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Dear All,

Pines Hills Trail Trekking trip on Saturday, 7^th April 2012...

If you keen to join please keep to the timing/schedule as below. Email or sms me if you are coming:

This training is for those going to Mt. KK, Kili, TMBT and also those who enjoy hiking. If you do not want to join for the hike and would like tp come, you can jog/walk around fraser’s hills. This is a whole day hike.

After the hike, we go for sumptuous dinner at Ulu Yam Baru.

a. Meet at Kuala Kubu Baru(KKB) –7 Eleven at 7.15am

b. Will leave KKB at 7.30am and ETA at Fraser’s hills 9am
c. Start hike 9.30am
d. Cut off time or Descend from Peak at 1.30pm. Turnaround even you do not reach the peak at 1.30pm.
e. Average climber will take 7 hours return, fast will take 2 ½ hrs
f. Last climber out by 5pm
g. Weather will be 20++ celcius

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Checklist for Pines Trail Trekking

1. A 25- to 35-litre backpack containing the following items:

Raincoat or plastic poncho (compulsory)
Torchlight (compulsory; ensure new batteries)
Track top (compulsory; in case it is cold)
Handphone (fully charged; in case of emergency)
Drinks (about 2 to 3 litres)
Chocolates, biscuits, munchies, food (lunch)
Plastic bags (to keep things dry; in case it rains)
First-aid plasters

2. Optional items:

Trekking stick

Insect or mosquito repellents
A small towel (to wipe sweat)
T-shirts (for changing)
Camera
Swiss knife
Foldable scissors
Whistle
Gardening gloves

3. Attire:Long Pants, Bermuda shorts or tights, T shirts, and good pair of trekking shoes. U can also use ‘adidas’ kampong.

4. Keep in the car:

Bigger towel or sarong (for changing)
Sandals
Extra clothing to change
Water to refresh/wash (using the small towel above)

Safety Guideline:

Always trek with your buddy (or buddies). Never trek alone! Unless your are familiar with the trail and also have experience before.

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Terrain:

There are two peaks in the Pines Tree Hills Trail. For this trip will only ascend to the 1^st Peak. To reach the 1^st Peak, you will have to cover 5 hills. Upon reaching the 5^thhills you will see a 30 meters slope with ropes on both side. This is the mossy area where the peak is just above on the left after the rope. There’s a small trail to the left that leads you to the 1^st peak. There’s a trail leading downwards DO NOT GO as it will lead you to the 2^ndPeak and another Gunung.

The total km to the 1^st peak is 5.7km, there will be marker telling you how many km you have covered.

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For those who have not been to this Pine Trail, the trail is clear and lately there been fallen trees as such you have to crawl or climb over the trees trunks certain part of the trail. The roots are slippery therefore be cautious when you step on it.

The 1^st 2.8km the path you will see concrete steps plus wooden, henceforth it will clear path.

An interesting about this trail is that the height when you start hiking will be the same when you reach the peak. Therefore coming back will be upwards.

If it rain heavily when we reach Fraser’s then the hike to pines trail will be aborted as it will be slippery, the trek will be like a mini stream, however we can hike the other 5 trails in around Fraser’s when the rain stop.

Have an enjoyable and memorable trip

Happy Trekking