First 5000-meter Snow Mountain Mount Siguniang Dafeng Trekking Guide

1. Itinerary 🚗🚗🚗 Classic 3-day route (suitable for first-time climbers of 5000-meter snow mountains): 1. Day 1: Chengdu → Mount Siguniang Town Transportation: About 5 hours by car, passing through Dujiangyan and Wolong, arriving at Mount Siguniang Town (altitude 3200 meters). Accommodation: Inns in the town (avoid bathing to prevent altitude sickness). Preparation: Adapt to the plateau environment, check equipment, and listen to the guide's safety briefing. Day 2: Mount Siguniang Town → Dafeng Base Camp (BC) Trekking: Light trekking for about 16 kilometers, taking 6-8 hours, with equipment carried by horses. Altitude gain: From 3200 meters to 4200 meters, passing through alpine meadows and shrub forests, with panoramic views of Mount Siguniang. Camp life: Dinner prepared by alpine chefs (such as Angelica chicken stew, hot pot, etc.), learning high-altitude adaptation techniques. Day 3: Summit → Descent → Return Summit: Depart at 3 am, summit in about 4 hours (altitude 5025 meters), must descend before 12 pm. Descent: Return to base camp, pack up, and drive back to Chengdu (or choose to camp for an extra night, additional cost required). 2. Essential Equipment Clothing: 👕👕👕 - Layered clothing: Quick-dry shirt + fleece jacket + down jacket + windproof and waterproof jacket; quick-dry pants + fleece pants + windproof pants. Accessories: Waterproof and warm gloves, sun hat, cold-proof hat, snow goggles, high-top hiking boots, gaiters, knee pads. Tools: ⛏️⛏️⛏️ Two trekking poles, headlamp (for summit), 60L/45L backpack, waterproof socks (3 pairs), sleeping bag (recommended temperature rating -10℃). Others: Sunscreen, lip balm, thermos, high-calorie snacks (chocolate, energy bars). 3. Precautions ❗❗❗ 1. Altitude sickness prevention Avoid strenuous exercise and alcohol upon arrival at high altitude, drink plenty of water, and prepare glucose to alleviate symptoms. Elevate the pillow while sleeping to reduce breathing pressure. 2. Safety tips ❌❌❌ - Guide required: Professional leaders and high-altitude support teams must accompany, strictly prohibit inexperienced individuals from climbing alone. - Weather sensitivity: Pay attention to icy roads in winter, be cautious of sudden rain and snow in summer, and strictly follow the summit time window. 3. Physical distribution: ⭕⭕⭕ - Save energy during the second day's trek, avoid overexertion; maintain a steady pace during the summit and descend promptly. Tip: Beginners are advised to travel between May and September (stable climate period), and conduct physical training 1-2 weeks in advance. If time permits, add an extra day to adapt to the altitude (such as visiting Shuangqiao Valley).