Blue Skies Adventures

A fun trip with the lads well documented by Tyler Cottenie in the paper today.

The lost land cruiser - Taipei Times Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Our quest to compile the Top 100 bike climbs in Taiwan continues.

#30 – Zhenxibao – Station in the Valley Posted onFebruary 2, 2024February 2, 2024 by Mark Roche #30 – Zhenxibao There are now several rides in Taiwan that we have covered in the Top 100 which have been given specific names to alert riders to their prominence. The ‘Taiwan KOM’ #001 is our series, the ‘Hand of Buddha’ #026, and th...

We just finished a successful trip to Chiaming Lake (嘉明湖) with four guests from the US. The weather was on the cold side, but the mountain views were fantastic and we were treated to a multi-day sea of clouds on the Taitung side of the island. Winter high-mountain hiking in Taiwan at its best!

Visiting the Wanshan Petroglyphs - Taipei Times Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

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Dear Hikers,

We have a departure for Jin Shui Ying Ancient Trail on Saturday 13/ January 2024.

This one-day hike departs from Kaohsiung at 6am and returns at 6pm. We follow an Aborigine migration route from Taitung on the east coast to Pingtung.
For more information see the brochure below.https://www.blueskiestaiwan.com/_files/ugd/9d2811_e051ac7a8d854fe3bc814fd09bd14077.pdf

Cost: NT$2,200 per person.
We need the following to sign up:
Copy of ARC both sides
Contact Ph. number
Name and number for next of kin.

All the best,

www.blueskiestaiwan.com

Dear Hikers,

We are happy to announce some of the trips we'll be organizing in the coming months.

Sat. - Mon. Jan. 13 - 15/2024
Beidawu Mt. 3,092m - the highest peak in S. Taiwan. We'll have a 3D 2N trip on this iconic mountain which is one of the Top 100 in Taiwan.

Sat - Sun Feb. 17 - 18/ 2024
Jiuhaocha - a remote Aborigine village deep in the mountains of Pingtung that is only accessible on foot in the winter. One of my favourite trips.

Maling Hotsprings - hike along a river bed into a natural hot springs in Nantou county.
Dates to be announced soon

Sat - Mon April 13 - 15/2024
Jade Mt. 3,952m - the highest peak in Taiwan and on everyone's bucket list.

For more information get in touch and we'll see you on trail.

Merry Christmas,

Mark

Congratulations Eileen on her single-day ascent of Jade Mountain with Blue Skies, done in under 10 hours even with plenty of breaks to take in the beautiful ever-changing scenery today.

Great article about hiking Jade Mt. from the outskirts of Kaohsiung to the peak following the ridgeline from Qishan.

Hiking Jade Mountain: from plains to peak - Taipei Times Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Here's what we have in mind for the next few months. From easy day trips to multi-day excursions in the high mountains, aboriginal village overnight stays and hot springs, we've got quite a variety of options. If anything interests you, message us for more details and we'll secure your place on the trip as soon as possible.

PDF of schedule: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x9XWCvJ5CZmrulA_mZR8lQ_TygC9bc-V/view?usp=drive_link

The newest National Forest Recreation Area at Lala Shan.

Lalashan’s ‘handmade trail’ awaits hiking enthusiasts - Taipei Times Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Blue Skies Adventures will have three trips to Jade Mt. in the coming months at the following dates.
Get in touch if you are interested:
Oct. 21 - 23
Nov. 4 - 6
Dec. 2 - 4.

https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20211213-can-taiwan-become-asias-next-great-hiking-destination

Can Taiwan become Asia's next great hiking destination? By mapping trails, leading ascents and introducing locals to the beauty of their own backyard, one mountaineer has been working tirelessly to put Taiwan on the trekking map.

千里步道環島路網 千里步道運動始於2006年4月23日，由徐仁修、小野、黃武雄聯名邀請眾人共同參與，致力於保護台灣山海風光與人文之美的「公民行動」：從找出生活周遭的美麗小徑開始，藉由雙腳行走與單騎的慢速行旅方式，讓人逸出原本的.....

Blue Skies Adventures will have the following trips coming up this summer.
We will be starting a series of day trips from Kaohsiung this summer along with our usual outings to the high mountains.
The two day trips in June have great hikes ending with a splash in nearby rivers in the Pingtung area.
June 10 - Bachengbamou Mt. 937m.
This trip will depart from Kaohsiung at 7am and return in time for dinner. It's a fairly steep hike which will take 4 - 5hrs.
After the hike we take a dip in a nearby river.
Cost: NT$1,800 per person.
Includes return transport from Kaohsiung, gude and insurance.
June 11 Lilong Mt. 1,061m
This trip will depart from Kaohsiung at 7am and return in time for dinner. It's a fairly steep hike which will take 5 -6hrs.
We hike up from the north entrance and then trace a river down to the south entrance.
Cost: NT$1,800 per person.
Includes return transport from Kaohsiung, gude and insurance.
In July we will have a 3D 2N trip to the South 3 Stars on the South Cross-island Highway.
We get to bag 3 of the Top 100 Peaks of Taiwan.
To add some comfort we'll be spending both nights indoors, no camping or special equipment necessary.
Details will be announced soon.
To sign up for any of the trips and more details get in touch on fb or by email:
[email protected]

This is well worth watching.

The Fall of the Bikini Climber | The GiGi Wu Story GiGi Wu, the Taiwanese social media star known as the “Bikini Climber” was known on Facebook for posting pictures atop mountain summits in only a bikini. Gi...

Great article about the hikes on the South Cross-island Highway. Blue Skies Adventures will be arranging trips up there in the coming months.

The Southern Three Stars - Taipei Times Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Our latest article in the Taipei Times. One of the best local hikes in Kaohsiung and an excellent MTB trail.

The hidden dangers on Taiwan’s trails - Taipei Times Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

That rule could come to Taiwan too. Since it's dated to commence from April 1 I'll take it with a pinch of salt for the moment.

Nepal's New Law Requires All Foreign Trekkers to Hire a Guide The legislation prohibits visiting hikers from exploring the country's trails by themselves