Mount
Siguniang
HIGHLIGHTS
Mount Siguniang located at Sichuan, China. Nearest airport to access the mountain is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, Chengdu. The city is the home of the endangered giant panda and there is a research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, a conservation center where we can view giant pandas in natural habitat.
Mount Siguniang encompasses four peaks, Daguniang/Defeng (1st peak) 5025m, Erguniang/Erfeng (2nd peak) 5276m, Sanguniang/Sanfeng (3rd peak) 5355m and Yaomei Feng (4th peak) 6250m. To reach the mountain, we will travel to a small Tibetan town Rilong to start trekking towards the base camp a day after. Since the mountain is 5000 meter in elevation, we need to acclimatize our body as preparation to climb such altitude. The acclimatization process includes short trekking at Changping Valley, beautiful valley with small stream and another trip to Haizi lake at 3700 meter.
During winter and spring the mountain will be fully covered with snow. We will take the opportunity to learn several alpine and snow trekking skills. We hope all clients will enjoy the trip and experience the alpine mountain.
Equipment and Technical Gear
1. Backpack; 35-45 litre alpine climbing pack
2. Duffle bag for carry by mules/porter
3. Thermal top
3. Thermal bottom
4. Lightweight Down/Primaloft Jacket/vest
Or/and
5. Fleece Jacket (recommended not more than 250g weight)
6. Waterproof jacket
7. Waterproof outer pants
8. Trekking Pants
9. Trekking/ Glacier Shirt
10. Gaiters (Waterproof)
11. Mountaineering gloves (waterproof)
12. Fleece finger gloves /windstopper
13. Finger / Liner gloves
14. Trekking Boots (waterproof & insulated)
13. Socks – minimum 3 pairs - synthetic/wool blend sock
14. Woollen hat/fleece hat
15. Scarf or Bandanna or Buff (for sun protection) (recommended)
16. Down Sleeping Bag (sleeping bag comfort rating 0c)
17. Foam Matt /inflatable matt
18. Helmet
19. Glacier Glasses (sunglasses)
High quality 100% UV, 100% IR, minimum 80% light reduction.
Side shields are optional but size shape of lens should offer
maximum protection from bright on snow
20. Snow Goggles (optional)
21. Water Bottle (1 litres) wide mouth nelgene (1 compulsory) extra will be good.
22. Headlamp + Spare Batteries
23. Trekking Poles
24. Sun cream
25. Baseball hat or sun hat (recommended)
26. Lip balm
27. Plate, cup & spork
28. Pee bottle (optional)
29. Personal medicine
Technical gear (depend on snow condition during the climb)
30. Crampon
31. Ice axe
(Technical gear available for rental)
Grading and Fitness Requirements
Trek grading:
Hiking or scrambling using established hiking routes that may include moderate steep rock scrambles or scree and snow and ice. Trekking experience is important with minimum highest peak climb of 4000m.
Fitness:
Good fitness is essential. You should be able to hike for up to a week without undue difficulty, carrying a backpack
weighing between 8-10kg in undulating mountain terrain with an elevation between 1000 - 3000 meter.
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DAY 1: Kuala Lumpur - Chengdu
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Upon arrival at Chengdu Airport, you will be transferred to town centre, about 45 minutes’ ride with van.
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Our accommodation is at International youth hostel, a comfortable hostel with twin or triple sharing bed. Elevation 500m. (Meal at own expenses)
DAY 2: Ground transfer to Rilong
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After breakfast, we will ride a chartered minibus to Rilong town. The journey takes 4-5 hours and we will have short stop at Wolong Giant Panda Centre. You have option to visit the panda centre before continue journey to Rilong. The route to Rilong will pass mountain area at the highest point of 4000m before descending to Rilong at 3300m.
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At Rilong town, our accommodation is at comfortable hostel, twin/triple sharing with heater.
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In the afternoon there will be an instructive talk about the Mountain and we will check your equipment. Time to buy some equipment if you need.
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Alpine Lesson #1: Equipment and AMS management
(Meal at own expenses)
DAY 3: Acclamitization day and sightseeing to Changping
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Today is a rest day. However we will take opportunity to explore beautiful valley at Changping area, the breath taking view of a meadow with Siguniangshan as the background. You can walk at wooden platform or choose to horse riding and explore further inside the valley. Hostel accommodations at 3500m elevation.
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Alpine Lesson #2: Alpine walk techniques and rope management
(Meal at own expenses)
DAY 4: Trek to Haizi Lake or Tea House
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It is the first day of trekking. Our destination today is Haizi Lake or tea house, around 4-5 hours trek from Rilong. You will only carry your daypack and the horse will carry your personal equipment. The trek is quite steep at the beginning and then relatively flat upon reaching the camp. Enjoy the beautiful day at Haizi Valley. Tent / Cabin accommodations at 3700m
DAY 5: Trek to Erfeng base camp
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We continue our trek to base camp from tea house/Haizi lake. The trek start with gentle uphill and getting steeper until the base camp. We walk slowly to allow our body to get use with the altitude. You will only carry your daypack. Our Horse will carry your personal equipment. After having some rest at base camp we will continue with short acclimatization trek to 4500m and return to base camp. Tent / Cabin accommodations at 4200m.
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Alpine Lesson #3: Rope ascending practice, cramponing, safety and self arrest
DAY 6: Rest day and short acclimitazation trek
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It is a rest day. However we need to have better acclimatization process by having a short trek to 4700m and back to basecamp and get ready for summit attempt at the next morning. Tent / Cabin accommodations at 4700m.
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Alpine Lesson #4: Mastering rope and anchoring techniques, avalanche danger and
navigation skills
DAY 7: Summit Day
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The finale. We will start our summit push at 3.00am to the 2nd peak of Siguniang Shan Er Feng 5276m. Celebrate the glory at the summit, descend to basecamp and continue to Rilong with thousands of sweet memories. Hostel accommodations at 5025m.
DAY 8: Transfer to Chengdu
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Extra day for contingencies as bad weather that may prevent the normal development of the program. Sightseeing at Chengdu. (Meal at own expenses)
DAY 9: Flight to Kuala Lumpur
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Sightseeing in Chengdu and flight back to Kuala Lumpur
Price
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Prices are subject to change without prior notice
Included
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All accomodation
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Tent/cabin at the mountain
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Airport transfer to/from Chengdu (in group)
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Transportation to trailhead and reture
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Trek leader and 1st aid responder, experience with good track records in leading Siguniangshan treks
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Safety management, training and equipment consultation and AMS management
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Basic alpine skill lesson & safety training ; theory and practical
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Permit and national park entry fees
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Guide
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Porter/horse for equipment
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Insurance (standard travelling insurance)
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Group equipment and technical gear
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Meals as indicated in itinerary
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Visa (for Malaysian only
Excluded
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Airfareb
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Sightseeing expenses & meals at Chengdu
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Personal equipment and technical gear
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Visa (for other nationality)