Wet Wet Wet

April 21, 2011
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Anybody game for a trek in Malaysia? Not me. OK. I’ve climbed Mt Kinabalu 4 times and it rained on all 4 occasions. On my first climb in 1993, the clouds rolled in when I reached the summit, obscuring the …

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Mt Kinabalu Tips For Beginners

July 5, 2009
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Tips For Beginners 1. Food & Water You will get thirsty. Carry a small mug with you for the first part of the climb. There are several huts or pondoks along the way. Water and basic bathroom facilities are provided. …

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Island Peak Challenge 2009

June 7, 2009
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a winter ascent of Island Peak at “Sherpa speed” by Chan Joon Yee, dedicated to the late Jason Ho The Challenger Name: Chan Joon Yee Nationality: Singaporean Born: 1-3-1964 Alpine Experience: climbed Mera Peak (6476m) in 10 days, descended into …

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27th January 2009

June 5, 2009
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I’m back at Namche again. Let recap on the unbelievable events over past few days. Day 1 Lukla to Monjo Day 2 Monjo to Namche Day 3 Namche to Pangboche (an ascent of 500m) Day 4 Pangboche to Chukung (an …

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20th January 2009

June 5, 2009
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The airport and its surroundings didn’t seem to have changed very much over the years. My last visit was in 2003. It was still the brick walled building, the bronze decor, nothing obviously added or subtracted. Even though it was …

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