Taiwan 100 Mountains
The second highest peak in Taiwan.
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Overview
Snow Mountain (Xue Shan) is the second highest peak in Taiwan behind Jade Mountain. The main peak is at 3886m and this trail goes through a variety of interesting ecosystems ranging from sub-tropical forests, grassland, cypress and cedar forests to the alpine shcrubland. Two of Taiwan 100 Mountains- East Peak of Snow Mountain and Main Peak of Snow Mountain are located along this hiking trail with a length 10.9 km.
Taking at least 3 days 2 nights hiking trip is suggested for the first visit to Snow mountain, we can have a more flexible schedule to enjoy the beautiful landscape and do an adaptation to high altitude for avoiding AMS (Altitude mountain sickness).
Suggested Plan
0
DAY0
Pick up – Hostel near trailhead
Pick up and take a good rest in hostel near to trailhead.
1
DAY1
Trailhead – 369 Cabin (height: 3100m)
05:30 get up & breakfast (included)
07:30 Snow Mountain trailhead (start hiking)
09:30 Qika Cabin
11:30 Observatory & lunch (excluded)
13:00 East peak of Snow Mountain
15:30 369 Cabin
17:00 Dinner & rest (included with sleeping bag)
2
DAY2
Snow Mountain main peak – 369 Cabin
05:30 get up & breakfast (included)
07:00 Start hiking from 369 cabin
10:00 Snow Mountain main peak (3886m)
13:00 369 cabin & lunch (excluded)
17:00 Dinner & rest (included with sleeping bag)
3
DAY3
369 Cabin – Trailhead – Drop off
05:30 get up & breakfast (included)
07:30 Start hiking from 369 cabin
11:30 Observatory & lunch (excluded)
12:30 Snow Mountain trailhead
16:00 Celebration dinner (included)
Precautions
Fitness-
The first day involves a 7 hours walk. The second day is usually around 6 hours, and the last day have to walk for 5 hours. There is risk to heights and high altitude. A good level of fitness is required. Hikers are expected to carry around 8-10kg to 369 cabin.
Accommodation-
369 Cabin (Dormitory room)
Transportation-
Private transportation is provided from anywhere in Taipei or the Taipei/Taoyuan Airport, pickup in other locations can be arranged. Vehicles are insured and guides accompanied throughout during the transportation.
Leaders and Safety-
All of our leaders and guides are certified and carry first aid kits.
Inclusions-
1. Professional hiking guide
2. All Shei-Pa National Park’s permits, transport and guide services fee
3. Insurance for transportation
4. All accommodations
5. All meals (Day 1: Breakfast / Dinner, Day 2: Breakfast / / Dinner, Day 3: Breakfast / Celebration Dinner)
6. Travel agent liability insurance (Accident insurance of TWD 2 millions & medical insurance of TWD100, 000)
7. Sleeping bag rental
Exclusions-
1. Packed lunch of D1, D2 and D3
2. Certificate of climbing Snow mountain issued by Shei-Pa National Park (TWD330 each)
Permit Applied-
The application of Shei-Pa National Park can be registered 1 month before your hiking date, weekdays (Sun. ~ Thurs.) is easier to apply the permit. If you are interested in this trip, please confirm your hiking trip at least 1 month before with us for applying your permit.
