KK7

Woke at 1am, prepared at 2am, moved out at 2:30am. It was drizzling and we hoped the climb would not be cancelled. Bad weather and the guides will turn us back. Not going up is a terrible thought after you've struggled all the way up so far. It was very very tiring to walk and hike up, abseil and cling to cold hard wet rock. Air was very thin. Heart beating very fast to compensate. Energy and concentration level at an all time low.






What you saw if you turned back. A string of lights following the white rope. After this point all the way to the top, I did not have any energy to take out my cam to snap any more pics. forgive me. I will train harder next time.


From the peak. No sunrise, only this:


Very bad weather at the peak. freaking cold, strong winds, drizzle, poor visibility.


THE PICTURE. Been there, done that, took the photo. Didnt buy the T-shirt; no one was selling.


Frost forming on my shoes socks and outer shell


Getting down is as dangerous as gettign up, if not more.


Didnt realize there was this sign until we came down. It was too dark to see on teh way up.




The rocks got warmed up by the sun as the fog cleared. Hence this picture




Not that tall yeah?


The guide with the girls. background of the southern peak




Yes, its that steep


Seems to be like the end of the world, just out of a scene from LOTR




a gorge


You can see my next target in the horizon. Trus Madi, second highest mountain in Sabah.


A very tired me


Nice ears. The donkey ears peak


Fog finally cleared


Beautiful. Just beautiful




Good cameras take good pictures


Going up, the girls didnt know how steep it was, coming down they realized and freaked out.


80 degrees? Wonder if I can ski down this






Sayat hut and the south peak


AFter clearing out our bunks, we went down to Laban Rata for breakfast at 11am and then set off down the mount.


Goodbye K









Notice the change in vegetation as we move down


Difficult part. Slippery rocks.

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The very last stretch to the park gate. The girls took their time. And they took alot.


Got back to KK town, got a room, and flopped down to the restaurant below Ang's hotel for a good meal.










Sleep! Sleep!

zzzzzzzzz

KK6

Woke up in the mist and see a bird. Good sign




Start of trekking up mount K


The first hut. Checking of IDs and guide


We will soon be up there


First hut.






The whole first half was mostly huge steps of various heights












Interesting toilet. Have to climb over this bridge like thing to cross the water and electricity lines going up the mount to the lodges.


Another hut, forgot number what




Lunch break at Layang layang hut. Everybody sat in the sun to eat because if you stand in the shade, the wind will make you shiver.


Porters running up the mount. We perfer to walk.


Testing camera 1,2,3...








Looking back at the rocks I clamoured over


Another variety of pitcher's plant aka monkey cup, but didnt see any monkeys around.




wild orchid






Rare sight: flat trekking




Another porter. Check out those leg muscles




Nearing the end




Nice warm open spot to take a rest, a sunbath and a photo








Some ang moh lady could take the altitude and got sick. Had to be brought down in stretcher by 4 porters.








The mid point. Laban rata. It took me 5 hours to reach it. Could have been faster if I didnt take any photos.






gunting lagadan hut where we stayed. Not heated.





The shag faces of 4 untrained hikers




Eskimo


Clear skies


Wet flat rock





Suai ker!!!


Trekked down to Laban Rata after a shower for dinner.


Dinner. Buffet style, and good thing too.


Ever seen a double rainbow?


Back at the lodge




Check out those shades




Enough of posing. We start trekking up to the peak at 2am. Got to get as much rest as possible.