Excuses on why I still have not climbed mount Kinabalu | Kastum Family Tree

Mar 02, 2009

Some short description about mount Kinabalu as per Wikipedia:

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Mount Kinabalu (Malay: Gunung Kinabalu) is a prominent mountain in Southeast Asia. It is located in Kinabalu National Park (a World Heritage Site) in the east Malaysian state of Sabah, which is on the island of Borneo in the tropics.
In 1997, a re-survey using satellite technology established its summit (known as Low’s Peak) height at 4,095 metres (13,435 ft) above sea level, which is some 6 metres (20 ft) less than the previously thought and hitherto published figure of 4,101 metres (13,455 ft).[1] The mountain is the fourth tallest in Southeast Asia behind Hkakabo Razi of Myanmar (5881 m), Puncak Jaya (4884 m) and Puncak Trikora (4750 m) of Papua, Indonesia,[1] and is therefore also the tallest in Malaysia and on the island of Borneo, which Malaysia shares with Indonesia and Brunei. Mount Kinabalu is also the 20th highest peak in the world in terms of prominence.
The mountain and its surroundings feature a huge variety of flora, and is one of the world’s most important biological sites.

The main peak of the mountain (Low’s Peak) can be climbed easily by a person with a good physical condition, and requires no mountaineering equipment. Other peaks along the massif, however, require rock climbing skills.

So…why havent I climbed this mountain when I have been living in Sabah for 20+ over years?

I had the chance during school days but I was too excited about other stuff

I was lazy

I was not ready

I thought I can say yes and go the next day

I was in Kuala Lumpur so I did not have the time to join any climbing groups

Economy was not good

I had too much work to do

I did not have time

My shoes are not the proper type

i need to work out

Hmm… come to think of it, I should be able to make time for Kinabalu. Further more, a friend told me, “If you are a Sabahan who never climbed mount Kinabalu, you better change your Identity Card to a ‘not a Sabahan’ type.”

I want to climb mount Kinabalu no matter what. I will grab any next opportunity that comes by. Hiyarrrgh!

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7 Responses so far »

drizad says:

I heard that Sabah Park is actually planning to open two new routes, in which, the details are still confidential. Start dreaming…

March 3rd, 2009 at 9:46 am

ita says:

kay, you patut mendaki tu gunung kinabalu. cantik tau diatas tu. aku sudah naik sekali sewaktu, selepas selesai STPM tahun 1987 (20 thn lebillah.., umur 18 tahun ketika itu). Kami tiada training yang khusus, terus saja merancang bersama rakan-rakan sekolah dan jalan, naik. kami tinggal di kg. kawan kami di ranau lepas tu awal pagi jam 6, kami bertolak ke national park, ambil guide dan start naik.. jam 1.00 tengahari sampai sudah di laban rata.Ada kawan yang laju sikit sampai jam 12.30 tgh. esok pagi jam 2, start naik ke puncak dan sampai dipuncak sebelum jam 6 pagi. itu saja, lepas tu bila turun, kaki sudah leguh dan pandai bengkok or lipat sendiri…berhati-hati sajalah.. senang saja.. tapi sejuk tau..

March 5th, 2009 at 11:08 am

Kay Kastum says:

Drizad- I’m also waiting for opportunities with other groups so I can ‘tumpang sekaki’. Thanks for the heads up too.

Ita- Macam senaaaang betul daki Kinabalu ah kau cerita ni.. he he..

March 10th, 2009 at 8:12 pm

defoo says:

ada ba ni next trip ^_^

March 12th, 2009 at 5:52 pm

Kay Kastum says:

Ada?? Bila??

March 12th, 2009 at 11:21 pm

Fast food statistics says:

i am planning to climb mount kinabalu with some friends next year. what can you tell me about the climb to prepare myself? also, i hear that we should book our lodging in advance.

June 9th, 2009 at 12:09 am

isa says:

kay,

rugi ooo klu tidak naik.. reached the peak just twice, but still looking for any oppurtunity to climb again in future..

drizad,

two new routes?? interesting…!!