Climbing mount kinabalu?

Hi, could somebody please advise which month is the best time to climb Mount Kinabalu in East Malaysia? Also, do we need to book local guides or can we do it ourselves? Any contacts or tips would be well received. Thank you.

October - February is the rainy season In Sabah so best to avoid that. Still, the views are often obscured by cloud throughout the year as the day advances - go to the top in early morning whenever you go in the year.

It is mandatory to take a guide.

The May/June issue of Action Asia had an article on climbing the peak.

Steve W

Hey AA, which other mounts would you recommend climbing in Borneo? Mount Kinabalu is a bit too crowded and I am not seeking for a "good climber certificate" or other crap when reaching the top. Thanks for the feedback, LWC

LWC, good idea to think of other peaks.

In Sabah, there is Trusmadi. Quite a bit smaller than Kinabalu but tough as the trail is steep and narrow. This might feature in the mag before too long.

Across the border in Sarawak you also have peaks with Gunung Mulu being the obvious one. Great area for trekking inland of Miri with major cave systems to explore too. Close by Gunung Mulu are The Pinnacles, weird knife-edge rock formations that are cool to see.

Guess Kalimantan province of Indo must have some big peaks judging by Malaysia's part of Borneo, but I frankly don't know too much about it. An opening there for you to contribute more than a few forum posts perhaps? . . . .

Steve W
Ed-in-chief

thanks! cool that you can come up with new trails. that is what drives me to action asia: different less travelled paths. keep up the good work guys, a pleasure to discover and read every issue, LWC

How dangerous is it to climb mount kinabalyu?

Just spotted this

New Straits Times
British teenager found dead on Mount Kinabalu
Byline: Jaswinder Kaur; Edmund Samunting

Kota Kinabalu --

KOTA KINABALU, Wed. - British teenager Ellie James, who went missing while descending Mount Kinabalu about a week ago, was found dead by Sabah Parks rangers close to St John's Peak, 4,090.7 metres above sea level, at 10.21am today.

The body of the 17-year-old was found face downwards on a rocky slope by rangers Kusimin Duanih and Kuyun Simbau.

Thanks for your advises AA, see ya, James.

Wear something sensible on your feet and don't stray from the route and it is something that anyone from 8 to 80 can do safely.

Mount Kinabalu is situated in the East Malaysia state of Sabah on the island of Borneo. As refer to the first question from Karim, if you are not familiar with the place, better contact some tour operators in the country.

For I think ' Safety' is the first priority for undertake any travel: they should be able to provide you some useful advises and information that you might not know. Also make sure you wear the suitable travel gear and bring all the necessary mount climbing equipments: these will help a lot.

Some tour operators in the country for you to consider:

Jason Ong from EXOTIC ADVENTURE SDN BHD
E-mail: jason@exotic-adventure.com
Address: 13th Floor, room 1321-1322, Gaya centre
88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (Borneo) Malaysia
Tel: 6088 253493, 253498
www.exotic-adventure.com

Albert Teo from BORNEO ECO TOURS SDN. BHD.
Address: (Lot 1, Pusat Perindustrian, Kolombong Jaya,
Mile 5.5, Jalan Kolombong, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Tel: 6088 438300
E-mail: info@borneoecotours.com
www.borneoecotours.com

Tam Yau Kong from TYK Adventure Tours Sdn. Bhd.
Address: Lot 48-2F, 2nd Floor, Beverly Hill Plaza, Jalan Bundusan, 89500 Penampang, Sabah, Malaysia.
Tel: 6088 720826, 727825
Email: tykadto@tm.net.my or tykadto@pd.jaring.my
www.tykadventuretours.com

Mount Kinabalu is around 13,435 feet (4095 meters) above sea level. it is
extreme climber-friendly as compare to other lower mountains around the world, It is the place where you could see breathtaking sunrise from above the clouds.

Try to contact the tour operators being mentioned and enjoy your trip.


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