0 to 10,000

For the first time ever I had a weekend to get out and see some scenery while in Taiwan. On Saturday Lucas, Heath and I drove from sea level straight up into the mountains to about 8,500 feet. From there Heath and I decided to ride tiny folding bikes the remaining 1,500 vertical feet to the summit, which was about 7km.

We figured this would take about a half an hour. It took an hour and a half with around 20 rest breaks. Apparently the body doesn't like going from o to 10,000 feet in the space of a few hours and then engage in intense cardiovascular activity.


Start of the climb:


Climbing:


One of many rest breaks:


Nearing the top:


Summit:


Summit marker: