You should specific earlier that it is for winter travel o.O

These sportswear are good for winter travel - Lafuma, Columbia, and Quechua.

Thanks aidono for the tips. another question , where can I get kampung adidas around ampang/kl area ?

Seriously, no idea Not that familiar with KL. I did once ask my friend from Wangsa Maju to purchase my first pair of Kampung Adidas. She said she purchased from Juke Box. You can give it a try there.

aha! Jukebox, okayyy I think I know where to look for then. Thanks again

Just sharing..

For those who are looking for cheap kampung addidas shoes and hiking poles can go to newly opened MR.DIY shop at SS TWO Mall in PJ. Kampung Adidas RM6.80 and hiking pole RM12.90.

You can check out other branches at www.mrdiy2u.com.

The hiking pole is almost looked the same as the one by Coleman but it is made in China. Please do not over pull the extension pole as there are not safety valve. Once pull out, it is very difficult to put back. I locked my pole permanently just to avoid pull out accidently. What to complaint? RM 12.90 only..

Anyone been to Gunung Stong? Can share your itinerary?

Only Gunung Stong? Or you want to include Baha and Ayam?

both oso gunung baha n ayam, do we need to hire guide to go up there?

Obviously you need one. You wouldn't want to stumble an elephant when you are hiking there right ?

If you are fit, you can do three mountains. If not I will advice you to do either Stong, Stong+Baha

How many days will you be there? Driving or train to Dabong?

Name: Sizuka
Summits conquered: none, but i think i climbed gunung ledang to the waterfall spots last 3 yrs (which is not that high)
Next target: i dont know my target since i never done any, should be mt. kinabalu?
frequent workout place: i dont workout/jogging anymore

my question: i would like to join climbing activity but i do not have strong leg i mean since i had my acl recons few few years back. do u guys think it is possible for someone like me to do this kind of thing without any heavy/consistent workout? what kind of workout should we do before climbing?

where can i find a group who do this activity? i would like to join one if possible.

ACL reconstuction? I would advice to get a doctor opinion first whether outdoor activities suitable for you especially you have undergo that surgery before.

The best workout before climbing would be believe in yourself and stay positive since you are not rushing to the peak.

Normally you can find such group at FB but whether they will take care of you along the way would be my biggest doubt.

Any idea how to hire a guide coz i google around cant find any contact only got phone number of the forest department. How is the charges?

My trip is more to photography hiking which juz take train from KL-Dabong den do caving den camp at Baha camp site, Next morning see sunrise den hike up to Gunung Stong play natural slide on the waterfall and back to KL again so shd be 2D1N trip.

Can gv me some advise. Thx

Charges can be variable. Depends the number of people who are hiking along, whether want accommodation and stuff. 2D1N can be extremely tiring. I would suggest 3D2N.

Example:-

Day 0
- Depart from KL to Dabong (mostly 8-9PM train).

Day 1
- Arrive at Dabong in the morning, breakfast and proceed to Jelawang waterfall (starting point)
- Register, start trek, photograph at Jelawang, bla bla bla reach Camp Baha (campsite) around 3-4 hours
- Got time proceed to Ayam and Stong waterfall (approx 1.5-2 hours) from Kem Baha

Day 2
- Sunrise from Camp Baha
- After sunrise, quick breakfast, hike up to Baha, Ayam then Stong or
- Baha then Stong or
- Stong only.
- Finish trekking - return Camp Baha and rest

Day 3
- Sunrise again
- Pack up and return to Jelawang waterfall for some fun time
- Return to starting point
- Depart back to KL.

If you choose to do 2D1N,

Day 2
- Sunrise at Camp Baha
- Hike up and return to Stong summit
- Unpack and quickly return to base camp
- Return to KL

I think I still have the contact number for the guide. Will try to get back for you ASAP.

Thanks for the itinerary, and now i hv an idea of my itinerary.

The slide waterfall is stong waterfall rite? Ayam waterfall nice?

This post has been edited by SoulPower: Feb 13 2012, 02:05 PM

Yeap. By tomorrow I will able to send you the guide's contact since I will be returning home tonight.

The sliding is Stong waterfall and if you ask me whether Ayam waterfall is nice, I would say "Yeah, why not". But once the weather turning dark or you felt any raindrops, quickly head down or else you will caught yourself in deep shit - flash flood.

Thanks a lot

I will PM you personally tonight for the contact.

Ok and thanks

Already PM you his contact number.

Thanks for sharing. very useful info...