Trekking expeditions, adventure travel, Asian culture & philosophy by Chan Joon Yee
My Wish List
Dabajian Peak(3492m)
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Little know Dabajian Peak lies between Xinzhu County and Miaoli County in northern Taiwan. I learned about this mountain from a Chinese book left with me by my former trekking companion, the late Jason Ho.
Regarded by the Taiya tribe as sacred, this mountain was never climbed until a Japanese team first made it to the summit in 1927. Ever since then, this spectacular mountain has been a favourite for many photographers. At this altitude, snow is to be expected near the summit except in summer. I'll be taking a non-technical route for this climb. This means I'll most probably only be bringing an ice axe and crampons. Given the relatively low altitude and the easy approach to the mountain, I'll be making this a weekend trip, most probably in autumn or early winter. Trip Budget S$900 for everything |
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Standing at 6189m, Island Peak is situated in the Khumbu region in Nepal. It is the most popular trekking peak and it has recorded the highest number of ascents by novices. The aim of this trip is not to show off the expeditioner's fitness and strength. It is planned because the expeditoner simply cannot afford to leave his practice for 3 weeks to climb this mountain.
The date of the expedition has not been set yet. It will most probably be October/November 2008. I plan to summit 7 days from Lukla. Crucial to my success will be pre-acclimatisation training. I'm looking for companies which can invest in a pre-acclimatisation machine like this and let me try it out for free. I already have most of my climbing gear. I'm just short of a harness and rope. The climb will be done semi alpine style. I'm taking just one guide and one porter. Trip Budget Peak royalty: US$350 Lukla airfare: US$184 Return airfare Kathmandu: S$900 Garbage deposit: US$250 Guide fee: US$300 Porter fee: US$100 Teahouse acommodation/food: US$300 Kathmandu acommodation/food: US$180 Camping food/fuel: US$60 Equipment rental: US$50 |
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