What is the best time to climb Mount Kinabalu?

What is the best time to climb Mount Kinabalu?

Well, the short answer is between March to September. Locals generally recommend around March to September because of the dry season. During the months, the weather is usually nicer with a low chance of rain to come down, which makes it the perfect time to conquer Mount Kinabalu.

Can we climb Mount Kinabalu?

To climb Mount Kinabalu, you must pay for a climbing permit, climbing insurance, a mountain guide and the Kinabalu Park entrance fee (self-guiding on the summit trail is not an option). A standard 2D1N climb can generally only be booked 30 days in advance and is becoming increasingly difficult to secure.

Is Climbing Mount Kinabalu hard?

Climbing the mountain is steep and quite tough with more than 20 000 people attempting to reach Low’s Peak per year. The route is easy to follow, but can be slippery and visibility bad when it rains and the fog gets very dense. Rules for climbing Mount Kinabalu changed significantly in the last couple of years.

Is it worth climbing Mount Kinabalu?

It is a busy mountain and a far from wilderness experience. But those hours on the top of the mountain looking out over Borneo in the early morning light, and the massive sense of achievement, were worth it, definitely worth it.

Can you climb Mount Kinabalu without training?

If you’ve never trekked Mount Kinabalu – or any mountain at all – you need all the preparation and training you can get. Experienced hikers claim that climbing Mount Kinabalu is similar to going up the stairs for 7 hours straight – it’s exhausting, but a proper training regimen will gear you up mentally and physically.

Can kids climb Mount Kinabalu?

Currently, there is no age restriction being imposed to climb Mount Kinabalu. Climbers climb at their own risk and for those below the ages of 15, the parents or climbing group are required to hire additional guide(s).

Do people live on Mount Kinabalu?

Local ethnic groups have lived in and around Mount Kinabalu for centuries. The dense forest surrounding the foothills provided food and materials for several generations. Local communities of Kadazan-Dusun lived near the mountain with Kinabalu playing a pivotal role in their daily life.

What is the best time of year to climb Mount Kinabalu?

In a nutshell, the climb to the peak of Mount Kinabalu is still available all year round where the most advisable period to climb it would be during February, March and April which is considered as dryer season. However, as the mountain is located in a tropical rainforest climate, rains are to be expected all the time.

Can I get a refund if I cancel my Kinabalu climb?

Please read the terms and conditions careful when booking, most bookings is not refunded upon cancellation of the climb for any reason. There are several options for climbing mt Kinabalu; the two day one night option (2D1N), the three day 2 night option (3d2N) and hiking Mount Kinabalu via Ferrata.

What are the requirements to climb Mount Kinabalu via ferrata?

For Mount Kinabalu Via Ferrata. For Mount Kinabalu Climb via Ferrata routes, you need to be between at least 10 years old (for Walk the Torq) and 17 years old (for Low’s Peak Circuit) and not more than 70 years old with a minimum height of 1.3 metres. Additional requirements are that you need to be overall fit,…

What is Mount Kinabalu famous for?

Mount Kinabalu is the highest peak in Sabah’s Crocker Range. The landscape is really beautiful and range from tropical rainforest to subalpine near the summit. Climbing the mountain is steep and quite tough with more than 20 000 people attempting to reach Low’s Peak per year.