Mulu Pinnacles Apr 28 - May 2, 2016

I will away from Apr 28th - May 2, 2016 leading group of 23 paxs to Mulu Pinnacles Sarawak

all of them is their 1st time to Mulu and an adventure for them

esp the show caves, bats exodus and the pinnacles hike

About 8 paxs will not be doing the Pinnacles but trek to Melinau Gorge.

Gunung Nuang Via Janda Baik trails Apr 9, 2016

I am pleased to inform that the group shall trek to the peak of Gunung Nuang via Janda Baik way (or Bukit Tinggi) this Saturday, 9 April 2016.

Please indicate if you are coming for this trekking or trail running.

Meeting Place: The Chinese coffee shop at town area as indicated by Location C in the attached map.

I will at the BHP Petrol Station after the Gombak Toll which is 1 km at 6:30am.

Will start to leave at 6:45am from the BHP Station to Janda Baik village

7:30am will leave from the Janda Baik Village to the Car park

Duration: One way up to the peak of Gunung Nuang is 3 hours

 YF Chong will be place markers along the trail. There is only one river crossing.

Schedule:

6:30 a.m. - Meet at BHP Station after Gombak Toll

6:45 a.m – Will leave from BHP Station to Janda Baik Village

7:15 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. – Pack Breakfast/Lunch at Janda Baik, the Chinese coffee shop for those who are early

7:30 a.m. - drive to the starting trek (limited space for parking, suggest to car pool). Parking charges RM7

8:00 a.m. – start the ascent (for 3 hours)

12:30 p.m. - Cut-off time for descent (relax at the waterfall for 30 minutes)

4:30 p.m. - Return to car park and refresh

5:00 p.m. - Going for early dinner at the Chinese restaurant nearby (Bukit Tinggi) - Optional

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*** Home sweet Home ***

Thing to bring :

1) Bring drinking water (about 2-3L)

2) Food / Fruits - Pack your own breakfast or lunch

3) Wear suitable trekking shoes( not running shoes )

4) Raincoat, headlamp (Compulsory)

5) Optional – Whistle, Trekking stick, Camera, small towel, Garden Gloves and Insect repellents and hat.

6) Extra clothes for changing/Towel.

7) Personal medication / Plasters for cuts/blisters. Anti-histamine

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 or take your own breakfast
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 12:30pm. This means no matter where you are at 12:30pm, 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 stream, please bring along a change of clothes.

6) For river crossing, you may change to your sandals or rubber shoes

7) Markers will be placed along the trails 

Important :

Please note that you are attending this event at your own risk. The organizer or event host will try their best to assist, but is in no way responsible, liable or accountable for any personal injuries, accidents, damages, or losses, etc.

Hike to Gunung Nuang Via Janda Baik Trails Apr 9, 2016

This saturday April 9. 2016 was suppose to hike Bukit Kutu, but were informed it been closed at the moment in view of the  presence of hornets along the trail of which 3 hikers were stung last week and fainted. As such the authorities closed till further notice.

YF Chong informed to hike Gunung Nuang via Janda Baik Trails.

This is much shorter trails as compared with Hulu Langat Pongsoon

Average time take to reach the summit is 3 hours depend individual fitness

Will meet at Janda Baik town at 7.15am and start to depart to the car part at 7:30am

Details to be posted on Monday