Nature venue
Mount Kinabalu
47 locals recommend
Tips from locals
Melisa
June 17, 2017
Climb mount kinabalu via ferrata. Check out mountaintorq dot com :)
Richard
August 15, 2014
1.5hrs drive to Kinabalu Park HQ (1,560m). Upon arrival, climb registration at Kinabalu Park HQ.
KK Homez
December 16, 2019
Mount Kinabalu is Borneo's tallest mountain. You can climb to the top of Low's Peak (4,095.2 m or 13,435.7 ft above sea level). The height of the mountain is often given as 4,101 m but recent satellite imaging has proven this to be incorrect. The mountain is sacred to locals. They believe that spirits of their ancestors inhabit the top of the mountain. Previously, a chicken was sacrificed at the peak every time a climb was made but these days this ceremony only happens once a year when only seven chickens are needed to appease the spirits. Mount Kinabalu is known to be one of the most accessible mountains in the world. No specialized mountain climbing skills are required to ascend it. The trail that most tourists use is described as a 'trek and scramble'. Locals begin climbing the mountain from the age of 3 and the oldest person to reach the peak was 80 years old. However, how much one enjoys the climb depends strongly on how fit you are and how well you acclimatise to the thin air at the higher levels. Nevertheless, the mountain can be a dangerous place, especially during the rain or when there is mist. On average, every year one person gets into severe difficulty out of the estimated 20,000 people who attempt the climb. The higher slopes can be very slippery when it rains and dense fog reduces visibility to a few feet. Although it is possible to climb to the top and back in less than four hours, most climbers take two days, with an overnight break at Laban Rata (3,272.7 m above sea level). The final attack on the peak takes place in the early hours of the second day (most begin at 02:30) in order to catch the sunrise at the top. By mid-morning the mist begins to roll in, obscuring the breath-taking views. Climbing weather is best around the month of April while November and December brings rain. The temperature ranges from a comfortable 20-25°C at the main park to something approaching freezing near the top (depending on the weather). Bring clothing appropriate or else you will get cold and be miserable. If possible, climb to the summit during the full moon as it helps illuminate the white rope that marks out the climbing path, and you can see without needing a head torch (once clear of the tree line), an atmospheric experience.
Mount Kinabalu is Borneo's tallest mountain. You can climb to the top of Low's Peak (4,095.2 m or 13,435.7 ft above sea level). The height of the mountain is often given as 4,101 m but recent satellite imaging has proven this to be incorrect. The mountain is sacred to locals. They believe that spir…
Ag Kamarul
October 20, 2019
The highest peak in Malaysia. The breathtaking view from the top as you watch the sun rise from the horizon will make you forget everything. Does not require special skills or equipment to climb. Just fitness and will power. The climb will take 2 days with 1 night spent ay the halfway point. Final ascent to the summit will start at 2am and reach there latest by 5am. Try to avoid climbing during the rainy seasons. Bad weather can cause your climb to be cancelled and there is no refund policy.
The highest peak in Malaysia. The breathtaking view from the top as you watch the sun rise from the horizon will make you forget everything. Does not require special skills or equipment to climb. Just fitness and will power. The climb will take 2 days with 1 night spent ay the halfway point. Final a…
Mei
April 11, 2022
Amazing view. Feel on top of the world. Insider tip: Stay two nights at Laban Rata (in case it rains)
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