"Doi Nang Non… which most people should now know and be familiar with…"

Doi Nang Non... is a mountain that stretches along the road. When viewed, it resembles a woman lying down with her body extended.

This provides a comprehensive view of the subject, encompassing the hair, head, body, and feet.

Most people became aware of this mountain after the 13 Wild Boars became trapped in the cave last year.

Rapidly increasing the visibility of Mae Sai district.

…My destination is the summit of Doi Nang Non, but I'm not sure if it's the nose or the forehead.

Locals refer to this elevated point as Doi Chong, which translates to "Gazing Peak." This name originates from the triangular shape of the peak, resembling an eye gazing upwards.

In Central Thailand, it is called an umbrella.

… A sharp, triangular peak that pierces the sky, visible from my house. Every time I pass by before turning into my driveway, I can't help but glance at it.

And I can't help but wonder when we'll finally have the chance to conquer this mountain.

...I am grateful to my younger brother for inviting me to hike Doi Chong together...

The summit of Doi Chong stands at an elevation of approximately 1,299 meters, as measured by a watch used during the ascent.

...This mountain has not yet been officially opened as a tourist destination.

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Saturday, January 26, 2019, at approximately 10:00 a.m.

This trip has a total of 6 people, but one team member has already gone up to the mountain and waited for us for 1 night.

No porters are available, so everyone must carry their own belongings and enough water for their needs, including cooking.

We were dropped off at the entrance path, next to the Tham Luang cave, which is a local garden.

However, there is a path to climb this mountain...actually, there is another path up through Ban Pha Mi.

Although it may be shorter than our current route, it is likely to be just as steep, as the mountain is shaped like a triangle.

The initial section of the trail presented a slight incline, but it was not overly challenging.

Led by their uncle, P'Mon, who regularly travels up and down the river every year.

The path is a bit overgrown, as few people venture up here.

Arriving at the fig tree... a very large tree... it is the first resting point for us.

Inch by inch, we climb, clinging to whatever we can find.

We arrived at another rest stop at approximately 11:30 AM, just in time for lunch.

The packed lunches that everyone brought were shared and enjoyed together. When you're tired, everything tastes delicious.

The path ahead will be more challenging than before, as we will encounter a bamboo forest littered with fallen trees.

This posed a significant obstacle to walking... and it took a considerable amount of time to pass this point.

After escaping the dense bamboo forest, one must constantly duck and weave to avoid the intertwined bamboo stalks.

The sleeping bag and backpack occasionally snagged on something as we continued on our way. We would soon reach a resting point marked by a rocky cliff.

Last night, a member of our team who had arrived earlier was already waiting here. The person was sleeping alone in this spot.

Alone in the dark forest... truly amazing. It's dark and I'm all alone...

The terrain is extremely challenging, with steep slopes and dense vegetation.

In terms of excitement, intensity, and overall enjoyment, the experience was truly exceptional.

After a strenuous 5-hour trek, we finally arrived at our accommodation for the night around 3:30 PM.

While it is possible to walk the entire route, we prefer to take our time and enjoy the scenery along the way.

The area where we are staying is like a basin, and it is not far from the viewpoint that we will be going to.

The elders will prepare dinner, while we climb up to watch the sunset first.

The viewpoint is a short 10-minute walk from this point, but be cautious when ascending.

This will be a challenging path, full of obstacles.

This is likely the highest point, a military pinpointed location.

The inscription reads: "First round, Khao Nang Non, November 5, 28."

I am overjoyed to have overcome the challenges of this journey and reached this point. The feeling of accomplishment is immense.

Push a little further to reach the end, where you will be rewarded with stunning views from a different perspective.

The Thai national flag stands tall alongside the Wild Boars Academy flag, fluttering proudly at the peak of the mountain...

From below, a small flag can be seen fluttering at the peak of this mountain.

The sun is setting…we need to hurry down before it gets dark.

Dinner should be ready by the time we get downstairs... I'm hungry, let's go eat.

Tonight, the older siblings made delicious and spicy bamboo shoot and pork laap.

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>>>This refers to the practice of cooking food in bamboo tubes over an open fire instead of using a pot.

The taste is accompanied by a woody aroma.

Served with steaming sticky rice, the dish is truly delicious beyond words. The sticky rice is also warmed in a bamboo cylinder.

The evening concluded with a group dinner for six, where they shared amusing stories. It was almost 11 pm before they finally went to bed.

On the morning of January 27, 2019.

Initially, I set my alarm for 5 am, but when I peeked out, everyone was still fast asleep.

The sky is still dark, with only the moonlight filtering through the leaves. I'll move the clock forward a little more.

However, we are still unsure of what time we woke up because the clocks have been changing back and forth.

The time difference between Thailand and Myanmar... This morning, we had to climb the rock face to watch the sunrise again.

Unfortunately, the sea of fog is not visible at this time. The locals say that December is the best time to see it.

We sat intently, gazing at the horizon for a long time before the sun gradually rose. #Sunrise

A sip of Ovaltine from a bamboo mug to ward off the cold.

Our breakfast today consists of kale curry and canned fish instant noodles.

…After eating, everyone helped to pack up, collect the garbage… and then prepared to travel down the mountain..

Upon returning and reaching the bottom, my legs were trembling uncontrollably.

"Tell your younger sibling that I've been to many mountains, but I've never come down with legs shaking like this before. Haha."

The descent requires a lot of leg strength, it's so steep that if I could roll down, I would :-)

From now on, if I have time, I will probably visit her every year...

I love you, Doi Nang Non.

It is not recommended to go alone. At least one experienced guide who knows the route is required.

This route is not yet open to the public.

Our group's success is attributed to our collaboration with local guides who possess an intimate understanding of safe routes.