NP QUARTERLY
September 2009
- Wisdom from Nature Beneath Steps toward Peaks
- Central Mountain Range, which represents the “spine” of Taiwan, contains countless naturaltreasure and infuses everlasting vitality into the island. By getting closer to the mountains,many Taiwanese have become“ mountain's children” who love and respect mountains. Because,their clear beauty and significance can only be best grasped on their peaks.
This fall issue is spun around the conquering of the seven summits. Take a look at how thisbiggest expedition plan in Taiwan's history has originated from mere groping to successfulconquering, and how local mountaineers have learned to get along with mountains with thewisdom of humility and tolerance.
Let's read with Hsia-hsiung Wu, a veteran mountaineer, architect, and photographer, andexperience the world's greatest mountains through the lens of his old Hasselblad camera. And feelthe benevolence and wisdom in the Director-general Chang-yi Chang of National Park Association.Then visit farmeress Bao-lian Li in Lishan with us, and finally follow a writer couple in the States fora visit to Denali National Park in Alaska.
What we will have in this September issue is a marvelous trip toward mountain peaks.
Text ╱Editorial Dept
Contents
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Cover Story: Reaching the Top Learning from Mountains
Cover Story: Lessons from Mountains - Learning About Mountaineering Ethics with Hsia-hsiung Wu
Cover Story: True Meaning on the Summit - An Interview with Mountaineering Coach Tai-sheng O'Young
Cover Story: Mountain Accident Prevention - 3 DOs for Saving Yourself in a Mountain Accident
Cover Story: Technology Makes Mountaineering More Enjoyable - Passing on the Last Whereabouts
Brilliant People: Legendary Lishan Farmeress A-bao - Ten Years of Mountain Living
Learning Experience: Denali National Park in Alaska - The Picturesque Tundra
expert 's views: Rethinking the Promotion of Taiwan's Ecotourism
Park Report: Towards the Tops of Nine Summits - Little by Little, Show Your Love for Taiwan
