So far! this vlog is one of the most comprehensive, helps out in planning my next adventure super easy!!! Nice footages!
@BernardLau19914 жыл бұрын
Alyanna Llenos thank you! I’m glad you found it useful and I hope you enjoy your trip to this amazing place! 😁
@jasiahmaverick55043 жыл бұрын
instablaster...
@sunburnsam Жыл бұрын
Awesome video....very useful tips and visuals. Will be helpful for my KK trip in May23 !
@BernardLau1991 Жыл бұрын
Glad it was useful! 😁
@Azema-edit2 жыл бұрын
So informative Thanks for sharing. Planning to Mt Kinabalu on Jun 2023
@BernardLau19912 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! You are going to have an amazing time!
@paramedicinparadise9795 Жыл бұрын
I will be climbing this mtn in a few months along with 5 of the highest peaks in SE Asia. This vid was very informative. 👍
@BernardLau1991 Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! have fun on the hike!
@paramedicinparadise9795 Жыл бұрын
@@BernardLau1991 Thanks, I will post the vid on my channel.
@possessed893 жыл бұрын
Love your video. So details, organized and straight to the point!
@BernardLau19913 жыл бұрын
Hey 👋 thank you for your kind words. That was my objective of this video 😁
@syhrliz93 жыл бұрын
11:25 just an addition, as you can see here, the mountain opposite to mount kinabalu known as mount trusmadi, the second highest mountain in Malaysia (2642 M). there you can enjoy a breathtaking view of mount kinabalu. anyway, nice video !
@BernardLau19913 жыл бұрын
Ooh. I didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing! Do people climb that as well?
@syhrliz93 жыл бұрын
@@BernardLau1991 yes. there's a lot of videos about it on yt
@BernardLau19913 жыл бұрын
@@syhrliz9 Nice!
@carlskebong63972 жыл бұрын
One of the best guide on hiking mount kinabalu.thank you and its a good vlog.
@BernardLau19912 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! Hope it helped 😁
@NurAischa3 жыл бұрын
Woww inilah dia hike kinabalu via ferrata. Amaze!!! 😍😍
@BernardLau19913 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@simm94762 жыл бұрын
Nice Vlog! I love this. Very comprehensive as i plan to go there next year !
@BernardLau19912 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support! Hope this video helped. It's a great hike and I'm sure you will enjoy it!
@simm94762 жыл бұрын
@@BernardLau1991 also if I may ask. What was the overall cost of the hikings (excluding plane tickets ) thank you !
@BernardLau19912 жыл бұрын
@@simm9476 It was quite some time ago so I can't quite recall and prices may have changed since. I think it's best to compare them online. :)
@fakrihakim67083 жыл бұрын
Wahhh. . .via ferrata. . Love
@BernardLau19913 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@kinjodisol95163 жыл бұрын
loving the video!!BIG THANKS GUYS!!I know its late but, well done!!!!! on conquering Mount Kinabalu!
@BernardLau19913 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It’s a great mountain 😁
@lidmurmur2506 Жыл бұрын
Great video thanks for sharing
@BernardLau1991 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@deffnasoligi21823 жыл бұрын
Thanks for visiting Sabah & congratulations to all group. Sure this is your memorable trip. Full documenting....
@BernardLau19913 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support! :)
@Freedom-gz3wk2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great & helpful vlog! 😇👏🏻💙
@BernardLau19912 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching 😁
@aizadrosely89082 жыл бұрын
You really good at giving exposure to others ty
@BernardLau19912 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words 😁
@matthodology453 жыл бұрын
great video...love it and keep it up
@BernardLau19913 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I definitely will!
@MPurple30008 ай бұрын
Wow thanks! What about water? Are there potable water refill stations along the way? How cold was it at the summit? What month was it?
@BernardLau19918 ай бұрын
You had to carry your own water and you can only refill them at base camp. And yes it was cold haha
@biyahenidrin12444 жыл бұрын
will try this via ferrata when i plan to comeback....missing mt kinabalu already.....new friend here showing my support
@BernardLau19914 жыл бұрын
BiyaheNiDrin thank you for the support and welcome to this channel 😁 do try the via feratta!
@biyahenidrin12444 жыл бұрын
@@BernardLau1991 soon will do that .... hope this pandemic ends soonest
@jeanwigena72692 жыл бұрын
The Best Guide Mr Yamin👍👍
@BernardLau19912 жыл бұрын
He is a great guy :)
@YangYang-ct2gx Жыл бұрын
Is there any stations/checkpoints that could allow us to refill the bottle throughout the whole hiking process (including the via ferrata)?
@BernardLau1991 Жыл бұрын
Hi! They don't have any refill points until you reach the basecamp when I did this hike. You have to carry what you need.
@jerryleeWSGS Жыл бұрын
Hi Bernard, how did you train for Kinabalu ? Do you have a training plan to share ?
@BernardLau1991 Жыл бұрын
well as you can see in the video, I wasn't exactly well prepared hahaha. I was pretty tired by the hike. Ideally, I want to be fit enough to do the hike feeling slightlytired but not exhausted. A good way to train up is hiking more and conditioning yourself with a bagpack that is heavy. All go for runs. Anything that is endurance based. Lower body gym sessions would help too :)
@jerryleeWSGS Жыл бұрын
@@BernardLau1991 ok la you looked fit la... you like you can climb another mountain like that lol
@oamsiva71052 жыл бұрын
very helpful guide info
@BernardLau19912 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support!
@abbas472011 ай бұрын
hey bernard, mind sharing the jacket brand? if you still remember it
@BernardLau199111 ай бұрын
It’s north face haha. I’m a fan of that brand 😂
@abbas472011 ай бұрын
@@BernardLau1991 thanks! it looks good on you!
@linus37372 жыл бұрын
Very good video, thank you. You still get private tour treatment for a party of 2?
@BernardLau19912 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words. There are options for you to go on private tours regardless of group size so the experience will be more pleasant. :)
@Ban002 жыл бұрын
This is similar to Mt Cameroon in West Africa. Same height. Happy hiking!
@BernardLau19912 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@micahabdullah84495 ай бұрын
Thank you for the amazing video! Just wondering what camera you used to film your journey? Was it a go pro mounted to your head? Was it hard to hold a selfie stick/tripod+ phone camera while on those steep/narrow spots? Are you afraif of heights? Was it scary?
@BernardLau19913 ай бұрын
For the most part, an A7siii with a 24-70. I also used a gopro for some shots;
@kiranzond Жыл бұрын
It took 5 hrs to reach Laban Rata or complete via frata only ? That means u might reached 12pm to Laban rata so missed the brekfast there...planning in April
@BernardLau1991 Жыл бұрын
Yes I missed the breakfast haha. I was very slow
@bigbad834 жыл бұрын
Good review. I was there 18-19 Dis 2020 and also did the via ferrata LPC hike. Starting at 7am and finished around 9.50am. It is very hard and challenging. I didn’t have a drink the whole time while doing via ferrata because I used all my water otw to the summit. It made me suffer a bit but I made it to Laban Rata Safely before 10.30am even with a shaky legs
@BernardLau19914 жыл бұрын
I can relate to that pain hahaha. But thankfully we had enough water. Would be terrible if we ran out. Good memories tho!
@sittimariamjamjam21204 жыл бұрын
Thank you very nice sharing,really appreciate it❤️❤️❤️
@BernardLau19914 жыл бұрын
Sitti Mariam Jamjam thank you for the support 😁
@bubaks25 ай бұрын
6:10 that squirrel shows no fear. I suspect people have been feeding him? Btw thanks for the great and informative video. You guys make it seem doable. 💪🏽
@BernardLau19913 ай бұрын
yeah wildlife in high human traffic area tend to be less shy haha
@sibeiho4 жыл бұрын
Really great video!
@BernardLau19914 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! :)
@Charlotte-cm2yh Жыл бұрын
Great vlog! And may i ask how many layers do u hv to wear when u summit? (For top and bottom) thxx!
@BernardLau1991 Жыл бұрын
While I was summit I only wore a base layer and a windproof jacket. It gets hot when you are making your way up. But it’s good to have a down layer for when you’re up at the summit appreciating the view. 😁
@Charlotte-cm2yh Жыл бұрын
@@BernardLau1991 ic! How about bottoms? Did u need an extra layer? (Also wanna ask if ur gf only wore leggings during summit)
@BernardLau1991 Жыл бұрын
@@Charlotte-cm2yh for me I only wore my hiking pants but my wife wore heattech Under her leggings.
@Charlotte-cm2yh Жыл бұрын
@@BernardLau1991ic great thanks!!
@juan77channel10 Жыл бұрын
In 2014 there's an online article mentioned that the actual tallest peak of Mount Kinabalu is the Victoria Peak, most probably tenths of metres above Low's Peak
@BernardLau199111 ай бұрын
Ah, I was not aware of that haha
@juan77channel1011 ай бұрын
@@BernardLau1991 you may Google the article, if I'm not mistaken the title was ' daily express malaysia victoria peak the highest point? '
@OntarioHikingTrails4 жыл бұрын
Nice hiking video I enjoyed watching your adventure.
@BernardLau19914 жыл бұрын
Ontario Hiking Trails thank you! Can’t wait for more once this pandemic is over 😁
@PendakiSOLO14 жыл бұрын
wowww..... congrats you all...
@BernardLau19914 жыл бұрын
Thanks! :)
@AlainStewart2 жыл бұрын
Awesome guide. Thank you
@BernardLau19912 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words!
@tze9889 ай бұрын
How to pickthe right shoe for this mountain? I heard the rocks are slippery
@BernardLau19919 ай бұрын
They weren't that bad. Any pair of dedicated hiking shoes should be more than sufficient
@alimgg2782 жыл бұрын
Thank you for visited my country 😊😊
@BernardLau19912 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I hope to go back again to explore more :)
@annatraveler4 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! Oustanding video 😃
@BernardLau19914 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@MicoGhostTheOldCodger4 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Thank you for sharing it.
@BernardLau19914 жыл бұрын
MicoGhost TheOldCodger thank you for watching! I hope you enjoyed it 😁
@tanakdusunrock2 жыл бұрын
very good documentary bro..
@BernardLau19912 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support 😁
@muhammadjufrirabbanisahib11543 жыл бұрын
Bernard as of now with the pandemic and all is there any extra stuff we need to settle?
@BernardLau19913 жыл бұрын
unfortunately, I am not very updated with the rules there. but... maybe some mask and social distancing? haha
@rideonahorse8445 Жыл бұрын
Hello! Great and informative vid!! Wanted to check if you guys did any training prior to attempting mount kinabalu? Personally do a bit of exercise every now and then, but it's my first hike, so unsure of how fit I am required to be.
@BernardLau1991 Жыл бұрын
I didn't do any special training and I think it would be manageable even as a first hike but I would highly recommend you to condition yourself walking with a backpack before the trip or go for long runs. You will suffer less during the hike that way haha
@simatuohpemborong50704 жыл бұрын
hi Bernard.. the video is good and clear. may i know who helping you to take the video?
@BernardLau19914 жыл бұрын
Hi thank you for watching. I shot and editing the video myself. I hope you like it! :)
@10jlove172 жыл бұрын
thank you for the video. I like the parts to show how hard it is to climb this mountain. Please let me know if i can use some of the pictures from your video ? thank you.
@BernardLau19912 жыл бұрын
Hi. Thanks for the kind words and support. However, I would prefer it if you don’t use any content for my video unless you would like to purchase the licensing for it. Thanks! 🙏
@GhettoSuguru2 жыл бұрын
Mate isn't it cold ? What the temperature there like from the bottom to the top?
@BernardLau19912 жыл бұрын
At the bottom it wasn't too bad. Just a T shirt while hiking would be sufficient. But when sleeping at the base camp, it get's cold. I would recommend having a down jacket and a base layer. Hope this helps !
@BernardLau19912 жыл бұрын
At the bottom it wasn't too bad. Just a T shirt while hiking would be sufficient. But when sleeping at the base camp, it get's cold. I would recommend having a down jacket and a base layer. Hope this helps !
@miamorfati74513 жыл бұрын
Very well explained...easy to understand...looking forward to make this climb this year if things go smoothly.😇🙏🏾💪🏻
@BernardLau19913 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes! I hope things get better too so we can start hiking again. I’m from Singapore and there are no challenging hikes here hahaha
@zeedee4712 Жыл бұрын
So glad I came across your comprehensive video! By any chance do you have a rough estimation of how much you spent on this?
@BernardLau1991 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Unfortunately, it’s been so long ago I can’t really rmb 😅
@dillyeduin3 жыл бұрын
Good Job Bernard 🙏🙏👍👍👍
@BernardLau19913 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rosieweasley58654 жыл бұрын
Will be there in less than a month from now. My third time climbing mount kinabalu, but my first time for via ferrata!
@BernardLau19914 жыл бұрын
Rosie Weasley 3 times! That’s crazy hahaha. Which one will you be doing? LPC or walk the torque?
@dariomatonna8004 Жыл бұрын
hi, how much did you pay all package (2d1n)?
@BernardLau1991 Жыл бұрын
Hi. I did this years ago so I'm sure the price has changed so I think it's best you check the most updated prices on their website. :)
@yohomo200610 ай бұрын
Thanks for the informative video! I’ve been thinking of doing this hike. Just a question I heard that there are porters that can carry your bag for items you don’t need during the day (change of clothes and sleeping clothes?). Are there restrictions as to what type of bag they can carry?
@BernardLau199110 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks for your kind words. Glad it helped. Yes you can get porters to carry your bag. I believe that charge based on per bag and each bag cannot exceed a certain weight. 20kg I think? It’s been a while so my memory is a bit fuzzy but you can check with your tour operator. They will have that information!
@b0oko323 жыл бұрын
How long the duration from low peak to sayat-sayat? The end point via ferrata will be at Laban Rata? If we pick WTT trails, supposedly will arrived earlier right?
@BernardLau19913 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks for watching the video and asking the question. Unfortunately, my climb was 2 years ago and the details are kind of hazy to me. All the things I know are in the video already. if you need more information, might be best to contact the tour companies directly. I am sure they will be glad to answer your questions! :)
@b0oko323 жыл бұрын
@@BernardLau1991 ahahaha...already called them. Just to decorate your comments space. Thanks
@BernardLau19913 жыл бұрын
@@b0oko32 hahaha. Appreciate it 😂
@alaniclok2 жыл бұрын
Hello Bernard, enjoyed your video. Just to check, after via ferrata, did you go back to the pendant hut for breakfast/to collect your stuffs before descending or u carried it along to the peak?
@BernardLau19912 жыл бұрын
Hi! Yes we did. We went back to the hut to collect our stuff. They also had food for us before we made our way down. 😁
@fourka804 жыл бұрын
Hi may I know before pushing for the summit, the headlight is provided or you have to prepare it by your own?
@BernardLau19914 жыл бұрын
fourka80 you have to bring your own or you can rent from your tour company if you don’t have one. 😁
@fourka804 жыл бұрын
Bernard Lau Wow your reply is unexpectedly fast.. Thanks for the info bro 👍🏻
@BernardLau19914 жыл бұрын
fourka80 happen to be using my computer hahaha. No problem 😁
@Yongwanders10 ай бұрын
I thought you can register your drone and pay some fees so you can fly drone in the summit?
@BernardLau199110 ай бұрын
I'm not too sure about that but I am sure it would be more hassle than it's worth the rewards haha
@Yongwanders10 ай бұрын
I really want to try it if it will be allowed coz of course it will be a different exp if you’ll get to capture the summit birds eye view
@DP-zd8fr3 жыл бұрын
Very well narrated.
@BernardLau19913 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words 🙏
@terunariang59914 жыл бұрын
Good video good info 👍🏽
@BernardLau19914 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! 😁
@AL-tj7ye Жыл бұрын
Which month did you hike?
@BernardLau1991 Жыл бұрын
March!
@ivnurjonns55304 жыл бұрын
Wow nice sharing
@BernardLau19914 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@ivnurjonns55304 жыл бұрын
@@BernardLau1991 no problem
@travelwithjen4 жыл бұрын
Awesome scenery
@BernardLau19914 жыл бұрын
It's a beautiful place! :)
@GilbertTV4 жыл бұрын
what a great adventure..
@BernardLau19914 жыл бұрын
It is definitely one haha :)
@booaks29803 жыл бұрын
Was it cold on top of the mountain? Btw congrats
@BernardLau19913 жыл бұрын
Very! especially at dawn haha. But then again, I am Singaporean and we are used to hot weather only haha
@ilpadrino52524 жыл бұрын
Impressive!!
@BernardLau19914 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! 😁
@zehahaha603 Жыл бұрын
"dont believe him" haha so cute
@BernardLau1991 Жыл бұрын
😅
@olenduschannel7714 Жыл бұрын
Beautifully
@BernardLau1991 Жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@ป้าชาลี3 жыл бұрын
Good review.
@BernardLau19913 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words!
@alx.from.nederland2 жыл бұрын
thx man, nice vid!
@BernardLau19912 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words!
@mohdhisyam58116 ай бұрын
1st march and at the same month lockdown in Malaysia
@BernardLau19916 ай бұрын
I did this right before covid lockdown lol
@Cool_kid1_3 жыл бұрын
Just one thing.. Are these routes safe for kids or what?
@BernardLau19913 жыл бұрын
Are you talking about the via feratta or the hiking route? Either way, I felt very safe the entire time. I think it is quite doable for kids who are used to hiking. Maybe the summit push int he night is a bit more riskier
@Cool_kid1_3 жыл бұрын
The via feratta area.
@BernardLau19913 жыл бұрын
@@Cool_kid1_ think there are some restrictions to who can attempt it. Might have to check with the companies themselves as they will know better. But I felt very safe throughout. Honestly, it was safer than the summit push as you're strapped in at all times. Hope this helps!
@Cool_kid1_3 жыл бұрын
Oh ok!
@xinyi33262 жыл бұрын
Hello! Thanks for making this great video!! May I ask whether you hiked down from Pendant Hut after via ferrata? Wondering whether via ferrata shortens the hike down afterwards :)
@BernardLau19912 жыл бұрын
Hi. Thanks for watching! It doesn't shorten the hike haha. In fact you have to continue hiking down after you finish the ferrata. Then collect your belongings if you left stuff there. Which most people do. Hope this helps!
@msrp7753 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid. Amazingly planned and executed. 👍 Quick question. Is a 28L bag suitable for the hike? Or should i look for a smaller bag? Tq!
@BernardLau19913 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words 😁 28l should be more than enough for most people. Try to bring as little stuff as possible 😂
@msrp7753 жыл бұрын
@@BernardLau1991 lol. Thx bro! 👍👍
@fazryn62872 жыл бұрын
Hi Bernard, came across your video while checking out on the Ferrata, such a well documented video. questions for you, i assumed you were recording via a gopro? do you mind sharing what sort of other equipment gears did you bring along? and did u managed to charge up ur gears before the 2am journey?
@BernardLau19912 жыл бұрын
Hi. Thanks for the support! I was actually filming with two professional sony camera and 1 gopro. Which I do not recommend as it killed me throughout the hike haha. But I guess the nice video made it all worth it. If I were to do it again, I'll still bring my camera but only 1 body and 1 lens. I brought enough batteries to not have to charge them. Hope this answers your question! :)
@fazryn62872 жыл бұрын
@@BernardLau1991 aaa that makes so much sense, loving the quality of the video. thank you for replying, will definitely keep this in mind
@dannylee21642 жыл бұрын
Nak Tanya. How about your toiletries and barang2 etc? You paid porter to carry? Or you just carry very limited item in your backpack?
@BernardLau19912 жыл бұрын
For my other items I got a porter to help me carry them as my camera bag was very heavy. But most people opt to carry it themselves. If I had no or only 1 camera on me I would carry it myself. Hope this helps!
@dannylee21642 жыл бұрын
@@BernardLau1991 terima kasih banyak Tuan 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 very helpful
@megawave794 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@BernardLau19914 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@-mrt95984 жыл бұрын
i would strongly recommend for hikers to climb it... once in a lifetime experience!!! #justdoit #3yearsagotoday
@BernardLau19913 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching my video! :)
@aobk84x2 жыл бұрын
Great video
@BernardLau19912 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😁
@1993ladyshindo004 ай бұрын
Did you have to take altitude pills?
@BernardLau19913 ай бұрын
No I didn't
@황정민-z5l4 жыл бұрын
Outstanding work. Thank you for sharing💕👍 You just gave me 1 more item for my own wish-list. Wait. 1 question. How come no one wear face mask?
@BernardLau19914 жыл бұрын
황정민 thank you 😁 Haha. this video was filmed before the face mask was a required thing
@olynnevelyn2517 Жыл бұрын
Isn't tht mr geranti / jamin
@BernardLau1991 Жыл бұрын
This is mount Kinabalu. :)
@Jayyjuuu_ Жыл бұрын
You from singapore ?
@BernardLau1991 Жыл бұрын
Yes I am.
@jomoutdoor55324 жыл бұрын
good job bro..
@BernardLau19914 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@milanamnsmdahl79024 жыл бұрын
Terbaik kwn ku.slm kenal.gunung kinabalu mmng cukul cantik.
@BernardLau19913 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching my video! :)
@sabryriey64293 жыл бұрын
Semangat selalu bang
@BernardLau19913 жыл бұрын
Sorry I can't speak malay haha
@joeltan15342 жыл бұрын
does oxygen canister require?
@BernardLau19912 жыл бұрын
That is not required :)!
@ChristopherYong2 жыл бұрын
awesome video mate. how did you manage to hold on/secure your cam on that uber steep via ferrata slope???
@BernardLau19912 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. I had a camera strap on me. So when I couldn’t hold it it was dangling off my body haha
@jingscrypt4413 Жыл бұрын
lets go to mureen ferata bro hehe hai
@BernardLau1991 Жыл бұрын
What is that haha
@kelt39654 жыл бұрын
Hi Bernard, are you singaporean?
@BernardLau19914 жыл бұрын
Kel T hi! Yes I am 😁
@kelt39654 жыл бұрын
@@BernardLau1991 Do you mind to tell the total cost to climb the Mount Kinabalu? air ticket excluded. Thz!
@BernardLau19914 жыл бұрын
Kel T I think there are many different packages and also many different operators where price will differ. But for my particular tour package it was about $800/person. I did via feratta so it was more expensive
@kelt39654 жыл бұрын
@@BernardLau1991 $800 USD? or?
@BernardLau19914 жыл бұрын
@@kelt3965 800 SGD
@shibuhaseeb22592 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥
@BernardLau19912 жыл бұрын
😀
@shawneydepp4 жыл бұрын
11:11 SHAG
@BernardLau19914 жыл бұрын
shawneydepp it’s hard to decide which is the most painful part. Hahaha. Btw, watched your edit for the kayaking expedition. Love the editing style. Very lighthearted and engaging hahaha
@shawneydepp4 жыл бұрын
@@BernardLau1991 hahaha thanks man!
@mohdabduhng18714 жыл бұрын
Hai Bernard, great vlog except a little too much talking which u can write instead, focus more on the stunning scenery n how exactly doing tat via ferrata
@BernardLau19914 жыл бұрын
Hey! Thanks for watching and the valuable feedback. Will definitely take note when I make future videos. :)
@DrRchannel714 жыл бұрын
nice video like
@BernardLau19914 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! :)
@celinelee37582 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for such a detailed video, Bernard! I'm planning to visit Malaysia this month and hiking Mount Kinabalu is on the itinerary. My bf and I are planning to do the Via Ferrata and I was expecting just the "Walk the Torq" route, but he's booking the "Low's Circuit", and I have to admit it looks super scary from your footage! Were you scared? Also as you had to summit by 6am and be at the Low's Circuit meeting point at 7am, did you feel like you had sufficient time at the top to enjoy the sunrise and views?
@BernardLau19912 жыл бұрын
Hey no problem. Thanks for watching :) I would say go for low circuit for the full experience. It would be worth it. And… as for whether I’m scared. I’m someone who used to have a fear of heights. Up till now, I can’t take roller coasters. But during this, I genuinely felt very safe and maybe it was the adrenaline but I didn’t feel a tinge of fear. As for enjoying the sunrise, yeah I didn’t get the time. I was very slow to reach the top and I think I had less than 5 mins there sadly. Like the ideal itinerary would be to do 3d2n and separate the summit push and via Ferrata. But it was worth missing out imo. Hope this helps!
@gypsyqzy2 жыл бұрын
Hi! If you don’t work out regularly or have via ferrata experience I’d recommend you just do walk the torq. Im a girl in my mid twenties, have average fitness and a lot of experience with hiking but I found the low’s circuit too much of a stretch for me physically to enjoy the whole process. To enjoy the low’s circuit, I’d say you need to train your arm strength especially prior to your trip. Tbh I’ve never felt so physically drained in my life and it was definitely beyond my physical limits. We only had 10-15min on the summit and had to hurry back down. There wasn’t sufficient time to take nice photos or to soak in our triumph. Scary or not - that’s quite personal and subjective! Adrenaline is what will keep you going.
@gypsyqzy2 жыл бұрын
Also, to put things in perspective, there were only 8 hikers out of the 170 permitted on the hike daily who were crazy enough to do the low’s circuit! Out of all of them my husband and I were the slowest - we took 5 hours and I think I was the “weakest”, while my husband was trying to overcome his fear of heights 😂 take into consideration this is time spent draining energy (easily 5 times more difficult than the summit climb) instead of time spent recharging for the descent.
@gypsyqzy2 жыл бұрын
So to sum it up, will you be able to do it? Yes I think you can with some endurance and preparation. Will you enjoy it? That’ll depend on your fitness level and how you wish to enjoy your trip - is it to push and climb more or is it to take your time to soak in your surroundings?
@jonathantacla55144 жыл бұрын
Imagine if Philippines didn’t sold Sabah to Malaysia, it would still be part of the Philippines.
@BernardLau19914 жыл бұрын
such a shame. But no worries! Still many beautiful and amazing places in Philippines! haha
@lhexhesita67914 жыл бұрын
Mt. Kinabalu is the highest mountain in the PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭
@fadzhile62903 жыл бұрын
Poor pinoy hahaha so lovely claims hahaha
@aleezaothmanrazak23043 жыл бұрын
Aww can't accept the facts..wake up dude
@ghrbaa67273 жыл бұрын
It’s the highest mountain in Sabah where its people VOTED through a democratic process sanctioned by the UN to be part of the Malaysian Federation. It’s not just based on an empty claim of some past “royal family” of a defunct kingdom who think that they have rights over the wills of the Sabahan peoples. It’s completely outrageous and outright arrogance!
You should have mention Mt Kinabalu the tallest mountain in South-East Asia, but then as a Singaporean you wouldn't like that
@BernardLau19913 жыл бұрын
Why would I not like that?
@b0oko323 жыл бұрын
Kinabalu is not the highest in SEA
@tylerng10392 жыл бұрын
Good day, Bernard! Recently my team is producing a video about Mountains in Malaysia. We found that this video is quite relatable to our content. We hope to get permission from you to feature and use your content in our video. We will provide full credit to your channel for the footages used in our video. We would really appreciate your help and support, thanks! 🥰 Our channel: kzbin.info
@BernardLau19912 жыл бұрын
Hi. Thanks for reaching out and asking for permission. I can allow the use of my content for a fee if you’re keen. Look forward to hearing back.
@tylerng10392 жыл бұрын
@@BernardLau1991 Thank you so much for replying, Bernard! Unfortunately, we would like to turn down that offer as we are only a small channel and we would like to retain the lowest production cost possible. Nevertheless, we appreciate your effort to read through our request, may you have an amazing week ahead!