The Most Worthy 6000m Peak to Climb | Jinyin Mountain Guide

🌈 Known as the 'King of Shu Mountain', Gongga has many subsidiary peaks, among which Jinyin Mountain (also known as Zhu Mountain), at an altitude of 6410 meters, is one of them. It was first ascended by the Swiss in 1984, followed by the first Chinese ascent in 2018. It is the last independent 6000m peak at the southern end of the Daxue Mountain Range, facing the main peak of Gongga from south to north. It is a landmark peak in the Hailuogou scenic area, shaped like a folded fan. Because there are no other peaks in the scenic area to obstruct the view, it is often possible to capture the spectacular sight of the sun shining on the golden mountain, hence the name Jinyin Mountain. Due to its special location and variable climate, the terrain is complex (forests, pastures, scree slopes, ice walls, snow slopes, crevasses, etc.), and the altitude difference is quite large (higher than Everest, with an altitude difference of more than 3700 meters from the starting point of the trek at an altitude of over 2700 meters to the summit), making the climb difficult. It is considered an intermediate technical mountaineering route and has become one of the must-visit advanced mountains for mountaineers. 💥 Such a large vertical drop creates a rich natural belt and diversity of scenery, from forests to snowfields, from valleys to cloud summits, glaciers, sea of clouds, forests, meadows... everything that should be there is there. 👫🏼Climbing Route Reference D1: Chengdu → Caoshan Township (altitude about 2740 meters, 4.5 hours by car) D2: Caoshan → Base Camp (altitude about 3700 meters, 7 kilometers trek, 6 hours, ascend 1100 meters), follow the Zigangou canyon upwards, passing through forests, meadows, and scree riverbeds to reach the base camp. Pay attention to forks in the road and do not take the wrong path. D3: Rest at base camp, technical training, and acclimatization in preparation for the coming days. D4: Base Camp → C1 Camp (altitude about 4800 meters, 5 kilometers trek, 6 hours, ascend 1100m), continue along the valley, with gentle slopes in the first half and steep slopes in the second half, alternating between meadows and scree. C1 Camp is located on a relatively flat area of broken stones in the middle of a glacial meltwater river. D5: C1 Camp → C2 Camp (altitude about 5500 meters, 3km trek, 7 hours, ascend 700m), today is more strenuous, starting with an ice rock section, then scree slopes, and finally entering a world of ice and snow. After crossing several gentle slopes and numerous crevasses, continue forward to reach the C2 Camp in the mountain col area. Watch out for falling rocks and team up when crossing crevasse zones. D6: C2 Camp → C3 Camp (altitude about 6100 meters, 3.5km trek, 7.5 hours, ascend 600m), the latter part of the journey to the summit will be more strenuous, facing the most difficult section of the route just one hour after leaving the camp, with hundreds of meters of steep snow slopes and earthquake crevasse zones, testing your physical strength, will, and technical skills. D7: C3 Camp → Summit (altitude 6410 meters) → C3 Camp (round trip 1.8km, 4 hours, ascend 300m) → C1 Camp (trek 6.5km, 8 hours, descend 1250m), cross the crevasse zone, with the peak directly in front of you, you can see Gongga Snow Mountain, Hailuogou, Zhongshan Peak, and other peaks, then retreat, paying attention to crevasses. D8: C1 Camp → Caoshan (trek 13km, 8-9 hours), return the same way, watch out for falling rocks. D9: Caoshan → Chengdu 🔥Suitable for 1️⃣ Mountaineers with experience in technical mountain climbing and summit certificates (such as Namafeng, Wukuchu, and other mountains). 2️⃣ Those with good physical fitness, able to quickly adapt to high altitudes, and have a basic understanding of safety equipment and rope use, as well as basic experience in ice climbing or glacier trekking (Jinyin Mountain has a lower starting altitude for trekking, higher summit altitude, and a longer climbing period). ⏰️Climbing Season: June to October 🔴Personal Basic Equipment Storm suit, warm and sweat-wicking clothes, thick down jacket, fleece clothes, waterproof or fleece gloves, G1000 sleeping bag, 60L/30L backpack, snow goggles, insulated water bottle, trekking poles, warm and sweat-wicking socks, headlamp, fully waterproof hiking boots, gaiters, fleece hat, lip balm, sunscreen, power bank, headscarf, medicine, etc. ⚠️Tips ✅ To adapt to the altitude and facilitate climbing, it is advisable to hire a horse team to carry equipment from the start of the trek to C1 Camp. ✅ High-altitude routes carry certain risks; if you are not sufficiently capable, be sure to follow a large group. ✅ It is quite cold on the mountain; pay attention to windproof and warmth. ✅ The mountain is an intermediate-level peak with many difficulties; it is not recommended for beginners to try. ✅ Be sure to check the weather before traveling; there is a greater chance of reaching the summit in good weather.