We survived the HARDEST and MOST EPIC hike in Taiwan 🇹🇼

Finally, it's here! THIS is the hike we looked forward to the most in Taiwan. We start by going up to (and climbing through) Teapot Mountain. Then we continue on to Mount Banping, walking along the ridgeline. It was extremely windy when we did this hike, adding an extra element of danger! Were the views worth it?
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In case you like skipping around
00:00 About this hike
02:10 First Observation Point
03:23 Ankle Workout
04:05 Why so green?
04:49 Through the Teapot
06:30 We're stuck
07:50 The wind...
10:20 The windiest section
11:52 Trail snacks
12:47 Most dangerous section
13:54 Highest Point?
14:45 Hikers are the best!
16:12 Go clockwise
17:17 Epic views!!
18:04 Drone holiday
19:25 Why named Teapot?
20:53 Abandoned mine
22:10 Final section
23:20 Closing cat guest
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#teapotmountain #hiking #台灣 #台灣vtuber
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[@cheng-enwang1299]

You are probably the 1st foreign tourist to successfully climb TEAPOT MOUNTAIN. Well done!

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Thank you!! So hard. So worth it! 😊😊

[@user-ip2jq6ih7y]

@@TalesFromOurPocket youtube.com/@LukasInTaiwan?si=349R6qoOIK9FIKzD kzbin.info/www/bejne/baGoXp6Ln6aga8Usi=JPh7uZfwMdHNu87u Your exercise route today is the work of Lucas, a Swede who has been in Taiwan for 11 years. He recommends it to foreigners who come to Taiwan to give it a try.

[@AZC-kz2jh]

我是出生在金瓜石，小學後到外地念書，你們爬的茶壷山是較難爬的，幾十年前一次地震把茶壷山耳震壞了才㑹像現在這様，有一塊平台整齊排列石頭是人為的，那地方是日冶時期神社的舊址，辛苦了完成此次旅程。

[@2sourcerer]

原來！沒看過以前的

[@jasonchi6343]

日治時期? 還是日據時期?

[@2sourcerer]

@@jasonchi6343 綠營上台之後覺得「日據」講佔據太不公允了，因為每個政權都是「佔據」，因此很多觀光區講解告示牌等都講日治了，一樣意思。

[@emilywang8375]

@@jasonchi6343 中性的日本統治時期有什麼問題嗎？難道其他朝代要改名為清據時期、華據時期？ 只有大龜文王國跟大肚王國才是台灣正統朝代。

[@skikid00]

You're not the youngest travel channel but your contents have stole my heart. I stumbled to this channel and watched all the Taiwan videos the past 2 days. I'm glad both Heather and Bill are funny and produce quality videos. Can't wait to visit Taiwan in the near future.

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Thank you so much for this comment. It truly means a lot to us! ❤️ (and we hope you'll enjoy Taiwan as much as we did)

[@hannah37ya]

Same here! I've been watching all your Taiwan videos the past few days, and can't get enough of this. I really like the way you show the view! Looks very professional just like a traveling TV show.

[@HardQoo]

經常在附近的海岸線釣魚，看風向與天色，我猜測你們是午後去的嗎？通常那裡過了中午經常會變天，變的陰暗起風或下雨。（早晨天氣狀況較佳） 三年前的夏天曾經去了那裡爬山，當天天氣非常好，視野遼闊！雖然很疲憊但是站在山的頂端望著美麗的風景，一切都值得了！😊

[@rickymartinme]

Nice hiking video, it's so windy and difficult trip, but you made it! Normally hikers in Taiwan will greeting to each other "Good Morning, Good Day" and they'll say one word " 5 minutes you'll arrive the destination " and that is not true at all haha :)

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

😂 😂 😂 I love that!

[@chuangchris7201]

Several foreigner KZbinrs who are living in Taiwan also said teapot mountain is one of their favorite places.

[@liusue5019]

You guys are rock! Tea pot mountain is not an easy trail to hike, especially it was windy that day, well done!

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Thank you!!

[@user-ob1le1zh2i]

你們真的很用心的拍影片～挑戰這樣的高山！ 雖然已經很多很多的外國人去茶壺山！但是不能否認還是有一些難度的！（懼高症的人沒法去）

[@yinghunglai2626]

I am truly impressed by your athleticism.

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

I think we even surprised ourselves! Now we want to hike all the time. I think it changed us. 😊

[@chien-yuchen1377]

That's really incredible you guys has done such a difficult climbing which makes one trembling even by watching. Thumbs up !

[@zhitsai3585]

為你們的冒險勇敢體力感到很棒，沿路山的風景的很美。

[@akong0824]

The real beauty of Taiwan is deep in the mountains. Thanks God arranged more than 250 mountains over 3,000 meters high on this magical island........welcome to Taiwan！

[@bankerdave888]

Wow! Respect for you two! Teapot Mountain is not an easy one to conquer. Congrats!

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Thank you!!

[@ervinslens]

This was such a epic and such a unique presentation guys! Masterpiece!!!

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Thank you so much! 😊😊

[@ambert3843]

TBH the quality of your videos is better than most TV travel programs in my opinion! Well done

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Wow, thank you so much for the kind words! 😊

[@user-kb8jg8fv6d]

I guess you chose a day that is not suitable for mountain climbing ~ a day when a typhoon is approaching😅 In the end, your husband and wife completed the entire journey safely, which is what I am most happy for you all.😘👏

[@sirayaNew]

喜歡你們兩人，喜歡你們活力，喜歡你們的笑容

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

🙏😊

[@tbo92]

Holy smokes, that's some rough hiking. 😮

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

It was ambitious! 😂

[@yuh9135]

You guys are amazing and brave to go through this hiking.

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Thank you!! 😊

[@user-sk6iz9ll8s]

You two are really awesome! There are hundreds of beautiful mountains in Taiwan waiting for you to conquer!Wish this is a wonderful and unforgettable memory in your worldwide travel!

[@Getac100]

Thank you for showing us the beauty of Taiwan! Thanks for the efforts and courage you took to finish this tough hike especially the strong wind really made it more challenging. ❤❤

[@NaomisAdventures]

Beautiful place to hike

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

By far, the prettiest hike we've done. 😊

[@paiwanhan]

This episode made my day. Love the cutaway to Heather running away from hypothetical killer bees and snakes.

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Haha, thank you! We had a lot of fun filming that part. 😂

[@pauluap88]

當妳們走到台灣的中央山脈，那裡才是登山者的天堂，茶壺山只是熱身賽

[@donmaarko]

I've only been there once, and I went alone so I ended up not going through the teapot part as I was reluctant to do it alone. Maybe I can persuade a friend to go with me to do together at some point because the views there are mega, and famously well known throughout Taiwan as being some of the best here.

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Finding a friend to go with is definitely recommended. The views were unbelievable!

[@samuellou3702]

Your courage makes me feel very admired! I really like this video so much!

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Thank you! 😊😊

[@nellyatTienMou]

When we walk along the trails, we tend to greet people by saying good days, or just simply Jia Yu 加油！Keep going and stay safe!

[@bonitapan9141]

不遠的基隆 可以去走忘憂谷 風景超棒的！ 還有台北陽明山的七星山主峰 小油坑 風景優美！

[@tbo92]

I searched on Google maps there are quite a few hiking trails around Teapot Mountain. I hope you guys did more just Teapot Mountain and Banpingshan. I think I can easily spend at least a couple weeks there.

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Unfortunately we only had the one full day set aside for hiking. 😞 We'd love to return and send more time there because it was simply incredible. Highly recommended.

[@LIANGTSUI]

You two are fantastic!

[@chia004678]

what a wonderful view

[@kevinlu7071331]

Amazing adventure.

[@vicentcarro]

Hurrays for you, congrats 😊

[@tinacheng9301]

wow it is so difficult for us. You are so brave and awesome!

[@Monster-qj3bu]

I had been to this trial. the scenery is so great! love Mt. Keelung so so much

[@marylee2888]

You got it,so good👍👍👍

[@user-yt6of5mt4c]

Good Job!!

[@user-zp8qr8us1p]

You are so great You made it 🎉

[@user-micfco2486]

Amazing hike and beautiful sceneries!

[@southedinburgh1971]

You two are absolutely amazing! Taiwan really know how to protect its beauty.

[@htchd0211]

Amazing tour!

[@user-ms5uu8xs7y]

這真是個很棒的旅程，充滿驚喜，同時也因為美景而感到愉快😁

[@Nelsonhuang2001]

Great hiking. 😊

[@FongYuLiu]

Great video and lovely couple -- and gee, how adventurous you two! (Edit) You guys are simply crazy! 😆💪

[@1970smallbo]

Great job you done, 👍😊

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Yes!! 😁😁

[@chuckhuang4359]

Nothing ventured nothing gained. Another item on the to do list done, and collected the trophy. Good for you 🎉!

[@dominiquewong4706]

The crazy part about this trail is that it is a "weekend sub urban one day relax trail" for people in Taipei

[@New-age665]

I enjoyed the video. I hope to see another good video next time. Have a nice day.

[@user-ol2yf8du7o]

you are awesome!

[@user-bl5sp6fx4t]

Thanks for your effort and the valuable video for taking our eyes to see the beautiful view there.

[@user-jr7ey8wd7s]

台灣的麵包到世界比賽拿過很多次的世界冠軍，有機會到台灣的麵包店品嘗一下台灣麵包。

[@jaychen4952]

Taking that ridge on such a windy day could have been bad for your health. Glad you made it. Just a few months ago, on a scorchingly hot day, a middle-aged man did not bring enough water on that trail and lost his life as a result. I enjoy very much the films you made while in Taiwan. And your good sense of humor, too, which makes your work stand out. Many thanks for sharing.

[@taiwanbyeric]

That route at the end has been under renovation for the past few years but it looks like it's open now!! Love your guys' more nuanced / in-depth adventures in TW

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Thank you so much!! This was such an incredible hike. Easily the best we've ever done.

[@jeremymandelkern9260]

You guys are awesome! Teapot Mountain is gorgeous.

[@j_s8685]

Wonderful🎉

[@danielwagner1406]

Wow what a hike!!!

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Thanks! ❤️

[@user-kb4mb6ej9w]

台灣還有百岳等著你們去探索，加油（不過裝備很重要）

[@wangvicky9369]

哇。你們好厲害，成功完成👏👍👍👍。雖然風大但至少不會太炎熱😅，山脈也非常很美。❤

[@mylahbarreto5265]

You both are in great shape!!

[@BunToomo]

@14:11 you can see the caoshan radar station in the background!!

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Oh, I see it! Cool!!

[@feeareon]

Grren rocks, it is because of moss This place rains a lot

[@user-cf7mw4hm1o]

感謝你們。讓我們看到台灣如此神奇美麗👍

[@benhsieh4956]

good job for climbing the difficulty parts.

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Thanks! 😊🙈

[@jackchen7869]

safety is the most important . welcome to Taiwan !!

[@user-om8un8pf7f]

God bless you！

[@sleuthkonan]

14:20 is the base point for measuring distance

[@user-vk9vc8kb1b]

茶壺山很不簡單,風景很漂亮! 👍

[@user-by3ct8bl3d]

看你們倆的影片分享你們的喜悅!🥰

[@risingsun983]

You were basically on the second-highest mountain range in Taiwan, the Xueshan Mountain Range (Snowy Mountain Range). Its peak is much further south in Miaoli County, Mt Sylvia, 3886 meters in height.

[@user-cq9ri6ps2z]

Like to see you have fun in Taiwan

[@lisasuper5707]

You are so good！加油

[@sbc5858]

What a amazing view~but look so dangerous😆

[@AIRJASON2002]

真厲害，我去年只騎機車到茶壺山的登山口，沒走登山步道上去 妳說的另一座應該是半屏山

[@TAIWANjasonsuper]

Welcome to Taiwan 😀🇹🇼💯

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

🎉🎉🎉

[@junelee4859]

好像極限運動爬完一定很有成就感。不得不說懂玩，又吃又喝還爬山⛰️還有離島的海景也不錯，不要錯過了

[@user-or4sx7vi9m]

非常佩服你們

[@changjames3406]

what a wonderland

[@teresa5018]

Rock couple! I have been there, not easy truly, but it's not the hardest! The people came through from another side when you took break up on the top is Stegosaurus Ridge. It's the hardest I ever climbed. It would be a great another level challenge for you, young hikers! You are great!🎉

[@user-fs3pz1nt7q]

太厲害了

[@kenzoa2]

下次你們可以挑戰難度更高的鳶嘴山~就覺得茶壺山不難了!!

[@kDRkDR-zs9cz]

Ok！恭喜你們完成了茶壺山的熱身賽！😂😂😂 可以徒步環島了！ 😂😂😂😂😂

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

😂😂

[@akong0824]

Mountains, ore, rail, gold mine......Jinguashi！

[@dorumoru1]

看你們的影片感覺很輕鬆有趣 謝謝你們介紹台灣登山步道給全世界 台灣有非常美麗的山景 百岳非常適合喜歡爬山的外國朋友來挑戰

[@user-fk4oe1yc3b]

Two years ago, I did the same thing and walked the same path.

[@nikkorlee]

Respect

[@user-yt6of5mt4c]

加油，讚！！

[@benchwu]

Tip my hat to you. Amazing

[@WhiteFangLee]

That's the gold and copper mine. The three way trial where you film the map, if you go into the valley, that is the location where Martin Scorsese filmed his movie "Slience".

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Oh, very cool!! I don't think we've seen that movie yet but we will need to watch it now. Thanks!!

[@user-rf8on1nj7b]

超極讚❤❤❤

[@jazzenthuiagirl]

Wow. That was a gorgeous and scary hike! Did you guys pee in those 7 hours?!

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

We did not go to the bathroom that whole time! There was a port-a-potty right at the very start and that was the last time we went before the hike. Thankfully the hike was so hard that we didn't have mental energy to think about it. 😂😂

[@jazzenthuiagirl]

@@TalesFromOurPocket Oh wow, kudos to you because I'm one of those folks that when I get nervous, I can't stop peeing even if I'm running on empty! lol. Glad you guys stayed safe and dry. Watching from NJ and we'll be back in Taiwan in a few days. We've really been enjoying your videos!

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

@@jazzenthuiagirl omg, I'm a nervous pee person, too. 😂😂 We didn't quite have enough water that day so our bodies weren't ready for us to let go of what we did drink! We rode the edge of dehydration. (we should have had more with us!!) Enjoy your trip! We aren't there anymore (still have a few videos to come) and really miss it. Hopefully you'll love it as much as we did. ❤️

[@tinawu7146]

With all the ropes, it’s not terribly hard. Imagine original hikers without ropes. The view is incredible.

[@ming-shiunpan4558]

You guys are amazing! I think two of you have good chance to win if you do CBS’s The Amazing Race!

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Hahaha, oh my gosh, that show would be an amazing experience!

[@user-hg4yw4xn2h]

歡迎來台灣，好厲害，請小心爬山，注意安全

[@eggeight]

🙆‍♂Great Jobs.💪💪💪🙋🏻‍♂😆✌

[@chirich572]

The intentional rock array on the mountain is the ruins of an old shrine from the Japanese Era.

[@s927145]

讚！

[@fenghuawu7521]

At 14:17, it feels like triumph, haha, nah, the round metal cap with a cross, it says 台北市政府地政局，加密控制點， 111年1月，北 （Taipei City Government, Land Bureau, Encrypted Control Point, January 2022, North - pointing northwardly). The hole without a cap, I am guessing, is previous point before land shift due to earthquakes or re-measurement with better equipment.

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Hahaha, so no triumph?! 😂😂. That's OK, it still felt like it! 😁 😉

[@user-cq4fd7wl9t]

How can you see the most beautiful scenery without reaching the highest point? The process must be the most difficult. It's the principle of life。 I wish you find happiness and joy in life in Taiwan

[@user-qv1lm8pe7e]

Have you tried to log in to Baiyue? It's in Hehuan Mountain in Nantou.

[@mylahbarreto5265]

You’re extremely brave to even attempt the hike, knowing there are snakes around 😮

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈