A rainy and windy trekking trip
Lung Cung is a mountain peak approximately 2,913 meters high, located in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range in Lao Cai province. Lung Cung is one of the rare mountains with a wide flat area at its summit, offering panoramic views of the majestic landscape. Along the way to Lung Cung, visitors can experience the local culture, cuisine , and highland life in the villages of the H'Mong, Thai, and other ethnic groups.
Lung Cung is one of the most popular trekking destinations in the northern region. Photo: Tran Trong
Having spent five years trekking and working as a porter, Nguyen Thu Huong ( Hanoi ) has conquered dozens of mountains in Vietnam, including Lung Cung. However, her trip in early November this year left her with many unforgettable impressions due to the extremely harsh weather.
“We organized that trip in early November. Although there were no storms, the drizzle and thick fog made the trails incredibly slippery and muddy. The group consisted of 13 people, mostly beginners in mountain climbing, with only a few fitness trainers among them, but even they lacked the skills to navigate the forest in slippery and muddy conditions,” Huong said.
Rain and mud made the journey difficult for the group. Photo: Nguyen Thu Huong
The entire group was covered in mud from start to finish and kept slipping and falling. Everyone had to wear raincoats, use walking sticks, and take small steps, so it was quite time-consuming and exhausting.
"Nature never has a pre-planned script. Rain, sunshine, fog, wind… they are all part of the journey. I often joke that when it rains, there's less sightseeing, but more time to talk and understand each other better," Huong shared.
Fortunately, the trip was completed successfully. No members suffered any injuries or incidents during the trekking. However, this was a valuable lesson for Huong and other porters in general about the dangers of unexpected weather conditions during a journey.
The slippery path made it difficult even for experienced climbers. Photo: Nguyen Thu Huong
The trip to Lung Cung was successfully completed despite the harsh weather. Photo: Nguyen Thu Huong
Experiential travel trends
The trekking season usually starts in September and lasts until the end of April the following year. This is when the weather is beautiful, the leaves change color, and the chances of successfully spotting clouds are high, so the number of trekkers increases sharply. November, in particular, is the most beautiful time of year because the weather is not too cold, there are fewer storms, the forest is changing colors with the leaves, and the air is just cool enough to appreciate the grandeur and tranquility of the mountains and forests.
However, this year, many trekkers and tour operators are confused by the constantly changing weather in Northern Vietnam. Even in October and November, storms and floods have appeared, causing numerous mountain climbing tours to be postponed or canceled.
This year's unpredictable weather has caused many trekking tours to be postponed or canceled abruptly. Photo: Nguyen Thu Huong
Each mountain has its own unique beauty, and visitors themselves have different preferences, passions, and perspectives on beauty: Ta Chi Nhu is resplendent with purple chi pau flowers in September, while Lung Cung and Ta Lien Son stand out with their red maple forests in November.
In recent years, the trend of getting closer to nature, exploring, and conquering challenges has become increasingly popular among young people. While in 2020, the majority of trekking enthusiasts were from the 80s and 90s generations, now the 2000s generation, and even high school students, are eagerly participating.
Thanks to the development of social media platforms, images of trekking are spreading more and more widely. Instead of traveling and checking into luxurious hotels, young people today dare to step out of their comfort zone, touch real nature, talk to and live with local people to gain a more diverse perspective on the culture, landscapes, and people of Northwest Vietnam.
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