It never occurred to me you would get hyperthermia climbing mount Kinabalu. I climbed it before my worry was just falling down the cliff.

My only regret climbing the mountain was I had to leave the group - the guide advised me to go first and leave the group since the group was too lembik and slow, so I needed to go first to reserve the food etc. So when I reached summit, I was worried sick about the group members since they took long time to reach (have they fall? Injured? Died?). No way for me to enjoy the experience.

haha... yeah
Me still in thinking and planning stage while my wife friend father going to climb that Mt. b4 he 80 for 3rd times soon with his gang
If not mistaken, his 1st time in 50, 2nd time in 60
We all in when friend told us.
Friend against it but she can't stop him
Anyway he always keep himself fit

This post has been edited by Iceman74: Aug 30 2024, 03:27 PM

Lol yea, same here. I've climbed Mount Kinabalu once.

Wouldn't do it again.

yea, as long as no rush, have adequate clothes which can tahan cold/wind/rain then its fine.

but i went few times also paid porter service.

The moment you’re born, you’re old enough to die. Some don’t even make it that far.
A waste of life, when you’re too afraid to die and too scared to live.

RIP, and condolences to the family.

I have climbed Mt Kinabalu in my 20s, 30s however have no chance during the time in my 40's, but now near pension age i will not do that again. Even in my younger days and fit, the climb is tough.

Not well prepared I think, if well prepared or experienced hiker, would have either a very good fleece jacket and waterproof shell jacket plus a Mylar exposure blanket.
Those Mylar foil blankets is damned warm and very cheap at Decathlon.
I used this to keep warm cycling downhill in the rain of Cameron highlands.

But I went up mount Pilatus and did not die.... did have some complications though.

Eligible for KK at 40?

You can do it!

Different ppl different preferences. U can enjoy life in many other ways ya.

This post has been edited by sexysarah1992: Aug 30 2024, 05:26 PM

40 can la. Ayam 30 ish just did Kinabalu. Not difficult hike (walk only). Not say a brisk la. But do make sure for the summit attack, wear good windbreakers (heat tech) whatever keeps u warm, and good thermal and waterproof gloves. U need to be overdress. And pray for clear weather.

RIP