what should i do before i go to Mount Kinabalu? Any procedure before going there...^^? do i have to go to a medical check before i start climbing that mountain?
2007-11-19 00:32:16 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Climbing
You need to be fit, and also have good stamina, as you'll leave for the final clmb very early (maybe 2am). Therefore, you'll need a headtorch (LED ones are lighter and more reliable).
Also, be prepared to suffer the effects of altitude sickness, which can feel like a bad bout of flu; and you can suffer from it no matter how fit you are.
Be prepared to be both cold and wet.
2007-11-22 01:07:49 · answer #1 · answered by AndrewG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's 4000m high so you'd wanna be pretty fit. Not only that but at that altitude you're gonna feel like doing a certain amount of work takes more energy and longer to catch your breath. Be ready for that. I checked wikipedia and it says you shouldn't go without a guide, it also says that it's a relatively easy climb that can be done without climbing equipment.
2007-11-20 17:15:31 · answer #2 · answered by garion b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋