FB Group

Just to inform you that a Facebook group has been created!

The link --> http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=127289727312005&ref=mf

Join already if you have not accepted my invitation!

More stuff to buy

Before i forget, please use a headlamp instead of a torch light. The headlamp must enable you to see things clearly (for short range) and not far. If the salesman is trying to sell you something that enables you to see far far away, that is not the headlamp you want. You need to see what are you holding or grabbing hold of in the dark, so... short sighted headlamp.


Here are some luxurious item that you might want to spend on. These are UNNECESSARY but if you have the $$$, why not?!

add on spikes from Universal Travels (RM99)
I do not have a picture of this but its like a rubber thingy that you wrap around your shoes and there are spikes at the bottom, fits on any shoes for more grip

heat pack (RM4 till RM8)
these are disposable heat packs that you stick on your shirt and in your shoes for additional warmth. lasts about 5 hours. also, there is one where you hold it on your hands.

glow stick (below RM5)
just for fun

more updates coming up soon!

~jesmond~

Not only stamina

A few of us when to Apek Hill last Saturday and I must say, that i had learned something from that trip.

The main thing, we have been worrying about is stamina but truth is, there are so many other things to worry about one of it is your knees. As we were descending, i felt a sharp pain on my knee and with wonders of google,

http://www.itendonitis.com/knee-tendonitis.html

Overuse of knees...

My advice, please remember to get knee support or any form of support that is required for any part of your bodies. (i mean ankle, elbow, wrist, whatever) =D

My knees are now wrapped in support even during work. Pray that i recover soon.

See you guys in ten days!

~jesmond~

Updates from Jesmond!

The guys from Corezone gave us some tips:

Shoes/Boots:
Hard soles (tapak), water proof

Gloves:
Avoid using bulky snow gloves (comfy but not suitable for via ferrata).
Use warm and fitting gloves (kayak)

Jacket:
Water proof. Get a fleece too if possible. Do not underestimate the cold.

Water:
There is a water station at every 1km. Do not picture a water stall like your luxurious marathon runs. It's a natural water catchment, mini tangki thingy. Buy water purification tablets, do not challenge ur stomach during the climb.

More Updates!!

FIRST AID KIT & MEDICATION
* please prepare whatever necessary for yourself - whether it comes to nausea, cramps, flu, diarrhea, painkillers medication, etc
* better be prepared than be sorry :)

PORTER SERVICES
* Called up Sabah Parks. Rates are RM 8/kg. Advisable max weight per porter --> 10 kg
* Pack what you need to bring/wear for ascend to summit from Laban Rata and Via Ferrata, into a durable plastic / eco-friendly bag.
* Porters will have their own 'carrier bag/cart/basket' to hold your stuffs
* You may also provide the bag to be ported (advised by ppl at Corezone)
* Pack as light as possible

RECOMMENDED FOOD ITEMS
* Power Bar
* Power Gel
* Cup Noodles (when check in at Pendant Hut, heard food there sucks.. haha)
* ORS (oral rehydration salt, good for curing cramps according to ppl at Corezone)

RECOMMENDED ITEMS
* Duct Tape
* Knee Guard (esp if injured before)

more updates to come... so do expect more e-mails from me, etc! super kancheong and excited man... !!!

Suitability of Kampung Adidas Shoes for Via Ferrata

Dear May Szin,

 

Thank you for your booking. Please check your itinerary at http://www.mountaintorq.com/index.php/activities-a-facilities

 

In regards to your questions; http://www.mountaintorq.com/index.php/packing-list

 

1) The renown "Kampung Adidas" shoes would be suitable to scale the circuit? Or a hardier pair of hiking shoes would be more suitable?

It is advisable to get good hiking shoes which you are comfortable with for the climb. Kampung Adidas is ok but if you're not used to it, it will cause blister. The best shoes are those with good grip, light and waterproof.

2) What kind of gears are most suitable? Winter clothing or just slightly thicker jackets?

You might need thicker clothing for the summit hike. As you descend the Via Ferrata, it may get warmer as the sun goes up. Best is to wear multiple layers which you can take off as you feel warmer.

 

Please find (FAQ and pre-trip notes) for you to prepare for the Mt Kinabalu trip. http://www.mountaintorq.com/index.php/important-information

 

Best Regards,

Mountain Torq Team

Mountain Torq Sdn. Bhd. (692110-U)

Tel: +60 (88) 268 126 / 251 730 / 251 703

Fax : +60 (88) 269 126

www.mountaintorq.com

www.youtube.com/user/mountaintorq

 

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From: Mayz [mailto:mayszin@yahoo.com]
Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 1:40 PM
To: Enquiry - Mount Torq
Subject: Low's Peak's Circuit

Dear Sir/Madam,

My name is May Szin.
Please be informed that I have made a reservation for 26 pax on June 20, under Alan Lam of Skyland Adventure for Mountain Torq's Low's Peak's Circuit.

I was wondering if...

1) The renown "Kampung Adidas" shoes would be suitable to scale the circuit?
2) Or a hardier pair of hiking shoes would be more suitable?
3) What kind of gears are most suitable? Winter clothing or just slightly thicker jackets?

Please advice.
Would appreciate your suggestions/feedback.

Best,
May Szin

Bukit Tabur this Sunday

Leng Chais and Leng Luis sekalian,

For this Sunday's climb, please take note of the following!

Date: 23rd May 2010 (Sunday)
Meet Up Time & Venue: 6.30 am @ Mamak Stall (see e-mail I sent for directions, or call Diddy please).

PLEASE, TRY NOT TO BE LATE (OR TOO LATE)!
TQ VERY MUCH.

As of 18th May 2010:

1) Diddy
2) Shaun
3) Mayz
4) Chew Yee
5) Yun Miau
6) Yun Wei
7) Jesmond
8) Peter
9) Alfred
10) Ming
11) Winnie
12) Su-Lyn
13) Shino
14) Gun
15) Tanny
16) Jasmine
17) Mei Fun

Add to Checklist

Dear all,

For your info.

Thanks Winnie!
Add to your check list...

1) Duct Tape see http://besthike.wordpress.com/2010/03/21/11th-hiking-essential-duct-tape/

Also see... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten_Essentials and decide for yourself :)

AirAsia AK5115 Flight Rescheduled

Thanks Jet Fong for informing :)

AirAsia regrets to advised that our flight AK5115 , scheduled to depart from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur at 07:15pm (1915 hours) on 21st June 2010, has unfortunately been rescheduled.
The new departure time is at 06:55pm (1855 hours) and it arrives in Kuala Lumpur at 09:20pm (2120hrs),local time.

Latest List of Participants

26 pax as of 17th May 2010...

1. Alfred Loo Say Hui
2. Chang Yan Keong (Jesmond)
3. Choo Chew Yee
4. Choo Su Fen
5. Eng Kian Boon (Ben)
6. Foo Ming Teng
7. Gun Chin Yong
8. Lam Jet Fong
9. Lee Mei Fun
10. Lee Cheh Lu (Cathy)
11. Lee Chin Lu (Penny)
12. Lee Shin Lu (Shino)
13. Lee Wan Lu (Sherie)
14. Lim May Szin (Mayz)
15. Lim Shuh Huey (Winnie)
16. Lim Yun Miau
17. Lim Yun Wei
18. Low Pei Feng (Jasmine)
19. Low Wooi Choong
20. Mohd Rusydi bin Razali (Diddy)
21. Peter Chong Yaw Choong
22. Phoa Mui Kim
23. Shaun Ng Wei Leung
24. Tan Mei Yee (Tanny)
25. Ugenthiran Jayaraman (Mike)
26. Yeo Huey Min

White Water Rafting @ Padas - All except Jet Fong and Mui Kim (24 pax)
KK Climb + Via Ferrata - All 26 pax

Checklist

Thought it may be helpful.

Done by Mayz --> http://www.sendspace.com/file/qlk80z
Done by Leng, a friend of mine who climbed KK in April 2010 --> http://www.sendspace.com/file/llwvrn

I've e-mailed you all a copy too.
Hope you got 'em.

Tata!

Bukit Tabur Climb

Date:: 23rd May 2010 (Sunday)

Time:: ~ 7.00am - 3.00 pm

Venue:: Bukit Tabur, Taman Melawati

Organized by Diddy (diddy1986@hotmail.com, 016-2919564), one of the participants that's gonna join us on our "Sabah Expedition June 2010", for white water rafting at Padas and hike + via ferrata at Mount Kinabalu.


*PROPOSED AGENDA*
0700 hrs: Meet Up
Venue --> Gather in Tmn Melawati @ 7am (be punctual pls)... for those who aren't familiar with the place just use MRR2 highway follow the direction to Tmn Melawati (opposite Giant). Once you exit below the flyover take the first left junction and then you'll see a mamak located on the corner of the shop lot straight up ahead. you can't miss it. That will be our rendezvous point.

0730 - 0800 hrs: Start Climb
* Approximately 3-4 hrs for round trip hike.

1200 hrs onwards: Lunch & Meeting
* To discuss / finalized things with regards to our trip to KK from June 17 - 21st, 2010.

*THINGS TO BRING / WEAR / USE*
1) Sufficient water for own consumption
2) Light snacks i.e. energy bar, choc bar, muesli, sandwiches, etc
3) Suitable hiking apparels
4) Suitable hiking/sports shoes (good grip, a must)
5) Gloves - since it require us to do some 'rock climbing'
6) Camera - fantastic view! Seriously
7) Insect repellant (optional)
8) Sunblock lotion (optional)

p/s: As we may have a big group of our own, would appreciate if you do not invite other friends yet. Please RSVP by May 17th. Thank you :)

From WIKIPEDIA:

Bukit Tabur is a hill located in Taman Melawati, Malaysia. It is also known locally as Bukit Hangus. The hill is very prominent and could be seen from the Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2. The hill, which is less than 1000 meters, is a quartz ridge. Climbers enter the hiking trail via Kampung Klang Gates, 50 meters from the gates of the Klang Gates Dam, at the back of Taman Melawati for a quick 3-4 hours climb. The Gombak Forest Reserve and Klang Gates Dam are beside the hill. The peak offers spectacular view of the dam.

The hiking trail to Bukit Tabur can be found at 3°14′1″N 101°44′55″E / 3.23361°N 101.74861°E / 3.23361; 101.74861 (trailhead).

Meet Up for Discussion

Jesmond and myself will suggest a date soon for a MEET-UP.
Best if we all (or at least majority) could just gather and discuss, at least to finalize certain matters.
So, if you read this, if possible, DO ADVICE US ON YOUR AVAILABLE DATES.
Via blog, e-mail or SMS
TQ!

Required Items

Hey,

Just to share an e-mail from one member of our group - Huey Min :)

" Hi, Everyone...

 

Next month we will go to hike Mt. KK lol... i juz want to make a reminder... what we should prepare for hiking Mt KK...  i  think most of u already know...

 

I juz write what the basic... if i lost anything.. plz remind me also.. thanx..

 

 

1. The warm cloths or jacket... better bring winter jacket...  block wind is best
2. The shoe... dun wear the normal sport shoes... coz.. it will slip. U can buy a the shoe... malaysian will call it "adidas kampung" ( i have attached the pic) It is cost RM5 or RM6...u also can buy it frm kk park thr... but they will sell more expensive lol..  Of coz u can buy more better shoe if u need it.. This is juz the cheapest choose.

I think there's a shop selling in Kuchai Lama, near Wisma FGA

1. The head light
2. Cap... it can help for ease headache...
3. Exchange socks... it can ease cool at night... (optional)
4. Tongkat (optional).
5. Glove (water proof)

 Ths most important is do more training lol... if possible....

*Even sometime i jogging an hours... but everytime i go hike saga hills and apek hill (more difficult way) also feel tired (*only my status*)

Have a Nice Day ^^  Cheers"

Meals Provided

Hello all,

Just thought I'll provide the following details in case anyone's asking :)
Bold --> provided meals, no extra costs

17th June: Day 1 - None. All meals at own cost.
18th June: Day 2 - Lunch provided on Padas White Water Rafting activity.Breakfast & dinner at own cost.
19th June: Day 3 - Breakfast at own cost. Lunch & Dinner provided on Day 1 of KK Climb.
20th June: Day 4 - Breakfast provided. Lunch can get from canteen - own cost. Dinner at own cost.
21st June: Day 5 - None. All meals at own cost.

Balance Payment due End of March

Dear all,

Please be informed that balance payment for the KK Trip is due latest by 31st March 2010.

Kindly download the accounts and details regarding all your payment HERE.

Note that the balance payment must be made payable to:

Bank Account Name: LIM MAY SZIN
Bank Account #: 003-50-18108-8
Bank Account Type: HONG LEONG BANK

Like previously practiced, please e-mail me a copy of the receipt / transaction page as proof of payment.
Your co-operation is very much appreciated.

• 19th January 2010: 70% deposit was paid to Alan Lam of Skyland Adventure. 
• 18th February 2010: Lodging arrangements has been made at Borneo Backpackers (PIC: Lina) and deposit (first night stay = RM 660) has been paid for in advance by Jesmond.

Update on Accommodation

Dear all,

Just a short note to update everyone that the deposit for the accommodation has been paid for, by Jesmond, on your behalf. Collection of the charges and the remaining balance for the activities package will be informed at a later date.

Borneo Backpackers
Check-In: 17th June 2010
Check-Out: 19th June 2010

Free Luggage Storing Facilities: 19th - 20th June 2010

Check -In: 20th June 2010
Check-Out: 21st June 2010

CNY & Valentine

It's here!
Just dropping by to wish everyone that's embarking on this adventure, a very Happy Chinese New / Tiger Year 2010 and Happy Valentine's.

Hope everyone's been diligently training, unlike me (-_-").

Okay, my wishes for everyone of us here!

• Wish you good health... well, so that we can all tahan this pretty hectic adventure this June 2010.
• Wish you good money... well, so that we'll have no problems paying up the remaining balance and getting all the necessary gears, etc.
• Wish you 'strong stomach'... so that you don't get any food poisoning on any days leading to this trip, during this trip, and after this trip...
• Wish you... to be updated... 

Training Activities

My friend Leng have the following line up as her training activities (for her April climb). She has just extended the invitation to us.

"Dear All,

For your info, my training is scheduled as follows :

28th Feb 2010 - Apek & Saga Hill
7th March 2010 – Broga Hill
14th March 2010 - Gunung Datuk @ Seremban
21st March 2010 - Gunung Nuang, Hulu Langat or Gunung Kutu, Kuala Kubu Baru
28th March 2010 - Gunung Angsi @ Seremban
4th April 2010 - Apek & Saga Hill or Batu Caves or Bukit Tabur
* Subject to change*

Kindly let me know 1 week before each trek for details if you are interested to join us. Your friend are welcome to join us.

Feel free to contact me at 016-3090737 (Leng) should you require further clarification.

Best Regards,
Leng "

I personally may opt to join all the trips, EXCEPT Broga Hill (subjected to availability).
If you decided to join me, give me a buzz! - Mayz

Energizer Night Run - 27.03.2010

Chew Yee’s suggested activity for March 2010.


What about joining a 10km marathon on March 27, 2010 (Sunday)?

Of course, you can opt for 21 km (half marathon) and 42 km (full marathon) if you're up for it :) No stopping ya! Hehe.




For more info & to register, please head to www.energizernightrun.com.my

Info for All Participants

Dear all,

Kindly click here --> http://www.sendspace.com/file/og55hw to download all necessary info for your trip preparation.

These files are provided to us by Skyland Adventure and Mountain Torq

Files Content (compressed in a WinZip file)

1. Climbing Note & Preparation
2. Mountain Torq - FAQ
3. Mountain Torq - Pre-Trip Preparation & Trail Map
4. Mountain Torq - Via Ferrata
5. Mountain Torq - Product List
6. Padas White Water Rafting Itinerary
7. KK Climb + Via Ferrata (Low's Peak's Circuit) Itinerary
   

Recce - Borneo Backpackers

Pros

• 100% backpackers-styled accommodation
• Located right smack in the city
• Easily accessible to attractions like Filipino Market, Night Market, the Waterfront, shops, banks, etc
• Suitable location for pick-up by agent for our rafting and climbing activities
• Generally clean and cosy
• Suggested rooms to book by Borneo Backpackers (first night deposit of RM 650 needed, if for 26 pax say yes):
• 1 Large Dorm (10 beds) - female
• 1 Medium Dorm (6 beds) - female
• 1 Large Dorm (10 beds) - male
  
• Free airport transfers (for arrival only) can be arranged
• RM 25 per pax, per night x 3 nights = RM 75.00 per pax
  

 Cons

• Common bathroom - limited available so there's definitely a need for waking up early to bath, to avoid 'congestion'
• It's backpackers-styled, meaning... it cannot be compared to Tune Hotels (or any hotels for that matter) and the such in terms of room deco, etc
  

 Some pictures for your viewing and judgement...

 

Lounge / Sitting / TV Area

Two Full Kitchens

 

Example of the 10-bed Dorm  - Air Conditioned

 

Bathroom + Toilet Facilities

Accommodation Confirmation Required

Dear all,

Mayz had actually went to the extent of dropping by at Borneo Backpackers for a visit and this her post will be self explanatory.
*disclaimer from Mayz: this is strictly my opinion only
Before we proceed, we would like all of you to know that based on Mayz’s information as well as other information that we had collected, we have decided that the best accommodation will be, Borneo Backpackers.

However, please do allow me to say this. As organizers for this trip, we believe that it is our duty to make the trip easier, more fun and hassle free as you would not have to be worried about thinking or searching for a place to stay. Nonetheless, you are free to make your own decisions of where you would like to stay, for instance, friends / relatives place, your own preferred hotel, your own better rates hotel or even your more luxurious hotel as this is not a compulsory selection. You are free to decide on your own.

Our only request is that upon your selection, we are to meet at the rendezvous point at a designated time, which is Borneo Backpackers area, as the people from Skyland will be picking us up from there.

Finally, for those who are interested to accept this accommodation, please do email me at jesmond_cyk@hotmail.com and I shall have the rest of the arrangements made. Please do email me by 31st January 2010 as there would be neither email reminders nor persuasive messages to take this deal. Hence, I urge all of you to email me at the instant that you have made your decision. Instructions for payments will be forward to you upon having your confirmation.

I hope that this do not sound too harsh, if it does, I do apologize but as we have a large group of 26 people, I believe that certain arrangements will have to be done immediately.

Remember, we are only trying to make this trip easier and better for all of us.

Thank you and see all of you soonies for our training sessions!

Updates

• Deposit has been made to our agent, Alan of Skyland Adventure (Borneo) Sdn Bhd
• Total number of participants, as of 19th January 2010, are 26 pax - 16 females & 10 males
  
• Mount KK + Via Ferrata: 26 participants
• Padas White Water Rafting: 25 participants
• Flight Tickets: Everyone has booked their flight tickets. Please remember to make your own arrangements to fly-in to KK on June 17th, and fly out on June 21st.

I'll be in KK for work from 20th - 21st January.
Will try to drop by at Borneo Backpackers and Tune Hotels to see for myself the room conditions and facilities there. May also meet up with Alan to further discuss on arrangements with regards to our trip if my schedule permits. 
May or may not have internet access so if there's anything urgent, please text or call me. TQ!

Borneo Backpackers - Under Consideration

FYI, may consider Borneo Backpackers for our accommodation should they be able to give us a good price seeing our group size.

Pros:

• Affordable - still pretty much within the budget
  
• Located right smack in the KK city - no need to spend unnecessarily on taxi fares
  
• Nearer to airport - should have free airport transfer (that's what it's stated on the website)
  
• Easy pick-up area for activities - preferred pick-up location by agents
• Inclusive of continental breakfast
  

Cons:

• Common bathroom - don't know how many's available... inquiring, awaiting feedback

Payment Breakdown

• Mount KK (via Mesilau, end at Timpohon) + Via Ferrata (Low's Peak's Circuit) = RM 999.00

• Padas White Water Rafting = RM 180.00

• Hotel = should be ~ RM 59 (to be confirmed, may change venue too)
  

Note that, what you've transferred to me is only 70% payment of the package price.
Balance to be collected at a later date.
I will issue 'receipts' after this whole payment thingy is done...
Will be as transparent as possible.

I believe all have booked their own flight tickets... Those who have not, please do so asap!

For those who have yet to transfer me the required money, you have until tomorrow to do so.
Please and thank you :)

Cheers!

Travel Costs

To the fellowship of the climb,

Well, hate to break this to you but there will be additional costs on top of the payment that you have made or will make. Here are some of them that might wanna start saving for (the ones I can think of for now, more like a checklist).

1) Transfers (cab fares, bus fares) within the city, from the airport as the 1k that we have paid for is from the city right up till the end of the climb
2) Food and accommodation within the city (tentatively tune hotel)
3) Flight tickets
4) Equipment and gears (jacket, shoes, glove, headlamp)

One advice for sure, please do not underestimate the cold. We will have to get really thick warm jacket, good gloves (not gardening or skytrex gloves) and proper shoes. We will work on a checklist as we go on.

For now, I would say that we are good to go. So gear up, people!

Broga Hill Expedition

Dear all KK Hikers,

Upcoming this sunday (17th) will be our 1st assessment outing to Broga hills, Semenyih...
we shall meet up at BHP, Taman Connaught by 4 a.m....

pls arrange ur own transport, car pool if u have to as those who fail to turn up will be penalised RM10 as discussed during our first meeting... hehehe

- all proceeds from penalties will be an incentive/subsidy for all of us in Sabah... (pls comment on this particular rule as we have bout 24-26 ppl... 1 or 2 foreigner, 3 or 4 outstationer who might not make it)

Regards,
Gun

Amount Due

Please make necessary payment / online transfer to my account.
Will collect 70% first... balance, to be advised and collected at a later date. 

Deadline: Friday, 15th January 2010
Bank Type: Hong Leong Bank
Account Name: Lim May Szin
Account #: 003-50-18108-8

Online Transfer: Print screen payment page & e-mail me as proof of transfer
Cash: Put cash in individually named & sealed envelope (exact amount please)


p/s: Sorry for bombarding your mailboxes with e-mails and blog posts... I can be very naggy unfortunately :(

1. Alfred - RM 1123 (paid RM 1100 on 14/01/10 & RM 30 on 15/01/10)
   
2. Jesmond - RM 1123 (paid RM 1123 on 15/01/10)
   
3. Peter - RM 1123 (paid RM 1123 on 15/01/10)
   
4. Chew Yee - RM 825 (paid RM 825 on 14/01/10)
   
5. Ben Eng - RM 825 + RM 85 (for International Participant) (paid RM 910 on 15/01/10)
   
6. Ming - RM 1123 (paid RM 1123 on 15/01/10)
   
7. Gun - RM 825 (paid RM 825 on 14/01/10)
   
8. Jet Fong - RM 700 (paid on 19/01/10)
9. Cathy - RM 825 (paid RM 825 on 15/01/10)
   
10. Penny - RM 825 (paid RM 825 on 15/01/10)
    
11. Mei Fun - RM 825 (paid RM 825 on 16/01/10)
    
12. Shino -  RM 825 (paid RM 825 on 15/01/10)
    
13. Sherie - RM 825 (paid RM 825 on 15/01/10)
    
14. Winnie - RM 825 (paid RM 825 on 15/01/10)
    
15. Yun Miau - RM 825 (paid RM 825 on 14/01/10)
    
16. Yun Wei - RM 825 (paid RM 825 on 14/01/10)
    
17. Jasmine - RM 825 (paid RM 825 on 16/01/10)
    
18. Wooi Choong - RM 1123 (paid RM 1123 on 15/01/10)
    
19. Kim - RM 1123 (paid RM 1123 on 15/01/10)
    
20. Tanny - RM 825 (paid RM 825 on 14/01/10)
    
21. Shaun - RM 1123 (paid on 19/01/10)
    
22. Mike - RM 1123 (paid on-behalf, by Mayz)
23. Huey Min - RM 825 (paid on 19/01/10)
24. Diddy - RM 825 (paid on 19/01/10)

~ Payment for accommodation, to be adviced and collected later
~ Let's settle stage by stage

Booking of Flight Tickets

Booked (AirAsia)

1. Lam Jet Fong
2. Lee Mei Fun
3. Low Pei Feng (Jasmine)
4. Yeo Huey Min

By Shino (MAS Airlines)

1. Lee Shin Lu (Shino)
2. Eng Kian Boon (Ben)
3. Lee Cheh Lu (Cathy)
4. Lee Wan Lu (Sherie)
5. Lim Shuh Huey (Winnie)
   

By Gun (AirAsia)

1. Gun Chin Yong
2. Tan Mei Yee (Tanny)
3. Choo Chew Yee
4. Lim Yun Miau
5. Lim Yun Wei 

By Jesmond (MAS Airlines)

1. Lim May Szin
2. Alfred Loo Say Hui
3. Chang Yan Keong (Jesmond)
4. Chong Yaw Choong (Peter)
   
5. Foo Ming Teng
6. Low Wooi Choong
7. Phoa Mui Kim
   
8. Shaun Ng Wei Leung
9. Ugenthiran Jayaraman (Mike)
10. Mohd Rusydi B Razali (Diddy)

Self-Booked

1. Lee Chin Lu (Penny) - flying in from Taiwan 

Accommodation, Luggage Storing Fees @ TuneHotels

Called TuneHotels.com...found out that we can actually store our luggage at their facilities (Hotel located right next to 1Borneo Shopping Mall) for RM 2 per luggage per day.
So... RM 113.20 (for 3 nights stay) x 13 rooms (because got extra 1 boy, 1 girl) / 24 pax = ~ RM 62.00.

Pretty good deal, rather than renting the entire room for one night just to store your luggage while we're up spending the night at the mountain?

Also note that each room comes with their own bathroom. Better than staying in a condo with 8 - 12 pax, and only two toilets to use right?

If got any objections, please voice out... via e-mail / msn (mayszin@hotmail.com) or text (012-2659796)...

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Hi Lim May Szin,

 

Thank you for your enquiry.

 

We do have a luggage storage facility that you can use at Tune Hotels.com – 1Borneo, Kota Kinabalu.. We charge RM2 per bag per day. Upon payment, you will be given a luggage tag for you to present when collecting your luggage later.

 

For further enquiry and assistance, you can also reach us at +6(03) 79625888.

 

Operating Hours: Monday to Friday: 9.00 am. – 9.00 pm.

Closed: Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays

 

 

Call Centre Department

Tune Hotels Regional Services Sdn Bhd (736610-U)

Suite 3.02 Plaza Hamodal                       DID : +603 7962 5888

Jalan 13/2                                               Fax : +603 7955 5899

46200 Petaling Jaya

Selangor, Malaysia

www.tunehotels.com

5-STAR SLEEPING EXPERIENCE AT A 1-STAR PRICE

Final Quote & Payment Due

Dear all,

 

Final quote from Alan of www.skylandadventure.com are as follow:

*See http://padaskkvf.blogspot.com/ for itinerary of KK Climb*

For June 17 – 21, 2010

·         Mount KK Climb (via Mesilau) + Via Ferrata (Low’s Peak’s Circuit) – RM 999.00

·         Padas White Water Rafting – RM 180.00

 

Please kindly make 70% payment to the account below latest by Friday, 15^th January 2009 (there's a tight deadline to the validity of the quote that I have to meet)

 

Name: LIM MAY SZIN

Bank Account: HONG LEONG BANK

Account Number: 003-50-18108-8

 

For those who are joining for both activity, payment due à RM 825.00

For those who are joining for only Mount KK Climb + Via Ferrata, payment due à RM 700.00

For those who are joining for only Padas White Water Rafting, payment due à RM 126.00

 

Please give/email me a copy of the payment slip/print screen of your online payment as proof of payment.

 

Flight Tickets

 

I’m booking for the following flight tickets…

 

Fly In @ June 17^th, 2010

Kuala Lumpur LCCT - Kota Kinabalu International Airport
AK5100
Departs: 0650 hrs
Arrival: 0920 hrs
RM 183.00 + RM 6.00 (Airport Tax) = RM 189.00
*earliest flight*

 

Fly Out @ June 21^st, 2010
Kota Kinabalu International Airport - Kuala Lumpur LCCT
AK5113
Departs: 2115 hrs
Arrival: 2345 hrs
RM 73.00 + RM 6.00 (Airport Tax) = RM 79.00
*cheapest & latest flight*

·         For those who do not agree to this arrangement, please proceed to book your own flight tickets.

·         For those who would like ME (Mayz) to book the flight tickets for you (as above only), please e-mail me or text me at 012-2659796.

·         Please kindly make 100% payment to the account below latest by Monday, 18^th January 2009

o    Name: LIM MAY SZIN

o    Bank Account: HONG LEONG BANK

o    Account Number: 003-50-18108-8

o    Amount Due: RM 268.00

o    Send me a copy of the payment slip as proof of payment.

Accommodations

To be advised later… Payment will be collected accordingly.

Final Quote, KK Itinerary Revealed

Package price: RM999-00 nett.

*Package inclusive of 1 night accommodation at Penant Hut, Via Ferrata Low's Peak Circuit Activities, Climbing Permit, 5 x Mountain guide, Climbing insurance, Via Ferrata certificate (for successful climbers only), all listed meals, entrance fee and all listed transfer

Padas White Water Rafting: RM180-00 nett.

woo hoo!! lets go!

~ jesmond


Only 40 Via Ferrata Climbers are allowed per day.
So make it fast people!!
Check your e-mail and pay asap!


~ mayz

Tasks

I believe, eventually, we organizers will need some help with the following...

• Flight Tickets
• Upon confirmation of package (meaning invoice is issued), we'll most prob need certain people to book their own flight tickets. Entirely up to you to choose what time you wanna fly-in and what time you wanna fly-out. Of course, those who's flying together could group up and make the bookings together...
  
  
•  Payment
• Discussed with our main agent - Alan from Skylandadventure.com... He'll need 70% of the full payment so that he can cover the payment that his company need to make to Mountain Torq for the KK Climb.
• Therefore, as soon as invoice is issued, we'll let you know the payable amount, and swift online transfer must be made to either one of the organizers' bank account. Necessary bank account details will be provided when the time comes.
  
  
•  Group Trainings
• To those who agreed to having group trainings... well, your participation is of course of utmost importance. At the same time, we also need someone to take the initiative to organize certain activities... anyone who has any suggestions, please contribute. 
• 1st activity - Broga Hill @ January 17th, 2010. Up for it? Please comment here to confirm participation. 

.... to be updated

Flight Tickets

Flight options as of 10.01.2010

17th June 2010
Kuala Lumpur LCCT - Kota Kinabalu International Airport
AK5104
Departs: 1110 hrs
Arrival: 1340 hrs
RM 123.00 + RM 6.00 (Airport Tax) = RM 129.00
*cheapest earliest flight*

or
 
Kuala Lumpur LCCT - Kota Kinabalu International Airport
AK5100
Departs: 0650 hrs
Arrival: 0920 hrs
RM 183.00 + RM 6.00 (Airport Tax) = RM 189.00
*earliest flight*
*mayz's preferred choice * 

or

Kuala Lumpur LCCT - Kota Kinabalu International Airport
AK5122
Departs: 1020 hrs
Arrival: 1245 hrs
RM 183.00 + RM 6.00 (Airport Tax) = RM 189.00

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21st June 2010
Kota Kinabalu International Airport - Kuala Lumpur LCCT
AK5113
Departs: 2115 hrs
Arrival: 2345 hrs
RM 73.00 + RM 6.00 (Airport Tax) = RM 79.00
*cheapest & latest flight*
*mayz's preferred choice * 

or

Kota Kinabalu International Airport - Kuala Lumpur LCCT
AK5111
Departs: 2005 hrs
Arrival: 2235 hrs
RM 123.00 + RM 6.00 (Airport Tax) = RM 129.00
*after dinner time, next cheapest*
 

Tune Hotels - Update #2

Check-In: 17th June 2010
Check-Out: 19th June 2010
# of nights: 2 nights
# of occupants: 2 pax per room
Price (exclude taxes): RM 23.00 (17/6/2010) + RM 38.00 (18/6/2010) = RM 61.00 per room
Amount Payable = RM 91.26 per room

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Check-In: 20th June 2010
Check-Out: 21st June 2010
# of nights: 1 night
# of occupants: 2 pax per room
Price (exclude taxes): RM 9.99 per room
Amount Payable = RM 21.94 per room

• Aim to proceed with bookings of room by weekend (16 - 17 Jan 2010) or upon confirmation on finalized package deal
• Twin-sharing basis
• Selection of room mates (not too fussy right?)
  

Tune Hotels

Last check at tunehotels.com, for 1 night stay at 1Borneo's Tune Hotels, only RM 36.97 per night per room - queen size bed, enough for 2 pax. Sounds good? It's basic facilities of course :) We'll need about 10 - 11 rooms if all the 21 participants are finalized.

Possible accommodation for Day 1, 2 & 5?

Meaning book 10-11 rooms for June 17, 18 and June 20?

RM 36.97 x 10 rooms x 3 nights = RM  1109.10 for 20 pax

Proposed Details

Date: 17 - 21 June 2010 (Thurs - Mon)
Location: Sabah, Malaysia
Main Activities:

• White water rafting @ Padas
• Climbing @ Mount Kota Kinabalu
• Ascend via Mesilau 
• Descend using Via Ferrata's Low's Peak Circuit
  

Price per Pax: To be confirmed. Hopefully max ~RM 1500 inclusive of self-arranged expenses

Itinerary:

• Day 1 - Arrival, Free & Easy (to be self-arranged)
  
• Day 2 - White water rafting @ Padas  (accommodation self-arranged, wwr package to be quoted by agent Alan from skylandadventure.com)
• Day 3 - Mount KK Climb (Ascend) (to be quoted by agent Alan from skylandadventure.com)
• Day 4 - Mount KK Climb (Descend) (to be quoted by agent Alan from skylandadventure.com)
• Day 5 - Free & Easy, Depart for KL (to be self-arranged)

Participants (any addition or pull-outs, please RSVP by 13 Jan 2010): *updated 10.01.2010*

1. Alfred Loo Say Hui
2. Chang Yan Keong 
3. Choo Chew Yee
   
4. Eng Kian Boon
5. Foo Ming Teng
   
6. Gun Chin Yong
   
7. Lam Jet Fong
   
8. Lee Cheh Lu
   
9. Lee Chin Lu
   
10. Lee Mei Fun
    
11. Lee Shin Lu
12. Lee Wan Lu
13. Lim May Szin
    
14. Lim Shuh Huey
15. Lim Yun Miau
16. Lim Yun Wei 
17. Low Pei Feng
    
18. Low Wooi Choong 
19. Mohd Rusydi B Razali
20. Peter Chong Yaw Choong
    
21. Phoa Mui Kim
    
22. Shaun Ng Wei Leong
    
23. Tan Mei Yee
    
24. Ugenthiran Jayaraman
    
25. Yeo Huey Min

Group Training:

• Suggested activity #1: Broga Hill Hike @ 17th January 2010