with down filling of no less than 180G; for summer: lightweight or thin down jacket)
4. Lower wear: Moisture-wicking thermal pants + fleece pants + shell pants or softshell pants
5. Footwear: Mid to high-cut waterproof mountaineering boots
6. Headwear: Sun hat, fleece hat, headlamp, UV protection sports sunglasses, multifunctional headwear
7. Handwear: Trekking poles, fleece gloves, waterproof and warm thick gloves
8. Footwear: Knee pads, gaiters, 2-3 pairs of mountaineering socks
9. Rain gear (for spring, summer, and autumn)
10. 500-750ml Thermos, lip balm, sunscreen (SPF30 or higher)
11. Personal first aid kit (please label usage and dosage on the medicine box for emergency use)
12. Passport, bank cards, adequate cash, personal items
Sharing Gears
1. Main camp wooden cabins, tables, chairs
2. Complete set of high-altitude kitchenware and tableware
3. Emergency supplies: Medical oxygen cylinder, first aid kit
Note: In principle, no oral medications are provided. Please bring your own digestive, gastrointestinal, cold, pain relief, and personal medications (please label the usage instructions on the medicine box for emergency use).
Physical Fitness Requirements
The activity is considered an entry-level snow mountain climb. Participants must meet certain physical fitness requirements, including being able to hike a round-trip distance of over 18km in a day or ascend a total elevation gain of over 1300m in a single day. Registration is open only to mountain enthusiasts aged 18-65. Minors (under 18 years old) must be accompanied by a guardian, and participants over 70 years old must present a doctor's letter stating their fitness for the activity. Individuals with conditions unsuitable for high-altitude outdoor travel (such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, heart disease, mental illness, and other cardiovascular diseases), pregnant women, and intoxicated individuals are not allowed to participate (please confirm your physical condition before registration to ensure it meets the requirements of the activity, and registering for this event will be deemed as acknowledgment of knowing one's own physical condition and being able to bear the corresponding responsibility; if hiding or not truthfully disclosing health conditions, self-responsibility will be assumed in case of accidents).
【Gentle Reminder】
* The Chinese Mountaineering Team provides each team member with high-altitude outdoor sports personal accident insurance (applicable only to medical use within China, does not support medical compensation outside of China, and all claims related to return flights from China to the place of departure), and all participants are deemed to be fully capable of civil conduct. In the event of personal accidents during the activity, compensation liability shall be settled in accordance with insurance regulations and legal provisions.
* Please respect the guides and horsemen, as well as their way of life and language habits.
* The signal may not be very good throughout the climb. Please communicate with your family in advance to avoid worries about being unable to contact them.
* Participants should have a sense of teamwork and mutual assistance during the activity.
* During the activity, obey the course arrangements and safety reminders of the mountain guides, do not take risks on your own, and do not leave the team without informing.
* To ensure timely access to your important protective supplies, participants need to carry their own mountaineering packs during the activity (containing warm clothing, thermos, trail snacks, valuables, etc.).
* Drinking alcohol is prohibited during the climb.
* Practice Leave No Trace (LNT) principles, pay attention to environmental protection, do not litter, and hand over domestic waste to the cooperation team for disposal in the scenic area.
* The temperature difference between morning and evening on Haba Snow Mountain is large, and there is strong sunlight. Climbing activities are mainly carried out between an altitude of 2700 meters and 5400 meters. The weather on the mountain changes rapidly, so all equipment must be prepared according to the personal equipment list for climbing on the Lova Star snow mountain.
* Sun protection and prevention of snow blindness must be given attention during the climb.
* We will have special training courses on altitude sickness. The key is to relax, control your diet, drink plenty of hot water, and slow down all actions upon reaching Haba Village to better adapt to the high-altitude environment.
* Haba Village is inhabited by various ethnic groups in Yunnan, with simple and friendly people. We should also respect the local customs and get along with the local people in a friendly manner.
Nova Adventure safeguarding your climbing journey, provides professional and safe mountaineering services for you!
Team members enjoy additional benefits:
Before Departure, there will be interactive fitness training activities in the group chat.
Before the Activity:
1. Establish a group for easy access to relevant updates. Team members can also communicate and get to know each other in the group. Team members are required to share their personal training data in the group to supervise each other's physical preparation, so that everyone can grow together and prepare for the activity together.
2. Organize various paid courses irregularly on equipment, techniques, food, and experiences to increase outdoor knowledge and enhance outdoor concepts.
During the Activity:
1. Learn practical and appropriate outdoor skills based on the actual environment.
2. Provide healthy and suitable outdoor meals every day.
3. The experienced guides and leaders enrich outdoor experiences, are familiar with local climate conditions, and have contacts with local herders and horse teams, ensuring reliable resolution of emergencies.
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)
Full terms & conditions (eg: cancellation policy) please click here
Malaysian team members will gather at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and follow the team leader to Lijiang. Please pay attention to the updated information in the activity group for the departure flight date and time.
Upon arrival in Lijiang with the team leader, transfer to Lijiang hotel for accommodation. At 18:30, dinner and briefing will be provided. The day's itinerary ends after dinner. It is suggested that everyone rest early to eliminate fatigue.
Dinner: Own expenses
Accommodation: Standard room or triple room in selected Lijiang hotel.
Altitude of accommodation: Approximately 2400 meters.
Altitude of accommodation: Approximately 2400 meters.
Teammates from various locations arrive in Lijiang and check into the hotel. Prepare equipment and snacks for the journey, and spend leisure time in Lijiang Ancient Town.
Breakfast: Hotel restaurant
Lunch: Self-arranged
Dinner: Self-arranged
Accommodation: Standard room or triple room in selected Lijiang hotel.
Driving distance: Approximately 138 kilometers
Driving time: Approximately 3 hours
Altitude of accommodation: Approximately 2700 meters
Around 1:00 PM, depart from Lijiang to Haba Village, passing through the Jinsha River and Tiger Leaping Gorge. It is estimated to arrive in Haba Village around 5:00 PM. Have dinner in Haba Village and check into the inn. (Note: The infrastructure in Haba Village is not yet fully developed. All accommodations are basic rural rooms without 24-hour hot water. As climbing is tiring, we have prepared rooms with independent bathrooms equipped with 24-hour hot water for tourists to wash away fatigue upon reaching and returning to the village, allowing them to enjoy a good rest.)
Breakfast: Hotel restaurant
Lunch: Self-arranged
Dinner: Inn restaurant
Accommodation: Standard double or triple room in Haba Village inn.
Hiking distance: 6km
Hiking time: Approximately 5-6 hours
Elevation gain: 1400 meters
Altitude of accommodation: 4100 meters
Departure in the morning between 9:30 to 10:00. The first resting point is at 3200 meters (a pasture), and the second resting point (lunch spot) is at 3600 meters (a viewpoint). From Haba Village to the campsite, it's a 6-kilometer hike, with 2 kilometers to the Jian Shan Pasture, 2 kilometers to the Jian Shan viewpoint, and 2 kilometers to the campsite. There is 1 kilometer of muddy road from the viewpoint to the campsite, which tends to accumulate mud due to relatively easy water retention. Arrive at the base camp around 4:00 PM.
After dinner, there will be mountain climbing technical training and explanations of safety precautions.
Note: Drink plenty of hot water, walk slowly in the campsite to better adapt to the altitude, pay attention to keeping warm, and communicate promptly with Leader if you feel unwell.
Breakfast: Inn restaurant
Lunch: On-the-go meal (bring high-calorie food)
Dinner: Base camp meal (stir-fry or hot pot)
Accommodation: Wooden bunk beds in the base camp.
Hiking distance: 14km (8km round trip from the base camp to the summit)
Hiking time: Approximately 10-12 hours
Elevation gain: 1300 meters
Altitude of accommodation: 2700 meters
3:00 AM - Breakfast
3:30 AM - Departure
From 4100 to 4200 meters, it's a gravel road.
From 4200 meters to 4400 meters, it's a large stone slab road, which can become icy in winter.
From 4500 meters to 4600 meters, it's a gravel road.
From 4700 meters to 4900 meters, it's a gravel road. Rest and replenish food and water at 4900 meters before dawn.
From 5000 meters to 5100 meters, enter the snow line and wear crampons.
At 5000 meters, there is a 100-meter stretch of stone road.
From 5100 meters to 5300 meters, it's the Desperate Slope, a 1000-meter section with a gradient of 65 degrees, taking about 1.5 hours.
From 5300 meters to 5316 meters, it's the Moon Bay, which is relatively flat.
From 5316 meters to 5396 meters, it's the Hope Break (Good Men's Slope), with a gradient of 80 degrees, taking about 15 minutes to reach the summit.
After successfully reaching the summit and taking photos, return to the base camp for rest and lunch, then descend back to Haba Village for accommodation.
Breakfast: Base camp
Lunch: On-the-go meal (bring high-calorie food)
Dinner: Inn restaurant
Accommodation: Haba Village inn, standard double or triple roomv
Driving distance: Approximately 138 km
Driving time: Approximately 3 hours
Altitude of accommodation: Approximately 2400 meters
After breakfast, pack up and check out, then take a car back to Lijiang. Along the way, visit Tiger Leaping Gorge. Arrive in Lijiang after lunchtime and start leisure activities, such as drinking coffee, getting a massage, exploring the ancient city, tasting Naxi ethnic street food, and more. Enjoy a big dinner celebration in the evening.
Breakfast: Inn restaurant
Lunch: On your own
Dinner: On your own
Accommodation: Standard double or triple room in Lijiang hotel
Check out around noon, and before 2:00 PM, Malaysian participants together with leader to Lijiang Airport to catch flights back to Kuala Lumpur
End of the journey, until we meet again!
Breakfast: Hotel restaurant
Lunch: On your own
Dinner: On your own