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Misc => GTGs, Meetups and Events => Topic started by: hanz079 on April 19, 2012, 10:34:03 AM
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OK, this thread is to gauge the interest of members here that would like to scale Mount Kinabalu.
Tentative date will be set for May 2013.
All booking will be done by me.
After organizing previous climbs, there are a few rules that I have to set.
1. Air Tickets will have to be booked by yourselves.
2. Once confirmed, payment will be expected in full. No refunds.
3. Route for ascent and descent will be decided by vote.
Itenerary will be something like this. (More relaxed version)
Day 1 - Arrival at KK. Dinner and drinks together.
Day 2 - Will head to Kinabalu Park at approximately 12-1pm
(This day is all relaxed as we will be staying for a night at Kinabalu Park or Mesilau depending on the
chosen route of ascent. Dinner will be included in the package)
Day 3 - Start to climb the mountain early in the morning after breakfast (included) and packed lunch will also be
provided. Should reach the halfway point at Laban Rata or whichever Hut that we can get our hands
on in approximately 4-8 hours depending on how fit you are and route chosen.
Dinner at Laban Rata will be included...then we will all rest til the wee hours of...
Day 4 - Exactly 2am to start the 2nd half trek to the peak. Supper is included for those who can wake up
earlier to eat.This part of the journey takes about 3-5 hours depending on your fitness. Make it to the
peak fast enough and you can see the sun rise. After Taking pics, we will start on the descent. Which
is in one go... those who want to stop at the halfway point to have breakfast may do so... included as
well. After reaching the base, we can all have a sigh of relief and have lunch / high tea which is
included... Then after makan, head back to town all bruised and broken... and have a good rest.
Day 5 - Can head back to your place of origin.
Itinerary is subjected to change as some cannot afford to take a 5 day leave.
This will all be discussed.
I just want to let you guys know what the trip is like as detailed as possible.
Currently in the list of interested members.
1. Hanz079
2. Hanz079 punya wife ;D
3. Ck77
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If enough interest is shown, I will compile the necessary cost involved.
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1. Hanz079
2. Hanz079 punya wife
3. Ck77
4. Jacky8888
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Great effort!
And enough time for ppl to train up their fitness as well.
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Ya. I have to start now.
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Ya. I have to start now.
No need lah... so fit liao need to train what else? ;D
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Would love to join but can't. Why? See what happened the last time two hobbits went up a mountain...... ::) ;D
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Would love to join but can't. Why? See what happened the last time two hobbits went up a mountain...... ::) ;D
:Laughing_on_floor: :Laughing_on_floor: :Laughing_on_floor:
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Can I join up on the drink section, mountain no thanks
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Ya. I have to start now.
No need lah... so fit liao need to train what else? ;D
Bro i think i am as fat as u or fatter leh.
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Ya. I have to start now.
No need lah... so fit liao need to train what else? ;D
Bro i think i am as fat as u or fatter leh.
That day gtg you were on your way to badminton... fit lah... no need to train liao...
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1. Hanz079
2. Hanz079 punya wife
3. Ck77
4. Jacky8888
5. chris yen
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Ya. I have to start now.
No need lah... so fit liao need to train what else? ;D
Bro i think i am as fat as u or fatter leh.
That day gtg you were on your way to badminton... fit lah... no need to train liao...
I only badminton once a week for fun only. Not sufficient. Now have to pick up jogging as well.
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let's do a group wrist shot at 4095m peak!!
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I am in if the route is Mesilau > Laban Rata > Timbohon... btw no island hopping ar?
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I am in if the route is Mesilau > Laban Rata > Timbohon... btw no island hopping ar?
Dennis, I thought you juz climbed this year? But mt kinabalu does have it's allure.
When climbing, you mind thinking you dun wanna do this ever again...
After finish climbing and rested for 2 days, you are thinking when will you be doing it again...
Update the list... add in your name, if the feedback is strong, route can be decided later...
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Actually planned to go this year, but since Hanz is organising this in 2013, I am game and I like the idea of a wrist shots at 4,095m ASL.
MWF Mount Kinabalu Expedition 2013
1. Hanz079
2. Hanz079 punya wife
3. Ck77
4. Jacky8888
5. chris yen
6. watchnewby
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Thanks for the support.
Anyone thinking of bringing wife up as well?
Coz if all batang, my wife not joining.
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Bump for awareness.
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i would love to join but it's too early for me to tell what i'll be doing or where i will be at that time.
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Giving this one last bump to see if it matures. :Cheers:
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Giving this one last bump to see if it matures. :Cheers:
Hi, Hanz,
I have been following this thread. The problem is that it's still a little too far into the future to make a commitment. I know this sounds cliche, but we live in uncertain times.....
best regards,
Enkidu (Loo)
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Giving this one last bump to see if it matures. :Cheers:
Hi, Hanz,
I have been following this thread. The problem is that it's still a little too far into the future to make a commitment. I know this sounds cliche, but we live in uncertain times.....
best regards,
Enkidu (Loo)
Not really that far off(even though it is a year from now).
Do note that booking of a place in Laban Rata is difficult, as I remember many of my friends who plan to go the next year need to book their place 6 months to a year earlier as the Laban Rata Rest House and the other accomodation around it can only cater xx much people. Hence the pre-booking is a must. Do note that the Kinabalu Park do not allow camping overnight in the open. I believe the reason is that the night would be very cold, as I remember seeing the termometer at Laban Rata at 5pm showing 10 degree Celcius five years ago. What more at night, must be freezing cold especially with the wind blowing.
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I am in if the route is Mesilau > Laban Rata > Timbohon... btw no island hopping ar?
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.
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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).
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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. ;D
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Yes, that's the purpose!
Maybe with MWF banner too ;D
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what will the damage end up? besides legs broken...
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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
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Hey Ck, the price quoted are pretty good. Can PM me the source and travel agent?
Maybe I can get more info. :Cheers:
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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.
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Is all worth it :thumbsup:
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/ongck77/DSCN0236.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/ongck77/5013_98612534689_1009806_n.jpg)
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I am in. Pls dnt complaint on the pink wind breaker ;D
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/dennistwc/fb30e937.jpg)
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Dennis, when's your climb?
The signboard look so different.
My last climb was in June 2009.
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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 :Scolding:
Saw 2 accident during my climb .. Scary
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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
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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. :o
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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. :o
Yea I also want to try ferrata
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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
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sound interesting & tempting
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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.....
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I am in. Pls dnt complaint on the pink wind breaker ;D
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll86/dennistwc/fb30e937.jpg)
nice pic...even with the ...oh never mind.. ;D
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?
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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.
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I'm 50% in, when is the deadline deadline and date of climb?
:thumbsup:
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I'm 50% in, when is the deadline deadline and date of climb?
:thumbsup:
Hope another of your 50% is also in then we will have 10 pax. Just a nice number, not too small nor too large.
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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.
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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.