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Expedition Not Quite Over The Hill 28th May to 31st May 2010

The results of th expedition are out. Chew Teck Hong and Raymond Lee not only made it to the summit, they also completed Walk The Torq. Leslie Ng made it to Pendant Hut, but aborted the summit bid.
Pictures of the trip have been uploaded to my Flickr account. Check them out.
Day 1, the ascent to [...]

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Expedition Not Quite Over The Hill

28th May 2010 to 31st May 2010

I’ll be leading a group of age 40+, normally sedentary dentists up tropical alpine peak, Mt Kinabalu 4095m on an expedition dubbed Not Quite Over The Hill.
Team members include
Chan Joon Yee
Chew Teck Hong
Raymond Lee
Leslie Ng
This is my 4th time climbing the mountain and my second time leading. Unlike the [...]

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Mt Kinabalu Tips For Beginners

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. Just turn on the taps, fill your mugs and drink all you want. No need to [...]

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