The first post - Mount Kinabalu ! This was my first time going to Sabah plus hiking Mount Kinabalu. An experience not to be missed especially for hikers out there~
I went on this trip with my parents. We started our journey on Monday, 12 March 2012. There are two ways to reach the peak of Mount Kinabalu, Timpohon trail or Mesilau trail. Timpohon trail was a tiny bit easier than Mesilau trail but like my daddy says - "It's all about MENTAL." yeah :B So we started our hike at 8.30 a.m. and reached Laban Rata at 2.30 p.m. which was approximately a 6 hour climb hike for average hikers. It was raining throughout the whole hike which was a good sign that tomorrow's hike to Low's Peak [the highest peak on Mount Kinabalu (4095.2 m)] would be clear and bright - which was true, Alhamdulillah :) The climate on the mountain was breezy which was really the opposite to where I lodged at Kota Kinabalu - scorching HOT ! Once we reached Laban Rata, we sat down for a warm cup of milo which cost RM 12.80 (freaking mahal man !) before hiking another 500 m to lodge into our cabin, Gunting Lagadan - also the highest cabin and without any heater T^T
On Tuesday 13 March 2012, we started our hike to Low's Peak at 2.30 a.m.. And surprise, I got hit by the altitude sickness >< I felt like an airhead and couldn't breath properly. So I was walking at snails pace. This was when my daddy's golden advice came in handy because every time I sat down for a rest, my eyes would puddle and that feeling of giving up was slowly creeping in. One thing for sure, NEVER GIVE UP ! The first half climbing up was hard because of the rocks and stairs. The second half was a bit of a relief because there were more flatland but make sure to mind your steps, don't rush and trip yourself because there is no stop once you go tumbling down - and I mean WAY DOWN. My mom was like a lipas kudung, so fast ! She didn't want to miss the sunrise which was at 6.20 a.m. and she got what she wanted, snapping away with her camera at every angle to get the best shot of it :) As for me, I arrive slightly late with my daddy accompanying me but we did get a good view of the sunrise. By the time we reached the top of Low's Peak, it was empty - a very rare sight ! So we had our individual and family photo up there at the mountain top, having Low's Peak all to ourselves haha XD
By 7.30 a.m., we climbed back down to our lodge - took us around 2 hours to climb down which was a speedy trip compared to our hike up which took us 4 hours. All the way down, my guide had to hold my hand to prevent me from falling down. I felt weak in the knees and my legs were shaking but it was one of the most memorable view at the top :) Then by 10.30 a.m., after packing our bags and eating breakfast, we headed down from Laban Rata to Timpohon gate. I got there at 3.40 p.m. and waited for my parents whom arrived 10 minutes later. My mom had to cling onto my dad for the trip down, her legs were already giving away. Either way, that's how our journey up to Mount Kinabalu was :)
*And here's an extra tip, bring a THERMOS FLASK and buy ENERGY DRINK and ENERGY BAR. It'll come in handy ^^
Thanks for reading !
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
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| The RM12.80 Milo |
On Tuesday 13 March 2012, we started our hike to Low's Peak at 2.30 a.m.. And surprise, I got hit by the altitude sickness >< I felt like an airhead and couldn't breath properly. So I was walking at snails pace. This was when my daddy's golden advice came in handy because every time I sat down for a rest, my eyes would puddle and that feeling of giving up was slowly creeping in. One thing for sure, NEVER GIVE UP ! The first half climbing up was hard because of the rocks and stairs. The second half was a bit of a relief because there were more flatland but make sure to mind your steps, don't rush and trip yourself because there is no stop once you go tumbling down - and I mean WAY DOWN. My mom was like a lipas kudung, so fast ! She didn't want to miss the sunrise which was at 6.20 a.m. and she got what she wanted, snapping away with her camera at every angle to get the best shot of it :) As for me, I arrive slightly late with my daddy accompanying me but we did get a good view of the sunrise. By the time we reached the top of Low's Peak, it was empty - a very rare sight ! So we had our individual and family photo up there at the mountain top, having Low's Peak all to ourselves haha XD
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| sunrise at Mount Kinabalu - credits to mummy :) |
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| at the top of Low's Peak - empty and serene |
By 7.30 a.m., we climbed back down to our lodge - took us around 2 hours to climb down which was a speedy trip compared to our hike up which took us 4 hours. All the way down, my guide had to hold my hand to prevent me from falling down. I felt weak in the knees and my legs were shaking but it was one of the most memorable view at the top :) Then by 10.30 a.m., after packing our bags and eating breakfast, we headed down from Laban Rata to Timpohon gate. I got there at 3.40 p.m. and waited for my parents whom arrived 10 minutes later. My mom had to cling onto my dad for the trip down, her legs were already giving away. Either way, that's how our journey up to Mount Kinabalu was :)
*And here's an extra tip, bring a THERMOS FLASK and buy ENERGY DRINK and ENERGY BAR. It'll come in handy ^^
Thanks for reading !
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥