This key highlight of this itinerary is to experience climbing a snow mountain. HaBa Snow Mountain is located about 3hr from LiJiang. Standing at 5396m, HaBa is just above the snow-line and is covered with snow all year round. Due to the forgiving slopes & well-established climbing routes, it is an ideal climb for beginners who wish to experience climbing a 5000+m snow mountain. This trip allows you to experience the typical process of climbing a snow mountain. From trekking to base camp, acclimatization climb, putting on crampons, using ice-axe, & the final summit push, you will be thrilled by the elements on this mountain.