I am looking for any info from anyone who has climbed Mt.
Kinabalu. My sister and I are planning on going in the
beginning of August. Any recommendations? How long does it
take to climb? How long would you recommend? Any must
see/do/etc. How far is it from Kota Kinabalu? Is it easy
to get to, trail access, etc. Any advice and comments are
sure appreciated.
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If you are staying in Kota Kinabalu the tourist office can
arrange for transport to the Kinabalu Park.
You start climbing in the morning. You go to the first stop
the Laban Rata Guesthouse where you spend the rest of the
afternoon. We climbed very slowly and got there around 2 in
the afternoon.
The next morning you normally start around 2.30 in the
morning. Do not forget to bring flaslights because it is
really dark. Also bring gloves to protect your hands when
climbing the parts with ropes. It is not really difficult to
climb, you need stamina to get to the top, but the trail is
easy to follow, there are ropes to follow and hold on to.
When you reach the top around 6/7 in the morning you watch
sunrise and start descending. Have breakfast at the
guesthouse on the way back and after that go back to the Mt.
Kinabalu Park. We arrived there around 2 in the afternoon.
Have fun!
Hi, I've done the peak twice, once in '94 and once in '95.
Daily busses from Kota Kinabalu to the park. Defineately
book your night(s) at Laban guesthouse in advance. The
trail to the guesthouse is well travelled but steep. Look
for small sideshoots off the trail between 8,ooo and 10,000
feet, these are places which pitcher plants are growing.
Bring a flash for you camera. The guesthouse has decent
local food and even Guiness Stout. The second time I
climbed the peak it was cloudy in the morning so you may
want to book an extra night to double you chances of seeing
the sunrise from the peak. You can do the summit and get to
the bottom in one day, however, your legs will be stiff.
Everyone books a few nights at Poring hot springs 20 miles
east. An experience you will not regret! Enjoy!
JB
PS If you're going to Sandakan, the Orangutan Rehab Park is
not to be missed. Get there early.
but you sure need a lot of STAMINA! The peak looks
soooooooo near and yet so far when you're making your way
there! Deborah and JB has given you good tips...enjoy the
ascent...do it slowly, the guide will wait:)...cos it's
beautiful on the way up and I simply loved the earthy and
very whatchatmacallit scents on the way. I'm a local in KK
and would be glad to help with anythhing you need -
accomodations or just anything. Drop me a line here and
let me know. But I shall be away till June 2, okay?
Yeah sure the climb is great, but unless you are in pristine
physical shape then a visit to the Poring Hot Springs as
soon as you come down is essential !!!!
Also have a good laugh at the sign board that shows the
fastest assents....