Haba Xue Shan or Haba Snow Mountain – Climbing Notes
Haba Xue Shan or Haba Snow Mountain – Climbing Notes
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January 14, 2025
Ryan from China
I successfully reached the summit of Haba Snow Mountain on September 30, 2024. Let me share my experience below.
I arrived in Lijiang two days before climbing the mountain. I had never been to such a high-altitude city before. I adapted to it for two days, but I couldn't fall asleep. Then I followed the bus into Haba Village and stayed overnight. In the afternoon, I pointed to the top of the mountain and swore that I would definitely climb it in two days. The next day, many people chose to ride horses up the mountain, but I chose to hike up the mountain to get used to it in advance. The road on the mountain is not easy to walk, and those who love cleanliness can bring shoe covers. Then be sure to prepare more food and water, because I finished drinking water at 3800m, which caused me to have no water to drink afterwards. The road on the mountain is very slippery, so be careful not to slip. The night before the top rush, I didn't fall asleep, but I still listened to the song and let myself rest slowly. I didn't sleep for a few hours. I started to rush the top at 3:00 in the morning. In order to reduce the weight, I didn't bring enough food and water. I had a bowl of Congee in the morning, so I was hungry when I rushed the top, so I must bring enough food, and then keep warm. I choose my own clothing according to the weather. Then there is the ice claw. My ice claw broke when I rushed the top rush. Fortunately, I took the spare one with me. I must check it. I didn't have any idea when I climbed the mountain, but I was enjoying the scenery. Life should be like this.
Finally, I hope my experience has been helpful to you. Congratulations on reaching the summit successfully. I am going to chase higher mountains, come on.
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September 02, 2018
Overtheapline from Hong Kong
A valuable experience for a 5,000m+ snow mountain climb.
https://overthealpine.wordpress.com/2018/07/19/haba/
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November 22, 2015
Geoff B from Canada
Info based on 10/31/2015 Alpine style climb.
Notes: My family stayed in a basic but safe and ok guest house covered in climbing flags in Haba Village.
Fees:
- Mandatory 200 RMB for conservation.
- If needed 150 RMB for donkey to carry your stuff to high base camp
- If wanted 150 per night per bed in a basic but nice barrack style building at the camp. No eccentricity, wooden beds with pillows and blankets, with temps a little below freezing and wind coming through the walls I was glad i still brought my sleeping bag. Alternatively you can tent it for free but it's 4150 m up so be ready for the cold etc etc at night.
- Guide is 200 RMB (100rmb per day)
Food: You will have access to some fire pits and log shelters along the way. Your guide can give you bowling water at these stops. But you should bring food that does not need a lot of prep.
You can pay etc for the guide to bring your food and you will get simple crackers with veggies and pork bowled over the fire.
Gear:
Basic Alpine style climbing. If the summit is your goal you Basic glacier travel gear. (crampons, compatible boots, ice axe, head lap, helmet etc.) Taking the "normal routes" you will not need to be roped up.
Tip: If you plan to use the donkey to get your other stuff to base camp I would suggest you pack your stuff in a duffle bag and bring a small day/summit pack (water, snack, bad weather gear, ice axe & crampons) is all you will be bringing.
P.S. My wife, 2 kids and I live in Lijiang and are in the process of starting a Adventure travel business. It's not 100% official (as of Nov. 2015) so we can't take any money but we would be more then happy to help with any questions and point you the right way. contact us at www(dot)AdventureNomads(dot)com
(NOTE: Texts may be edited by our content team for the purposes of ensuring accurate and relevant information)
Ryan from China
I successfully reached the summit of Haba Snow Mountain on September 30, 2024. Let me share my experience below.
I arrived in Lijiang two days before climbing the mountain. I had never been to such a high-altitude city before. I adapted to it for two days, but I couldn't fall asleep. Then I followed the bus into Haba Village and stayed overnight. In the afternoon, I pointed to the top of the mountain and swore that I would definitely climb it in two days. The next day, many people chose to ride horses up the mountain, but I chose to hike up the mountain to get used to it in advance. The road on the mountain is not easy to walk, and those who love cleanliness can bring shoe covers. Then be sure to prepare more food and water, because I finished drinking water at 3800m, which caused me to have no water to drink afterwards. The road on the mountain is very slippery, so be careful not to slip. The night before the top rush, I didn't fall asleep, but I still listened to the song and let myself rest slowly. I didn't sleep for a few hours. I started to rush the top at 3:00 in the morning. In order to reduce the weight, I didn't bring enough food and water. I had a bowl of Congee in the morning, so I was hungry when I rushed the top, so I must bring enough food, and then keep warm. I choose my own clothing according to the weather. Then there is the ice claw. My ice claw broke when I rushed the top rush. Fortunately, I took the spare one with me. I must check it. I didn't have any idea when I climbed the mountain, but I was enjoying the scenery. Life should be like this.
Finally, I hope my experience has been helpful to you. Congratulations on reaching the summit successfully. I am going to chase higher mountains, come on.
Overtheapline from Hong Kong
A valuable experience for a 5,000m+ snow mountain climb.
https://overthealpine.wordpress.com/2018/07/19/haba/
Geoff B from Canada
Info based on 10/31/2015 Alpine style climb.
Notes: My family stayed in a basic but safe and ok guest house covered in climbing flags in Haba Village.
Fees:
- Mandatory 200 RMB for conservation.
- If needed 150 RMB for donkey to carry your stuff to high base camp
- If wanted 150 per night per bed in a basic but nice barrack style building at the camp. No eccentricity, wooden beds with pillows and blankets, with temps a little below freezing and wind coming through the walls I was glad i still brought my sleeping bag. Alternatively you can tent it for free but it's 4150 m up so be ready for the cold etc etc at night.
- Guide is 200 RMB (100rmb per day)
Food: You will have access to some fire pits and log shelters along the way. Your guide can give you bowling water at these stops. But you should bring food that does not need a lot of prep.
You can pay etc for the guide to bring your food and you will get simple crackers with veggies and pork bowled over the fire.
Gear:
Basic Alpine style climbing. If the summit is your goal you Basic glacier travel gear. (crampons, compatible boots, ice axe, head lap, helmet etc.) Taking the "normal routes" you will not need to be roped up.
Tip: If you plan to use the donkey to get your other stuff to base camp I would suggest you pack your stuff in a duffle bag and bring a small day/summit pack (water, snack, bad weather gear, ice axe & crampons) is all you will be bringing.
P.S. My wife, 2 kids and I live in Lijiang and are in the process of starting a Adventure travel business. It's not 100% official (as of Nov. 2015) so we can't take any money but we would be more then happy to help with any questions and point you the right way. contact us at www(dot)AdventureNomads(dot)com
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