Mount Kinabalu Group Climb Next Year.

[Watchnewby]

For those uninitiated, this route is the "not-so taxing route" as Mesilau is located higher than Timpohon, but slightly longer ( by 2 km, I think). The plus point is that this route is more scenic, and the trail will join the Timpohon route after KM4 before the Villosa Hut on the way to Laban Rata.

Just to add another point.
One will get 2 certificates if choosing 2 routes (Mesilau and Timpohon).

Yes, ck. Been there and done that.
It will be Good, IMO, to take wrist shot of all the MWF members at the highest peak of South East Asia and Borneo island.

[ck77]

Yes, that's the purpose!
Maybe with MWF banner too   

[Angryrodent]

what will the damage end up? besides legs broken...

[ck77]

what will the damage end up? besides legs broken...

Below is my friend's itinerary for this September climb.
**Price exclusing airfare

TREASURE OF SABAH
~ 4D3N MT CLIMBING PACKAGES ~
DAY 01 ARRIVAL INTO KOTA KINABALU / KINABALU PARK (L,D)
Meet upon arrival at KKIA and drive overland to Kinabalu Park Headquarters on a 2 hours drive. At the park, the Mountain Garden guided walk provides an informative overview of the Kinabalu Park. Register at Park HQ and free at own leisure
Overnight at PARK HOSTEL

DAY 02 MT. TREKKING (B,PL,D)
Early morning breakfast and around 7am after register at the Park Office and proceed to the starting point of your mountain scaling trip. One extraordinary sight is that you will notice the change of vegetation from Oak and Chestnut to mossy forest and eventually to alpine vegetation. Various species of insect eating pitcher plants, superb orchids and perhaps even the world’s largest flower the “Rafflesia” along the way when you finally reach your overnight based at 3,250m.
Overnight at MT RESTHOUSE

DAY 03 SUMMIT / KOTA KINABALU (B,L)
At 0230 hours, you start ascending to the summit of Mount Kinabalu (4092.5m) above sea level. This will allow you to catch the spectacular sunrise and beautiful photographs at the summit called Low’s Peak. We will return to Laban Rata Resthouse and descend to the Timpohon Gate. Transportation will await you and bring you to the Park Headquarters tocollect certificate of achievements.
After lunch, transfer back to Kota Kinabalu. Dinner at Kg Nelayan Seafood Restaurant

Overnight at CITITEL EXPRESS HOTEL
DAY 04 HOME SWEET HOME
Free at own leisure till transfer to airport for flight home

RATE NETT RM 970.00 PER PERSON
Package includes
• Transfer between each destination
• Entrance fees, climbing permit, Mt.Guide, Insurance, Certificate
• Meals as specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner)
• 1 night at PARK HOSTEL
• 1 night at Mt Resthouse
• 1 night at Cititel Express Hotel based on sharing basis
• Guiding services
Excludes :-
• Porter services
• Any other item not mentioned

[hanz079]

Hey Ck, the price quoted are pretty good. Can PM me the source and travel agent?
Maybe I can get more info. 

[Watchnewby]

Yes, I agreed with Hanz on the cost.
That is a pretty good package as reported by ck77

what will the damage end up? besides legs broken...

Legs will not be broken. Just imagine walking up the stairs (but a wider path) and a scenic view all the way up to the summit except when we scale up the ladder in the early next morning where we couldn't see a thing at 2.30am in the morning.

[ck77]

Is all worth it 

[dennis.T]

I am in. Pls dnt complaint on the pink wind breaker 

[ck77]

Dennis, when's your climb?
The signboard look so different.
My last climb was in June 2009.

[dennis.T]

CK, feb this yr and next trip suppose on jan 13 but crash with my wife estimate delivery date so call off the trip. Bunch of noisy Korean occupy the board for more thn 10min
Saw 2 accident during my climb .. Scary

[Angryrodent]

Yes, I agreed with Hanz on the cost.
That is a pretty good package as reported by ck77

what will the damage end up? besides legs broken...

Legs will not be broken. Just imagine walking up the stairs (but a wider path) and a scenic view all the way up to the summit except when we scale up the ladder in the early next morning where we couldn't see a thing at 2.30am in the morning.

sounds like me breaking bones... no worries im used to it

[Watchnewby]

Cool Pictures ck77 and dennis.
My last climb was in 2010, Mesilau-Summit-Timpohon. Prior to that was Timpohon-Summit-Timpohon. Both climb successful. Now am tempted to do the via ferrata course, but the view may make me shaking all over because of the Heights. 

[ck77]

Cool Pictures ck77 and dennis.
My last climb was in 2010, Mesilau-Summit-Timpohon. Prior to that was Timpohon-Summit-Timpohon. Both climb successful. Now am tempted to do the via ferrata course, but the view may make me shaking all over because of the Heights. 

Yea I also want to try ferrata

[dennis.T]

so any others wanna join?

MWF Mount Kinabalu Expedition 2013

1. Hanz079
2. Hanz079 punya wife
3. Ck77
4. Jacky8888
5. chris yen
6. watchnewby
7. dennis.T
8. dennis.T's friend

[7thfort]

sound interesting & tempting

[jacky8888]

MWF Mount Kinabalu Expedition 2013

1. Hanz079
2. Hanz079 punya wife
3. Ck77
4. Jacky8888
5. chris yen
6. watchnewby
7. dennis.T
8. dennis.T's friend
9. Jacky8888 punya wife

my wife wanna tag along as well.....

[pexus]

I am in. Pls dnt complaint on the pink wind breaker 

nice pic...even with the ...oh never mind..

climbed it twice in late 80's....what are those fence like structures around you? to stop people from walking too near to the edge?

[Watchnewby]

Yes, that is the highest peak in South East asia and I believe right behind the signage is the Low's Gulley which extends to more than 400m all the way down vertically.

[Angryrodent]

I'm 50% in, when is the deadline deadline and date of climb?
 

[Watchnewby]

I'm 50% in, when is the deadline deadline and date of climb?
 

Hope another of your 50% is also in then we will have 10 pax. Just a nice number, not too small nor too large.

[hanz079]

It's already 2013 and all the schedules for school holidays are out.
Some bad news... but still within repair.
As this is purely a problem on my side... the climb can still go on without me.
Having 2 school going children, this trip will have to be organized during the school holidays.

Currently, holidays are confirmed as such.

March 23rd - March 30th
I have checked these dates and they are all fully booked. (Direct via Sutera Sanctuary Lodge)
Do note that some allocation have been sold to travel agents to sell as packages.
So there is still hope here.

May 25th - June 9th
On these dates, availability is limited.
Unfortunately I will be at Perth for over a week during this time.
If anyone is willing to take over the organizing, guess this is a good time.

August 7th - August 18th
These dates have guaranteed availability as it is considered low season due to the monsoon rain.
Climbing at this time does not guarantee that you can make the 2nd half of the climb.
Like my previous climb, if it rains too hard, Laban Rata is as far as you will go.

Nov 16th - Dec 31st
This is the year end semester holidays.
With Xmas and New Year around the corner.
Availability TBA.

Kindly leave some comments and see how to proceed.

[Watchnewby]

How Time flies!

Like Hanz, I also have 2 schooling children to take care of, but I will be held up during the school holidays. Only able to climb during the normal days, excluding school holidays. Sorry.

My comment on the dates for others to consider :
March 23rd - March 30th and May 25th - June 9th
A good time to attempt to the summit. Weather is also good.

August 7th - August 18th
My personal opinion for these dates, if you want to attempt the summit, better choose other dates due to the monsoon rain. Trust me, you will be hit by the torrential rain (maybe all the way from the foothill up to Laban Rata) along the way. And on the second day, you may or not get the chance to attempt the summit during this period. Reason - raining, too dangerous to go up the granite rock which made up the Mt Kinabalu range and cannot see where one is heading to due to the mist or clouds.
Agreed with Hanz's comment "Climbing at this time does not guarantee that you can make the 2nd half of the climb."

Nov 16th - Dec 31st
Depends on one luck as these dates can be dry(no rain) or wet(rain whole day) but not too bad compared with the August dates.