Climbing Mount Kinabalu
As an avid Trekker myself, and who is Mount Kinabalu, is highly more than 35 times, while leading many tourists, I think it is fair that I give some of my knowledge to you so that not only well prepared, but it also can enjoy every aspect of this exhilarating but sometimes difficult hiking, because you all you need.
My number one must do, hire a Porter: Yes, we all want to show that we are strong and fit, not that any support, while trekking in the mountains, but notleave yours? And if this is not enough Let me do some 'on the incredibly sexy Dusun people to make a guide of life and porting to the Monte K. First, you are Offering someone a job, enjoy a friendly smile and maybe even "if lucky 'a little broken English on the street. Do not be afraid to walk are familiar with the Porter and talking, after all, just that you should be able to keep up with them. Your guide is a must to climb, finally you are just not allowed,Mountain without. Do not be afraid, is only going to make up a disappointing, if not walk away with some new best friends, you can also invite one to the village.
Secondly, and this is another good reason to hire Porter: You must be prepared for hot weather and very cold weather in one package, you get some sleep ', toiletries, so that the porter carry and enjoy lighter the load on the first day.
Things I recommend to you to implementthe first day:
Before small backpack (Camel-Pack) with 2 liters of water bladder
According plastic emergency poncho (and umbrella if you're not too embarrassed)
A third battery light for rest areas (do not let your body cool too)
Fourth high energy snacks
Fifth Camera Bag, waterproof
Sixth Projector (do not use a flashlight, you get both hands on the second day)
Seventh Small first aid kit or take a couple of things, like a bandage, adhesive tape and antisepticSpray
8th sun block
Ninth Walking stick (optional)
10th Po 'money, you are dealing is not the food in it to book cheap holidays, but there are few things that you want Might as the buffet dinner and breakfast, you need 100MYR, be sure to confirm prices with your guide before you leave as changed since my last climb.
The first morning (headquarters), be sure to eat a breakfast rich in carbohydrates Slow Burn good if you catch a slow walker,nice and early 7:30 to 8:30, you do not want, yet walk in darkness. You should see how lightweight hiking shorts or pants, good boots, rubber grip is good on flat surfaces of rocks and slippery gravel with the support of the ankle, a T-shirt and a hat.
What is Porter in the bag? First, begin to fill a large garbage bag instead of another backpack. Carriers usually have their own bag or basket, it is easier for them, are placed in a trash bag instead of a bulkyPack your bags and water in this way. I recommend adding the following features:
A first pair of comfortable tracksuit pants, sweaters and a clean T-shirt, clean socks, thick and thin (underwear)
According hygiene very basic, toothbrush and toothpaste! (Soap and towels can be purchased at the accommodation Laban Rata)
A third pair of flip-flop (belt) or sandals
A fourth jacket and light waterproof jacket good, but hot
Fifth higher thermal
Beanie sixth, and two pairs of gloves athin (or you can use another pair of socks)
Seventh, if you have a sheet of sleep are picky, be washed the blankets on the bed every other day!
You'll thank me when you sit in a cozy accommodation and clean, dry clothes, and others are shivering in their shorts and sweaty T-shirt.
Second day, if you have a bit 'to get on the first day then you must start soon if you want to see the sunrise. Probably around the Clock 1.30-2 would be a wise choice, arefrom you, super fast, about 3:30 to 04:00 clock, the sun comes up, usually at 5:45 at the clock, but hey, it was a bit ', ask your guide back in time for sunrise. My best advice to you, do not eat a big breakfast, eat the body, not two clock used during the night, probably not about height or used strenuous exercise at this time, it is quite on the cards were During the walk to lose your breakfast, a hot drink of Milo or hot chocolate (You can get bags from operations HQ) a couple of energy bars with youwait for the summit, or if you snack on the go. Dress as lightly as a cold, maybe your hiking pants and thermal T-shirt over the top, thin gloves, socks and thin torch, heat up quickly, equipment lay your hot in a backpack, it is better to set hot, dry layers and when you reach the top, like sitting in wet clothes wet and cold, you can not fool the hot weather of Borneo, and it's really cold on the summit of Mount Kinabalu. Do not takeYour walking stick on top, if it is retractable and can be connected to your package, you get your hands on some parts of the steep rocks and keep the ropes (so thin gloves). Wear thick gloves will keep your hands wet on the ropes for the tip!
What matters is that when it rains heavily, it can climb to the summit, the rain water courses on the flat rock, all washed off the road from you. If it is foggycan not see, do not always walk, stop, hold the rope, and wait on the road, are a rescue person to find you.
Once you reach the top, pop on your coats, hats, gloves and thick socks on hands and thick socks on your tootsies, sweater, jacket, pants and maybe your dress. Trust me you will still be cold but much better than those with a light step or sweaty clothes. Enjoy the sunrise wonder back to Laban Rata for breakfast accommodation, your parcelOrder secure as it was the first day, give your garbage bag, the clerk and take your time heading down.
I hope this helped you to enjoy this beautiful mountain a bit 'more.
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