![]() For some tips on getting ready for your trek, check out this handy guide. This stretch is rocky and steep, about 15-20 degrees incline. The second day is more technical: you’ll get up early and climb to the summit. On the first day you’ll climb about 6 kilometres worth of steps, up through the lowland jungle, to around 11,000 feet above sea level. You’ll need a certain base level of fitness: there are many, many, many steps on Mt Kinabalu, not to mention slippery, rain-soaked rocks, uneven terrain and high altitudes (which make breathing tricky). Check out our Malaysia Season Guide for more info. Best months are generally March and April, although June to September can be fine too (it just gets very hot). The temperatures are mild, the skies are (mostly) clear, and you’ve got a better chance of seeing that marmalade sunrise. It usually pays to book in the dry season. Really bad weather can sometimes close the Kinabalu summit (check the Mt Kinabalu home page for recent weather updates). Here’s a good packing guide to get you started.ĮXPLORE OUR RANGE OF SMALL GROUP ADVENTURES IN BORNEO HERE When’s the best time to visit?īorneo sits in the middle of a swirling tropical vortex, so it’s always raining somewhere. For the dawn summit, the big things are head torch, a beanie and warm gloves. Don’t forget the waterproof jacket either. Once you’re up on the mountain proper, it can get cold, especially at night: switch to trousers, thick socks and a polar fleece jumper. It’s very steamy down in the Sabah jungle, and everyone else will be sweating into their hiking pants. Generally you want to wear multiple light layers, so you can adjust on the fly. Nights get icy, afternoons are muggy, and rain storms can sweep in without notice. ![]() The mountain’s climate is known to be pretty temperamental. What to wear on Kinabalu can change from hour to hour, never mind day to day. Layer up or down, depending on temperature. Pack some thermal skivvies, light jumpers and a jacket. These will keep your digits warm, but they’re also handy for the Via Ferrata. You won’t need much, but it’s good for tipping porters and buying food. At least for the first day, when you’re trekking through muggy rainforests. Accommodation on the mountain is dorm-style. Make sure you get a pair that support your ankles, and wear them in at least two months before the trip. Any good trail mix, chocolate or sugary treat will do. Pick a sustainable, re-useable drink bottle. You can pick these up easily in Kota Kinabalu. For the morning summit hike (which starts in pitch darkness). ![]() Pack a light-weight rain jacket and some waterproof bags for your gear. ![]()
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