Crossing 7 Peaks Alone: The Taiwan Mountains Where 4 Hikers Went Missing

This is the story of my solo attempt to summit all seven peaks of Baigu Mountain above 3000 meters in Taiwan. The journey took two days, covered 60 kilometers, and passed through the same mountains where four hikers got lost - three were found dead, one is still missing. I chose the harder, less popular route: starting from Guguan, climbing over Malun Mountain, and traversing the entire Baigu range via the east ridge. This direction is extremely challenging - dense bamboo sections, no reliable water sources, and navigation difficulties that have claimed lives. 🎒 TORNADO Vest Pack (featured in video): https://beast.run/products/tornado-fl... 🌐 Beast Runners shop & merch: www.beast.run 📱 Instagram: @beast.run | Facebook: @beastrunners WHY THIS ROUTE MATTERS: While hiking through these mountains, I share four real search and rescue cases I've been involved with. Each story teaches critical lessons about mountain safety, navigation errors, and why proper preparation can mean the difference between life and death. MOUNTAIN SAFETY LESSONS COVERED: Why GPS navigation is essential (not just paper maps) The fatal mistake: descending randomly when lost Water filtration and management in remote areas Cold weather gear for Taiwan's high mountains Group separation dangers and solo navigation skills Real consequences of poor preparation MY BACKGROUND: I've completed about 240 of Taiwan's 285 peaks over 3000m and have participated in multiple search and rescue missions. These experiences have taught me that mountain safety starts with the hiker's preparation, not rescue teams. GEAR FEATURED: Tornado vest pack (32L ultralight system) Sawyer SP129 water filter vs other filters Showa 282 winter waterproof gloves Ultralight sleep system (under 1200g) GPS devices: Garmin watch, smartphone, inReach mini 2 THE STATISTICS: Day 1: 19km, 3,250m elevation gain, 11.5 hours Day 2: 40km total distance, 15 hours moving time Seven peaks completed in two days CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 Introduction: 7 Peaks, 4 Missing Hikers 00:00:57 Starting from Guguan 00:02:52 SAR Story #1: Malun Mountain Drowning (2022) 00:04:11 Why GPS Navigation is Essential 00:05:08 Climbing to Baigu West Peak 00:09:47 Taiwan's 285 Peaks Over 3000m 00:10:16 Winter Gear: Waterproof Gloves 00:11:19 The Bamboo Battle Begins 00:13:19 Southwest Peak Detour 00:14:55 Sleeping on the Summit 00:15:29 Day 2: Sunrise at Baigu 00:15:43 SAR Story #2: Wrong Turn at Ravine (2020) 00:17:01 SAR Story #3: Senior Hiker Found (2021) 00:18:18 Water Filtration in Remote Areas 00:19:36 Filter Comparison: What Works 00:20:25 Reaching the Farthest Peaks 00:21:47 The East Ridge Gamble 00:22:04 No Trail, No Hope, Just Fear 00:23:10 Forest History & Old Logging 00:24:07 Ta Ban Chi Water Pool 00:25:13 SAR Story #4: Zhang Bowei (2011) 00:25:48 The Fatal Pattern: All 4 Cases 00:26:39 Finally Reaching the Road 00:27:13 40km Walk to Lixing Village 00:28:21 Final Thoughts: Preparation Matters IMPORTANT NOTE: All four missing hiker cases occurred on the standard trail, not this difficult route. This shows that danger exists even on easier paths when navigation mistakes are made. LOCATIONS FEATURED: 谷關 Guguan (starting point) 馬崙山 Malun Mountain 馬崙山步道 Malunshan Trail 馬崙白姑步道 Malun Baigu Trail 馬崙溪 Malun River 白姑大山西峰 Baigu Mountain West Peak 白姑大山西南峰 Southwest Peak of Baigu Mountain 白姑大山三叉峰 Baigu Mountain Three-Forked Peak 白姑大山 Baigu Mountain (main peak) 白姑大山徑 Baigu Main Trail 白姑東南峰 Baigu Southeast Peak 司晏池營地 Siyan Chi Campsite 白姑大山中峰 Baigu Mountain Middle Peak 白姑大山東峰 Baigu Mountain East Peak 東高山 Dong Gao Mountain (also called Ta Ban Mountain 塔班山) 塔班池 Ta Ban Chi (water pool) 勝利路 Sheng Li Road 力行 Lixing Village (also called Marepa 馬烈霸) 三錐山 Sanzui Mountain (SAR case location) 基隆山 2938m 九仙山 2987m 力行吊橋 Lixing Suspension Bridge SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: If you found this video educational, please like, share, and subscribe. Visit our shop at www.beast.run - we ship internationally! Your support helps us create more mountain safety content. DISCLAIMER: This video contains real search and rescue stories. The content is educational and aims to prevent future tragedies through better preparation and awareness. Always check weather conditions, carry proper navigation tools, and inform someone of your hiking plans. #MountainSafety #TaiwanHiking #SearchAndRescue #BaiguMountain #GPSNavigation #HikingSafety #Taiwan #台灣登山 #白姑大山 #搜救