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).