Welcome to Mount Kinabalu.This site is  for everyone who like mountain climbing, especially for those who are planning to climb Mount Kinabalu, the highest climber-friendly mountain in South East Asia.You will be given useful tips, relevant information and general mountain climbing guidelines to the summit of Borneo.


Mount Kinabalu is situated in the East Malaysia state of Sabah on the island of Borneo. It is the place where you could see breathtaking sunrise from above the clouds, 13,435 feet (4095 meters) above sea level. Many of the trees and flowers are unique or extremely rare but to the uninitiated novice in matters botanical there is no doubt that the pitcher plants steal the show. Even the most casual observer cannot fail to notice these impressive insect guzzling monsters with up to a pint of liquid waiting to lure and drown the passing fly or mosquito.Just above the tree line at 3350m is a comfortable rest house where most parties spend the night.

 

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Before dawn next morning everybody is up and climbing by torchlight towards the summit. A steep rock step is aided by a fixed rope which, when we were there, continued all the way to the summit even where the way became quite flat.The rope and the compulsory guide make this now extremely unlikely even in the thickest mist. Nevertheless the early start is a good idea to enjoy the views before the regular mist descends on the summit.
The weather can change very quickly from brilliant sunshine, to mist and clouds, to a torrential down-pour.

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At roughly every 1 km break, there will be a rest hut. These have toilets and also water tanks.
You do not need to carry up enormous amounts of water as you can refill at these tanks. These extend all the way to 5.5 km which is the Laban Rata Guesthouse.

 

  

  

Laban Rata GuestHouse

Be sure to bring some food and a torch for your climb. Most people stop at Laban Rata and then continue the climb the next morning at about 2:00 a.m.Laban Rata is the first and only restaurant along the way and you can also rent sleeping bags, jackets and blankets. If you have reservations at Gunting Lagadan or Sayat-Sayat huts further up the mountain, they will bring you.



Suggestions for equipment :

1.     Rucksack with a waterproof plastic liner
2.     Waterproof jackets
3.     Several "T" shirts and a long sleeve shirt
4.     Several pairs of comfortable socks
5.     Warm sweater or jacket
6.     Ports plus a choice of tracksuit bottoms/light-weight trousers (ensure you have enough to keep warm)
7.     Neck scarf of "sweat band"
8.     Strong training shoes with a high-grip tread pattern.
9.     Torch with spare batteries and if possible, spare bulb
10.     Water bottle
11.     Toiletries including any medication you normally take
12.     Binoculars/Camera

 

Kinabalu Trail

Tips :

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.  

Related links to Mount Kinabalu :  

            
Tourism Of Malaysia - Sabah
Getting to Sabah-Malaysia
Sabah Map
Flight Comparism
Accomodation
Shuttle Service Schedule
Climbing Schedule / charges
Sabah People / Culture
Western / Local Food

 

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