It is said that the oldest climber who has made it to the summit is a 96-year-old Japanese woman (according to a report in 2006), followed by a 90-year-old Sabahan man who made his climb last year. You, too, can make it to the top!
The columnist enjoying a good view of the peak, the same one that appears on our RM100 banknote. — Photos: LEESAN
We kicked off our climb from Timpohon, which is 1,866m above sea level, and right from the start the trail was rather steep, interspersed with both wooden and cement steps. There was not a stretch of flat ground for us to walk on at all. It seemed like Mount Kinabalu was greeting its challengers with tough hurdles from the very beginning, and it was difficult to assess just how torturous the journey ahead was going to be.
We struggled to make our way to the next stop. The good thing was that my legs were feeling better by then, and I opted to slow down my pace too, inching my way forward instead of taking long strides.Along the way, I could still appreciate the rustic beauty of the virgin forest despite being tired. It is said that there are five to six thousand plant species thriving in the park, and I was lucky enough to catch a glimpse of an exquisite pitcher.
Even though I was fully draped in waterproof gear, due to the heavy downpour my whole body was completely drenched. And to make things worse, the outdoor temperature was a chilly 15°C. Nevertheless, when the guide told me that we only had 500m to go, I instantly recouped my energy and power. For the next 2km, we had to make our way along the steep cliffside trail, clinging tightly onto the white rope as we ascended with all our might. While we were doing this, the woman next to me said she felt dizzy, and then started vomiting. I guess she was suffering from altitude sickness.
At 6.30am, we were finally standing at Low’s Peak at 4,095m . Hurray! I finally conquered the mighty Mount Kinabalu!
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