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What is 523? 

There are two meanings. One is ˇ§I love Mountainsˇ¨ in Chinese, and the other is 523 Mountaineering Association, a non-profit organization. 523 Mountaineering Association is founded by alumni from the Mountaineering Club of National Chengchi University. The association is dedicated to  to environmental protection and education. Also, 523 provides people with opportunities to access nature and aboriginal cultures. 

Our missions:

1.Advocate the concept of ˇ§Leave No Traceˇ¨ and promote ecological mountaineering.

2.Help the elderly, the handicapped and drop-out students to access nature.

3.Assist international friends to climb mountains in Taiwan and aid residents in Taiwan to climb overseas mountains.

4.Help people understand the culture of Taiwanˇ¦s aborigines.

About 523

Mountains & Trails

Address:7F., No.189, Sec. 3, Roosevelt Rd., Da-an Dist., Taipei City 106, Taiwan (R.O.C.) (Near MRT Taipower Station)

Tel:+886-2-2365-1143

Fax:+886-2-2365-1164

Email: 523@523.org.tw