Mendaki Gunung Kinabalu

Syd

Mejia, Pichrtova tawan Kinabalu

CLIMBATHON Antarabangsa Gunung Kinabalu TM edisi ke-20 di Taman Negara Kinabalu, Sabah berakhir Ahad lalu dengan pelbagai kenangan manis buat peserta dari lima benua serta penganjur.

Paling manis pastinya seorang petani dari Ranau, Sabah, Mius Balinting, apabila muncul naib juara kategori lelaki, sekali gus menjadi peserta terbaik negara untuk membawa pulang wang tunai RM14,800.

Mius hampir mencatat sejarah kalau bukan kerana kecederaan lutut. Lebih terkilan, Ricardo Mejia dari Mexico hanya memintas ketika jarak perlumbaan berbaki kira-kira 500 meter untuk muncul juara.

Jarak perlumbaan mendaki dan menuruni puncak Gunung Kinabalu, gunung tertinggi di Asia Tenggara, adalah 2,095 meter manakala jarak larian keseluruhan sejauh 21 kilometer.

Harapan ke atas Mius, 37, sememangnya tinggi kerana kali terakhir peserta negara muncul juara kategori itu adalah 11 tahun lalu menerusi Guainus Salagan.

Salagan yang pernah menjuarai kategori itu pada 1994 dan 1995, sekadar menduduki tangga kesembilan kali ini. Seorang lagi wakil negara, Safrey Sumping, turut mengharumkan nama Malaysia apabila menduduki tangga ketiga.

Buat Mejia, kejayaan perlumbaan paling sukar di dunia itu amat bermakna baginya lebih-lebih lagi selepas dapat mempertahankan kejuaraan dan bergelar juara perlumbaan tanah tinggi dunia - Buff Skyrunners World Series FSA 2006 di mana Gunung Kinabalu menjadi sirkit terakhir daripada lapan perlumbaan di seluruh dunia.

Pertandingan yang disertai ramai jagoan dunia itu dianjurkan Persekutuan Sukan Altitud (FSA) berpangkalan di Itali.

Selain Malaysia, sirkit yang bermula awal tahun itu turut diadakan di Hidalgo, Mexico; Zegama, Sepanyol; Valmalenco-Valposchiavo, Switzerland; Nagano, Jepun; Canazei serta Lecco, Itali dan Vallnord, Andorra.

Sebelum ke Sabah, Mejia menjuarai sirkit Mexico, Sepanyol dan Andorra selain tempat ketiga di Switzerland.

Kategori wanita tidak banyak berubah apabila pelumba luar khususnya Eropah terus menguasainya. Juara Eropah, Anna Pichrtova dari Republik Czech mengekalkan kejuaraan dan ia adalah yang kelima buat dirinya sejak 2001.

Pichrtova hanya terlepas gelaran Climbathon Antrabangsa Gunung Kinabalu pada 2003 kerana tidak menyertainya akibat kecederaan lutut.

Pencabar utamanya ialah rakan senegara, Iva Milesova manakala Dr Angela Mudge dari Great Britain di tempat ketiga. Milesova dijangka menjadi pesaing utama Anna tahun depan jika kembali beraksi.

Mudge bagaimanapun tetap pulang dengan gembira apabila diumumkan pemenang kategori wanita Buff Skyrunners World Series FSA 2006. Sebelum ini, dia menjuarai sirkit Sepanyol, Switzerland, Jepun dan Itali.

Pencapaian terbaik negara bagi kategori wanita ialah menerusi Danny Gongot @ Kuilin yang menduduki tempat kelapan.

Kali terakhir wakil negara menjuarai kategori itu ialah 2003, jmelalui Gongot yang pernah bergelar juara 1997 dan 1998.

Malaysia tidak kempunan kerana kejuaraan kategori veteran kekal berpihak kepada Sarun Sadi manakala juara bertahan, Taising Bukolong, terpaksa berpuas hati di tangga ketiga.

Seperkara menarik mengenai wakil negara dalam kejohanan ini ialah sebahagian besarnya berasal dari Sabah dan bekerja sebagai petani atau potter (pengangkat barang) pendakian Gunung Kinabalu.

Mereka turut memiliki keunikan iaitu berlari menggunakan kasut getah berharga RM4 atau lebih popular dengan panggilan `Adidas kampung'.

Lembaga Pelancongan Sabah (STB) selaku penganjur pasti tersenyum puas kerana perlumbaan kali ini mencatat sejarah penyertaan sejak diperkenalkan pada 1987.

Bilangan yang mendaftar mencecah 327 iaitu 91 dari 20 negara luar termasuk Andorra, China, Filipina, Hong Kong, Jepun, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Switzerland dan Thailand yang menyertai buat julung kali serta 236 lagi rakyat tempatan.

Angka itu melebihi 86 peserta berbanding tahun lalu. Sebelum ini, bilangan penyertaan tertinggi sukan lasak membabitkan kategori lelaki, wanita dan veteran ialah 278 orang pada 2004.

Dengan sokongan padu semua pihak khususnya kerajaan Sabah dan penaja khususnya TM, semestinya hasrat menyaksikan perlumbaan diadakan dengan gemilang tahun depan mampu direalisasikan.

SENARAI PEMENANG CLIMBATHON ANTARABANGSA GUNUNG KINABALU TM KE-20

Lelaki

1 Ricardo Mejia (Mex), 2 jam 50 minit 52 saat; 2 Mius Balinting (Mas) 2:51.44; 3 Safrey Sumping (Mas) 2:53.22; 4 Tadao Yokoyama (Jpn) 2:54.02; 5 Dapit Fulvio (Ita) 2:54.43; 6 Agusti Roc Amador (Esp) 2:55.44; 7 Marco Rusconi (Ita) 2:56.08; 8 Jessed Hernandez Gispert (Esp) 2:58.23; 9 Guainus Salagan (Mas) 3:03.48; 10 Madamin Ghun (Mas) 3:04.37

Wanita

1 Anna Pichrtova (Cze) 3:08.48; 2 Ica Milesova (Cze) 3:14.42; 3 Dr Angela Mudge (GBR) 3:28.25; 4 Favre Corinne (Fra) 3:28.26; 5 Daniela Vassali (Esp) 3:33.34; 6 Merlita Vailoces Arias (Phi) 3:38.30; 7 Ester Hernandez Casahuga (Esp) 3:39.55; 8 Danny Gongot @ Kuilin (Mas) 3:44.04; 9 Estephanie Jimenez (And) 3:47.56; 10 Domidah Lumbuting (Mas) 3:54.22

Kategori Veteran

1 Sarun Sadi (Mas) 3:08.35; 2 Francis Lane Cosgrave (Phi) 3:10.10; 3 Taising Bukolong (Mas) 3:10.10; 4 Raimin Iki (Mas) 3:33.05; 5 Bokiom Maradin (Mas) 3:33.08

SENARAI PEMENANG BUFF-SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES FSA 2006

Lelaki

1 Ricardo Mejia (Mex) 400 mata; 2 Agusti Roc (Catalunya) 342 mata; 3 Dapit Fulvio (Ita) 322 mata

Wanita

1 Dr Angela Mudge (GBR) 456 mata; 2 Favre Corinne (Fra) 408 mata; 3 Ester Hernandez Casahuga (Esp) 394 mata

Berpasukan

1 Catalunya 2 Skyrunner VA (Ita) 3 Saab Solomon

Syd

Mount Kinabalu, more than a walk uphill
By Sager Ahmad

CLIMBING Mount Kinabalu may seem like no-big-deal these days but it is no
stroll in the park either. Actually, some preparations are needed. While
climbing up is one thing, the descend can be even more taxing.
CLIMBING Mount Kinabalu may seem like no-big-deal these days but it is no

stroll in the park either. Actually, some preparations are needed. While

climbing up is one thing, the descend can be even more taxing.

Bearing that in mind, climbing Mount Kinabalu is within reach for all

able-bodied people as it is not "really full-fledged mountain climbing."

Climbers are "assisted" by steps hewn from rocks and ropes placed at

strategic points.

Hence some 30,000 people annually are able to scale Southeast Asia's

highest peak at 4,101m (13,455 ft).

Some of the more adventurous take part in the Kinabalu International

Climbaton held every September. Participants run up and down the mountain

and the present record is one hour and 50 minutes.

To embark on a Kinabalu climb, first register at the Park headquarters

and it is advisable to take a porter and guide to reach the summit.

Recently, a charity climb was organised by the Malaysian Mining

Corporation Sports Club. About 70 people were involve in the charity

drive.

After staying for two days at the State-owned Perkasa Hotel in

Kundasang, the group took a 10-minute bus ride from Kinabalu Park to the

starting point at Timpohon Gate, about 1,900 metres above sea level.

Doing charity and fulfilling a personal quest was the theme of the

climb. Of the MMC group, all except 10 managed to scale the highest point.

From Timpohon Gate, the distance covered to Laban Rata at 3,333m (11,000

ft) was about six km and most reached it after four to five hours. Those

who arrived much later chose to admire the scenery and vegetation more

closely but there were also a few who found they were not fit enough and

had to be assisted by runners and porters.

There were the usual encounters with those descending and there was a

good mix of locals and foreigners.

Laban Rata is almost like home. There is a TV set, heater, and cafeteria

serving hot food. There is pay phone too!

The material for building the houses on Laban Rata was transported using

Nuri helicopters courtesy of the Royal Malaysian Air Force in the 80s and

the job was completed in just one week.

Laban Rata food prices are slightly expensive but they are to be

expected when you consider the food ingredients and cooking gas have to be

transported on foot by porters.

The final assault on the summit, called Low's Peak, named after Sir Hugh

Low, started at an unearthly hour of 2am. Most were unsure who woke them

up but soon the noise generated by others woke everyone else.

The distance to be covered is only 2.7 km and armed with proper warm

clothes, gloves, torchlights and guides, the group made slow but sure

progress before sunrise.

The spectacular view and the brilliant sunrise makes the hard climb

worthwhile.

Regular climber Wan Abdul Rahman Wan Abdullah, IT lecturer at the Maktab

Perguruan Tuaran, said one must not only make the proper physical

preparation months in advance but also carry enough rations.

He suggested rations like raisins, dates and chocolate while not

forgetting all the necessary balm and rubbing oils that would come in

handy to ward away the numbing cold.

Ibrahim's personal feat is trotting all the way down taking one hour and

50 minutes to reach the power station, the starting point.

Kol (Rtd) Andrew Kong from MMC Defence, the company's subsidiary in

Nilai, Ngeri Sembilan, was the oldest member of the expedition to reach

the summit.

For more information on climbing Mount Kinabalu, call Wan Abdul Rahman

at 016-8442350 or email [email protected] or get in touch with Gasi

Holidays, 30-32, Jalan Padang Walter Grenier, off Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala

Lumpur; Tel: 03-21416211, fax 21484618, e-mail [email protected] or visit

website www.gasi.com.my. MOUNT KINABALU

Records show Sir Hugh Low was the first to ascend Mount Kinabalu in

1851. He took a 15-day round trip from Tuaran. The summit was named after

him. With the creation of Kinabalu National Park 1964 and the completion

of Ranau Highway in 1982, climbing the mountain became increasingly

popular. By 1987 more than 15,000 people climbed the mountain annually.

Due to its height at 4,101m, Mount Kinabalu experiences a range of

climates and different habitats between base and summit. It is a paradise

for botanists and amature naturalists. To locals the mountain is a sacred

resting place. The name Kinabalu is derived from a Kadazan-Dusun word

akina-balu meaning the place where the departed spirit has gone. GETTING THERE

Kota Kinabalu is the modern gateway to the rest of Sabah. Major airlines

operate direct flights into KK daily. From the city, visitors can rent a

car or use public transportation like the bus, train or taxi. However, if

you do not want the hassle, just walk in to any travel agent and join day

tours instead.

Monsopiad Cultural Village: In Kampung Kuai-Kandazon, 15 mins from

airport. For those driving there, head for Papar and follow the signages.

Opening hours 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri. Guided tours available during the

following times - 9.30am, 11am, 12.30pm, 2pm and 3.30pm. Saturday Special

at 11am or 1pm. Closed Sundays. Detals, call 088-761336 or email

[email protected].

Tenom Agriculture Park: At Lagud Seberang, about 15km from Tenom Town.

From Tenom there are mini bus, van and taxi services to the park. If you

are driving from Kota Kinabalu (about 200km), it may take you about three

hours, but road condition is good. Ample free parking space with

facilities for the disabled. Admission fees are RM10 for adults, RM7 for

schoolchildren and government pensioners/senior citizens. A family of four

- two adults and two children - is charged RM20 only. TOURS

Sungai Garama: Goodstock Travel Sdn Bhd, Tel: 088-268811 or email

[email protected]. Rafflesia: Exotic Adventure, Tel: 088-221749 or email

[email protected]. my. Climbing permits, guides and porters, Tel: 088-212719,

211881 or email [email protected].

h@i

:ting: tahun depan awal bulan 6 nak naik g.kinablu nih....hope dpt tiket murah time tu... penuh betul laban rata tu sampai bulan 4 tahun depan ek..

nenektua

camne nak kompemkan sama ada nak naik bulan 4 atau 6 ek?
kena tepon laban rata ek

bottombikini

actually kan don worry la abt laban rata tu..
masa naik dulu, register kat bawah tu utk naik then diorang waitlist kan nama utk hostel sekali. pastu next morning kite call la tanye confirm ke tidak or else diorang akan call bagitau ada bed ke tidak. bile dah ada confirm ada bed baru bole naik..kalu idak mau beku weiiii

kadang-kadang ada cancellation..so bole la waitlist name dulu
sementara tu exercise la mana yg patut..esok2 tinggal pegi je

starship

tak penah daki G. Kinabalu..ingat berhajat juga nak naik..x tahu bila lagi..i cuma sampai dkt bawah - x tahu panggil kaki gunung dan jga pergi Poring Hot Spring.

rafino

pergi jangan tak pergi,, terkedu ngan kebesaran Allah swt.. Kagum sangat dah sampai atassana tak tergambar dengan kata2.. Mesti pergi sekali seumur hiduppun takper..

jojack

Permandangan dari atas gunung kinabalu memang cantik..

kenangan semasa mendaki g. kinabalu

1- air gunung yg sejuk dan sedap
2- jumpa tupai yg jinak..siap minta coklet dan makan hampir dengan kita.
3- jumpa mcm2 jenis pokok yg ganjil terutama di kawasan komburungo.
4- jumpa makcik tua yg "menyikut" 1 atau 2 crack coca cola atau tong gas dgn selambanya memintas kami
5- pendaki yg sedang turun kebanyakan nya peramah dan selalu bagi kata2 sokongan.
6. time petang, kita berada di atas awan, cantik :love:
7. malam sejuk banget, langit bersih dan clear
8. first time tengok sunrise :love:
9. dan banyak lagi............oh ya..harga maggie kari kosong di restoren masa tu (1995)  RM3.00, sekarang tak pasti..

teringin nak daki semula tapi tak tau bila nak pegi lagi..

Syd

Ratu orkid tarikan Taman Negara Kinabalu
Oleh Amirullah Andi Nur


DI SEBALIK keindahan semula jadi Taman Negara Kinabalu di kaki Gunung Kinabalu - puncak tertinggi Asia Tenggara, terkandung pelbagai kekayaan bio yang hampir pasti tidak dimiliki tempat lain di dunia.


ORKID Paphiopedilum
Rothschildianum yang
sedang berkembang
di Taman Negara Kinabalu.

Antara tarikan utama ialah spesies orkid yang hanya tumbuh di persekitaran Gunung Kinabalu, iaitu `Paphiopedilum Rothschildianum.

myasha

memang best giler masa naik gunung tue............antara kenangan manis betul......kalau pergi ramai ramai best.........especially masa time nak masak ramai ramai kat laban rata tue........

kitul

nak gi semula... for the 3rd time. tapi entah bilaa

wonderful, splendid.... beautiful

...pehtu...leh kenal2 aweks baru...

jojack

:lol

ramai juga pendaki bertemu jodoh di sana tau..

nenektua

wahhh ni yang nenek makin tak sabar nak pi sana ni....
ehehhehe

bottombikini

Originally posted by nenektua at 1-11-2006 06:06 PM
wahhh ni yang nenek makin tak sabar nak pi sana ni....
ehehhehe

dah agak dah..nenek sure excited punye..hehe SHR nenek!

masa gi dulu pun ada group lelaki dari sandakan..the jokers
coz diorang ni ala-ala pak lawak..kat atas gunung pun buat lawak
tapi kitorang takde le exchange2 fon number..aiseh rugi

nenektua

bottom,
nenek baru nak start treneng panjat tangga ni.
walaupun nenek tetiap hari panjat tingkat 4 utk ke rumah nenek,
tapi rasa asik mengah2 lagi...
hehehhe...

bottombikini

bagus le tu nenek..umah kite tingkat 5..ari-ari naik tangga turun tangga hehe
pernafasan tu yg penting..mana taukan nenek bertemu jodoh di atas sana
dapat gak kami-kami ni makan nasi minyak

ada gambar sikit2..tapi tak reti nak upload..kalu ada sesapa yg bule tulong adalah dialu-alukan. sekian terima kasih

nenektua

wehh...
sekarang ni apa yang nenek perlu buat ek?
tepon laban rata tu ke untuk kompemkan bulan 4 buleh ke tak.
pehtu apa?

bubuh la gambar...
kamu uplod gambar kat http://www.imageshack.us/ pehtu ambik url dia dan paste kat sini...
oke?

sorceress

Originally posted by nenektua at 7-11-2006 09:50 AM
wehh...
sekarang ni apa yang nenek perlu buat ek?
tepon laban rata tu ke untuk kompemkan bulan 4 buleh ke tak.
pehtu apa?

bubuh la gambar...
kamu uplod gambar kat http://www.imageshack.us/ p ...

nek airasia sekarang ada promosi p kk 29.99 je ni.... cepat nek. kalau tiada aral saya sudi jadi driver nenek hahahahaha. tapi nenek kena sedia itenerary nenek nak p mana?:nyorok:

nenektua

soc,
nenek ke KK petang ni. temankan bos yang miting esok.
nak kontek soc tapi rasanya mcm tak sempat nak jumpa.

tunggu trip nenek ke kk tahun depan....

bottombikini

uiks..dasat nenek teman bos gi kk ye..jangan nakal-nakal tau
sementara gi kk tu buleh la tepon kinabalu park buat booking nenek oi
lagi satu booking seat cepat2 sementara harga 29.90 ni

tepon reservation ofis yg kat kk at 088-243629 or laban rata at 088-872907

my recommendation:-
laban rata resthouse Rm50/bed
panar laban RM30/bed
gunting lagadan RM30/bed