Post Date：2018-03-26
~2018-03-31
Released by：Yushan National Park Headquarters
Visitors intend to go to Yushan South Peak and Nanyu Mountain need to bring snow/ice climbing equipment.
Date: March 26, 2018
The path to Yushan South Peak is still covered by snow and ice. Visitors need to use crampons to pass it.(photo provided by Paiyun Visitor Center)
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According to the survey conducted on March 25 for the trail from Paiyun Lodge to the Main Peak, there’s still some snow on the section of sheer cliff path surrounded by the iron cage, which doesn’t prevent visitors from passing it. It’s not necessary to use crampons to reach the Main Peak. On the other hand, for the trail to the four southern peaks, the path to Sancha Peak and Nanyu Mountain is still covered by snow. Visitors need to wear crampons for passing that part of the trail. The temperature on mountains is still low. At Paiyun Lodge, it’s around -2 °C in the evening. Be aware of the sudden change of the weather and physical condition, and make sure to keep yourselves warm. Groups applied for Yushan South Peak and Nanyu Mountain need are required to have solid competence using snow/ice climbing gear. All visitors have to be aware of the condition of group members, trail, and snow. If it’s difficult or dangerous, please do not attempt to pass. (Visitors going to the areas above 3000m in the park need to pay attention when passing snowy or slippery trail and bring necessary gears in order to ensure the hiking safety.)
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Yushan Route Conditions: Paiyun Visitor Center +886 49 2702228 (06:30-16:30)
Trails at Tataka Recreational Area (Mt. Lulin, Mt. Linzhi, Mt. Dongpu): Tataka Visitor Center +886 49 2702200 (09:00-16:30)
Road Conditions to Tataka: New Cross-Island Highway Station +886 49 2791510 or +886 49 2702033
Other questions concerning park permit application or lodging fee refund: Mailbox
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Weather of Yushan peaks route: Central Weather Bureau (Paiyun Lodge)
7-9 Dec. 2017: forecasts for Paiyun Lodge: partly cloudy with occasional rain or snow
10-11 Dec.: the section of trail from Paiyun Lodge to Yushan Main Peak is covered by snow/ice
12-13 Dec.: forecasts for Paiyun Lodge: Cloudy with occasional rain or snow
14-26 Dec.: the section of trail from Paiyun Lodge to Yushan Main Peak might still be covered by snow/ice
27 Dec. - 8 Jan. 2018: it might freeze the section of cliff path surrounded by iron cage in the morning; forecasts for Paiyun Lodge: no snow is predicted for this period
9-10 Jan.：forecasts for Paiyun Lodge: Cloudy with occasional rain or snow
10-22 Jan: Total snowfall at Paiyun Lodge has reached over 5 centimeters deep, all visitors are required to have experience of snow climbing (a photo is accepted as proof).
23-31 Jan.: There’s still snow from Paiyun Lodge to Yushan Peaks. Please bring snow/ice climbing gear and follow the on-site instructions.
1-28 Feb.: Yushan Peaks Route is closed for annual recovery
1-7 Mar.: There’s still snow and ice at the section from the cliff path surrounded by the iron cage to the Main Peak.
8-13 Mar.: There’s still snow and ice at the section from Paiyun Lodge to the Main Peak. Forecasts for Paiyun Lodge from March 8 to 9: Cloudy with occasional rain or snow.
14-20 Mar.: There’s still snow and ice at the section from Paiyun Lodge to the Main Peak.
21-25 Mar.: There’s still snow and ice on the path to the Main Peak and the South Peak.
26-31 Mar.: There’s still snow and ice on the path to Yushan South Peak and Nanyu Mountain.
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