School of Science & Technology Mt Kinabalu Climbing Program Date: 25-30 May 2014
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Mt. Kinabalu 4095.2m
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Day 1: Flight to Kota Kinabalu
25 May 2014(AirAsia) AK788 Departure Time : 1740hrs Arrival Time : 2005hrs
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1 Night stay in Hotel Shangri-La, KK City
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Day 2: Arrival @ Kinabalu Park
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Assignment of guides
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Porter Services
Optional Porter Service: RM80 per 10kg for one porter/2 days Kinabalu Park > Laban Rata > Kinabalu Park pac-west travel pte ltd
Typical Packed Lunch with bottled water
Climbing Permit Tags
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Transfer to Timpohon Gate
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Arrival @ Timpohon Gate for Permit Checks
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Trail Start Point
Carson’s Falls Named after the 1st Park Warden
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Arrive at Pondok Kandis (1,981m)
1st Pit Stop: Pondok Kandis (1,981m)
Note that these are untreated water. If there is a need to refill the bottles, usage of purification tablets would be highly recommended. pac-west travel pte ltd
Important Info!
Every pit stop/shelter, there are toilet facilities available. However toilet papers are not provided so do remember to bring your own TOILET PAPERS.
Rest for the night after dinner. Rise and shine for early supper at 2.00am Commence summit attempt to Low’s Peak (4095.2m) at 2.30am
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Day 3: Summit Attempt
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All geared up for the climb to the PEAK About 3-4 hours’ from Laban Rata Resthouse
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Headlamps are preferred so as to be ‘hands-free’
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Need to commence the descend to Sayat Sayat Hut by 0600hrs
Breakfast At Pendant Hut
Prepare for descent
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Back to Hotel Shangri-La
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Day 4: Kiulu White Water Ra1ing
Day 5
Day 6: Breakfast – Flight Home 30 May 2014(AirAsia) AK789 Departure Time : 1445hrs Arrival Time : 1710hrs
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Tips for packing your bag • B ag pack should be at least 45 litres • W hen packing, put the haviest item high and close to the body • S tow the medium weight gear in the centre • P ut light items low and farther from the body • P lace your water bottle, first aid kit, snacks and rain gear at the outside pockets. pac-west travel pte ltd
Suitable Backpack
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What To Bring ???
ON-OUR-BACK ü Day Pack (45litres) ü Change Of Clothes ü Ziplock for waterproofing
(T-shirt , trousers / shorts etc)
ü Poncho/Rain Wear ü Water bottle ü Snacks (muesli/energy ü
bar, chocolate, raisin) Towel (Quick drying Type)
ü Personal FAD & Medication ü Sun Block, Lip Balm, Heat Pad (optional)
ü Some Cash in RM ü Camera ü Basic Toiletries (Including Toilet Paper)