Mount Kinabalu 2011
23 to 24 Feb 2011- This is my first time climbing Mt Kinabalu and I am really excited to be here after 3 months of training. To prepare for the climb, we trained by stair climbing (40 storeys building) and hiking up Bukit Timah hill weekly. I can't wait to ascend this mountain, after all this is South East Asia highest mountain right ? Jo's Climbers (Photo from Jo) Briefing before the trek starts We started the climb at about 9:45am and were advised not to go too fast as that will increase the risk of acute mountain sickness (ams). Anyway, all the good advice went out the window when I started. I was just focused on reaching Laban Rata base camp. Distance markers and maps at every 0.5km The terrain goes UP UP and UP, with steep inclines with very little flat ground. I am really glad I trained for the climb. Porters carrying 30 kgs load Resting for lunch on the steps as the huts were full ! The "killer" yellow roc