What do you wear to Mount Kinabalu?

  December 3, 2019
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What do you wear to Mount Kinabalu?

What to Wear Recommended Mount Kinabalu Climbing Attire

  • Wear lightweight clothing like t-shirts and track pants.
  • Wear covered walking/hiking shoes with good grip.
  • Waterproof backpack to store your items.
  • A small lightweight towel.

What shoes to wear to climb Mount Kinabalu?

Recommended Shoes to wear for Mount Kinabalu Via Ferrata Activity

  • Hiking Boots.
  • Walking Shoes (good grip)
  • Trekking Shoes.
  • Sneakers / Running shoes with laces.

Is it hard to climb Mount Kinabalu?

Climbing the mountain is steep and quite tough with more than 20 000 people attempting to reach Low’s Peak per year. The route is easy to follow, but can be slippery and visibility bad when it rains and the fog gets very dense. Rules for climbing Mount Kinabalu changed significantly in the last couple of years.

How do you climb Mount Kota Kinabalu?

To climb Mount Kinabalu, you must pay for a climbing permit, climbing insurance, a mountain guide and the Kinabalu Park entrance fee (self-guiding on the summit trail is not an option). A standard 2D1N climb can generally only be booked 30 days in advance and is becoming increasingly difficult to secure.

Can kids climb Mount Kinabalu?

Currently, there is no age restriction being imposed to climb Mount Kinabalu. Climbers climb at their own risk and for those below the ages of 15, the parents or climbing group are required to hire additional guide(s).

What is special about Mount Kinabalu?

Towering at 4,095 metres (13,435 feet), Mount Kinabalu exerts a magical quality that is both indescribable and unbelievable. The granite peaks are constantly veiled in wisps of clouds and at times during a clear day, the summit reveals a distinct glacier carved pinnacles, rising from the smooth granite dome.

What equipment do you need to climb Mount Kinabalu?

No specialist equipment is required to climb Mount Kinabalu. Hiking boots, trekking poles, a head torch and breathable/warm clothing are the only necessities. If you’re flying straight to Borneo to climb Mount Kinabalu, then you can of course, bring all your equipment direct from home.

Why climb Mount Kinabalu?

Climbing Mount Kinabalu Tips – Read this before you climb! Mount Kinabalu carves an impressive silhouette into the Borneo skyline. At 4,095m Mount Kinabalu is SE Asia’s highest mountain and is, in our opinion, one of the most varied and awesome hikes in Asia.

What is the best mount to climb in Malaysia?

Climbing Mount Kinabalu is one of the biggest adventures you can embark on while visiting Malaysia! Mount Kinabalu is situated within the Kinabalu National Park, a World Heritage Site according to UNESCO.

What are the requirements to climb Mount Kinabalu via ferrata?

For Mount Kinabalu Via Ferrata. For Mount Kinabalu Climb via Ferrata routes, you need to be between at least 10 years old (for Walk the Torq) and 17 years old (for Low’s Peak Circuit) and not more than 70 years old with a minimum height of 1.3 metres. Additional requirements are that you need to be overall fit,…