2D1N MOUNT KINABALU (March 2023) ⛰️- FIRST TIME Journey, Experiences + Hiking Package & Tips!

[@caseyneohable]

With the benefit of hindsight, what are the items that you could have included/excluded in your packing list? What type of physical training that you have done before the climb KK and what more you wished you could have done better in order to enjoy the climb better?

[@oheyjelly]

Hello there! Good questions which we also reflected upon & shared a bit on in part 2 of the Kinabalu vlog 🤗. Items i would have included: 1) Insulator layer e.g. fleece jacket or thin down jacket. I left it out thinking that it'll take up space in my backpack & that it wouldn't be so cold. 2) Extra change of clothes for base camp - because staying in sweaty clothes make you ultra cold 🥶. 3) Heat packs for the freezing hands Items i would have excluded: 'Cooling' wet wipes that lower your skin temperature - i use this in tropical countries...but normal wet wipes will do! Physical training: Stairs climbing, squats, lunges, step-ups/downs, running long distance for stamina building, hiking at Bukit Timah Hill. I would recommend more endurance training and also strengthening of upper body because carrying your backpack (and water weight) is really quite tiring. 😐😐 Oh yes, perhaps two hiking sticks instead of one? It helps with weight distribution as you descend.

[@angelahorton5745]

Brilliant video, I really enjoyed watching it. My sister and her husband are setting off on this trek today so it was great to see what they'll be experiencing. It all looks very well organised. Looking forward to Part 2.

[@oheyjelly]

@angelahorton5745 Hello there! Thanks for watching the vlog and joining the channel fam!~ ☺ It brings me much joy knowing that you enjoyed the vlogs. I'm sure your sister & her husband will enjoy the hike up - with beautiful summit views as a reward! 😃 How about yourself...are you considering this hike too?

[@catherineheng5439]

Thanks for sharing. So that I am prepare next year 😅 is there part 2?

[@oheyjelly]

Thanks for watching & joining the @oheyjelly KZbin family! Yes, we do have the Q&A video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWrKp6h8h65qpbssi=7cxAds7EVmk3MoS- Are you intending to climb Mt. Kinabalu next year?

[@tzew]

@catherineheng5439 hello there thanks for watching our vlog. Hopefully it helps with some tips on Kinabalu. Jelly and I also try to climb a mountain a year and if you catch the climbing fever, can consider mt gede near Jakarta. All the best for Kinabalu💪🏼 kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIq2dqd4ZpmksKMsi=5_fdcD4xPJReUntk

[@runwithwill6123]

Thanks for this video and for your tips, really helpful :)

[@oheyjelly]

Hello there! Thanks for watching our vlog & joining our @oheyjelly KZbin fam! 🤩 Glad you found the tips we shared useful. We'll be happy to hear more about how your climb went after you're back from Mt. Kinabalu :)

[@tzerupang5902]

Excellent vid, and nice to see smiles with teeth all round 😁 beds look comfy and dinner was so tasty I rem 💪🏻

[@oheyjelly]

Hahah thanks! 😂 The pillows were super hard LOL and our friend who was in Pendant Hut said they provided sleeping bags on top of the beds which gave them more warmth compared to ours! 🥴

[@tzew]

4 😁😁😁😁 going up 4 😵😵😵😵 coming down Qn: who portered up those bed mattress?

[@94vrcommodore]

Good to see you 2 doing the KK climb. Good video

[@oheyjelly]

Thanks, Gordon, for your constant encouragement! ☺It was a challenging climb (there's still part 2 vlog!) but I still think it's a climb one has to make at least once in their lifetime 😆 Do give it a shot if you're coming back to SEA!

[@tzew]

Thanks Gordon, for the encouragement. Another story to share over ☕️!

[@vajra5388]

Informative video. Thx. 🇸🇬 Underestimated it. Didn't make it the part 2 early morning climb . Advice. To train stairs 2-3hrs twice a week.

[@oheyjelly]

Hello there! Thanks for watching the video & joining @oheyjelly KZbin fam! 😊 Great job on making the climb to Panalaban base! It's definitely not a basic climb for most, and we trained really hard/intense in the two weeks leading up to our trip. I did stairs, squats, inclined walks/runs on the treadmill & a few hikes at Bukit Timah hill. Not to mention with our full backpack load to get accustomed to the weight - since no porter. 🫠 I'd say the focus is on breath regulation & listening to your body too. Give the climb another shot after you feel more prepared? The view at the top is amazinggg. 💪🏻

[@monicalum2788]

Hi. I enjoyed both your videos very informative. Are there any toilets at all check points ?

[@oheyjelly]

Hello! Thanks for watching our vids! Really glad to know that you found them useful. 😊 Yes, there are washrooms at the checkpoints, but do not expect them to be very clean or nice-smelling 🥴 Also, you might need to bring along some tissues if you plan to visit the checkpoint toilets because not all of them have toilet paper!

[@LuJiale]

Nice vid! Will you be able to share where did you make your 2d1n booking? Looking forward to part 2

[@oheyjelly]

Hello! Really happy to hear that you enjoyed the vlog 😊...working on Part 2 now! We booked our climb package through Borneo Calling. You can google them to read the reviews & check out their other packages 👍🏻.

[@robertangkah]

good well sharing first time see people climbing from the buttom

[@oheyjelly]

@robertangkah Thanks for watching! Have you climbed Mt. Kinabalu yet? It's worth a shot and a great experience overall. 😉

[@onibino455]

Well done y'all! Lucky got washing machine :D

[@oheyjelly]

Yes. Remember that the smell cements your relationship 💀

[@Splotchandherminions]

Mt kk climb is totally worth it! Please go if you haven’t go yet.

[@oheyjelly]

It's quite an experience! ✨ But i do think moderate physical fitness and training is required 😛.

[@samloo8529]

Mt Kinabalu! There is no Mt kk.

[@rafamoskal4763]

super ,chyba sie przekonałem ;)

[@oheyjelly]

@rafamoskal4763 Hello! Thanks for watching out vlog! The view up at the summit is worth the pain, sweat and tears. :)

[@samloo8529]

Anyone noticed that the "Panalaban" signboard is a helicopter rotor blade?

[@oheyjelly]

Hello there! Great observation 👀, we certainly didn't notice in our fatigued minds 😂. Thanks for watching our video & joining the @oheyjelly KZbin fam!👋

[@hazifahn]

Great video! Do you by chance have the website to the package?

[@oheyjelly]

@hafizahpauzi4937 Thanks for watching our vlog! ☺ We actually did mention in our Kinabalu Q&A vlog that we got this climb package through an agency. You can find out more from borneocalling.com/mount-kinabalu-climb/ --> we're not sponsored btw! 🤭

[@hazifahn]

@@oheyjelly Thank you so much!!

[@kathleenl1882]

Highest peak in south east asia is in Myanmar tho, Kinabalu is the highest peak in Malaysia and Borneo island

[@oheyjelly]

@kathleenl1882 Thanks for sharing!!

[@sibeiho]

awesome video....Alvina sibei funny lah...

[@oheyjelly]

:D

[@maksumzaifudin5859]

The highest mountain in Southeast Asia is in Myanmar, while the second highest is in Indonesia and Kinabalu is the third highest mountain in Southeast Asia.✌️

[@tzew]

@maksumzaifudin5859 cheers for the info, we had friends sharing this with us post climb too. On wiki, Kinabalu is actually listed as the #29 highest mountain in SEA, but the mountains before are mostly in Myanmar and Indonesia, and are not all accessible as of today🤘

[@maksumzaifudin5859]

@@tzew Mount Hkakabo Razi in Myanmar can actually be used as a hike but the weather there is quite extreme so not many people go there. Meanwhile in Indonesia it can be used for the public and opened for anyone, as long as we have a lot of money to go there, because of the long distance. Mount Hkakabo Razi is the highest in Southeast Asia while Kinabalu in Asia is at number eight ✌️

[@oheyjelly]

@@maksumzaifudin5859 Thanks for sharing all these info with us! We're relatively new climbers/hikers and are slowing finding out more about other peaks and mountains in the world. ☺

[@maksumzaifudin5859]

@@oheyjelly It doesn't matter, my friend is also a novice climber who has climbed several mountains that are still not very high in my area.

[@Taufiq.m]

@@oheyjellyMount Kinabalu is actually the highest peak that can be climbed in Southeast Asia. Yeah, it's not the highest peak in SEA, but it's the highest peak that can be climbed.

[@harmoney.l]

what travel company are u using?

[@oheyjelly]

Hello there! Thanks for dropping us a comment & joining the @oheyjelly KZbin family! We booked this climb through Borneo Calling. Head over to their website and choose the 'package' that best suits your needs! 😀

[@gab.richmond]

Where did you book your hike package?

[@tzew]

@gab.richmond hello there, thanks for watching our vlog. We booked our package through Borneo Calling

[@oheyjelly]

Hello! Thanks for dropping by our channel 😊. You can consider booking your preferred hike package with Borneo Calling - borneocalling.com/ They have a variety of packages available, so just choose what suits your needs, timeline and budget! Good luck! 💪🏻

[@Leanmachine148]

Can I get link of the agent for booking?

[@oheyjelly]

Hello there! Thanks for watching our vlog. We booked our climb package through Borneo Calling. You can google them to read the reviews & check out their other packages - the prices and dates may have changed since it's been over a year. :)

[@tL-bw2bl]

hello, was it crowded? how heavy was your backpack for the hike? 10% of body weight or more?

[@oheyjelly]

Hello there! @tL-bw2bl Thanks for dropping by & watching our vlogs! I wouldn't say Mt Kinabalu was crowded, but you can definitely expect some queueing & waiting at the summit sign because everyone wants a picture with it. 🤭 Our backpacks were about 8kg per person, which includes about 3.5kg of water. Mr P and i tried our best to pack light since we decided not to opt for porter service, so we brought the bare minimum. 🙃

[@samloo8529]

I think the daily limit is 135 climbers. As for rucksac load, keep it to about 6~7kg, send the rest up with the porters.

[@lilianchan9609]

Hi, are the steps up similar to bukit timah Hill?

[@tzew]

@lilianchan9609 Hello there, I'd say the terrain feels similar but the scale is very different. On hindsight, we felt that our pre-training at Bukit Timah Summit Steps, Rengas Path, Cave Path and main upwards concrete slope path to summit are all useful loops. We did 3 such loops every time, but the actual KK ascend/ descent can easily be a minimal 10-15 loops one shot, which can be tough especially if you are carrying your own gear. Thank you for watching our vlog, hope you found it useful and do share with us your post-climb experience!

[@oheyjelly]

Oh yes, to add onto Mr P's comment below, i would say that first 3km or so is like Bukit Timah's terrain during our training. However, as you go up the 4 - 6km, and then summit to 8.5km....the terrain gets more challenging and some parts require upper body strength i.e. climbing and pulling on ropes. Other factors such as weight you're carrying, weather elements, altitude etc, changes how you feel as you climb. Overall, i'd say train hard for Kinabalu climb, but for the actual climb, listen to your body and take breaks, drink water, inform your guide if you feel sick etc. Altitude sickness is real and every one reacts differently to it. We've noticed climbers who reacted adversely along the way. 😮‍💨

[@beckham48]

The based camp initial climbs looks like climbing to bukit timah hill 😅

[@tzew]

@beckham48 Hello there, yes the initial 1-2km certainly vibed like Bukit Timah Hill, but don't let it deceive anyone as the climb only gets harder beyond that😆 Thanks for watching our vlog!

[@oheyjelly]

Hello! I would say that first 3km or so is like Bukit Timah's terrain during our training. However, as you go up the 4 - 6km, and then summit to 8.5km....the terrain gets more challenging and some parts require upper body strength i.e. climbing and pulling on ropes. Other factors such as weight you're carrying, weather elements, altitude etc, changes how you feel as you climb. Keep in mind that we didn't film much for the parts we had to use both hands & legs, or when it was super dark out. 🤣🤣 Overall, i'd say...training is definitely needed before the actual climb. At Kinabalu, listen to your body and take breaks, drink water, inform your guide if you feel sick etc. Altitude sickness is real and every one reacts differently to it. We've noticed climbers who reacted adversely along the way. 😮‍💨

[@beckham48]

@@oheyjelly thanks for the video it provide inside infor and klook offer 500 plus for 2 days one night climb, there is recent incident where one due to high altitude sickness couldn't make it alive, everyone take care

[@oheyjelly]

@@beckham48 thanks for sharing the info! Wasn't aware that klook is offering Kinabalu climb package 😀. Yes, altitude sickness is very real & can be life-threatening if not treated immediately. If you're heading for the climb soon, take care! 👍🏻

[@dewmee9133]

Fyi mt kinabalu isnt the highest mountain in SEA anymore today

[@oheyjelly]

Hello there! Thanks for watching the vlog 😊. Yes - in fact, Mt Kinabalu was never the highest mountain in SEA... it's possibly one of the highest climb-able peak in SEA now 😎. Have you climbed Kinabalu before? Do share with us ur experience too!

[@tzew]

0:35 do you recognise Alwina's famous handkerchief? Spot the handkerchief on our other travel vlogs! We survived Kinabalu, albeit with sore knees and body shocks, but we were given perfect summit weather with a handful of memories/ stories to share. Perhaps this is the experience to initiate more suffering? We'll see. Have you climbed Kinabalu before, share with us your experience below!

[@oheyjelly]

Actually I think Alwina has more than one handkerchief >.< Also...is it Mulu next? Hehe.

[@taanporntanasubphon4682]

How do you book. pls let me know?

[@oheyjelly]

Hello, if you're interested in our Kinabalu package, you can browse the Borneo Calling website. :) There will be instructions to book/contact them on the website.

[@taanporntanasubphon4682]

Thank you❤

[@williamterry5262]

❣️ *Promo SM*

[@oheyjelly]

Thanks for watching my videos! :)

[@sibeiho]

awesome video....Alvina sibei funny lah...

[@oheyjelly]

@sibeiho Hello, thanks for watching the video!! Yes, Alwina has a way of cracking me up even in the most unlike-est of moments. 😂 She's a joy to be around!