Mt Kinabalu Experience sharing - 06/08/2007
Mar 26, 2015
Mt KinabaluExperience sharing - 06/08/2007
Introduction
Mount Kinabalu towers 4095 meters (13,435 feet) above sea level.
Preparation for climb
You will not be allowed to climb if you do not have a place to stay in Laban Rata. You are not allowed to camp there.
Preparation for climb
Accommodation need to be pre-book 6 months before climb
Alternately engage with Travel agent but more expensive
Transportation from Kota Kinabalu to Kinabalu Park Bus – (RM20-RM30) Slow but cheap Van – RM300 two ways with driver Taxi – RM90 – RM120 one way
Preparation for climb
DAY CLIMB Good shoes/ High cut shoes - or Kampung Adidas (RM5)
Kampung Adidas Shoes
Raincoat/ Disposable raincoat/ Umbrella Rubber sandals/slippers. Sunblock cream - Peak Face towels.
Preparation for climb
Con’t
Lightweight clothing like t-shirts (Dri-Fit) and bermudas/shorts is sufficient. Track bottom is okay
Cap/hat. Sun-glasses
Preparation for climb
1 liter water bottle. You can refill your water during the climb on each shelter.
Toilet tissue papers. Food: raisins, chocolate, nuts, energy bars, glucose and some
oral rehydration salts. Other instant food for Laban Rata Plastic bags/ ziplock bags Insect repellent Personal medication - Headache tablets and anti-nausea medications
Waist pouch. Your backpack. Better to have a waterproof one. If not, pack
everything in double plastic bag in case of rain. Try to limit it to less than 10 kilograms.
Camera Walking stick Toileteries
Preparation for climb
NIGHT CLIMB Torchlight. Headlight Terrorist mask Gloves. Waterproof gloves is best Wind breaker, thick jacket, long sleeves shirts, thick
trousers/cargo pants, thick socks and good shoes. Small water bottle (500ml bottle is enough). Raincoat. Some light foods. Camera Small backpack
Preparation for climb
Other preparation
Training beforehand is important. Aerobic axercise
Running, Swimming, Cycling, Hiking A lot of stress on your ankles and knees. Most injury happened on the way down.
Preparation for climb
Con’t
Take a slow pace At the peak, you have limited oxygen
Mentally prepared Long walking duration Temperature Sickness
You need to be in decent physical condition. You must not have heart or lung problems. You need healthy knees and ankles. Take your time and know your physical limitations. Mobile phone signal available throughout the climb. 019 and 013 available
at the peak.
Climbing up
Height: 4,095m Trek: 8km-9km Two trail available
Mesilau More scenic Further by 1.5km Less staircase style
Timpohon Shorter Staircase style
On the way to Kinabalu Park
Nice hilly trip up to Kinabalu Park Similar to Cameron Highland Road not too windy Fruit stalls (Get some banana)
At Mesilau, Kinabalu Park
The temperature at Kinabalu Park is around 24 °C
At Mesilau, Kinabalu Park
Food is nice, about RM15 per person
At Mesilau, Kinabalu Park
Pack lunch for the climb is expensive (RM16)
At Mesilau, Kinabalu Park
Mesilau Gate (Registration, permit, insurance, Guide)
At Mesilau, Kinabalu Park
Get a walking stick for RM3, very useful for climbing. The price will go up at Laban Rata around RM10.
Day 1 – Day Climb
06:30 - Wake Up07:00 - Breakfast07:30 - Register07:45 - Transportation to Timpohon gate
- Mesilau accomodation is nearby Mesilau gate
Day 1 – Day Climb
08:00 - Start Climbing- Every KM one hut/ toilet/ Water refill- Refill water if you are used to untreated water- Squirrels at each hut
Day 1 – Day Climb
13:00 - Reach Layang Layang hut (Lunch)- junction point where both Timpohon and Mesilau trail
will meet- Hut available for tired climber
13:30 - Continue climbing
Day 1 – Day Climb
Day 1 – Day Climb
Day 1 – Day Climb
Day 1 – Day Climb
17:30 - Laban Rata
Day 1 – Day Climb
18:00 - Lunch Buffet (RM33) Fried Rice (RM14) Instant noodle (RM8) Hot drink (RM6)
20:00 - Light off
Day 2 – Night Climb
01:30 - Wake Up, Breakfast02:00 - Get ready, pack light02:30 - Start climbing
- No walking stick needed- Headlamp important- Climbing with rope
- Slippery rocky surface if rain- Very cold at the peak
Day 2 – Night Climb
05:30 - Reach peak05:55 - Sunrise
Day 2 – Night Climb
Day 2 – Night Climb
Day 2 – Night Climb
Day 2 – Night Climb
06:30 - Descend down
Day 2 – Night Climb
Day 2 – Night Climb
Day 2 – Night Climb
06:30 - Descend down08:30 - back to Laban Rata10:30 - Checkout/ Brunch11:00 - Descend down to Kinabalu Park15:00 - Reach Kinabalu park
- Print Certificates (Mesilau Trail RM2) Reaching peak (RM10)
Questions and Answer