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To mountain climbers who wants to climb Mount Kinabalu...
Discover
How You Can Save MORE
TIME And MONEY
Preparing For Your Mount Kinabalu Climbing Adventure
So you can have fun traveling, enjoy
your trip more and worry less about the journey to the highest peak in
South East Asia!
From: Ruhaizad Daud
Date:
Subject: Kinabalu Climber's
Guide - 25 Timeless Blog Tips For More Fun
Climbing The Majestic Mountain Of Borneo
Dear Fellow Mount
Kinabalu Climbers,
I have been writing about Mount
Kinabalu climbing since 2006 for fun. With
www.mount-kinabalu-borneo.com
and Kinabalu
Blog, I managed to share the message to online visitors on:
- how to climb
Mount Kinabalu from the start to finish
- who to contact
to get yourself a place to stay on the mountain
- when to contact
before the beds are fully occupied
- what to bring
for your trip to the highest peak of Borneo
- which is the
best trail to the summit to follow
Since then, thousands
of climbers from around the world achieved
their dreams conquering the
highest
peak in South East Asia with the website's free helpful tips, insider's
guides
and important information.
And
now
it's
your dream too, right?
Unfortunately nowadays, the cost
of Mount
Kinabalu climbing is escalating...
 ...because
you
can NO MORE 'do it yourself' (DIY)
your climbing package, omitting
unnecessary expenses as I used
to do it back in
2005.
 ...because other related cost to
the climb has increased since 2008.
...because the accommodation
providers for Mount Kinabalu climbers controls the
climbing package prices as they wish since 2008.
 While
you cannot save much from the climbing package, you
may have one simple solution. Learn how to prepare your Kinabalu
climbing trip properly with this book.
So
you can have a "peace of mind" before the adventurous journey of a
lifetime!
I
write
the
book...
...because I want to share with
you my 25
timeless blog posts from Kinabalu Blog
on how to get yourself prepared
and organized before going for the strenuous climb.
...because you deserve to know
things that will not be mentioned by your tour and travel
operator (mostly) before your
inaugural climb.
...because you can save more
time and more money by following the suggestion in the book.
...because I know the 25 blog
post will benefit you, as it has benefited thousand other
climbers.
With
the book, you will get to
know more about:
Post
#1:
Kinabalu
Park Headquarters Jungle Trail Map
 I write this post...
 ...because
I
noticed that not
all visitors to Mount Kinabalu are able to climb the majestic mountain
due to health related problems
or inability to get beds at Laban Rata.
...because you can still enjoy
the flora and fauna that are abundant in Kinabalu Park Headquarters
without the need to climb the mountain.
...because it's has numerous
trails, which are very suitable for bird
watchers and plant seekers.
#2:
Weather issue: When is the best time to
climb Mount Kinabalu?
I write this post...
...because you should know when
is the best time to climb Mount Kinabalu.
...because you don't want to
climb the mountain during wet and rainy season, as you may not be
allowed to climb to the peak if weather is not permitting.
...because climbing the mountain
in wet weather can be difficult, slippery and have slimmer chance to
reach the peak.
#3: Ten Frequently
Asked Questions on mountain guides
I write this post...
...because
there were a lot of queries on them about their rates, their
accommodations, their meals and their welfare by the climbers.
...because you need to know that
your tour guide is not the same
as your mountain guide.
...because all of them are very
supportive of you while you are on the mountain trail.
...because you will not be
allowed to climb the mountain WITHOUT a mountain guide.
#4: Ten ways to save
your money while backpacking in Kota Kinabalu
I write this post...
...because there are a lot of
backpackers lodge here in Kota
Kinabalu town that you can stay with.
...because backpackers try to
save their money as much as they can.
...because by saving some money,
you can use it on other expenses of your trip.
#5: Five things you
should taste before you leave Kinabalu
I write this post...
...because a lot of climbers
wants to know what are the unique
food and drinks when they come here in Sabah.
...because you may not find the
food available on any other part of the world.
#6: Mount Kinabalu
Climbing Tips for children
I write this post...
...because a lot of climbers who
climbed Mount Kinabalu with their children were really concerned about
their
children's health.
...because climbing with
children can be difficult, as children are more suseptible to Acute
Mountain Sickness, a condition where your body is under extreme
stress due to lack of oxygen in high altitude.
...because children tend to have
more severe symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness compared to
adults.
#7: Climbing Eastern
Plateau of Mount Kinabalu
 I write this post...
...because
there are other more adventurous
trails on Mount Kinabalu, which are
not as commercialize as The Mesilau and Summit Trails.
...because you can choose to
experience more difficult trail if you think that Mesilau and Summit
Trail is too easy.
...because a lot of hard core
mountain climbers like to follow this unpopular routes to get to
the
eastern plateau of Kinabalu.
#8:
Don't
forget your travel medical insurance
I write this post...
...because you can be in
difficult situation if you fall sick in a
foreign land.
...because mountain climbing is
considered as a risky activity, in which injury is sometimes are
unavoidable.
...because getting sick can
sometime be really expensive.
#9: Air ambulance
evacuation in emergency situation on the mountain
I write this post...
...because
a lot of climbers asking whether there is any possibility of helicopter
evacuation if accidents happened
on Mount Kinabalu.
...because
you don't have to worry too much on injured people evacuation, as the
porters of Kinabalu has a simple and
effective way of hoisting you down
the mountain fast and safe.
...because using a helicopter
can be expensive.
#10: Rhodiola rosea - Herbal
remedy for Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
I write this post...
...because Acute Mountain
Sickness (AMS) is a very common
condition that you may experience when
climbing Kinabalu.
...because you don't want AMS
symptoms prevent you from reaching Low's Peak, the highest peak on
Kinabalu.
...because you may want to avoid
taking drugs which can have undesired side effects.
...because you should know what
are the symptoms of AMS which are quite subtle for some climbers.
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#11:
Anti-malarial
medication
I write this post...
...because you don't want to get
malaria while spending your trip on this part of the world.
...because you may want to know
the different types of drugs that you can choose for your prevention
against malaria.
#12: Five medications you should
have for your climbing trip
I write this post...
...because these are the regular
over the counter drugs that are frequently use for most common
illness
that we have.
...because it's better for you
to have these drugs prepared before you need it.
...because these drugs may
alleviate the symptoms that could
prevent you from reaching the highest
peak in Borneo.
#13:
First aid kit for your Kinabalu
climbing
I write this post...
...because knowing what are the
basic items inside the first aid kit
is essential to your trip.
...because you don't want to
pack unnecessary items inside
your first aid kit which can add
loads to your back pack.
...because your friend may need
it while on the trail.
#14:
How to treat blisters
I write this post...
...because blisters of your feet
and hand can spoil your climbing trip.
...because it is the most common
minor injuries that climbers can experience.
#15:
Nine most common injuries for climbers of Kinabalu
I write this post...
...because if you know what are
the injuries, you can prepare
yourself in advance, physically and
mentally.
...because these injuries can
prevent you from continuing your climb up the mountain.
#16:
Hiking pole and walking stick for your
climb
 I write this post...
...because using a hiking pole
for your climb will be a big help
if you know which one to choose.
...because hiking pole can
reduce the burden of your back pack on
to your two legs.
...because you may want to buy
and use two hiking poles if necessary.
#17:
Flashlight for your climb
I write this post...
...because
flashlight is an essential piece of
equipment that you should have with
you during your climbing trip on Mount Kinabalu.
...because you should know the
advantages and disadvantages of
choosing either ordinary flashlight or
headlight for the climb.
...because you are going to use
it during your second phase of the climb, in which it will be pitch
dark.
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What Others Have to Say About The Book
"You can
read it
while in bed, on the porch of a chalet, while having coffee at the cafe
or even while in the toilet!"
I
found out about the Kinabalu Blog managed by Drizad when I started
blogging a couple of years back. It was interesting to find out so many
info about the hows and whats of climbing Mount Kinabalu.
I heard about the legendary porters of Kinabalu but when I saw the
actual photos of them carrying plastic water tanks, timbres and cooking
gas tanks, I was more than amazed.
The funny thing is, there were many sites that provides info on
Kinabalu but they were too general or most of it were talking about
their experience rather than an actual step by step guide to ensure you
are prepared in terms of what to expect and what to bring or how much
you should bring (money or equipments). Kinabalu Blog is almost like a
one stop
place for all your Kinabalu climb info.
The book covers most of what Kinabalu Blog has covered before but there
are other extra infos added in as well. And there’s a big difference
between reading something online and having a physical book to carry
around and refer to anytime you want. You
can read it while in bed, on the porch of a chalet, while having coffee
at at the cafe or even while in the toilet!
I would highly recommend this book and it will be really meaningful.
Who else is better to share info about Kinabalu than another climber
who have experienced it all, married to a Sabahan Rungus local and
knows exactly what he is talking about. I am going to climb Kinabalu,
definitely!
Kay Kastum
Lifedemo Music Blog
www.lifedemo.com
"There's a lot
of information inside the book that can help you prepare yourself
mentally and physically..."
 Overall,
this book is great! It can
be used as a guide book for those who
wants to climb Mount Kinabalu
for the first time.
Kinabalu
Climber's Guide explains all the preparation details before Mount
Kinabalu climbing, of the matters not previously thought by
climbers to all the matters that
should be known to all climbers.
There are a lot of
information inside the book that can help you prepare yourself mentally
and physically before climbing the
majestic mountain of Borneo.
It is a very interesting
book for me!
Roslan Osman
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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#18:
Climbing gloves for your climb
I write this post...
...because gloves is another
essential item for your climb.
...because choosing the right
gloves can make your trip more enjoyable.
...because you are going to hold a
guide rope and rocks while
scrambling up the Rockface during the second
phase of the climb.
#19:
Altimeter watch buying
guide for your climbing trip
I write this post...
...because you need to know what
are the feature that makes a good
altimeter watch.
...because altimeter watch can show
you the ground height where you stand above sea level.
...because altimeter watch is a
must for you if you are a hard core
climber and a gadget freak at the
same time.
#20:
How to choose a climbing
backpack for your trip
I write this post...
...because choosing the right
backpack for yourself is all about
choosing a back that fits your need.
...because you don't want to lug
unnecessary weight with you up the mountain as it can really
make your
journey difficult.
...because there's a lot of
backpack
types, sizes and style, and you want the best that suits your
need.
#21: How to choose a
good hiking
sandals for your trip
I write this post...
...because
you can actually wear sandals during your trip up, provided that you
know how to choose the right sandals for
your foot.
...because choosing the wrong
sandals can leads to injury to your foot.
...because you may want to
choose a sandal that is all rounder - suitable
for hiking and suitable
for watersport.
#22:
Mount Kinabalu Climbathon -
A Skyrunner's miniguide
I write this post...
...because some climbers want to
participate in the world's toughest
mountain race.
...because the guide is
essential for those who really want
to push their limit to take part in
this annual event.
...because
you can also refer to what are their need as a professional mountain
runner compared to you as a casual mountain climber.
#23:
Mount Kinabalu via ferrata
adventure FAQs
I write this post...
...because via ferrata is the
latest added adventure on Mount Kinabalu.
...because you may want to get
the thrill walking on the Asia's
first and highest via ferrata in the
world!
...because
this is maybe the ONLY reason for you
to come back on the mountain if
you have climbed the normal route up the mountain before.
#24:
Five provided pieces of
equipment for your via ferrata adventure
I write this post...
...because
via ferrata is a different kind of
adventure, following a
diferent detour trail and needed extra safety equipment for you to do.
...because Mountain Torq do not
want you to bring your own equipment, as
it can add weight on your
backpack while climbing.
...because these five safety
equipment will make yourself safe and
comfortable walking the via
ferrata trail.
#25:
Mountain Torq via ferrata
trip preparation notes
I write this post...
...because if you fail to plan,
you plan to
fail.
...because Mountain Torq listed
15 essential items that you should bring for
your adventure.
...because for via ferrata
adventure with Mountain Torq, you will stay in Pendant Hut, new hut on
the mountain.
You
may want to see the book preview here:
By having this book, you will SAVE:
...MORE TIME as you don't have
to surf and search Google for additional information on Mount Kinabalu
climbing, as this is the ultimate guide for Kinabalu climbers. It's
like a one-stop-center of information for aspiring climbers like you!
...MORE MONEY as you can now
start preparing, organizing and planning you climbing trip early, so
your trip to the highest peak in South East Asia will not burn another
hole in your pocket.
Get
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Here's to Your Success,
Kinabalu Blog & www.mount-kinabalu-borneo.com
P.S.
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and travel operator may not be able to tell these kind of insider's
secret. Click here to buy the book.
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