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So circling the interwebz this week is this link: http://www.justaskshirley.com/photos/china/wow.htm
Crazy, right? After a bit of googling I found that it’s Hua Shan 华山 and is in ShanXi Province 陕西省. I’d really like to go before I leave China (15th of May), and am trying to find people to go with. My friends all think it looks too dangerous, so I’m seeing if anyone else would be up for going.
I think we would have to fly to Xi’An 西安 and then catch a train to an area close to the mountain where we can then take a bus. I’m even considering going this weekend, flying out as early as tomorrow. Next weekend would also be a possibility. Last minute for sure, but to me it looks super sweet.
After reading some stuff, the hike is definitely hard, but definitely doable. If anyone is interested, let me know! You can even feel free to call or text me: 186-28077109.
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Hua
Baidu Photos: http://tinyurl.com/647d2oe
That place is mythical, I first saw those photos years ago. If you go can you do us a favor? Take and share some newer photos!
yeah i was just there in march, did that little climb. its pretty scary. the dudes that sell you the climbing tools (sorry dont know what those lil locks are called) are real dickfaces. its a Daoist mtn and they are PUMPING techno music while a fake ass monk stands there collecting cash. its wak. the whole mtn has been raped by ignorance and commercialism. but the climb is dope. get there late bro, and start climbing around 2 or so pm, you’ll see all the people walking down and then you’ll have the place to yourself all evening and most of the morning if you spend the night. if you bring gear, you can pass out under a pine tree or something, windy and cold, but bearable. or you can bring some whiskey and just drank with yer pals. If you stay there, get a ten room dorm at the east peak for 100RMB a bed. Dont let them force you into the 2 or 4 bedroom spot. what else … the sunrise off the east peak can be magnificent, but only if the smog is gone. which it aint. unless yer luck as all hell. sorry to stomp on the hike bro, but i figure i’d let you know what is and what isnt. the mtn is awesome. but the people get in the way. so like i said, climb in the afternoon, crash somewhere, get up early and climb down while the hordes climb up …
Sascha, did you happen to get any photos while you were there? Is the danger as epic as it appears in these photos? http://www.justaskshirley.com/photos/china/wow.htm
I’d be down to do some real hiking in Sichuan. I’ve climbed extensively in the White and Green Mts of New Hampshire and Vermont and would love to devote a few weekends to outdoor excursions. I’ve regretted not taking as many trips in past years in Chengdu, but with Panda club closed my nights are a bit more tame.
yes actually i have pics and video, will be picking them up next week then will post. actually, all of the Chengdu and Xian video footage is currently on hld .. i might end up editing it all myself and posting it on the site that PAYS ME! PAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYSSSSSSSSS ME!
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