3D2N MOUNT KINABLAU CLIMB VIA FERRATA

(WALK THE TORQ)

Includes

• Return transfer from Airport/Hotel - Kinabalu Park - Airport/Hotel

• Walk The Torq Activity, Equipment, training & Certificate for Via Ferrata Activity

• 2 Day 1 Night Guided Summit Trek via Timpohon

• Mountain Guide 1:5 Climbers

• Mountain Guide Fee, Park Entry Fee, Climbing Permit, Climbing Insurance & Round trip Shuttle to Start Point

• 1 Night @ Kinabalu Park vicinity (hostel), 1 Night @ Pendant (Hostel)

• 1 Simple Breakfast, 1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner, 1 Supper

Excludes

• Roundtrip Air Flight to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

• Personal trekking equipment (Trek shoes, jacket, pole, etc)

• Climber’s Summit Certificate (RM10 or RM12)

• Porter Fees via Timpohon to Laban Rata (from RM130/10kg/trip @ two ways)

• Tips to drivers/guides (RM30/RM80)

• Any additional transfers, deviations, services, etc, not included in the service order issued

Checklist -Pack Light but Pack Right

• 2 bags: a day pack with two shoulder straps to carry the things you will use on the mountain (water included) & also a “gym” bag to keep the rest of your belongings for your after-climb activities.

  • Pack all your things INSIDE your bag, nothing should be left dangling outside of it.

  • Load the heavier stuff at the bottom of the bag and the lighter stuff on top.

  • Porters are available at the park HQ if you wish to hire them.

• Ziplocs & trash bags                                To keep your travel documents &  electronic devices  dry

• Torchlight/ Headlamp                              Keep hands free during summit climb (extra batteries!!)

• Windproof Rainwear                                Rain & Wind protection

• Poncho                                                  Rain protection

• Balaclava/ Beanie e.g. ski mask                Warmth essential (the head loses 40% of body heat)

• Mittens or Gloves                                    Warmth essential

• Sweater/Fleece Jacket                             Warmth essential

• Thermal wear                                         Ideal as a first layer

• Tee shirts                                              Both long and short sleeved (quick dry material ideal)

• Comfortable walking shorts                      For first half of the trek & other city activities

• Warm, comfortable trousers                    Warmth essential – e.g. track pants, zip offs, NO jeans

• Change of clothes                                   For the night at Laban Rata area

• Lightweight socks                                   For trek to Laban Rata (bring spares)

• Thicker socks for summit                         Protects against blisters

• Well broken-in trekking boots/shoes         Prevent `Jamming’ of toes in toe box

• Water bottle/bag                                    Important for summit climb

• Snacks –  muesli bars, etc                       Walking meals & for summit climb

• Mini breakfast                                      Before the summit bid, have a hot 3in1 and some biscuits before venturing out into the cold

• Towel (quick drying)                              Keep your load light

• Personal first aid kit                               Panadol, Lomotil, band-aids, tiger balm, etc

• Sunblock & lip balm                               Summit trek

• Walking stick or trekking pole                 Recommended (You can also buy a “tongkat” @ RM3)

• Some cash                                            To buy water & other items

• Camera                                                To record the summit bid

• Basic toiletries                                      Wet wipes, toilet paper, baby powder, mouthwash, etc

• Spirit of ADVENTURE                            Be mentally prepared for the climb, keep on training!

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