A 36-year-old bikini-clad hiker, Wu Jiyun, who was scaling Bunjiushan solo, fell nearly 20 meters into a deep valley, injuring herself and becoming immobile. She used a satellite phone to call for help from fellow hikers. Due to poor weather conditions, ground rescue personnel from Nantou Fire Bureau had to conduct a foot search. In response, Yushan National Park Administration claimed Wu was “hiking illegally.” Professional hiker “Snow Goat” angrily posted a lengthy post accusing Taiwan’s national parks of having rigid route application procedures, stating, “She didn’t fail to apply — she simply couldn’t apply!” As of noon today (21st), the latest update reports that rescuers have located Wu, but unfortunately, she is no longer showing signs of life.
Snow Goat posted on Facebook yesterday (20th), revealing that the hiker known as “G哥” was a highly skilled individual who did not recklessly climb without preparation. Fortunately, she had good fortune and the right mindset, taking three crucial steps that helped save her life: “having a satellite phone to call for help,” “having GPS to report precise coordinates,” and “having a hiking plan and leaving it with a friend at the base so rescuers could track her route and plan the most efficient rescue mission.”
Snow Goat stated that the risks of solo climbing are inherently higher than those of group hikes, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be done — it just requires more preparation. Additionally, he emphasized that whether climbing solo or in a group, the likelihood of “falling” is about the same, since you can’t hold hands while crossing cliffs. Each person is essentially climbing solo when navigating difficult terrain, which has little causal relation to this accident.
Furthermore, regarding the Yushan National Park Administration’s claim that Wu failed to apply for permission to hike “illegally,” Snow Goat argued that whether one applies or not has nothing to do with whether an accident happens. He angrily retorted, “She didn’t fail to apply — she simply couldn’t apply!” He criticized Taiwan’s national park entry application system for its inflexible route