I want to organise a trip this June/July
I think one of the main reasons why people stop trekking is because of the difficulty to arrange suitable dates where everyone (you normally trek with) can take time off and go out for a few days together. Busy city life is plagued with deadlines to meet, appointments to tend to, and schedules to follow.
Eventually, the momentum dies down and then we find either people trekking alone, or at maximum in pairs… and the rest of us give up the recreation completely.
I don’t want that to happen to me. I want to continue to take trips out of the busy city life even when I am 40, 50 or 60 - as long as it I am physically capable of overcoming the trails and obstacles.
So, I want to hear from you - where do YOU want to go this June/July? Gunung Tahan? Berkelah Waterfalls? Mount Ophir? I want to build a community from this website, so we can all meet and plan trips together.
And yes, it doesn’t matter if you are old or young - as long as you love the outdoors and you love mixing and meeting around with people… and you love trekking.
I’ll be hearing from you - where do you want to go?
March 3rd, 2007 at 8:33 pm
Visit Roland Lee
Hi,
I’m in my late 40th and still active in trekking. I would be keen to do G.Tahan xover again. I try to do this trek every year since 2003 because the scenery is beautiful. Do contact me for any
trekking plan and I will try to join you. BTW if you need any assistance for infomation regarding trek, please contact me. Thanks
March 4th, 2007 at 3:50 pm
Visit Kian Ann
Hi Roland!
That would be great! I will contact you!
March 8th, 2007 at 7:10 pm
Visit Alvin kwok
Hey i have a small group would like to organise a trip to Mount Ophir. Not sure how to go about it. Cn enlight me on this? Thks in advance…
March 13th, 2007 at 11:59 am
Visit Jam Yap
Hi, I’m a newbie here in SG (just relocated) but have climbed a mountain in the Philippines last year (Mt. Pico de Loro), just level 1 - 1,000 Kms. above sea level. I really enjoyed that experience, specially climbing the rock pillar which was right beside the summit. I wish I could have another climbing/trekking experience soon, I’m ready ANYTIME, ANYWHERE!!!
March 13th, 2007 at 12:07 pm
Visit Kian Ann
Oops, I didn’t update this blog. Alvin, I sent you an email with the details I have for Ophir, did you receive it?
Hi Jam! Where were you originally based in? You mentioned you just relocated?
March 15th, 2007 at 7:02 pm
Visit Jam Yap
Yup, just relocated. I’m from the Philippines. Are you cooking anything up for the next few months?
March 16th, 2007 at 2:25 pm
Visit chengy
Hi, I’m a 19 year old malaysian and really interested in climbing mount kinabalu but not sure where to start…. really appreciate if someone can advice
March 19th, 2007 at 10:12 am
Visit Roland Lee
My friend & I are planning Gunung Yong Belar this Coming April, there is a Public Holiday (Good Friday) on 6 April 07 (Friday). We will leave on night of 5 April and reach Singapore late on 8 April 07. Anyone keen !!!! Please note this is the third highest mountain in West Malaysia @ 2181m so you must be reasonably fit,
March 22nd, 2007 at 2:24 pm
Visit Devy T
Welcome visit to Indonesia Journey.Com
The One Stop Adventure in Indonesia, let’s join us to climb most over volcano and others highest peak in our archipelago “Indonesia”.
Happy Trail
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March 28th, 2007 at 8:18 am
Visit koh hong nagn
HiRoland i am intrested to jion your group, how can i contact U.many thanks
March 28th, 2007 at 8:57 am
Visit Roland Lee
Hi Koh,
Just email me at virol@singnet.com.sg. We have 8 pax and we may have room for 1 or 2 only. Pls contact immediately. Thanks
March 29th, 2007 at 12:56 am
Visit Shi Hengcheong
It’s been a long time I visited here.
Wow! You really got a community of trekkers here, organizing the next Big trek!!!
March 29th, 2007 at 9:43 pm
Visit Kian Ann
Hey Roland,
So sorry, I’m so tied up with my work so can’t join you for the trip. Do post here again when you are organizing other trips!
March 29th, 2007 at 9:44 pm
Visit Kian Ann
Shi - frankly, effort on this blog has also been slacking!
Focusing on other things now.
Man… I need some time in nature again.
March 30th, 2007 at 11:25 am
Visit Graham Teo
Hi Kian Ann, I am also planning a trip to Mt Ophir for the colleagues in my company this year but I have no idea now to do it. Searched the internet but got no info on the various treks or rest points, how long it takes to finish etc.
I have gone to Mt Kinabalu b4 and was able to find alot of info on the internet.
Abit abt myself. I fell in love with trekking/hiking after I climbed Mt KK in 2005. After that, I have been making yearly trips to climb the beautiful mountains in Korea. My aim is to conquer the 3 highest points in Asia namly Mt KK, Jade mountain in taiwan and Mt Fuji in Japan in the order or height.
I am now in the mist of upgrading my gear. I just used my bonus money to buy a Deuter Futera 38liter backpack, a north face Apex soft shell and a Royal Robins convertable pants. Looking for more ideas to upgrade my gear at a reasonable budget.
Please send me your experience of Mt Ophir if possible. Thanks
March 30th, 2007 at 12:36 pm
Visit Kian Ann
Hey Graham,
Wonderful! Hey, yeah, I’ll drop you a mail with the Ophir details.
On that note, I think there is a demand here for self organised itineraries for Singapore trekkers going to the trails in Malaysia hur! I should create a few pages and put it up.
May 18th, 2007 at 4:50 pm
Visit Boonsky
Hi Kian Ann,
Just came across this post on trip planning in Jun/Jul. I’d love to join, if schedule permits. If not there’s always next time. I’m sick of living in the concrete jungle of KL, dying to go walking in the bush…
Cheers.
May 28th, 2007 at 9:11 pm
Visit Carlo
Hi Kian Ann,
I’m interested to join.. please send me some details on the said trip.
To Jam Yap:
I’m from the Phils. and I love to climb when i was still working back home. do you have any contact number or email address so that i could invite you if we have a scheduled trip.
June 10th, 2007 at 9:06 pm
Visit Michelle
HELLO! (: my boyfriend and I would like to go for a mt ophir trip this june! can you mail me asap
June 15th, 2007 at 9:40 am
Visit Kian Ann
Hey Michelle, from what I know, Mount Ophir is closed until further notice due to the two Singaporeans who got struck by falling branches… how else can I help?
July 4th, 2007 at 1:48 pm
Visit Fredrick Tan
Hi,
My friend and I are thinking of going to Mt Ophir sometime this September hopefully :), and subsequently Mt Tahan on the later date. Anyone knows whether the park will be open then and interested to go?
October 30th, 2007 at 10:22 am
Visit Julie
Hi Fredrick,
I think Mt Tahan is closed or will be closed soon for the monsoon and maintenance. Not sure when they will reopen.
I’m interested in any hikes over the weekends so please let me know if any of you are going anywhere soon. Negeri Sembilan has quite a number of small hills. South of Pahang too I should think.
Cheers
December 3rd, 2007 at 11:03 am
Visit Aris
Hi Kian, If you want to Organize trip for Trekking Indonesia, for Hike to All Mountain di Indonesia, I will be Happy to Help or for the Guides.
Regards
ARIS
January 15th, 2008 at 12:38 am
Visit Xiangrui
hey amm i am a young 17 trekker new to this sport i need some info of mount ophir and most importantly the email of the park as i heard that the park is close during march ot somewhere around that time of the year if any 1 have any info or the email which i can get to them plz help me thx
January 26th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
Visit spencer
Hi Kian Ann.
Mt Rinjani?
January 28th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
Visit Aris
I can organize trip to Mount Rinjani with Budget Trip..
June 9th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
Visit ruey
i think this web site is fantastic.
I am singaporean, that very interested in low budget malaysia treking trip. I do not have any oversea trekking experience but sure love to start somewhere near the jul. (having busy schedule in jun)
Please feel free to contact me if there is availabilty slot for a beginner like me(zhanglianglei@yahoo.com)
June 19th, 2008 at 11:01 am
Visit nik fauziah
Hi,
Here is Malaysian Trekking Trip. Interested to join us? if u please to vist my blog (in malay)
http://phototrek.wordpress.com/
Date : 27hb June 2008 - 30hb. June 2008.
Cost*: RM250/pax (Transport(MPV), Permit Taman & Climbing,Guide,4WD,Insurance,Food,Camping)
* Malaysian, need to revise for foreigner
Saturday (28/6)
8.00 pagi ~ Register
8.30 – 10.30 ~ 4WD to starting point
10.30 – 12.30 ~ Trekking to Base Camp
12.30 – 2.00 ~ Break at Base Camp
2.00 – 3.00 ~ Trekking to Summit
3.00 – 4.00 ~ Break at Summit
4.00 – 6.00 ~ Trekking Back to Base Camp
~ Camping at Base Camp
Sunday (29/6)
8.30 – 11.00 ~ Trekking down
11.00 - 11.30 ~ Break at Lubuk Tapah
11.30 – 1.30 ~ Trekking to Takah Tinggi Waterfall
2.30 - 4.30 ~ Trekking back to Lubuk Tapah ~ Camping at Lubuk Tapah.
Monday (30/6)
9.00 – 10.00 ~ Trek to Takah Pandan Waterfall
11.00 – 12.00 ~ Trekking back to Lubuk Tapah.
12.30 - 2.30 ~ 4wd to Taman Negara HQ.
June 20th, 2008 at 5:21 am
Visit Budhiprayoga
All of climbers,
Just for your information that we have departure date for Climb Mount Merapi, Mount Raung and Mount Semeru monthly. And we offer a group discounts for more climbers who join our departure date, as well as special prices for persons accompanying in the expedition on trekking basis.
We are the most experience Indonesian mountain guides. On your next journey to climb the highest volcanoes, let us provide you with the expert guidance and logistics served within Indonesian hospitality atmosphere.
- NeveR Stop Climb -
July 17th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Visit Robert
Hello Budhiprayoga,
Me and a friend will be arriving in Surabaya airport on the 27th of October 2008 and need to be back at Surabaya airport by the 2nd of November 2008 in the morning. We want to trek to the summit of Semeru to watch the sunrise and also see the sun rise or set over Bromo.
How much would this trek cost all up per person and what would it include?
Also I read somewhere that Semeru was closed to trekkers in May 2008, is it closed now and when will it reopen for trekking?
Thanks Robert
July 18th, 2008 at 12:47 am
Visit Budhiprayoga
Hi Robert,
We are very welcome you to join climb Mount Semeru with our mountain guide team. As you notice that Mount Semeru is already open since last month.
Please check your email as we have been replied.
Happy Trail,
Budhiprayoga (YoGa)
INDONESIA JOURNEY
http://www.indonesiajourney.com
July 18th, 2008 at 10:28 am
Visit Aris
Hi, Robert.
Last week, I’m come back from Mount Semeru! actually semeru still closed by climber, but.. I can guiding you and friend to Semeru, till summit.
see my picture here http://community.webshots.com/user/kunlun_it
that is I going with my guest, when Semeru status on verry active. Also, I can guiding and arrange trip to all volcano in Indonesia
July 28th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
Visit gm
hi all, i new in this community though i have joined few frens to malaysia for simple trekking. Just wondering if there is any simple trekking coming long weekend national day holiday?