Mt. Kinabalu Borneo
Discussion
Was wondering if anyone has climbed Mount Kinabalu, Borneo?
Will be going there shortly for the two-day climb.
My question is can it be done with just training shoes (i.e. George Mallory style)
or are sturdy climbing boots a necessity?
Also hearing your experiences of Borneo would be good.
Will be going there shortly for the two-day climb.
My question is can it be done with just training shoes (i.e. George Mallory style)
or are sturdy climbing boots a necessity?
Also hearing your experiences of Borneo would be good.
JuniorD said:
Was wondering if anyone has climbed Mount Kinabalu, Borneo?
Will be going there shortly for the two-day climb.
My question is can it be done with just training shoes (i.e. George Mallory style)
or are sturdy climbing boots a necessity?
Also hearing your experiences of Borneo would be good.
Depends on the weather conditions I guess - Grip and decent ankle support would be the main reasons I wouldn't try it without proper boots.Will be going there shortly for the two-day climb.
My question is can it be done with just training shoes (i.e. George Mallory style)
or are sturdy climbing boots a necessity?
Also hearing your experiences of Borneo would be good.
Haven't done it personally, but know a couple who have - it's quite a test even if you are pretty fit apparently. Can't vouch for the conditions though. Having good grip (esp. on the way down)has got to be worth taking boots (or at least decent approach shoes) for?
I climbed Mt K about 22 or so years ago, so much may have changed since then regarding the logistics and accommdation as you ascend. All I remember is it is f*@king cold at the top, especially as you get up before dawn to get to the summit for sunrise. So take warm clothing. We stayed in some grubby shack for the night, whereas now I am sure there's a lovely lodge with hot and cold running water!
As for footwear, I would say go for a pair of hiking boots with plenty of ankle support. If you twisted your ankle wearing trainers you'd be stuffed.
Also, I suggest you take a trip down the Kinabatangan or Klias Rivers, where you can see proboscis monkeys. Also, go to the Sepilok orang utan sanctuary; it's HIGHLY unlikely you would see any in the wild, and so this is the best place to see them in some sort of "natural" habitat. Sandakan is also good for a visit; temples, markets, stilt village, other crud.
HTH
As for footwear, I would say go for a pair of hiking boots with plenty of ankle support. If you twisted your ankle wearing trainers you'd be stuffed.
Also, I suggest you take a trip down the Kinabatangan or Klias Rivers, where you can see proboscis monkeys. Also, go to the Sepilok orang utan sanctuary; it's HIGHLY unlikely you would see any in the wild, and so this is the best place to see them in some sort of "natural" habitat. Sandakan is also good for a visit; temples, markets, stilt village, other crud.
HTH
Agree with both of the above.
- Ankle support and proper sole are essential for the UK's mountains, let alone Kinabalu. Don't do it half-heartedly, that's how people get hurt!
- Sepilok is really good - one of the highlights of our honeymoon. If you can, book a night or two in Sandakan and see if you can (in advance) get yourselves a trip to Turtle Island.
- Ankle support and proper sole are essential for the UK's mountains, let alone Kinabalu. Don't do it half-heartedly, that's how people get hurt!
- Sepilok is really good - one of the highlights of our honeymoon. If you can, book a night or two in Sandakan and see if you can (in advance) get yourselves a trip to Turtle Island.
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