Classic Itineraries
Local Scan – Picked Up a Key, Broke In, Caught Red-Handed
Gushan: A man surnamed Chen with a prior theft record recently found a key on Dengshan Street. Around 3 a.m. on the 19th, he used the key to break into the home of an 85-year-old woman surnamed Lin, who also lives on Dengshan Street, and moved her 42-inch TV back to his own residence. Police reviewed surveillance footage, identified Chen as the suspect, and caught him in the act with the stolen goods on the 19th. He was charged with theft.
Celebrate Father’s Day with Hiking and Outdoor Adventures
Father’s Day is just around the corner. On this special day dedicated to dads, in addition to enjoying a delicious meal, why not pick out some suitable outdoor gear and head into nature together? Sweat and exercise can be exchanged for health and longevity.
Mountain guide injured, 6 rescued by helicopter
Two hikers at the Dasyueshan high-altitude lake were rescued by a Black Cat helicopter today due to altitude sickness and a sprained ankle. Since one of them was the team leader, all six members of the group were evacuated. The Chiayi Air Force Base stated that they received a rescue notification from the National Search and Rescue Center in the morning. Hikers near the Dasyueshan high-altitude lake in Yushan National Park reported cases of altitude sickness and an ankle injury, preventing them from continuing their climb. A Black Cat helicopter was promptly dispatched for the rescue. When the Black Cat helicopter arrived at the target area, it was unable to land due to the rugged terrain. The two injured hikers and their four companions were then lifted aboard via hoist. After an initial assessment, the injured hiker surnamed Lin, who had sprained his ankle, and the man surnamed Wang, who suffered from altitude sickness, were found to be conscious with no visible external injuries. Upon successfully returning to the Chiayi base, they were immediately transferred by ambulance to a hospital for treatment. The Chiayi Air Force Base pointed out
Local Scan - 5 Hikers Go Missing, Daxi Police Launch Nighttime Rescue
Daxi: At around 5 p.m. on the 12th, the Daxi Police Precinct received a report that five hikers had gone missing while returning from Beichapiantianshan in Fuxing Township that morning. Exhausted, they became lost in the mountains. Fan Zhiqiang, deputy chief of Xinei Police Station, gathered mountain-rescue-trained Aboriginal volunteer police officers familiar with the terrain. At around 9 p.m., the team located the stranded hikers near the Heiwei Sacred Tree Group. They then guided the hikers through pitch-dark mountain paths for nearly four hours before reaching the police station for rest and eventual return home.
Local Report – Hiking Interrupted by Falling Rocks, Over 20 Rescued
Pingtung: A resident surnamed Huang from Kaohsiung and over 20 friends hiked up Beidawushan Mountain yesterday, but were caught in a thunderstorm on their way down. The path was buried by falling rocks, leaving the group stranded in the mountains. The Neipu Police Precinct responded to the report, rushed to the scene, and coordinated with relevant units for emergency road clearance, enabling the group to safely get down the mountain.
TNF's Wild Exploration Team Discovers the Hidden Eighth Route to Tibet
Traversing roads never before touched by tires, witnessing the wild and untamed beauty of the Nujiang River, and hearing the howling winds along the eighth highway to Tibet—all the way to Lhasa. This is not just a journey, but a rediscovery of the self, where the wildest passions bloom brilliantly along the path of adventure. The North Face...
Red Bull Wingsuit World Championship gets tougher as Jeb Corliss plans to fly through Heaven’s Gate
On May 30, the "Heaven’s Gate Challenge" media meet-and-greet featuring Jeb Corliss, hosted by Red Bull, was held at the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing’s 798 Art District. The world’s top wingsuit pilot, Jeb Corliss, revealed to the media for the first time his new challenge: flying through the narrowest natural mountain fissure in the world — the Heaven’s Gate at Jianglang Mountain in Quzhou, Zhejiang. ...
A hiker suffered a fracture on Pingfeng Mountain in Hualien
On the morning of the 6th, a group of nine hikers was near the former Union Gold Mine hut on Pingfeng Mountain in Xiulin Township, Hualien County, where a 30-year-old hiker surnamed Chen fell and fractured his right leg; the Hualien County Fire Bureau has been dispatched for rescue.
Location Scan – Female Hiker Suffering from Illness on Yuanzui Mountain Rescued
Taichung: The Dadong Police Station of the Heping Branch received a report the day before yesterday afternoon stating that a female hiker on Yuanzui Mountain was feeling unwell. Officers suspected symptoms similar to altitude sickness, so they contacted personnel from the Forestry Bureau. A team of three hiked up the mountain. Despite thunderstorms along the way, they successfully rescued Ms. Kuo.
Woman Stranded on Kite Beak Mountain Rescued with Help from Hikers
Thunderstorms hit Taichung yesterday afternoon, during which a female hiker became weak and unwell on Kite Beak Mountain. Rescue personnel braved the rain to save her on the cliffs, and with the help of fellow hikers, she was carried down the mountain and sent to hospital. Taichung’s Kite Beak Mountain features steep cliffs, and hikers often have to rely on ropes along the trail—making the terrain perilous. The Dadong Police Station of the Heping Branch of the Taichung City Police Department said today that they received a report yesterday afternoon: a hiking group of over 30 people was climbing Kite Beak Mountain when a 56-year-old woman surnamed Kuo felt unwell and became stranded in the mountains unable to descend. Three police officers and paramedics went up the mountain. At the time, a sudden thunderstorm struck, but the three braved the downpour and located the woman near the Kite Beak Mountain triangulation station. She had a pale complexion, weak breathing, and had collapsed on the ground. The paramedics provided her with an oxygen tank, water, and dry rations, while also calming her down.
Elementary school students go missing during hike, Tamsui police exhausted
Two cousins in the third and fourth grades of elementary school, surnamed He, who are physically fit, went missing while hiking with their family. Tamsui police were alerted to help locate them but ended up searching all the way to Beitou before finding them, leaving the officers nearly exhausted. New Taipei City Police Department’s Tamsui Precinct explained today that the two cousins were out on a trip north from Chiayi with their family yesterday. Unexpectedly, they were extremely physically capable—within just 10 minutes of starting the hike from Erziping Mountain in Sanchih District, they had left their family far behind on the mountain trail. When the children’s family couldn’t find them, they quickly called the police. Officers dispatched four police personnel to split into two teams and search through Yangmingshan Mountain. After more than three hours, they finally found the siblings at Qingtian Temple in Beitou, about 4 kilometers away. The officers were almost completely worn out, exclaiming that their legs felt like they were about to give out (Taiwanese: “tiě tuǐ”), and praising the children’s impressive stamina. Police stated
Local Highlights – Nankeng Ancient Trail Emphasizes Soil and Water Conservation, Welcomes Hikers to Register for the Hiking Event
Taichung: On September 13th at 5:00 AM, the Water Resources Bureau will hold a “Soil and Water Conservation & Mountain Forest Care” hiking event on the Nankeng Ancient Hiking Trail in Zhukeng, Longjing District. Successful registrants will receive a free event POLO shirt, and those who complete the hike can join a lucky draw. For registration and event details, please visit: http://www.wd1000.url.tw/test/.
Love Mountains: Taichung Water Resources Bureau to Host Hiking Event
The Taichung City Water Resources Bureau will hold a “Value Soil and Water Conservation & Care for Mountains” hiking event at 5:00 AM on September 13 at the Zhukeng Nanliao Hiking Trail in Longjing District. Successful registrants will receive a free event POLO shirt, and those who complete the entire hike can join a lucky draw with prizes including a 42-inch LCD TV and smartphones. Citizens are welcome to sign up and participate. The Water Resources Bureau stated that the hiking route starts from the Zhukeng entrance of the Zhukeng Nanliao Hiking Trail, follows the main trail to the viewing platform, and covers a round-trip distance of approximately 2.5 kilometers, which can be completed in about two hours. The hiking trail offers expansive views, allowing participants to gaze at the sea along the coast of Longjing and beneath Dadu Mountain, taking in both mountain and water scenery while enjoying the benefits of phytoncides and negative ions.
MERIDA New Bike Launch Event: Stylish Debut
The leading high-end bicycle brand MERIDA (9914), ranked among Interbrand’s top 10 international Taiwanese brands, held an exclusive global launch event in Taipei on the 21st—just before the opening of Eurobike, the world’s most important bicycle exhibition at the end of August—for its 2015 new bike lineup. This allowed Taiwanese cycling enthusiasts to be the first to see MERIDA’s latest 2015 full range of bicycles and learn about the newest designs and trends in premium cycling. The company will also hold new bike test ride events in Taichung on 8/30, Taipei on 9/13, Hsinchu on 9/20, and Kaohsiung on 9/27, featuring models ranging from youth bikes priced as low as 10,000 NTD to top-tier World Tour professional team bikes costing up to 390,000 NTD.
Merida road bikes see revenue increase by 30%
With the economic recovery in Europe and the U.S., major bicycle manufacturer Merida (9914) has seized the opportunity to launch new models, shifting next year’s shipping focus toward higher-priced road bikes. Merida Vice President Shih Shih-yen stated that the proportion of road bike sales in total revenue will rise from 20% to 30%, with dealers already starting to restock, showing a positive response. Merida achieved a record-high monthly consolidated revenue of NT$2.953 billion in July, driven by the stocking effect of its new model year lineup. Cumulative sales in the first seven months exceeded 1.4 million units, pushing consolidated revenue to NT$15.386 billion, putting the company on track to earn an entire share capital’s worth this year. Before the European Bicycle Show, Merida unveiled its 2015 new models in Taipei yesterday. Compared to previous years’ focus on mountain bikes, this year the company has particularly strengthened its road bike product line, including the Reacto, Ride, and Scultura, which cater to different rider needs.
Proposal Gone Wrong: Hiker Dies in Tragic Fall While Popping the Question
A joyous moment turned tragic when an American man died after falling off a cliff while proposing to his girlfriend during a hike in California’s famous Yosemite National Park. The 36-year-old, Brad Parker, had ventured up Matthes Crest in Yosemite National Park over the weekend. Earlier, he and his girlfriend had successfully climbed another mountain and he had proposed to her—successfully. According to the Los Angeles Times, Parker was not using ropes when he fell from Matthes Crest, tumbling hundreds of feet into a deep valley, which led to his death. After his successful proposal, Parker had called his father to share the good news. His father recalled that Parker described it as the best day of his life. Little did they know, tragedy would strike just hours later.
The South Cross-Island Highway has been reopened; seven Fu Jen University students stranded in the mountains are now safe
Due to heavy rainfall, a landslide occurred on the South Cross-Island Highway the day before yesterday. By the morning of the 19th, the road had been cleared, and hikers stranded in the mountains quickly made their way down. The seven students from Fu Jen University’s Outdoor Camping Club who were unable to descend the previous day had only one can of mixed congee for breakfast yesterday. The students laughed and said they planned to eat five boxed lunches to make up for it once they got down the mountain. Yesterday, some hikers also reported seeing a row of tents by Lake Kanas, suspected to be used for profit by an organized group. In response, the Taitung Forest Management Office stated that camping is prohibited within 50 meters of Lake Kanas. They plan to install additional signs soon, advise the removal of the tents, and beginning September 21st, will step up enforcement — not only removing the structures but also imposing fines under the Forest Act. The South Cross-Island Highway was affected by heavy rain, and a large amount of falling rocks at the 178.5 km mark caused the road to be blocked. Forty-seven hikers who descended the day before learned they could only stay overnight at the Yangguang Forest Recreation Area. Yesterday morning, once the road was reopened, the hikers began descending one after another.
Spot-checked climbing gas canisters pass inspection
With outdoor leisure activities such as hiking and camping becoming increasingly popular, many people often use climbing stoves paired with climbing gas canisters to cook food. The Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs today announced the results of its spot checks on commercially available climbing gas canisters, with all samples found to be up to standard. ￡The BSMI recently conducted market sample testing of climbing gas canisters at department stores, specialty outdoor gear shops, and hypermarkets, purchasing a total of 10 different brands and models of climbing gas canisters. ￡The BSMI stated that all test results were satisfactory. Moving forward, it will continue to strengthen factory and import inspections as well as market surveillance of climbing gas canisters to safeguard consumer rights and ensure usage safety. ￡The BSMI reminded the public that before using climbing gas canisters, they should check that the cylinders show no signs of corrosion and pay attention to whether there are any bulges on the concave bottom of the canister. If any bulging or corrosion is observed, the canister should be taken out of use and returned to the manufacturer for handling. 1
Fatal accident on Mont Blanc: 5 hikers dead
A mountaineering accident occurred on Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the French Alps, on the 13th, resulting in the deaths of five hikers. Another person fell into a valley and is in a coma, with rescuers currently attempting to retrieve them. The six hikers involved in the incident were attempting to climb Mont Blanc’s second-highest peak, which stands at an elevation of 3,900 meters, but went missing during the night. Authorities dispatched helicopters to search for them, and today five bodies were found.
Man wears slippers to hike—exhausted and lost
A 65-year-old man surnamed Shu from Xindian District, New Taipei City, went hiking on the noon of the 10th wearing only a T-shirt, shorts, and slippers. Suspected to have taken a wrong turn and gotten lost, he was also weakened by exhaustion and ended up trapped in the mountains overnight. Police and firefighters began searching for him at around 4 a.m. on the 11th. At 8 a.m., during a shift change, they found Shu had managed to free himself, sitting exhausted by the mountain path, gasping for breath. Fortunately, he only suffered minor cuts on his hands and feet from wild grass and was otherwise unharmed. “Please hurry and save my husband!” A woman surnamed Huang rushed into the Shuangcheng Police Station of Xindian Precinct at around 4 a.m. on the 11th, frantically reporting that her husband had gone hiking in the hills behind Jinxui Road at noon on the 10th. He had promised to be back for dinner but hadn’t returned by late night. After searching along his usual hiking route with no luck, she realized the seriousness of the situation and quickly turned to the police for help. Police alerted the Ankang