Points for attention / Please read the following contents carefully. If the applicant or party leader agrees, understands and promises to abide by the following matters, please tick in the box.
1. I understand that if the party member details or itinerary that I enter on this form are deliberately false and they are entered into an official document by a public servant and are sufficient to cause harm to the public or an individual, I may be committing the criminal offence of fraud and will be subject to punishment for “Causing a public official to make a false entry” .
2. I promise to inform the team leader all party members of all the promises and examination suggested items relating to the issue of an Ecological Protection Area Park Entry Permit and to tell the party leader to carry the permit and the party members ID cards for inspection on park entry.
Matters the party leader agrees to prior to park entry application: agree□ do not agree □
1.Agrees to acquire a full understanding of the fragility of the ecology in this area and hold an ecological impact reduction lecture before setting out.
2. Agrees to acquire a full understanding of the Leave No Trace principle and to pay attention to party members’ behavior at all times, and ask them to correct this behavior when necessary.
3.Agrees to cooperate with the conservation actions of national park volunteer wardens and assist them with persuading party members to correct their behavior when necessary
4.Agrees to avoid allowing manmade items to interfere with wild animals and that any items left behind can be discarded as rubbish by the park HQ.
Ecological protection measure promise: understand □ don’t understand □
1. Promises to acquire a full understanding of disaster and weather information for this area and hold a safety lecture prior to departure.
2. Promises to acquire a full understanding of the mental and physical condition of each party member and to carry out training prior to departure to strengthen their skills.
3. Promises to acquire a full understanding of emergency response measures in the wilderness and ensure that various pieces of necessary climbing equipment and items are carried.
4. Promises to carry sufficient communications equipment and batteries and keep in regular contact with rear personnel and family members.
5. Promises to constantly pay attention to the weather and party member situation and act in accordance with the principle of safety first.
6. Promises to cooperate with the inspections and guidance of national park conservation volunteers;and to not attempt to climb if there are safety doubts.
Climbing safety measure promise：Promise□ Cannot promise□
Applicant / Name / Date of birth(M/D/Y) / ID no. / E-MAIL
Password / Contact Tel. No. / Address
Itinerary / Entry area： / Entry and exit time: / From(M/D/Y)
to (M/D/Y)
Daily route:Write in detail the daily itinerary of the peak to be climbed
Rear personnel / Name / Date of Birth(M/D/Y) / ID no. or Passport no. / Contact Tel. No.
(Chinese name)
Rear personnel refer to persons that do not climb (family or friends) who contact the climbing party every day at a fixed time and keep track of their movements. If the climbing party gets into difficulty and requires assistance, they are responsible for contacting the emergency services as soon as possible. They are the guardian angels of the climbing party.(rear personnel must be Taiwan ROC citizens)
List of party members / Name / Date of Birth / ID No. / Address / Name of emergency contact person
Cell phone no. (Team leader must have local mobile number, e.g. 09XX-XXXXXX) / E-MAIL / Emergency contact tel. no.
Party leader
Name / Date of birth / ID no. / Emergency contact person / Emergency contact tel. no.
Address
Party member 1
Party member 2
Party member 3
Party member 4
Party member 5
Party member 6
Party member 7
Party member 8
Party member 9
Party member 10
Party member 11
Other info / Planned time of arrival at trailhead / （please write the actual time） / Wireless frequency
Explanation about this form:
1. This application form has 7 pages and applies to Taroko National Park;it can be printed out and used as required
2. Applications to enter Taroko National Park Ecological Protection Areas and other restricted mountain areas can also be made online. Online application:http://permits2.taroko.gov.tw/2013_taroko/
3. Beds in TarokoNational Park huts are allocated by the system;if there are no beds available when an application is made please carry a tent with you and find a suitable place to camp.
4. This form and network simultaneously apply a limit on the number of persons allowed to enter restricted mountain areas.Please fill in this form truthfully;if information is incomplete and cannot be inputted the application will be rejected.
Points for Attention Concerning Yushan, Taroko and Shei-pai National Park Ecological Protection Area Entry Application Work: Amended by Tai Nei Ying Zi Di 1010801892 order on March 22, 2012
1.These work points for attention have been formulated by Yushan, Taroko and Shei-pai national park headquarters to allow applications for national park Ecological Protection Area entry made in accordance with Article 19 of the National Park Act to be accepted.
2. Applications for entry into Taroko National Park Ecological Protection Areas and other restricted mountain areas should follow the application regulations and application deadlines for each of this HQ’s routes and apply online or by email; a permit will be issued if the application is approved.
(1)The aforementioned application should include an application form (as attached) which includes an itinerary, list of party members; each party should not, in principle, have more than 12 members. The names of party members should not be listed more than once. (For example, one cannot be a member of one team and leader of another on the same day.)
(2)Personnel from an administrative agency needing to enter Ecological Protection Areas on official business should provide documentation as proof from the respective competent authority.
3. The applicant should apply for Ecological Protection Area entry at the respective park headquarters’ single service window.
4. Applicants should carefully read the points for attention for Ecological Protection Area entry:
(1)Carry the entry permit, list of approved party members, copies of ID,GPS and telecommunication equipment for use in emergency, and submit to inspection by national park police when required to do so.
(2)Ecological Protection Areas have venomous snakes, giant hornets and wild animals, in some places the weather is bad and terrain rugged, and there is the threat of rock falls or landslides so the members of the applying party must pay attention to safety at all times.
(3)Polluting the environment is prohibited,please carry your trash down the mountain with you.
(4)Apart from specimen collection by academics approved by the national park HQ, harassing, trapping or hunting wild animals is strictly prohibited.
(5)Leaving already opened trails and areas is forbidden.
(6)Using equipment such as speakers to make a noise in Ecological Protection Areas is prohibited
5. In the event of typhoon, forest fire or other sudden event, the park HQ can announce emergency measures and prohibit Ecological Protection Area entry; in such case during this period permits already issued will be automatically be cancelled.
Points for attention when applying:
Please read the following regulations and explanations carefully:
1.Taroko National Park Ecological Protection Area and Other Restricted Mountain Area Park Entry Application Regulations.
2. Points for Attention Concerning Yushan, Taroko and Shei-pai National Park Ecological Protection Area Entry Permit Application Work.
3. Taroko National Park Ecological Protection Area and Other Restricted Mountain Area Trail Opening Conditions.
Individual and group equipment checklist:
Please carry the follows in accordance with the route and time of your climbing.
Individual equipment：(please mark on the checked box□after checking)
Red words are snow equipments should be carried in snow season.
Checked / Required Items / Suggested Items / Suggested Items
□ / Large rucksack / Small rucksack (for summit ascent) / Low whistle
□ / Sleeping bags duck down or hollow fiber) / Waterproof rucksack cover / Leggings
□ / Headlight, torch (with batteries) / Warmer hat / Spare batteries
□ / Warm clothes (outer and middle layer) / Sun hat / Sleeping mat
□ / Two pieces waterproof rain gear (breathable) / Towel, headscarf / Tyrolean pole (pair)
□ / Climbing boots / PP socks, wool climbing socks / Climbing harness
□ / Compass / Sun protection items and lip cream / Altimeter
□ / Water bottle（Thermos flask） / Elevation map / Pen and paper
□ / Swiss Army knife / Bivy sack / Gloves and work gloves
□ / Ridge map / Lighter, waterproof matches / Helmet (river tracing)
□ / Personal medication / Paper napkins and towels / Helmet (climbing)
□ / Bowl, chopsticks, cup / Basic washing items / Safety clasp
□ / ID and insurance card / Spare clothes / Pair of prusik ropes
□ / Jumar clamp / Flip flops / Waist pack, storage bag
□ / Descender / Digital camera (with batteries) / River tracing shoes
□ / Snow shoes
□ / Parka, duck down clothes
□ / Crampons
□ / Snow glasses
□ / Ice hammer
□ / Ice pick
Group equipment: Parties should be sure to carry sufficient group equipment.
Checked / Required Items / Suggested Items / Suggested Items
□ / Tent（outer tent, ropes, stake, poles） / Main climbing rope (m) / Water bag (L)
□ / Gas stove / Secondary climbing rope (m) / VHF wireless
□ / Gas (can) / Cleaner (tea powder) / Needle and thread
□ / Carry-on food (g) / Machete / Altimeter
□ / Cooking utensils (ladle, spoon, plates, pot handle, wind guard） / Camping light (spare wick) / Pulley
□ / Mountain and ecological protection area entry permit / Satellite phone / Radio
□ / Mobile phone / Kindling material & candles / Elevation map
□ / Restraining strap (m) / Carabiner / Trowel and clips
□ / First aid pack(including snake bite resuscitator) / Gasifier / Saw
□ / Food (days) / Fuel oil (L)
□ / Reserve food (meals/persons)
□ / Trash bags
Points of attention for climbing safety affidavit：
Please tick in the box□after you carefully read the following details.
□Contingency route: (The way you will deal with the situation that the climbing route is blocked.)Words in red are the points for snow season.
- Please do NOT enter the mountain and cancel your climbing when a special report of typhoon warning or heavy rainfall warning is issued by the Central Weather Bureau, or as the weather is poor.
- The weather in mountain area is changeable, please do NOT continue climbing and shelter at a nearby cabin or an appropriate spot.
- When the climbing route is collapsed and is not passable, take a backtrack retreat, don’t take risk to pass through and inform Taroko National Park Headquarter actively.
- If the climbing is seriously behind schedule, take a backtrack retreat and not to be late for the planned exit time should be the principle followed.
- When you see water levels rise quickly, please do not insist on passing through and backtrack.
- The team must carry sufficient reserve food.
- If the mountain area has accumulation of snow upon departure, please evaluate the overall condition of team members before decide whether to continue or cancel your climbing.
- Please bring enough individual snow equipment and group equipment. In the situation when trail turns dark, weather goes bad, or snow accumulates deeply, do NOT force to climb and backtrack.
□Safety assessment：(The possible measures of when the team member injures by accident.)
- To ensure climbing safety, carry out assessment of your own fitness and capability and had trained before setting off.
- A team has to carry first aid kit (including trauma dressing and medication).
- Constantly pay attention to the physical and health condition of all party members. Do not force the way up and backtrack if anyone is unwell.
- Members had to follow itinerary in accordance with the time, schedule and route. Never enter into the unopened areas of the park. Call 119 if the team member hurts.
- Take special care while climbing. Sufficient equipment such as helmet, rope, restraining strap, (snow equipment during snow season)…etc, will be prepared for ensuring the climbing safety. Any party member suffers injury will have accordance treatment right away. In the case of serious injury, ask for help from the relative authorities and emergency contact person.
- Anyone injured during the climbing will be handled in accordance with the wound condition. A serious trauma will be well-dressed, and the wounded will be taken care by others until safely reach the ground. Wounded incurred fracture or in worse condition will be first aided, sheltered, accompanied and waiting for further support by emergency rescuer.
- Recommended first aid options for altitude sickness include descending immediately and medications.
- Team leader should take the responsibility of paying attention to the safety of the whole team. Neither overpasses the guider nor leaves any team member behind. Individual activity is prohibited.
□Backup plan：（The way to report your climbing situation to the rear personnel and the possible emergency response）
- Rear personnel are asked to keep communications equipment 24 hours on working order and to contact the authority immediately in an emergency.
- To provide extra protection it is recommend that insurance is purchased for all party members and the party is led by a guide.
- Regularly contact with rear personnel by phone on a daily basis and report the party’s situation.
- “Safety first” should be the principle followed at all times. Do not try to force your way up, if typhoon, natural disaster or other force majeure occurs, actively keep in contact with the park HQ, police unit or other authorities.
- Insurance is purchased for all party members before setting off.
Climbing safety affidavit
I,______hereby sign this document on behalf of all the members of my party and promise to obey Taroko National Park’s safety regulation, and guarantee the following:
1. I agree to be responsible for the safety of all party members.
2. This party is well prepared and will pay attention to climbing safety. I guarantee that we will only climb while the weather and the physical condition of members are good.
3. If any of the above undertakings are breached, I personally, and the members agree to the imposition of the punishment of being prohibited from park entry for one year.
Signature of the applicant：______
(Month__, Day__, Year__)