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The best advice
when planning a trip
to such places as Mount
Kinabalu
is to use your common sense. It is better for you to divide the
climbing equipment into 2 parts. The first one would be from Timpohon
Gate at Kinabalu
Park HQ to Laban
Rata
and the second one from Laban
Rata to the summit.
You can
buy most of the things while you are in Kota Kinabalu or
Kinabalu Park HQ.
Lucky for you,
climbing Mount
Kinabalu does not need any special climbing tools. You just
need a
healthy body and some minimal non-technical climbing equipment. These
are the suggested basic equipment that you need during the climb,
categorized according to the climbing phase.
Timpohon
Gate to
Laban
Rata (0800Hrs)
It
is a day
climb, usually warm and sunny.
So
lightweight clothing like t-shirts and bermudas/shorts is sufficient.
Track bottom is okay.
Raincoat,
in
case of rain. Disposable raincoat is
easily available in Kota Kinabalu and Kinabalu Park. Umbrella,
if
necessary.
Good
shoes. It
is better for you to have a high cut
shoes as to prevent from ankle injury. Sports shoe is adequate.
Rubber
sandals/slippers. Some of the climbers use
only open-toe rubber sandals with thick socks during the first part of
the climb. It can also be used in the wet bathroom during your stay in
Laban Rata.
1
liter water
bottle. You can refill your water
during the climb on each shelter.
Toilet
tissue
papers.
Food
that is
light and easy to eat - like raisins,
chocolate, nuts, energy bars, glucose and some oral rehydration salts.
Other food like instant noodle, instant coffee or tea, bread, canned
sardines and tuna, if you would like to save some money for your meals
at Laban Rata.
Waist
pouch. It
will also be used during the second part
of the climb.
Your
backpack.
Better to have a waterproof one. If
not, pack everything in double plastic bag in case of rain. Try to
limit it to less than 10 kilograms. It would be a burden for
you
to bring more than that.
is
handy at this time as you could keep
your camera and raincoat inside.
It is not
necessary for you to bring
along your one month luggage for
the entire trip to Sabah up to the mountain. Sutera Sanctuary Lodges
reception office in Kinabalu Park HQ have a place for you to keep your
belongings and
luggage with some
nominal fee. You could contact them for further information. Most
important thing is - travel
light.
what is the minimum temperature can it get upon reaching the summit?
lit KL
Posted at 1:52pm on Tuesday, April 15th, 2008
May I know the weather now at M.Kinabalu? Is it possible to hike up on this rainy season? Plan to go on 24 - 28 April 2008.
Cahyanto Indonesia
Posted at 12:37pm on Tuesday, March 11th, 2008
HI,just want to ask can we build a tent to camp at mount kinabalu?? or there is a camping ground up kinabalu ??? should I bring all full mountainering equipment to climb mount kinabalu
Rena KL
Posted at 7:44pm on Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
Is it okay to bring my 8 year old daughter to climb Mt Kinabalu? How fit you have to be to climb? I hardly exercise but I walk everyday.
Daniel Penang
Posted at 4:55pm on Wednesday, February 13th, 2008
I am from penang? i am going to hiking uo the hill this JUNE 2008 on 9 June to 12 June....not sure yet...anyone wan to join me there contact me ya 016-4813007....
Andreas Lautz alautz@online.no
Posted at 4:39pm on Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
Why are tou people from Asia so afraid of the MOST wunderfull and easy accessable mountain of the World? Trust me, i have seen a lot, in my country too. But Mount Kinabalu: every year for me !!
PIAAY SABAH
Posted at 2:19pm on Monday, January 28th, 2008
YEAH, is one in a lifetime experience. i just came back. my special advice is to travel light weight. long sleeve shirt, wind breaker, stockings, gloves, ski mask, pants, raincoat. bring along sunscreen and lip balm. is cold and freezing up there. so wear extra shirts. enjoy all the way.
Kellogg Malaysia
Posted at 3:04pm on Wednesday, January 9th, 2008
Me and my friends get sick after coming back from the climb,which we believe is due to the untreated water at the shelters. I heard from doctor that there is a thing called 'chlorine tablet',I would recommend to put this into your bottle of refill untreated water before you drink it in order to avoid getting sick.
NJ KL
Posted at 1:48pm on Monday, December 31st, 2007
hi guyz,i'll b goin there on this 5th Jan,not sure whether now is a good weather to climb.I'm not that exercise & gym-type person,that's make me really worry to climb.I believe mental & physical preparation is the most important thing..one thing that bother me,whether or not i can stand the degree..it's damn cool up there isn't it?huh,wish me luck!
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