Thinking of a prep trip before going to Yosemite? Or just want to get our during the December holidays for some rock climbing? Winter in Long Dong can be one of the best times for rock climbing and sending that hard project. Given its low temps and high friction on sea cliff sandstone.
Category: Taiwan
Great food, great coastal sea cliffs and so much more to explore in this island!
Kick start into 2015!
2014 was an awesome year. I want to thank everyone who have made it such a great year! Especially those who have came for our courses and guided trips in China, Thailand, Taiwan and US. It was great to share climbing knowledge and instructions with you. Moving into 2015 we have many new developments coming up! First … Continue reading Kick start into 2015!
Gear Review by Kelly: Arc’teryx Alpha SL Hybrid Jacket in Long Dong, Taiwan
Welcome back to Singapore! We just returned home from a 10-day climbing trip to Long Dong, Taiwan. It’s my second trip to Long Dong (and Taiwan) since December 2010. Qx was expecting three groups who will come and go pretty much back-to-back during our entire stay. The first (Naldo & Fenny) and third groups (Melissa, … Continue reading Gear Review by Kelly: Arc’teryx Alpha SL Hybrid Jacket in Long Dong, Taiwan
Taiwan Trad Climbing 2013!
What else can I say? Learn how to place gears safely, build anchors, jam cracks and route find your way up those blank and bolt-less walls. Climb by the sea cliffs and enjoy the views of Long Dong. Participants will receive SNCS rock climbing level 1 certificate after successful completion of the course. Trad climbing … Continue reading Taiwan Trad Climbing 2013!
Taiwan Summer Trad Climbing 2012
Typhoons, earthquakes and floods hitting Taiwan hard this summer but the awesome climbers from Singapore hit Long Dong even harder! Onsight Climbing Gym and I started working together to get participants for this trip since March and the responds so far is not too bad. The course is usually 4 days, which includes 1st day … Continue reading Taiwan Summer Trad Climbing 2012
Elephant Slacklines in Taiwan, Long Dong
3 weekends in Taiwan and we were blasting it. Trad Course after Trad Course followed by lots of catching up with friends and insane amount of 高梁酒, Sake and Taiwan Beer, we got around on one of our free days to set up a slackline. This is a high line project I was hoping to … Continue reading Elephant Slacklines in Taiwan, Long Dong
Trad Course 2012 @ Taiwan, Long Dong
Taiwan Trad Course in Summer ! Summer in Long Dong! Whip out the singlets and shorts! No need to worry about the cold and wind in Summer. The sea breeze will cool you down when you are climbing. When you are done at the end of the day, jump into the lagoon for a swim! … Continue reading Trad Course 2012 @ Taiwan, Long Dong
Taiwan Trad Climbing 2011 – Trip Report
2011 is over and we welcome 2012 with more adventures and plans ahead! First i would like to wish everyone a great 2012 ahead! I just finished a amazing trip to Taiwan with 5 participants, Andy Tan from Onsight Climbing Gym, Hilwan from 2015 Everest team, Vincent James from NUS Dino, Tita from Malaysia and … Continue reading Taiwan Trad Climbing 2011 – Trip Report
Trad Climbing Course, Taiwan
Last Trad Climbing course for 2011! Long Dong, Taiwan, is a beautiful sea cliff crag with more than 500 good quality sandstone routes. Stay in the village of Long Dong and walk 5 minutes to the nearest crag ! Enjoy the cool weather of Taiwan and climb with insane friction on the rocks! After 4 … Continue reading Trad Climbing Course, Taiwan