Solo Climbing Wuling Four Beauties | Three Days, Two Nights Self-Challenge Record

According to some mountaineers, completing Taiwan's 100 Peaks costs an average of one million NTD, which means each mountain costs approximately 10,000 NTD. This expense includes equipment, transportation, accommodation, food, administrative fees, and labor costs (such as guides and porters).

This time, I challenged the Wuling Four Beauties not only to experience the purity of the mountains but also as preparation for my upcoming trek to Nepal's ABC+EBC next year. Instead of joining a hiking group (which costs around 8,000 to 10,000 NTD), I chose to go solo, measuring the warmth of the mountains with my own steps. A month before departure, I submitted my hiking plan and applied for mountain hut beds through the "Taiwan Mountaineering Application One-Stop Service Network"—all free services, showcasing the increasingly refined domestic mountaineering system.

Surprisingly, the Wuling Four Beauties are classified as Level 4 difficulty. While none of Taiwan's 100 Peaks are easy, this rating still caught me off guard. The exhaustion from my previous heavy-load challenge on Baigu Mountain remains vivid in my memory. This time, I carried all supplies for three days and two nights, including eight meals, with a total gear weight of 15 kilograms—a significant challenge for my 60-kilogram body weight.

DAY 1
Starting from Wuling Mountain Lodge, I passed Songtao Pavilion and Sancha Camp to reach Xinda Mountain Hut. This section was arguably the toughest, with continuous ascents and the challenge of carrying a full load. After lunch at Chiyou Mountain Pass, I ascended Chiyou Mountain with a lighter load, finally arriving at the hut at 2:30 PM, exhausted and needing a nap.

DAY 2
I set off early to ascend Pintian Mountain with a light load, returned to the hut for lunch, and then carried my heavy load to Taoshan Mountain Hut. Though only 1.5 kilometers, this section required descending 150 meters and then ascending 150 meters, posing the day's greatest physical challenge.

DAY 3
At dawn, I climbed Taoshan to watch the sunrise, then continued to tackle Shilun Mountain and Kalaye Mountain. After lunch back at the hut, I packed my gear and embarked on a 5.3-kilometer descent back to Wuling Mountain Lodge, dropping from an altitude of 3,300 meters to 1,800 meters—a true test of knee endurance. Seeing fellow hikers ascending along the way, I couldn't help but feel deep respect.

Completing the Wuling Four Beauties brings my count of Taiwan's 100 Peaks to 30. Although "finishing all 100" is not my life goal, every summit offers a unique perspective. Looking back at the peaks I've conquered or plan to challenge, standing quietly around me, I always feel an indescribable thrill. This emotion, I believe, can only be understood by those who have truly walked the mountain paths.

✨ Inspirational Quote:
"Mountains are not distant; with action, they are reachable. Dreams are not lofty; with determination, they are attainable."

📌 Hiking Tips:
Solo hiking carries high risks. Always plan thoroughly, bring adequate gear, and stay alert to weather and physical conditions. Safety first.

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