Classic Itineraries
Mountain accident: 3 Korean hikers found with no signs of life
Japanese police have discovered three male hikers in cardiac arrest along a hiking trail near Mount Houou (elevation 2,931m) in Japan’s Central Alps today. Authorities believe the three are part of a group of nine South Korean hikers reported missing yesterday. Japanese media report that Nagano Prefecture police stated that around 8:30 a.m. (7:30 a.m. Taiwan time) today, Japanese rescue teams first found two hikers, then another one, all in cardiac arrest. Almost at the same time, rescuers spotted four people moving near Mount Hinokiboramaru (elevation 2,728m). Two members of this South Korean hiking group remain unaccounted for. Yesterday at around 1:15 p.m., members of the Korean hiking group near Mount Hinokiboramaru in the Central Alps of Nagano Prefecture informed police via a mountain hut that a 70-year-old male member was unable to move.
Local Scan – Hiking Group Attacked by Hornets; Three Injured
Taichung: A 52-member hiking group from Tainan City was suddenly attacked by hornets about 50 meters from the Wuwowei hiking trailhead yesterday. Three people were stung by the hornets. Captain Zhao Liangjia of the Peace Squad of the Fire Bureau set up a forward command post at the scene, mobilized three squads to carry out the rescue, and transported the three injured individuals to the Guguan Holiday Emergency Medical Station for first aid. The Forestry Bureau was also asked to assist in helping the other hikers get to safety.
Rabies alert issued as Shishan hiking visits drop by 20% to 30%
With the rabies outbreak spreading, visitors hiking in Kaohsiung’s Shishan Mountain are fearing attacks from macaques and taking preventive measures, but hiker numbers have plummeted by 20% to 30%.
A brown dog on Mount Fuji's summit surprises people
Japan's highest peak, Mount Fuji, which stands at an altitude of 3,776 meters, was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in June. On the 1st of this month, it opened for climbing for the year. Hikers were surprised to spot a brown dog at the summit. Photos of the dog uploaded online became a hot topic. Japanese media reported under the headline "If it was a walk, that’s taking it a bit far," noting that hikers saw a stray dog at the top of Mount Fuji. Speculation arose over whether the dog had been abandoned or had accompanied its owner to the summit. After hikers posted photos of the dog seen atop the mountain online, the story gained traction. On the 24th of this month, Shizuoka Prefecture’s Gotemba Health Center and animal welfare groups, in accordance with the Rabies Prevention Law, set up traps near the summit of Mount Fuji. Shizuoka Prefecture’s Gotemba Health Center stated that the dog has brown fur, is of medium size, and is a mixed breed. It was not wearing a collar.
Mount Fuji to Trial Climbing Fee
Japan’s Mount Fuji has begun a trial today of charging climbers a fee of 1,000 Japanese yen, or around 300 Taiwanese dollars, per person. Japanese media report that during the trial period, staff will set up collection boxes at four climbing entrances to collect the fees. Climbers who pay will receive a Mount Fuji pin as a souvenir. However, since the trial fee is not mandatory, climbers can choose not to pay. The trial period will run until the 3rd of next month.
Mount Fuji to Trial NT$300 Climbing Fee Starting Today
Starting today, climbers ascending Mount Fuji will be required to pay a climbing fee of 1,000 Japanese yen, approximately NT$300. Japan News Network reports that the governments of Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures, which oversee Mount Fuji, have announced the implementation of a trial fee system starting today and running until August 3. The payment is voluntary. ????? Early this morning, government staff from both prefectures set up collection boxes at four climbing entrances, encouraging climbers to pay the 1,000-yen fee. Those who pay will receive a commemorative Mount Fuji oak emblem. ????? Mount Fuji attracts around 300,000 visitors annually. Since being designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, managing visitor numbers and protecting the mountain’s environment have become major challenges for the two prefectural governments. The official climbing season on Mount Fuji typically begins in July each year.
Don’t worry — the chances of encountering a ferret-badger on hiking trails are low
The recent incident of a ferret-badger biting someone in Taitung has raised safety concerns among nature enthusiasts. In response, a senior official from the Forestry Bureau explained that ferret-badgers mostly inhabit deep mountain areas and rarely appear on the trails or forest roads commonly used by hikers. Even if an encounter does happen, the animal will usually flee on its own. Former Head of the Recreation Section at Taitung Forest District Office, Huang Qunce, pointed out that rangers rarely recorded sightings of ferret-badgers during their routine inspections of forest roads and trails. Such animals have mainly been captured on infrared cameras set up in remote mountainous regions. The primary reason is that ferret-badgers tend not to live near roadsides or streams. Huang emphasized that most hiking routes follow established forest roads or trails — areas with human activity where ferret-badgers are unlikely to appear.
Encountering a ferret-badger while hiking? Drive it away if necessary to ensure safety
A ferret-badger infected with rabies bit someone in Taitung, raising concerns about hiking safety among nature enthusiasts. Senior forestry officials stated that ferret-badgers mostly inhabit deep mountains and, under normal circumstances, rarely appear on trails or forest roads frequently used by hikers. However, if you encounter a ferret-badger acting aggressively, it could be rabid—best to drive it away promptly to avoid being bitten. Huang Qunce, former head of the Recreation Section at the Taitung Forest District Office, noted that rangers rarely recorded sightings of ferret-badgers during routine patrols of forest roads and trails. They were only spotted in remote areas via infrared automatic cameras, mainly because their habitats are not near roadsides or streams. Huang emphasized that hikers typically use established forest roads or trails, where human activity leaves traces, making encounters with ferret-badgers unlikely.
Area Alert – Typhoon Preparedness: Snow Mountain Hiking Trails Closed to Visitors
Miaoli: Due to Typhoon Ximalong, all hiking trails within the ecological reserve area of Shei-Pa National Park are closed to visitors starting today. Mountain roads are prone to falling rocks and landslides during rainy weather, posing potential hazards. Visitors are strongly advised not to engage in hiking activities in mountainous areas to ensure safety.
Southern Malaysia Ridge Threat: Snow Leopard Hiking Trail Temporarily Closed
In response to Typhoon Soulik, the Shei-Pa National Park Administration announced today that all hiking trails in Shei-Pa National Park are temporarily closed to entry effective immediately. The Central Weather Bureau issued a sea warning for Typhoon Soulik this morning, prompting the park administration to halt access to all hiking routes within the ecological protection zones of Shei-Pa National Park. The administration noted that mountain roads are prone to hazards such as falling rocks and landslides during rainfall, and urged visitors to avoid hiking or traveling in mountainous areas before and after the typhoon to ensure safety. 1020717
Merida sponsors road cycling team to boost market share
Merida (9914) Group has set a precedent in Taiwan’s bicycle industry by investing over NT$750 million over three consecutive years starting in 2013 to co-sponsor the Italian Lampre cycling team. This marks its official entry into the top tier of international road cycling competitions. Known as the “King of Mountain Bikes,” Merida aims to leverage this European cycling team sponsorship strategy to aggressively expand its presence in the global road bike market and vie for the title of “Queen of Road Bikes.” Merida Group Chairman Tsgeng-Chu Tseng stated that the team will be named “Team Lampre-MERIDA,” with the Chinese name “蓝波．美利达队” (Lanbo Merida Team). This is the largest sports marketing sponsorship initiative in the company’s 41-year history, with anticipated returns on investment beginning to materialize next year. Tseng noted that young people on the Chinese mainland highly value world-renowned brands.
Hiker reported missing in Pingtung found dead
A 57-year-old man surnamed Chan went missing while hiking at Liangshan Waterfall in Majia Township, Pingtung County yesterday. Rescue teams in Pingtung found him this morning, but he had already passed away. Typhoon Soudelor has claimed another life. The man, who lived in Kaohsiung, reportedly hiked at Liangshan Waterfall on weekends. Although it was typhoon season, the weather in Pingtung was not severe yesterday. The man set out for the waterfall around 5 p.m. as usual but failed to return home that evening. His family lost contact with him and reported the case to authorities at 10 p.m. last night. Police and firefighters began searching the mountain but found no trace of him by 1:35 a.m. this morning, so they temporarily suspended the search. At 5:10 a.m., a team of 25 rescuers equipped with diving gear resumed the search. At 6:29 a.m., the man’s body was found at the third waterfall of Liangshan. He showed no signs of life. 1020714
Hiking in Typhoon Weather: Man Drowns at Liangshan Waterfall Pool in Pingtung
A man from Kaohsiung went missing yesterday after visiting Liangshan Waterfall in Majia Township, Pingtung. Rescue workers found his body lodged in a crevice at the bottom of the pool beneath the waterfall early this morning. Firefighters preliminarily determined that the man drowned after slipping into the water. (Reported by Lin Xianyuan) The deceased was a 57-year-old man surnamed Chan, who frequently hiked at Liangshan Waterfall on weekends. Typhoon Soudelor passed through on July 14 with relatively mild wind and rain in Pingtung. The man went to Liangshan Waterfall again early that morning and has been missing since. The Pingtung County Fire Bureau deployed 32 personnel, including the Majia Fire Station, the Special Search and Rescue Team, and volunteer firefighters, to conduct the search. After an overnight effort, divers finally located the body at the bottom of the pool beneath Liangshan Waterfall early the next morning. The Pingtung County Fire Bureau explained that the body was found wedged in a crevice at the bottom of the deep pool under the third tier of Liangshan Waterfall, and they believe the man slipped and fell into the pool, leading to drowning.
Tick bites can be fatal in up to 60% of cases; wear long sleeves and pants when hiking
Kaohsiung City has reported its first fatal case of scrub typhus in three years. The Kaohsiung City Health Bureau noted that the larvae of scrub typhus ticks often hide in grass, waiting to bite passing animals or humans. Typically, the bitten area will develop a scab, with an incubation period of 9 to 12 days. Without prompt and proper treatment, the fatality rate can be as high as 60%. Many people are unaware that tick bites can also be life-threatening. A 67-year-old man from Kaohsiung who frequently hiked on Shoushan Mountain may have been bitten by a tick while climbing the mountain on the 28th of last month. After returning home, he developed symptoms such as fever and convulsions, and passed away just under ten days later on the 5th of this month. Tsai Wu-hsiung, director of the Kaohsiung City Disease Control Bureau, said that scrub typhus is contracted through tick bites, with rodents being the primary animal hosts. The larvae of these ticks stay in grassy areas, waiting to bite passing animals or humans.
Hikers evacuated in haste; one team still in Nantou
In response to Typhoon Soudelor’s approach, Nantou County’s Disaster Response Center was activated at Level 1 this morning. Currently, there is still one hiking team of 10 people in the mountainous areas of Nantou, who are expected to descend this afternoon. Typhoon Soudelor is intensifying and may bring strong winds and heavy rain. Yesterday, Yushan National Park announced a complete ban on all park entry activities and ordered hiking teams within the park to evacuate and descend. According to the Yushan National Park Police Squad, there were 27 hiking teams and 112 people active within the Yushan park area yesterday. After being contacted and notified to descend, only one team of 10 hikers climbing the Central Mountain Range’s “Southern Second Section” remains in the mountains today. The Nantou County Police Department’s Xinyi Precinct stated that this hiking team has accelerated their descent. If all goes smoothly, they are expected to come down through the Xiangyang Hiking Trailhead in Taitung County this afternoon. 1020712
Typhoon impact: Hiking routes in Shei-Pa National Park closed
In response to the approaching Typhoon Soudelor, the Shei-Pa National Park Administration announced today that all hiking routes within the park’s ecological protection zones are temporarily closed to visitors, urging the public not to engage in mountain hiking or tourism activities. The Central Weather Bureau issued a sea warning for Typhoon Soudelor at 8:30 AM this morning. To prevent potential accidents from visitors entering mountainous areas, the park administration has declared an immediate halt to entry on all hiking routes within the ecological protection zones of Shei-Pa National Park. The park administration noted that during typhoons, mountain roads are prone to hazards such as falling rocks and landslides when it rains, and urged the public to avoid mountain hiking activities before and after the typhoon’s passage to ensure safety. As the powerful Typhoon Soudelor approaches, some events in Miaoli County have also been affected and postponed. Miaoli Post Office announced that the originally scheduled “Nature Connects, Clean Follows – 713 Beach Cleanup” charity event, planned for the 13th at Shuiwei Village Beach in Houlong Township,
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