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Hiking and Mountain Climbing
A sea of clouds unfolds beneath Yushan as the dawn breaks on the surrounding peaks. The air is filled with friendly shouts of "jia you" whenever fellow hikers offer encouragement as you near the steep summit. Up here, you are truly on top of the world. Everyone should experience the thrill of summiting Taiwan's highest mountain.
At 3,952 meters, Yushan is the highest peak in east Asia, but merely one of 219 peaks towering over 3,000 meters on Taiwan. Besides the hikes in Yushan National Park, there are hundreds of great hikes winding through the rugged scenery of the island, just waiting to be explored. Look to the mountainous eastern side of the island for day hikes in the beautiful gorges along swiftly flowing rivers. Cool forests of cypress, hemlock and fir are a great choice to provide fresh air and relief from the lowland heat.
For a pleasant day of hiking, rather than a painful and unsuccessful trip, high-quality equipment is necessary. Sierra Trading Post offers popular name brand items from around the world that will keep you in style and in shape, at a fraction of retail cost.
Hiking Shoes and Boots: A quality pair of hiking shoes will keep your feet comfortable, dry, and blister free on the longest of hikes. Top brands like Asolo, Keen, La Sportiva, and Merrell offer features like Gore-Tex® linings for waterproof breathable protection and durable Vibram® outsoles for a dependable grip on rough trails.
Outerwear: With Taiwan's warm, wet climate, a good rain jacket from Cloudveil, Lowe Alpine, Marmot, or Sierra Designs is a necessity for hiking. Convertible pants with zip-off legs that become shorts are great for dealing with the changing weather as you gain elevation on the steep trails. Also, don't forget that it can be much cooler at high elevations, so bring along a polyester fleece or other insulative layer.
Trekking Poles: Trekking poles increase endurance, enhance balance, and improve posture and breathing when hiking. Komperdell makes some of the world's finest trekking poles, with features like anti-shock mechanisms and various materials for a range of weights and grips.
Backpacks: A backpack is a hiker's best friend. Prepared hikers always bring along rainwear, extra socks, food, water, a map... and a great camera! The best way to transport your hiking gear is in a dependable daypack with sturdy construction and comfort-enhancing features. Packs by manufacturers like Dakine, Black Diamond, Eagle Creek, and Kelty offer internal frames, padded belts and straps, hydration compatibility for water bladders, and multiple pockets to separate equipment.
Performance Shirts: A cheap cotton T-shirt might work for short hikes, but to really hike hard and still feel good doing it, you need a performance T-shirt. Made of fabrics like polyester, merino wool, and advanced synthetics, these shirts dry fast, pull sweat off you, and have added stretch and anti-odor properties.
Hats: Never forget the importance of a good hat. Whether a baseball-style cap or a full-brim hat, it will provide protection from sun, rain, and bad-looking hair!
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