Follow the guides speed and you will make slow but gradual process and usually any feelings of nausea pass after about 30 mins. After 45 mins you will reach the first of a number of rope sections, these are here to help pull yourself up some steeper sections, you will be in the dark and will not see much but even so the rock face is steep but not dangerous.
You will then emerge onto the true granite outcrop that is the mountain and with luck you will start to see some wonderful views especially if there is moonlight. At km 6. From here it is a combination of steep and gradual as you climb towards the final 4, m mark. If you are not at the very top for sunset you can still enjoy as you climb and reach the summit after the crowds have left. The weather at this stage is impossible to predict and this will dictate what and how much of your clothes you decide to use.
With a strong wind and cloud cover it can be below freezing and miserable, without it will above zero and reasonably pleasant. It is highly recommended that you DO NOT use your gloves until after the rope sections to keep them dry and warm.
Also take your battery out of your camera before you start to save the temporary drain of its power caused by the cold and altitude. Normally m mins at or around the summit is enough for most people. Do not arrive too early at the summit as pre-dawn is the coldest part of the night. When you are ready to begin the return to Laban Rata and the second breakfast.
It is at this point that most minor injuries take place to do not rush; there is still a long way to go. Have a second big breakfast, collect any belongings that you have left in your room and start to head back to park h. Do not wait too long as you will lose momentum. Expect hours, maybe less for your return time; at start gate show your pass and your guide will find the bus to return to park h.
At park h. Meet your transfer driver at the front office — this will usually be the same driver as you came with — if not look for a signboard with your name on it. Day 3: 2am light breakfast and then breakfast number two after sunrise return at Laban Rata restaurant. Please note that ample advance notice must be given for this trip because accommodation on the mountain is difficult to secure, and we need to book beds in the huts on the mountain well in advance. In the jungle it is hot and humid so lightweight clothing which dries quickly is best.
You might prefer to avoid cotton and wear a sunhat and take a bandana. During the day you will want to wear light hiking boots or good quality hiking sandals there will be streams to cross with socks. To avoid chafing don't walk in cotton underwear, cycling shorts are a better option instead of underwear, you can wear some light shorts on top if you want.
Keep one set of dry long sleeved clothes in a dry bag to change into in the evening and air your feet and then wear socks with sandals to avoid insect bites. As it gets cooler you will want a lightweight warm top like a fleece or jumper, and take a headlamp for walking around and visiting the toilet at night.
At night you can sleep in a mummy shaped sleeping bag made out of fleece or cotton. The villagers will supply a mattress and a mosquito net and everyone normally sleeps communally in a large open room. It's warm at night so you normally sleep in under shorts and a loose T-shirt and then in the sleep sheet under a mosquito net. On the mountain you need to have your lightweight clothing for the walk up in the heat in the forest and warm clothes plus waterproofs for the high camps and the summit.
For the walk up through the forest it is hot and humid and strenuous, some people prefer shorts and a Tshirt adding a jumper as they get higher , others prefer lightweight long trousers and a long sleeved shirt.
It's important to have spares in a dry bag to change into straight away when you get to camp. For the walk up there is a good path and many steps and it's possible to hike in good quality hiking sandals or lightweight boots or trainers, but the summit morning must be in a proper boots.
Gaiters are very useful for when it pours. The rain can be quite torrential so do expect to get wet feet if it rains on summit day! You should take spare socks and underwear and keep a set of clothes dry for the summit morning. Price is for 2 people sharing a standard room with fan, all meals, wildlife guide, one night drive, transfers to and from Lahad Datu, conservation and camera fees.
Not included: tourism tax, private guide, extended safaris, personal expenses. Rooms are of a high standard and food is excellent, with personal attention to service and experienced guides. Perfect for couples or families. Price is for a twin or double room and includes air conditioned twin or double room, in-house guide, all meals, one night drive, transfers to and from Lahad Datu. Not included: tourism tax, private specialist guides and extended night drives.
Guided safari walks and nature treks, plenty of wildlife viewing and relaxing in comfort surrounded by the pristine jungle environment.
Check in , check out Not included: tourism tax, private specialist guides, extended night drives. Good quality hotel in the middle of Kota Kinabalu, easy walking to the riverfront, shopping malls and boats for day trips to the islands. There are many folklores and fables that tell stories of how Kinabalu got its name. The mysterious KadazanDusun tribe believes that spirits dwell on the mountain top.
Legend tells a story of a Chinese prince who ascends from the mountain in search of a huge pearl guarded by a ferocious dragon. He married a Kadazan woman upon his successful conquest, whom he soon abandoned for return to China. His heartbroken wife wandered into the mountains to mourn whereby eventually she turned into stone. The highest point of the mountain Low's Peak can be accessed relatively easily by any person with reasonable fitness, and required no technical climbing. Most climbers will take two days to climb up and down Mount Kinabalu with an overnight stay at the huts in Panalaban.
However since the earthquake, the Mesilau trail has since closed and two new trails have been constructed by Sabah Parks, mountain guides and local villagers to replace the old Summit trail.
Part of the old Summit trail was destoryed during the earthquake and had remained inaccessible. There are two trails to the peak, Ranau and Kota Belud trails. To see the difference, please click here. The new Ranau Trail 1. Climbers are only allowed to climb up and down Mount Kinabalu via Timpohon Gate and ascend the peak using one of the two new trails; Ranau Tail, located east of the old trail and Kota Belud Trail, to the west.
Both trails will meet at Sayat Sayat. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I climbed Mont Blanc in June and am thinking about doing this in a few weeks. Do you know how it compares? Hi I love trekking and Mount Kinabalu is the best for trekking I did not about this before but now i am interested to visit here Thanks for sharing.
Love your blogs. Planning to climb Mount Kinabalu nxt March. Only half of us managed to summit. Great experience! Hi, I have just read the article on climbing Mt Kinabalu. I climbed that mountain with some local tribesmen Dusans in long before it was ever a tourist attraction and our overnight stop was a small corrugated tin hut, it was a very difficult climb in those days but well worth it. Thanks for catching that typo.
That line has been in there for quite some time. Glad it is fixed now. Didnt help that we turned up at the gates at 3pm just as they were closing so we had a fairly speedy 3. Definitely agree about the descent- tough on the knees!
We have a mountain this side in my hometown South-Africa barely 1. Thanks for the beautiful pics. We were in South Africa in and loved it there. Table Mountain looks like it would be a tough climb. Have you tried that one? Or you can go up like the rest of us and take the trolley:. Hi, again! Glad to see that you guys have made it to South-Africa before and think it was nice here. Hiking up Mount Kinabalu. If your tour has not commenced, the refund will be based on our Cancellation Policy.
The following cancellation charges must be borne by the Client and the travelling companions as follows For tour products or individual components supplied by 3rd parties, e.
All climbing activities have resumed as of 1 October However, as part of the new Standard Operating Measures, Sabah Parks limits the daily number of climbers to climbers a day. Climbers aged above 12 years old and below 70 years old are allowed to climb. Children aged 12 years and below and Senior Citizens aged 70 years and above are not allowed to climb until further notice.
Yes, safe management measures with strict standard operating procedures SOPs are implemented to provide a safe environment for both climbers, guides and service providers. Mount Kinabalu Booking Center and our licensed operators practice safe distancing, reduced operating capacity, contact tracing and rigorous cleaning and disinfecting regimes. We encourage all individuals to be responsible for their own personal adherence to all precautionary safety measures, for the wellbeing of everyone.
Yes, you may postpone your original climbing dates, since the international borders are presently still closed until further notice from Malaysia government. Do communicate with the tour provider whom you have booked with regarding the travel period validity and your preferred new dates, subject to availability. At this moment, the main accommodation providers like Sutera Sanctuary Lodges and Mountain Torq only allow postponement or future credits instead of cash refund.
Thus, tour operators do not have the capacity to fulfil your request as they have already made advance payment to all accommodation providers in order to secure your climbing slot and permit. We suggest climbers to help businesses to survive by opting for postponement of climb over cash refund. Your assistance is important to minimise risks of business closure where customers will be left in the lurch.
We encourage all guests to accept either the postponement terms or a credit note to be claimed for your future travel. Making a booking refund is not as direct as it seems. It involves several parties that are part of your climb arrangement and provisions. You can help the local guides and tourism industry by continuing your bookings and climbing once the situation is favourable for you to travel.
The multiple mountain and border closures during the Covid pandemic has led to a temporary loss of livelihood which has deeply affected everyone in the tourism industry, including the mountain guides and porters who stay in the mountain villages and primarily depend on climbing activities for their income. While awaiting for the mountain to reopen, many of the villagers have turned to farming and odd jobs to survive during this difficult period. Nevertheless, there is hope that things will recover in due time and climbers will return for the amazing Mount Kinabalu climb experience.
Definitely, this is a great help! Rest assured that there will be many cheerful and happy faces waiting to welcome you when you can once again climb Mount Kinabalu. There is no particular age limit for Mount Kinabalu climbers. As long as you are in good health status or you have seek approval from your doctor if you are on any medication. However, we suggest young children to be at least 10 year old due to the numerous steps and steep slopes.
Similarly, elderly climbers need to be in good health and fitness level to attempt the climb. Due to the Covid Pandemic, Sabah Parks may impose certain age limit restrictions for safety precautionary measures. Kindly refer here for the latest updates. Although there is no physical health checks done upon registration in Kinabalu Park, it is recommended that all climbers should have themselves medically checked before attempting any mountain climb. If you are pregnant or have a history of suffering from the following ailments, it is highly recommended 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.
You know your body best! Although Mt Kinabalu is an adventure destination, you do not need any special climbing skills or equipment. Anyone that is reasonably fit and healthy can attempt the climb with confidence. Remember to do regular exercises as this will give you an added edge in attempting a successful climb.
If you are able to climb a flight of 12 storey staircase up and down few times in a day with not much difficulties, that shows you are ready! Altitude sickness or Acute Mountain Syndrome AMS affects every individual differently and is regardless of fitness level.
Most climbers will experience lightheadedness or a mild headache, while a small percentage of climbers will suffer from nausea or vomiting. The symptoms of AMS vary for different people but include dizziness, fatigue, confusion, difficulty walking, rattling breath and feeling extremely ill.
If you experience any of these symptoms, avoid physical exertion and breathing too slow and too shallow. Most importantly is to keep yourself hydrated by drinking lots of water.
Return to a lower elevation if you are suffering badly and the symptoms do not subside. Seek medical assistance from your guide and he will advise you where to move on from here. The main cause of altitude sickness is ascending in altitude too quickly which prevents the body from adapting to the decrease in oxygen at a specific altitude.
Common preventive measures include staying the night before your climb at Kinabalu Park area around 1,m a. You may wish to take altitude sickness tablets, Acetazolamide Diamox as a prophylaxis. This drug has the effect of increasing acclimatization rates; improving periodic breathing; and helping climbers to recover from AMS more quickly.
Please note that Diamox is a prescription drug and a doctor should be consulted about proper dosages. Alternatively, you may wish to purchase a portable oxygen inhaler bar. The main cause of these sicknesses is a lack of oxygen; breathing oxygen with the aid of the inhaler will slow their onset and may provide some temporary relief of symptoms.
This is extremely useful to all climbers regardless of your fitness level. Yes, at least to Panalaban. Most of the hike up to the Panalaban is on a proper track with steps. Therefore, this should not be affected too much on rainy days; moreover there are several shelters along the 6 km track. Most of the time if the weather is bad and the summit is not officially announce closed by Sabah Park Authority, climbers can still continue to ascend if they sign an indemnity form on the spot as requested by the Park Rangers.
Final decision still lies with the Sabah Park official should they decide to close the summit for safety reasons. Anyway based on average statistics, total closure of the summit climb happens about 10 — 15 times a year. No refund shall be made for such cases and MountKinabalu. Generally, you could still ascend to Panalaban and overnight with meals inclusive. You should immediately inform your mountain guide of your injury. Your guide will assess your condition and determine the necessary course of action.
For serious injury, i. Hospital bills and registration fees will have to be borne by the guest. For minor injuries, you may either continue with the climb or hire a porter to carry you down the mountain with a fee ranging from MYR to MYR Per KM depending on your weight until Timpohon gate starting point.
You are advised to purchase a separate personal travel insurance before going on the Mount Kinabalu trip for a better coverage. In-fact, Mt Kinabalu region is a no-fly zone. Even in many emergency cases that involve life threatening situation, helicopter services may not be engaged.
Visibility can be near zero and helicopter may hit trees. Note: As the default claim value is limited and may takes up to 2 months to process. It is advisable for climbers to purchase separate travel insurance in your own country for a better coverage. This is the standard packing list and you can make changes according to your own needs and preferences. However, we recommend that your backpack weight to be between kg or less.
Shoes are compulsory for climbing from Panalaban to the summit. Sandals, slippers and barefooted are NOT allowed and you will be denied ascent to the summit by Sabah Parks rangers or your mountain guides if you are not wearing shoes. As for the head torch, we strongly recommend you to have one for your own safety. There is a high chance that you will be denied ascent from Panalaban to the summit without a head torch.
They will give out luggage claim tags and you will need to keep for claim after your climb. Anyway, the temperature inside the huts Approx. Sleeping bags are not required. Pendant Hut provides sleeping bags for Via Ferrata climbers. It is advisable to have at least 4 layers of clothing including windbreaker for summit ascend. Please confirm with porters on their day of services. Porters, unlike mountain guides, will carry your belongings and walk non-stop to Panalaban and wait for your arrival.
Therefore, please do not ask them to carry items that are considered handy to you during your climb. The tip is to pack 2 separate bags; one is for the porter to carry straight to Panalaban, the other personal bag containing your necessities e. Most climbers actually need about 1. It may be less than you think you would need. This may due to the humidity and passing shower along the trek. Anyway, a ML drinking water will be provided in your packed lunch.
The water stored in the tank is natural spring water. However, the untreated water may not be suitable for weak stomach.
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