Mission to Conquer Mount Kinabalu :: Training and Preparation
Actually it has never crossed in my mind climb any mountain at all because I know I'm not a climber or hiker. But finally, the idea to conquer Mount Kinabalu, Sabah suddenly came out. It started when me and my partner in crime, Zack purchased airline tickets to Kota Kinabalu during AirAsia sale. Return ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu at that time was only RM100.
The first preparation I did was to buy hiking shoes. I bought Adidas shoes cost about RM132 after 50% discount (the real price was in Indonesian Rupiah) during my visit to Bali, Indonesia in September last year.
Our training started quite late which is about 2 months before the date to go to KK. My First training began at Broga Hill, Semenyih on January 12, 2013. That time I was accompanied by my little brother, Ami. Well, first training always tiring and my brother just laugh at me because he did not sweat at all. Broga Hill's trail is not so challenging, but it has total of 5 summits. It took us less than one hour to arrive at the fifth summit. Upon arrival at the summit, there is nothing more relaxing than enjoying beautiful scenery in the morning.
The second training was carried out on the following week, 19 Jan 2013 at Tabur Hill, Melawati. This time I was together with Zack and she brought a friend to be our guide, Ikmal. We started to climb about 7.30 in the morning. Of course we were scolded by Ikmal for being late. I guess this hill is very challenging. We have to hike, climb, and crawl at the rocks. Actually it has no exact summit. It feels like we were climbing on the mountain ranges. The view was so amazing. At one point, we could see the dam behind the hill. As we climb further, we could already see the view of the whole Kuala Lumpur.
On 24 Jan 2013, I went to FRIM again. This time it was not just jungle tracking, but also climbing to reach to the canopy walkway. It was actually Ain's idea as she never try it even her house was just nearby. We came together with her sister, Faridah and her friend, Zeti. At first, I was thinking that it will be easy to go to walkway, so I jog at the jungle track for one round while waiting for Ain and the gang. After that, I think I have no more energy to further climb. It was a bit steep to go up there. I stopped many times and the rest of them have to wait for me. But finally I reached to the Canopy. The fare is RM5 which have to be purchased at the Information Counter.
Another session of Broga Hill was conducted during Federal Territory Day on 1st Feb 2013. Guess what, I have replacement class on that evening, pheww. This time there were a lot of friends joining (without my knowledge actually. It was participated by me, Zack, Lan, Ashem, Sharul and a new friend, Ain. But this time we ended our session with breakfast at Kak Mah Nasi Dagang for the delicious Nasi Kerabu.
Last but not least, we had a stairs climbing at Batu Caves. This place is actually a big temple in a cave which we have to climb the stairs to reach to the top. At first, I thought it will take a long time. I was surprised that actually it wasn't. We took only 5 minutes to reach to the top. Many people said if want to do the training here we have to climb it about 3 to 4 times. Well, we tried but we manage to do only 2 times. The first round was perfect, but my legs start shaking when going down on the second round. Then we decided not to go for the third round because I'm afraid that I will not be able to go down anymore.
For preparation, here are the things that I brought for the trip.
Things that I've bought:
1. Hiking shoes
2. Sandal
3. Headlamp
4. Rain cover for bag
5. Dates (for energy)
Things that I've brought:
1. Sleeping bag
2. Deep heat
3. Medications
4. Camera
Well, I guess that will be all. Next entry will be about the climb itself. Till then..
18 Feb 2013, 4.10 pm
Jalan Kuchai Lama, KL
The first preparation I did was to buy hiking shoes. I bought Adidas shoes cost about RM132 after 50% discount (the real price was in Indonesian Rupiah) during my visit to Bali, Indonesia in September last year.
Our training started quite late which is about 2 months before the date to go to KK. My First training began at Broga Hill, Semenyih on January 12, 2013. That time I was accompanied by my little brother, Ami. Well, first training always tiring and my brother just laugh at me because he did not sweat at all. Broga Hill's trail is not so challenging, but it has total of 5 summits. It took us less than one hour to arrive at the fifth summit. Upon arrival at the summit, there is nothing more relaxing than enjoying beautiful scenery in the morning.
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| Bukit Broga, Semenyih - 12 Jan 2013, 8.06 am |
The second training was carried out on the following week, 19 Jan 2013 at Tabur Hill, Melawati. This time I was together with Zack and she brought a friend to be our guide, Ikmal. We started to climb about 7.30 in the morning. Of course we were scolded by Ikmal for being late. I guess this hill is very challenging. We have to hike, climb, and crawl at the rocks. Actually it has no exact summit. It feels like we were climbing on the mountain ranges. The view was so amazing. At one point, we could see the dam behind the hill. As we climb further, we could already see the view of the whole Kuala Lumpur.
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| Bukit Tabur, Melawati :: 19 Jan 2013, 9.36 am |
On 24 Jan 2013, I went to FRIM again. This time it was not just jungle tracking, but also climbing to reach to the canopy walkway. It was actually Ain's idea as she never try it even her house was just nearby. We came together with her sister, Faridah and her friend, Zeti. At first, I was thinking that it will be easy to go to walkway, so I jog at the jungle track for one round while waiting for Ain and the gang. After that, I think I have no more energy to further climb. It was a bit steep to go up there. I stopped many times and the rest of them have to wait for me. But finally I reached to the Canopy. The fare is RM5 which have to be purchased at the Information Counter.
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| FRIM Canopy Walkway, Kepong :: 24 Jan 2013, 9.43 am |
Another session of Broga Hill was conducted during Federal Territory Day on 1st Feb 2013. Guess what, I have replacement class on that evening, pheww. This time there were a lot of friends joining (without my knowledge actually. It was participated by me, Zack, Lan, Ashem, Sharul and a new friend, Ain. But this time we ended our session with breakfast at Kak Mah Nasi Dagang for the delicious Nasi Kerabu.
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| Broga Hill, Semenyih (again) :: 1 Feb 2013, 8.20 am |
Last but not least, we had a stairs climbing at Batu Caves. This place is actually a big temple in a cave which we have to climb the stairs to reach to the top. At first, I thought it will take a long time. I was surprised that actually it wasn't. We took only 5 minutes to reach to the top. Many people said if want to do the training here we have to climb it about 3 to 4 times. Well, we tried but we manage to do only 2 times. The first round was perfect, but my legs start shaking when going down on the second round. Then we decided not to go for the third round because I'm afraid that I will not be able to go down anymore.
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| Batu Caves, Gombak :: 9 Feb 2013, 9.16 am |
For preparation, here are the things that I brought for the trip.
Things that I've bought:
1. Hiking shoes
2. Sandal
3. Headlamp
4. Rain cover for bag
5. Dates (for energy)
Things that I've brought:
1. Sleeping bag
2. Deep heat
3. Medications
4. Camera
Well, I guess that will be all. Next entry will be about the climb itself. Till then..
18 Feb 2013, 4.10 pm
Jalan Kuchai Lama, KL
huhuhu...harap2 begitu la. time kasih..
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