Excuses on why I still have not climbed mount Kinabalu
Some short description about mount Kinabalu as per Wikipedia:
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?
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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drizad said,
March 3, 2009 @ 9:46 am
I heard that Sabah Park is actually planning to open two new routes, in which, the details are still confidential. Start dreaming…
ita said,
March 5, 2009 @ 11:08 am
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..
Kay Kastum said,
March 10, 2009 @ 8:12 pm
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..
defoo said,
March 12, 2009 @ 5:52 pm
ada ba ni next trip ^_^
Kay Kastum said,
March 12, 2009 @ 11:21 pm
Ada?? Bila??
Fast food statistics said,
June 9, 2009 @ 12:09 am
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.
isa said,
July 3, 2009 @ 4:01 pm
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…!!