Gunung Nuang - Jan 17th 2014

January 15th 3 groups preparing for Mt Kinabalu came for their training at Gng Nuang as part of Mt Kinabalu expedition.

It was a cold n windy hike where the peak is at 17 Celcius.

From Park Office to pacat the trail was dry but from pacat to peak is very slippery..

last person out from park in my grp is at 7pm

Accidents 'do happen'

Accidents “do happen”

My recall on my fall from bicycle at OCBC Cycling which happened last Sunday, 19^th January 2014

Firstly, my compliments to the marshals for their quick effort in blocking the incoming cyclists. It took me 10 minutes or so to be at the accident area while waiting for the medic team to arrive. One of the marshal spoke to me and asked whether i could stand up and walk myself to the curb (as i was in the fast lane) and yes, if only there's assistance. I stood up and slowly been assisted to the curb. At the curb, the marshal had informed and reminded the medic team to come over but it took another 10 minutes or so before they could attend to me. The marshal had to wave and actually stop the medic team who was riding fast on their motorcycle. 

Still at the curb, the medic personnel attended to me and asked about my condition. I told them that either my shoulder could be fractured or dislocated or there were bruises on me knee and shoulder. After putting the sling over my arm, he informed that it would take a while for the ambulance to address me and asked whether i could walk myself to medic tent which is about 800 metres away. Hence, i opted to walk with an excruciating pain on my right elbow.

At the medic tent, i was attended by the medical personnel to clean my wound n decided to go to the hospital on my own.

X ray and CT Scan shows the extend of the injury. Surgeon informed the fall that i had, it like a ceramic plate fall from table n broke into pieces.

Surgery was success with titanium plates inserted with 6 screws to place the broken pieces of the bones..

My personal thanks to those whole assisted me throughout, fellow friends and family members who visited, and everyone’s concern.

Am back to action soon with snail pace...

My Training Partner 2010

 2014 - at FRIM Tmn Botanic

2010 - Sabah 

Lai Kuan and me .. in 2010 both of us took part in the Sabah Adventure Challenge for 2 days . 

a 65km trail run with no trail markers where participants have to rely on map and find their own way back to the finishing line. This challenge you must know how to use compass and good in orienteering

anyway after 4 years , Lai Kuan still going strong as for me ... my knees hahahhahah .. as overstrain 

Met her at Taman Botanic FRIM Kepong as she starting back training for Trail Run.

Currently , m coaching people who want to keep healthy .

As both of us are still '35' years of age.

Gng Nuang on Friday and Sat

Hi All

This coming Friday and Saturday ( 17/1, 18/1),  if you are free and would like to join for hike at Ponsoon Ulu Langat..

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Date of activity : 17th January 2014 (Friday - Thaipusam) and Saturday - January 18th Saturday

Optional - you can come either day (Please let me know if you coming on Saturday)

 

Duration of Hike : 9-12 hours

 

Difficulty Level : 8 out of 10 (10 being most difficult)

 

Emergency Contact :  Pejabat Hutan Daerah Selangor Tengah (03-90752885) and the ranger Encik Imram at 012-2767724.

This is the 1st challenge training hike for our Mt Kinabalu trip ( All are welcome even if you are not going to Mt Kinabalu)

Those who just want to do the logger trails up and down , also can as it good training . Distance 5km 1 way  

This is good training ground if you want to improve your endurance in walking and run 

 

Meeting Point :

1) Petronas Station at Jalan Cheras on the way to Kajang (opposite Phoenix Plaza) - 5.45am

2) Gunung Nuang Car Park at 6.30am

  (For those who know the venue, you may proceed directly there)

 

Direction :

Gunung Nuang Park,  is located 30km from Cheras, around 45mins by car.

It is easy to find the start of Gunung Nuang trail.

Exit the E7 Cheras Kajang Expressway when you see the sign for Pekan Hulu Langat. 

Take route B52 through Hulu Langat and keep going straight as far as you can. 

You will end up in Pangsun (Pangsoon) where the road forks. Keep left towards the Pangsoon Reservoir and Dam. 

When you reach the locked security gates of the reservoir compound, turn left into the Gunung Nuang Park. There is a car park here.

You have to register with the park ranger and pay RM1 per adult or RM0.50 per child. 

Map to Gunung Nuang Park :  Attached is a location map painstakingly drawn by my trekker friend- KC.

We will park our cars at the Location J.

 

Google Map : 

https://maps.google.com.my/maps?saddr=Lebuhraya+Cheras+-+Kajang&daddr=B52&hl=en&ll=3.097322,101.879654&spn=0.372303,0.676346&sll=3.209161,101.869783&sspn=0.046533,0.084543&geocode=FS35LgAdPJQQBg%3BFXcVMQAdd54SBg&mra=me&mrsp=1,0&sz=14&t=m&z=11

 

 

Our Hiking Schedule :

 

Optional - To Kem Lolo, Pacat, Pengasih Peak or Summit - choice its yours

Will brief you guys on the day

Below those who want to go to peak

5:45 AM - Arrive at Petronas at Jalan Cheras on the way to Kajang (opposite Phoenix Plaza) Location B in the map.

6:30 AM - Meet up at Gunung Nuang Park, Car Park and Briefing

7.00 AM - Begin trekking (about 4-6 hours) 

 

12:00 - 01:00 p.m. - Arrive at the Summit of Gunung Nuang and Lunch

 

01:30 p.m. – Descend to the Base (turnaround time is at 1:00pm)

 

05:00 – 07:00 p.m. – Reach the Base & wash up ( Estimated completion time)

 

*** Home sweet Home ***

 

 

Things to bring :

 

1) Bring drinking water (about 3 - 4L) and foods, energy bars. (9-12 hours hike)

2) Wear suitable shoes 

3) Food / Fruits - Pack your own breakfast & lunch

4) Raincoat, Headlamp/torch light (Compulsory)

5) Optional - Trekking stick, Camera, small towel, Garden Gloves

6) Extra clothes for changing after the climb

7) Insect repellents - optional

8) Personal medication / Plasters for cuts/blisters

9) Personal Belonging like Wallet, HP to be wrap in plastic bag in case rain.

 

 

Note : 

1) Please have your own breakfast before trekking or take your own breakfast

2) Please be punctual (strive to come 10 minutes before time) 

3) If anyone of you find yourselves getting into difficulties, turnaround time is at 1:00pm. 

Meaning, no matter where you are at 2:00pm, you MUST turn back and begin your descend to the starting point.

5) Wear suitable clothes for long hike.

7) For water supply, we need about 3-4 litres of water for the whole hike. So, you can either carry this entire amount.

Or you can refill your bottles at the water point if you brought water purification tablets.

9) Watch out for muddy trails after rain and take precautions against leeches. 

 

 

Our Hiking Trail in Gunung Nuang: -

 

1)       Car Park, Starting Point –  Gravel and Dirt Road about 5km  (45mins – 120 mins)

2)       From end of Gravel Track to Lolo Camp about 1km (30mins)

3)       From Lolo Camp to Pacat Camp about 4km (90mins to 150mins)

4)       From Pacat to Bukit Pengasih (false peak) about 1.5km (40mins to 80mins)

5)       From Bukit Pengasih to Gunung Nuang Peak about  1km (40mins to 60mins)

 

Happy Training and Hiking!!!  

 

Cheers

Apek Hills Cheras

If you free this Saturday , do come and join,, else on Sunday I be at Padang Merbok conducting running clinic - Hills Repeats you can join

 

Below are the details for our Training at Apek Hill in Taman Cheras Awana on Saturday, 11th January 2014.

 

Date of Activity : 11th Jan 2014 (Saturday)

Duration of Hike in Apeh Hill : 4 hours

Distance   :  10 - 12 Kilometers trail up and down hills

Organizer : Tony Quay ( 016-2742213 ) 

 

Meeting Point :

 

1)  Petronas Station at Jalan Cheras on the way to Kajang (opposite Phoenix Plaza) at 6.45 am

 

     Google Map direction can be found here :  1st Meeting Point at Petronas

     The coordinates : 3.078836,101.749744

 

 

2)  Shell Station at Taman Segar Perdana, Cheras at 7:00 am

 

     Google Map direction can be found here :  2nd Meeting Point at Shell

     The coordinates : 3.090026,101.762173

 

3)   Car Park at Taman Cheras Awana at 7:00 am

 

     Google Map direction can be found here :  Starting Point

     The coordinates : 3.088933,101.76485

 

 

Transport Arrangement :  Own

 

Our Hiking Schedule :

6:45 a.m. - Meet at the Petronas Station at Jalan Cheras on the way to Kajang (opposite Phoenix Plaza) 

7:00 a.m. - Briefing on Hike

8:15 a.m. - Start Hike

11:00 a.m. - Cut-off time for descent

12:30- 01:30 p.m. - Return to the starting point

*** Home Sweet Home ***

 

Thing to bring :

 

1) Bring drinking water (about 2L). An additional food pack will be provided. 

2) Wear suitable shoes

3) Raincoat (Compulsory)

5) Optional - Trekking stick, Camera and small towel

6) Extra change of clothes for after the hike

7) Insect repellents - optional

8) Personal medication / Plasters for cuts/blisters

8) Personal Belongings like Wallet, HP to be wrap in plastic bag in case rain.

 

 

Note : 

 

1) Please have your own breakfast before the trek. An additional food pack will be provided for extra energy during the hike.

2) Please be punctual (strive to come 10 minutes before stated time) 

3) If anyone is slower than the rest, the cutoff turnaround time is at 11:00am. This means no matter where you are at 11:00am, you MUST turn back and begin your descend to the starting point. 

4) Wear suitable clothes for a long hike.

5) If you want to play at the waterfall, please bring along a change of clothes.

6) Cars can be parked at Persiaran Awana, Taman Cheras Awana. Link

 

Our Hiking Route :

Start from Cheras Awana to Station 1 - Station 2 - Station 3 & 3A - Station 5 - Station 6 - Station 5 to the Waterfall 1

After short break, we proceed to Saga Hilltop via trek D. Return back to Station 6 - Finish at Taman Cheras Awana Base.