This is our last week to get ready all our necessaries before we head up to Mount. KK. So let me write down the list to make everyone life easier. Somemore now is the right time to do our last call shopping since it's MEGASALES. So this weekend, makesure spare half day for urself to do our LAST MINUTE shopping!
So here go our Shopping List :
1) It is a day climb, usually warm and sunny. So lightweight clothing like
t-shirts and
bermudas/shorts is sufficient. Track bottom is okay.
2)
Cap/hat & scarf to cover your nose when we're heading to the peak. It will be
COLD, DARK and DRY.
3)
Sun-glasses Close.
4)
Raincoat, in case of rain. Disposable raincoat is easily available in Kota Kinabalu and Kinabalu Park. Umbrella, if necessary.
5)
Good shoes. It is better for you to have a high cut shoes as to prevent from ankle injury. Sports shoe is
adequate. It's better if you get a pair of
HIKING SHOES! Don't tell me it makes no Diff.. It makes alot of diff! Think about it!! Why footballers don't wear sports shoe in their game? It's the same things that applies here! Make sure u get a pair with good gribs! It helps.
6)
Rubber sandals/slippers. Some of the climbers use only
open-toe rubber sandals with thick socks during the first part of the climb. You will need it as well when u r comin down from the mountain if you want ur toes stay in nice condition. If not you will get
blue black toes, so no nail polish needed! So get a pair of good shoes n' slippers do make ur life easier!It can also be used in the wet bathroom during your stay in Laban Rata.
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Sunblock cream Close. I'm sure Jynnie will bring this!! ahha
7)
Face towels.
8)
1 liter water bottle. You can refill your water during the climb on each shelter. Bring alogn ur 100plus if u need additional electrolyte!
9)
Toilet tissue papers.
10)
Food that is light and easy to eat - like
raisins, chocolate, nuts, energy bars, glucose and some oral re hydration salts. Other food like instant noodle, instant coffee or tea, bread, canned sardines and tuna, if you would like to save some money for your meals at Laban Rata.
11)
Plastic bags.
12)
Insect repellent (with DEET).
13)
Medicines (please refer to medical advice). and the
ubat for muscle release! I feel that this one is important for me!
14)
Waist pouch. It will also be used during the second part of the climb.
15)
Your backpack. Better to have a waterproof one. If not, pack everything in double plastic bag in case of rain. Try to limit it to less than 10 kilograms. It would be a burden for you to bring more than that.
16)Still or video
camera Close. This is a must. Bring spare batteries, memory cards (for digital) or film (for manual camera). You would not want to miss anything, right?
17)
Walking/hiking stick (trekking pole), but this you can get it there...
18)
Towels,
toothbrush and toothpaste. Soap is provided in Laban Rata. You can have your bath in a heated bathroom there.
19)
Torch Light - if can, buy the one that can stick on ur head! haha
20)
Glove - Buy those garden glove because you will need it when there's rope climbing.
21)A
nice thick pair of socks to warm u up throughout the journey!
22)Last but not least..
Sweaters or coat. Bring 2. It will be really cold since my friend told me it was 0 degree when we reach the peak last week! So do necessaries preparation.
I think that's all about it. If anything to add, leave your comment here and i will add it on! So guys!! We r all ready to go k!
Umi our Asst. Tourguide & Porter. She's always cool n' slumber...
Joey looks abit like Uncle Kapak Minyak
Still bersemagat lagi...
Pose with my cowboy hat.
Only 2.5KM.. 6 more KM to go..
Pose n' Pose all the way...
Not bad la u my lil donkey.. Still look fresh!
Wee are Coming!
Beautiful Scenery..
Jynnie is Hot from behind!
Obviously Jonathan is thinking about Jessie when everyone is really tired!
Joey & Joanna.. Smile!
Erik always trying to capture the nicest shoot for us. So this is for u Buddy...
Still can bergaya for a with my shades... but not too long!
Hannee, Mic, Erik @ the very beginning entrance
The Porters 
