{"id":10478,"date":"2022-11-17T12:08:44","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T12:08:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoptraveler.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/17\/your-ultimate-guide-to-climbing-mt-kinabalu\/"},"modified":"2022-11-17T12:08:44","modified_gmt":"2022-11-17T12:08:44","slug":"your-ultimate-guide-to-climbing-mt-kinabalu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoptraveler.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/17\/your-ultimate-guide-to-climbing-mt-kinabalu\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Ultimate Guide To Climbing Mt Kinabalu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Mt Kinabalu is likely one of the highest mountain in South East Asia. It\u2019s a craggy, tectonic plateau, technically a part of the Bornean Crocker Range, and looms over the encompassing Sabah jungle like one thing out of <em>Lord Of The Rings<\/em>. For lots of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/malaysia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malaysia<\/a> travellers, that is the entire cause they go to: to stand up at 2am, drink a number of cups of sturdy espresso, and watch the solar rise over Low\u2019s Peak.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But like most mountains over 13,000 toes, you\u2019ll want greater than a sturdy pair of climbing boots and a sunny perspective. It pays to do your analysis beforehand. What gear do you have to deliver? What\u2019s lodging like on the mountain? If Kinabalu is in your itinerary, do you even should climb? And what about altitude illness?<\/p>\n<p>Consider this your Mt Kinabalu survival information. Everything it&#8217;s good to know earlier than tackling <em>Gunung Kinabalu<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>So, let\u2019s begin with the mountain.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_318.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_318.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_318.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, 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https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_318-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_318-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_318-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_318.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_318.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_318.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_318.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_318.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_318.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_318.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_318.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_318.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_318.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_318.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-35038\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_318.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Climber ascending Mt Kinabalu at sunset\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_318.jpg?ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_318-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_318-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_318-585x329.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/>Mt Kinabalu sits on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/borneo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Borneo<\/a>, about 4,000 metres above sea stage, which makes it the 20<sup>th<\/sup> most outstanding mountain on the planet. But it\u2019s not the hardest trek going round. Most tour firms (together with us) run two-day climbs, with one evening spent in dorm lodging on the mountain (we\u2019ll get to that later). Kinabalu is a World Heritage Site, and also you\u2019ll cross by a number of habitats and ecosystems on the best way up: steamy Sabah rainforest, Montane grasslands, desolate rock-scapes and the well-known alpine meadows. Keep your eyes peeled too \u2013 there are 5,000 forms of crops, 326 completely different birds and over 100 mammal species on the mountain.<\/p>\n<p>Only 135 climbers are allowed on the mountain every day, so it does are inclined to ebook up early. For peak season journey, we suggest locking in your spot no less than six months prematurely.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/malaysia\/classic-borneo-125345\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>WANT TO CLIMB MT KINABALU? CHECK OUT OUR 9-DAY HIKE, BIKE &amp; KAYAK ADVENTURE IN BORNEO HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>What form of stuff ought to I pack?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, 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https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35046\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-1.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"A woman wearing a blue beanie on the top of a mountain\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-1.jpg?ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-1.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-35046\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-1.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"A woman wearing a blue beanie on the top of a mountain\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-1.jpg?ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/>Start by trying out Intrepid\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/packing-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ultimate Packing List<\/a>. That\u2019s your fundamentals coated. But Mt Kinabalu would require some specialist trekking gear, together with all of the widespread sense stuff (sunscreen, sun shades, cap and many others). Here\u2019s a couple of different belongings you would possibly want.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A small backpack<\/strong> in your jacket, drink bottle, snacks and many others.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A water-proof jacket<\/strong>. It rains on Kinabalu. A <em>lot<\/em>. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and a few waterproof baggage in your gear.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A head torch<\/strong>. For the morning summit hike (which begins in pitch darkness). You can choose these up simply in Kota Kinabalu.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water bottles<\/strong>. For apparent causes. Pick a sustainable, re-useable drink bottle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yummy snacks<\/strong>. Any good path combine, chocolate or sugary deal with will do.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Good climbing boots<\/strong>. Make certain you get a pair that assist your ankles, and put on them in no less than two months earlier than the journey.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thick climbing socks<\/strong>. Dry socks can be your finest buddy. Pack 3-4 pairs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Earplugs<\/strong>. Accommodation on the mountain is dorm-style. That means loud night breathing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shorts<\/strong>. At least for the primary day, once you\u2019re trekking by muggy rainforests. Bring pants for the summit climb.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Money<\/strong>. You received\u2019t want a lot, nevertheless it\u2019s good for tipping porters and shopping for meals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Waterproof gloves<\/strong>. These will maintain your digits heat, however they\u2019re additionally helpful for the Via Ferrata.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Layers<\/strong>. The massive one. Pack some thermal skivvies, gentle jumpers and a jacket. Layer up or down, relying on temperature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>What ought to I put on?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35042\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Three walkers on a jungle trail in Malaysia\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268.jpg?ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-35042\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Three walkers on a jungle trail in Malaysia\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268.jpg?ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_268-585x329.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/>What to put on on Kinabalu can change from hour to hour, by no means thoughts everyday. The mountain\u2019s local weather is understood to be fairly temperamental. Nights get icy, afternoons are muggy, and rain storms can sweep in with out discover. Generally you need to put on a number of gentle layers, so you possibly can alter on the fly. On the primary morning, put on shorts. Trust me. It\u2019s very steamy down within the Sabah jungle, and everybody else can be sweating into their climbing pants.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019re up on the mountain correct, it will possibly get chilly, particularly at evening: swap to trousers, thick socks and a polar fleece jumper. Don\u2019t overlook the waterproof jacket both. For the daybreak summit, the massive issues are head torch, a beanie and heat gloves.\u00a0 Here\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/trekkies-packing-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">good packing information<\/a> to get you began.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/borneo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>EXPLORE OUR RANGE OF SMALL GROUP ADVENTURES IN BORNEO HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>When\u2019s the very best time to go to?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller_282.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller_282.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller_282.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller_282.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller_282.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller_282.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, 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fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller_282.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Hikers walking along a misty trail in Borneo\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller_282.jpg?ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller_282-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller_282-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller_282-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller_282.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller_282.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller_282.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller_282.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller_282.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller_282.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller_282.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller_282.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller_282.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller_282.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller_282.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-35041\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller_282.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Hikers walking along a misty trail in Borneo\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller_282.jpg?ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller_282-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller_282-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller_282-585x329.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/>Borneo sits in the midst of a swirling tropical vortex, so it\u2019s at all times raining <em>someplace<\/em>. Really dangerous climate can typically shut the Kinabalu summit (verify the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountkinabalu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mt Kinabalu residence web page<\/a> for latest climate updates). It often pays to ebook within the dry season. The temperatures are delicate, the skies are (largely) clear, and also you\u2019ve received a greater probability of seeing that marmalade dawn. Best months are usually March and April, though June to September will be positive too (it simply will get extremely popular). Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/whens-the-best-time-to-travel-to-malaysia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malaysia Season Guide<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Do I must be match?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_274.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_274.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, 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https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_274.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_274.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_274.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_274.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35043\" 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loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_274.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_274.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_274.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_274.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, 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https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_274.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_274.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-35043\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_274.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"A young woman smiles at the camera in Malaysia\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_274.jpg?ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_274-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_274-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_hiking-traveller-group_274-585x329.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/>You\u2019ll want a sure base stage of health: there are lots of, many, many steps on Mt Kinabalu, to not point out slippery, rain-soaked rocks, uneven terrain and excessive altitudes (which make respiration tough). The mountain climb takes two days. On the primary day you\u2019ll climb about 6 kilometres value of steps, up by the lowland jungle, to round 11,000 toes above sea stage. The second day is extra technical: you\u2019ll stand up early and climb to the summit. This stretch is rocky and steep, about 15-20 levels incline. For some tips about preparing in your trek, take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/trekking-training-guide-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this helpful information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/theme\/walking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>LOVE TREKKING? EXPLORE OUR FULL RANGE OF HIKING ADVENTURES HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Via Ferrata: Explained!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-approach.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-approach.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-approach.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, 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srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-approach.jpg?ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-approach-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-approach-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-approach-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-approach.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-approach.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-approach.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-approach.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-approach.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-approach.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-approach.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-approach.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-approach.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-approach.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-approach.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-35047\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-approach.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Hikers at the via ferrata on Mt Kinabalu\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-approach.jpg?ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-approach-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-approach-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_traveller-summit-approach-585x329.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/borneo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CHECK OUT THE VIA FERRATA ON OUR 9-DAY BORNEO: HIKE, BIKE &amp; KAYAK ADVENTURE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you need to add some Tomb Raider-style journey to your Kinabalu climb, take a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/kinabalu-via-ferrata-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018Mountain Torq\u2019 by way of ferrata<\/a> (we\u2019ve received a complete information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/kinabalu-via-ferrata-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">over right here<\/a>). It\u2019s one in every of two by way of ferratas on the mountain; mainly a sequence of ropes, ladders and walkways which were nailed into the rockface. This is an optionally available route, so there\u2019s no stress to participate. For those that are eager, you descend the by way of ferrata on Day 2 of Intrepid\u2019s Borneo: Hike, Bike and Kayak journeys, fastidiously hooked right into a climbing line with a number of carabiners. You don\u2019t want any mountain climbing expertise to offer it a go (though there&#8217;s a minimal peak requirement of 1.3 metres and weight restrict of 100 kilos, it\u2019s important to attend an hour-long security briefing, and you could guarantee your insurance coverage supplier will cowl this exercise). Mount Kinabalu has all of the related data <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountkinabalu.com\/ferrata\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">over right here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"post-title single-post-title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/kinabalu-via-ferrata-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>READ MORE: WHAT IT\u2019S ACTUALLY LIKE TO CLIMB THE VIA FERRATA ON MT KINABALU<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/subscriptions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blog-Banner-Option-3.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, 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https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blog-Banner-Option-3-425x159.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blog-Banner-Option-3-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blog-Banner-Option-3-585x219.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blog-Banner-Option-3.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blog-Banner-Option-3.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blog-Banner-Option-3.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blog-Banner-Option-3.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blog-Banner-Option-3.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blog-Banner-Option-3.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blog-Banner-Option-3.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blog-Banner-Option-3.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, 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https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blog-Banner-Option-3-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Blog-Banner-Option-3-585x219.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>What\u2019s the lodging like?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You received\u2019t be tenting on Mt Kinabalu, however don\u2019t count on 5-star lodging both. Intrepid keep in dorms with bunk beds, and all of your sleeping baggage, pillows and sheets are supplied; it\u2019s clear, cosy and comfy. There are bogs and (very) chilly communal showers, too. If you wrestle sleeping in dorm rooms, we suggest packing a sleep masks and a few stout earplugs.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Do I really want a porter?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_summit.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_summit.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_summit.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, 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fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_summit.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"A group of hikers on the summit of Mt Kinabalu\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_summit.jpg?ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_summit-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_summit-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Intrepid-Travel-borneo_mount-kinabalu_summit-585x329.jpg 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/>You don\u2019t have to rent a porter when climbing Mt Kinabalu, nevertheless it helps. You\u2019ll additionally get to satisfy some wonderful native folks and assist stimulate the financial system. If you\u2019d like a porter on the climb, simply let your Intrepid chief know they usually can organize all the pieces. Porters are at all times paid straight, and in money. The charges differ relying how a lot gear you\u2019ve received, and the actual climb route you are taking, however your chief can advise on how a lot you possibly can count on to pay once you\u2019re there.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/porter-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>READ MORE ABOUT INTREPID\u2019S PORTER POLICY HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>What if I don\u2019t need to climb? <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>That\u2019s completely positive! Intrepid has three journeys that provide non-climbing choices: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/tmsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sabah Adventure<\/a>, Sabah Discovery and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/tmys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Essential Borneo<\/a>. Just let your agent know once you\u2019re reserving that you just don\u2019t need to summit the mountain, they usually\u2019ll make it easier to organise an alternate. Some folks want to stay to decrease altitudes, and there are nonetheless improbable views of Mt Kinabalu from the smaller ridges. You\u2019ll discover a good round-up of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecrowdedplanet.com\/mount-kinabalu-not-climb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">low-altitude day walks<\/a> right here.<\/p>\n<h2>Mt Kinabalu FAQ\u2019s<\/h2>\n<h3>How excessive is Mount kinabalu?<\/h3>\n<p>The summit of Mt Kinabalu is 4095 meters (13,435 toes) tall, above sea stage.<\/p>\n<h3>How to ebook Mount Kinabalu Climb?<\/h3>\n<p>We have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/malaysia\/tours-to-kota-kinabalu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">excursions masking Mount Kinabalu<\/a> which you&#8217;ll ebook right now<\/p>\n<h3>When is the very best time to climb Mount Kinabalu?<\/h3>\n<p>The finest time to climb Mount Kinabalu is March and April, though June to September generally is a good time too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find out extra about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/borneo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our small group adventures in Borneo now<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>All pictures by Melissa Findley.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Mt Kinabalu is likely one of the highest mountain in South East Asia. 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