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Yushan – Jade Mountain
FAQ
Q. Am I fit enough?
A.You need to be reasonably fit with some
recent hiking experience. For many Taiwanese hikers this
is the first real hike in their lives.
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Q.What does Barking
Deer provide?
A. All meals (including sumptuous portered-up
dinner/breakfasts at Paiyun), trail snacks, electrolyte
(sports) drinks, permits, transport to and from Kaohsiung
Airport/Tainan/Chaiyi HSR to Tataka, Takaka/Trail head
shuttle, accident insurance, cooking gear/utensils, accommodation
at Tataka hikers hostel and Paiyun lodge, emergency first-aid/rations/communications
equipment (carried by leader), Barking Deer guide, photo/video
record of trip, etc.
Q. What is not included?
A. Your clothing, personal toiletries/medicines.
Q. How much does it cost?
A. $4800 NT$ weekdays ($2000 deposit in
advance, rest at end of trip), $6500 NT weekend. (Reflects
the great difficulty in acquiring weekend permits) Application
for permits, accommodation and insurance can not be started
until we have received the deposit and your ARC/passport
details (note deadlines). Should the trip be canceled
by Barking Deer (due to not winning the permit lottery,
typhoons etc) we will refund the deposit minus costs (approx
$500) beyond our control, but offer this as credit for
future activities. Deposit not refunded should you –
the customer, cancel for any reason. Discounts for groups.
Q. How much does it cost?
Q. What do I need to prepare?
A. Upon booking we will send you a comprehensive
packing list, if there is anything you don't have we may
be able to lend or rent you it. In the meantime do some
hiking - in your hiking boots. Read about altitude sickness
here, anyone can get it, no matter how fit. Diamox is
available in Taiwan, ensure in advance it is suitable
for you.
Q. What else do Barking Deer need to know?
A. In addition to giving us your ARC or
passport details on time, tell us if you have any particular
dietary (vegetarian, food allergies) or medical issues
(confidentiality assured). On the trail do not hesitate
to tell us if you are (or see others) feeling unwell/blisters
developing etc.
Q. Will you carry my stuff?
A. Well...if you are really struggling -
or it's an emergency. Each hiker is responsible for carrying
their own gear (let us have a look at it before leaving
the car to ensure you are not carrying unneeded kitchen
sinks) and if willing, a proportion of the group's shared
gear.
Q. Do you guarantee to get me to the top?
A. No guarantee – anyone who suggested
so would be lying and/or irresponsible. We give you a
very good chance of doing it (all sorts of people, with
various disabilities have made it), but sometimes gravity
can be cruel…
Q. Does Paiyun Lodge have a 7-11?
A. Er...no! Some websites would make you
think it did. Everything there has been carried up on
porters' backs. It consists of 4 large, simple - yet clean,
dorm rooms. The double level sleeping platforms have a
basic layer of insulation on them. Basic solar-powered
lighting, no food (other than what we arrange), heating,
TV, internet etc.
Q. Are bears a
problem?
A. No, the Taiwan variety will not be a
danger to you. We have rarely spotted them but they do
not linger – especially on this well used trail.
Neither do you have to worry about snakes and mosquitoes
– too high up for them. We will be looking for the
flora and fauna - not avoiding it.
Q. Can I bring my dog along?
A. No, the national park does not allow pets
on the trail.
Q. How many people
will be in our group?
A.
Unlike many Taiwanese groups consisting of sometimes 20-30
people, we usually limit numbers to between 4 and 8 people.
Everyone gets to know each other well.
Q. Will this really be fun?
A. Yes. We're just getting all this serious
info out of the way now.
Disclaimer to be signed before trip.
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