Mount Kinabalu Climb

Mt Kinabalu  is the highest mountain in South-East Asia and is situated in the Kinabalu National Park in the province of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo. Estimated 4092.5 meter above sea level, standing on top looking at the landmass of Crocker Range is also known as the youngest non-volcanic mountain in the world.

Thousand of tourists visit Kinabalu National Park each year and most come with the intention of climbing Mt. Kinabalu. And most climbers take 2 days to ascend and descent Mt Kinabalu. The challenge will need your strength and passion to overcome the steep and slippery rainforest.

The eight-kilometer climb generally starts from the Timpohon Gate near the Park HQ ( 1800m). During ascend feel the breeze and enjoy the refreshing cool mountain-air while trekking to some different vegetation zones from Oak and Chestnut to mossy and eventually to alpine type of vegetation.

Upon reaching the rest house at Laban Rata (3273m), stay overnight, get a lot of rest. before pushing on to the summit early next morning. Mt Kinabalu’s summit is usually reached in time to view the spectacular sunrise, awaits you once you make a final step to the summit.  It is also the best place to capture the highest point between the Himalayans and Irian Jaya.. Climbers then return to Laban Rata for breakfast, then descend the mountain, generally reaching the Park Headquarters by mid-afternoon.

Beautiful eeh?

Take your time to ascent the peak

Climbers relaxing at the Laban Rata resthouse

all ready for the early morning ascent to summit

Take your breath & take your time, enjoy the view

she made it!

and she made it too!

Laban rata reception

Laban Rata restauran

Pictures courtesy to Vanessa K

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW & BRING

THINGS TO BRING:

Suitable walking shoes ( with grips)/warm clothing/wind breaker/long sleeve shirts/change of clothes/drinking water/high energy food (chocolates, nuts, raisins, glucose),.headache tablets/sun block/lip gloss/deep heat lotion/plasters/insect repellent/mosquito oil/binoculars/camera/water proof bag for camera/torchlight (head on torch light is better)/extra socks/towel/gloves/extra battery/hat mask/tissue paper/toilet roll/stick ( you need this for strength) etc.

SPECIAL NOTE:

It is recommended that all climbers should have themselves medically checked before attempting any mountain climb. If you have a history of suffering from the following ailments, it is highly recommend that you should refrain from climbing: Hypertension, Diabetes, Palpitation, Arthritis, Heart disease, severe anemia, Peptic ulcers, Epileptic fits, Obesity ( overweight), Chronic asthma, Muscular cramps, Hepatitis (jaundice); or any other disease which may hamper the climber