Mountain Top Ocean Deep

This Saturday, will be the start of my Mt Kinabalu Charity hike 2015, and below is the details
for the training.

Please note those who keen to join are welcome .

Date               : January 3, 2015 (Saturday)

Time              : 7:00am - 12:00pm (4 - 5 hours hike)
Venue            : Taman Botani Kepong
Distance         : 5 - 7 Kilometers trail (up hill and down hill)
Organizer       :  Tony Quay ( 016-2742213 )

Meeting Point :  

Taman Botani Kepong Car Park at Taman Ehsan Kepong

Attached is the map of Taman Botani Entrance - Point C

Google Map's directions can be found here :   Link

The coordinates : 3.224613,101.623224

Note: Taman Botani Kepong car park is not the normal main FRIM entrance!!!

Transport Arrangement :  Own – Park inside RM3 per car.
Entry Fee : Rm1 person

Hiking Schedule :

7:00am – Meet at FRIM Taman Botanic Kepong Parking are
7:15 am – Briefing on the hike    
7:30 am –  Start Hiking
11:00 am - Cut off time for descent 
12:00- 01:00 pm – Return to the starting point
 *** Home Sweet Home ***

Things to bring :

1.      Drinking water (about 1.5 - 2L) and food pack will be provided.
2.      Wear suitable trekking shoes (not running shoes)
3.      Raincoat (compulsory)
4.      Extra clothes for changing after the hike
5.      Personal medication / plasters for cuts/blisters/joint and muscle pain relief
6.      Personal belongings like wallet & handphone to be wrapped in plastic bag in case of rain
7.      Optional – trekking stick, camera, small towel, insect repellent

Note : 

1) Please have your own light breakfast before hiking

2) Food packs will be provided along the way,

3) Please be punctual (strive to come 10 minutes before ) 

4) If anyone has any difficulties along the way, please inform the facilitators and your friends. 

5) If anyone is slower than the rest, the cut-off turnaround time is at 11:00am. This means that no matter where you are at 11:00am, you MUST turn back and head towards the starting point

6) Wear suitable clothes for a long hike

7) Carry a backpack during the hike (with necessary things for the hike)

8) Trek according to your own pace

9) Parking inside Taman Botani Kepong is RM3 per car and entrance fee is RM1 per person. 

Safety Instructions :

1. You must never trek alone

2. You must always be with your buddies/friends

3. You must always on the look-out for your buddies/friends

Hiking Route :

Start from Taman Botani (KBG) - Steroid Hill - then higher to Salem High Country – Mountain Bike Track – Rover Trail - Syabas Trail – Pacat Trail , Return back to Taman Botani car park.