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This October my partner and I off to the rural East Coast of Taiwan. We have about 5 days total and ~2 days hiking and are wondering if anyone has been or knows of decent climbing/mountaineering? I've checked out the restrictions and anything above 3000m will require a guide and/or addition party members as well as some possible bureaucratic mumbo-jumbo in Taipei. We will going as far south as Green Island for some diving/snorkling. Long shot, but thought I'd throw it out there... Thanks!

right on! someone mentioned him, but I couldn't place where I'd seen a pic of him climbing. My boss is gonna love this--though I might have to explain who he is...

Ok, not as cool as the large housecat thread, but I'm volunteering for The Mountain Institute--a DC based international non-profit--and we're looking to find out what Hollywood A-listers climb, mountaineer, or trek in high places. Even if they simply are known to have an interest in mountain regions/cultures/environments. The purpose is to find some star power to participate in an event this fall. If you need more information let me know and I'll do my best. I've done a little research, but any ideas would be really appreciated. Thanks! oh yeah, I already saw the thread on Osborne.