Mount Kinabalu Group Climb Next Year.

[hanz079]

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 
3. Ck77

[hanz079]

If enough interest is shown, I will compile the necessary cost involved.

[jacky8888]

1. Hanz079
2. Hanz079 punya wife 
3. Ck77
4. Jacky8888

[takashi78]

Great effort!
And enough time for ppl to train up their fitness as well.

[jacky8888]

Ya. I have to start now.

[hanz079]

Ya. I have to start now.

No need lah... so fit liao need to train what else? 

[TheHobbit]

Would love to join but can't. Why? See what happened the last time two hobbits went up a mountain......

[hanz079]

Would love to join but can't. Why? See what happened the last time two hobbits went up a mountain......

 

[shamtv2555]

Can I join up on the drink section, mountain no thanks

[jacky8888]

Ya. I have to start now.

No need lah... so fit liao need to train what else? 

Bro i think i am as fat as u or fatter leh.

[hanz079]

Ya. I have to start now.

No need lah... so fit liao need to train what else? 

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...

[chrisyen]

1. Hanz079
2. Hanz079 punya wife
3. Ck77
4. Jacky8888
5. chris yen

[jacky8888]

Ya. I have to start now.

No need lah... so fit liao need to train what else? 

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.

[ck77]

let's do a group wrist shot at 4095m peak!!

[dennis.T]

I am in if the route is Mesilau > Laban Rata > Timbohon... btw no island hopping ar?

[hanz079]

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...

[Watchnewby]

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

[hanz079]

Thanks for the support.
Anyone thinking of bringing wife up as well?
Coz if all batang, my wife not joining.

[hanz079]

Bump for awareness.

[dpkong]

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.

[hanz079]

Giving this one last bump to see if it matures. 

[Enkidu]

Giving this one last bump to see if it matures. 

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)

[Watchnewby]

Giving this one last bump to see if it matures. 

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.

 

[Watchnewby]

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.

[ck77]

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).