Care to join the Singapore Trekking community?
In effort to form up this community of trekkers in Singapore, I have recently subscribed to an email management service so that I don’t have to keep track of all your email addresses by copying them into my Excel file one by one!
Through this list, I hope that I can help to connect you with other people interested in trekking, so for example, if you are organising a trek and you hope to find some company, you can contact me and I can help you broadcast out. Do sign up for the community at the blog sidebar if you are interested to be part of the community! 
Actually, I would love to use a forum for this purpose instead, but from my own experience, forums need a lot of time and effort for moderation… and I doubt I will be able to spend that time doing that! 
So I guess email is the next best alternative yeah?
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September 27th, 2007 at 12:53 am
Visit Linda
Hi, happen to browse through your website and I think all the info on treaking is good and useful. Im thinking to go to Nepal this Dec, any tips?
October 30th, 2007 at 10:13 am
Visit Julie Yip
I was elated to stumble onto this as I thought my trekking and hiking days were over when I moved to Singapore in Sept 2005. I trekked regularly back home in Malaysia and was also a member of the Malaysian Nature Society.
I’ve since tried to generate my interest in water sports (which is more easily accesible here) but my heart is still with the jungles!
I know it’s the monsoon season but please let me know if you are hitting the hills soon!
Julie
December 8th, 2007 at 6:33 pm
Visit spencer
i wanna go climb some mountain in m’sia on the 15th/16th, anyone would do, any takers?
December 21st, 2007 at 4:25 pm
Visit tiara herman
Hi everyone. Looking for fellow backpackers interested in a trip to Everest Base Camp end of 2008. It’ll be around late November. Do drop me an email if you’re interested.
tiaraha@hotmail.com
cheerio.
January 5th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
Visit Sharahudin
Hi there,
I’m always interested in trekking and started off at bukit timah and mt ophir. But it had been a long time since my last trekking activity. Looking for tougher challenges to push myself forward. I hope I can rope in with you guys since you guys have the experience. Any upcoming events please contact me. Really appreciate it. Thanks.
Sharahudin
March 17th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
Visit Randy
Hello. I will be visiting Singapore in April and would enjoy getting out on some hikes. I may not have time for long treks since I’ll only be there a few days, but would definitely like to see Singapore from a different vantage point than the usual tourist gets. If you have any ideas on outdoors must-see sights, hikes, or other information, please let me know. Thanks!
May 20th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
Visit Shaishavi
Hi,
I will be visiting Singapore next week (25- 31 May) and want to plan one-day trek . Is there any place I can go to on the weekend? Please let me know if anyone of you is planning to go ..
shaishavi
June 10th, 2008 at 11:35 am
Visit Jake Lim
Hey i just joined the community and is very interested in meeting up with people of similar trekking interest. I have done KK and Rinjani and planning to Everest Base via Nepal this year sometime Oct, 18D/14D on trek. It would be great to hear tips and even better if there is already people thinking of going and would like to form a group to go (hence meet up earlier to get to know each other). Looking forward to responses. Ps. I have set target for Kili in 2009.
July 29th, 2008 at 10:43 am
Visit Alex Thomas
Hi, I have just come to stay in Singapore and am glad to come upon people in love with nature. Is there someone out there who is interested in the Bukit Timah/Ophir trek, to begin with? It appears that a lot of you on the blog have graduated beyond this stretch. I have plenty of time in hand, weekdays included, and will be happy with anyone for company (and sure hope you will enjoy mine)! It would be good for a start if at least one in the group has been there before.Keenly awaiting response(s!).Thanks!
July 29th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
Visit Julie
Hi Alex, I’m always on a look-out for ppl to go for walks here in Spore.
I live near MacRitchie Reservoir. If you are keen, I can arrange something. Let me know how to contact you etc. Others registered on this blog can join in too.
July 30th, 2008 at 10:02 am
Visit Alex Thomas
Hi Julie,
Yes, I would like to start off…MacRitchie sounds good.
I am available on 83488649.Give me a buzz. Good thing is , we dont need a backpack, yet.
Anyone out there, to give it the ‘more the merrier’ tag? Thanks
July 30th, 2008 at 11:24 am
Visit Ida
Hi Julie & Alex,
Count me in. I usually spend my day off trekking at Bt Timah & walk for abt 4 to 5 hrs fm Bt Timah to Mac Ritchie. Did a 9km walk from Mt Faber – Henderson Wave – Forest trail and ended at West Coast Park. Do drop me an email or msn [email address taken out due to security reasons].
7/08/08 – I will be leaving home for the climb to the peak of Mt Kinabalu. I’m so excited abt it… Wish me luck!
July 30th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Visit Alex Thomas
Hi Ida,
Here’s a ton of luck: for fair weather and safe return!
Enjoy the whole trip, up to and back!
Alex
July 30th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Visit Julie
Hi Alex and Ida, that’s great! Alex, why don’t we both email Ida and maybe we can start a hiking group ourselves and start arranging walks/hikes etc.?
Yes Ida, hopefully the weather will be good for your climb up Mount KK but August should be ok. Are you starting from Mesilau or the base camp? Alrighty, I shall be emailing you shortly. Cheers
July 30th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Visit Alex Thomas
Thanks, Julie,
That is great!
Lots of newcomers to Singapore, not yet advanced enough for Malaysia, could join us.
I am available on [email address taken out due to security reasons]. Waiting for the fun to start
July 30th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
Visit Jake
Hi all,
Jake here. Glad to hear some activity after my post. Good luck Ida for your KK. I was there last year April via the Mesilau route, which is more interesting, although bit tougher than via the gate. You should enjoy it as KK is a friendly and at the summit area, is a nice walk.
Alex, the shop xtrekkers are organising a get together at bukit timah 3 pm. This is for the Nepal trip to Everest base camp this Oct 16 and there are 3 of us. I have told CK (the orgainser) about you interest to join us, although he has not replied, but i don’t think he will mind. So let me know if you are interested.
my email is [email address taken out due to security reasons]
have fun.
July 30th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
Visit Ida
Hi all,
Thanks to all the well wishers and words of encouragement. And Jake, thks for sharing. This would be my 1st trip to Sabah and I’m travelling alone! I will be starting the climb from Timpohon.
Alex, agreed with Julie, maybe we can start a hiking group ourselves and start arranging walks/hikes. I would be able to join you guys after my trip to Mt KK. Cheers!
August 18th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
Visit Samantha
Hi Ida, Jake, Julie, Alex,
happened to come across this website. it sounds so interesting. i am interested in trekking and hiking though i have not done so in many many years and never i my life hike/trek overseas. hope to join u all in any hiking or trekking activities in local or overseas. cheers
August 19th, 2008 at 9:49 am
Visit Jake
Hi guys,
sorry i did not manage to join you guys at Mac. Do let me know when is the next meet up.
September 5th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Visit Eva
Hi,
I came across the website by chance as I was wanting to find out if there are any trekking interest groups – and great, I found it! Just got back from overseas. My first trekking experience was at Alice Springs Kings Canyon, and I liked it so much ever since! Hope to do more here in Singapore with the right company and people who share similar interests. =)
September 20th, 2008 at 10:35 am
Visit eunice
hi everyone
stumbled upon this – was looking for company to do nature walks. i’m not”experienced” thus not sure how much i can take so would like the “beginners” level. is there still one & of course in s’pore cos it’ll be on the wkend?
September 27th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
Visit Abbey
Hi,
I went to New Zealand on June 2006 and stayed there for half a year.I walked the short and long trails whenever time and fund is alowable. Since then my interest with nature getting deeper.
I’m looking for nature lover group so that may arrange trekking or tramping in Singapore and look forward to other countries also.
Cheers,
Abbey
September 28th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Visit Eva
Hi hi, just wondering if anyone would be keen to do the Bukit Timah trek sometime over the next few weeks?
Cheers,
Eva
September 28th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
Visit Abbey
Hi Eva and nature lover members,
I have interest to join the b.timah trek.
I can be reach via email: chuahuaysze@yahoo.com.sg or mobile: 89294248.
cheers,
Abbey
September 29th, 2008 at 12:11 am
Visit eunice
hi
how about this wednesday which is a public holiday?
like 8am?
contact me at 96673703 pls?
September 29th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Visit Abbey
Hi,
sorry folks..i type the wrong contact number.
My contact number is : 82984248
By the way, i have another friend who is also have interest to join. He stay at Tampines which is quite far away from B.timah. Can we arrange to meet up at 9am?
cheers,
Abbey
September 29th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Visit Alex
Hello everybody,I Will be joining the B.Timah this wednesday.Loo out for an old man, spectacled, with white hair, a stoop and a grimace
We could meet up at the reception by 0845Hrs, wednesday? We could start by 9 AM.I did this once with Jake and others and was exhausted, but enjoyed it. I followed it up with MacRitcie/Tree Top and then with a trip to Pulau Ubin. The latter resembles places in Kerala,India. Walking, than cycling, allowed us to spot some monitors and ogle at 3 
Durians-the only ones on the Island 
, this late in the season.
The Quarry we looked into had unusually blue waters that was so clear, we could see the rocky bottom.The settings, with rough hewn granite partly hidden by garlands of green shrubs and creepers, with red eye-brows formed of the soil-layer atop the rock-line were ideallistic…straight out of those serene desktop screen-savers you see, and wonder where they were photographed from.All that was missing were some orange fish!!
October 1st, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Visit Eva
Hihi..
Didn’t get to check my email till today! Hope your trekking went well. Are you all going to do it again? Do let me know.
Cheers,
Eva
October 2nd, 2008 at 9:03 am
Visit Abbey
Hi Eva,
We cancel the walk eventually due to wet weather.
But I went there alone after the sky brighter.
Yesterday was the first time i been there since came back form abroad.
I found another walk which is “The Southern Ridges” that your guys might have interest with.
Here is the link to find further information.
http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?option=com_visitorsguide&task=attraction&id=62&Itemid=75
Cheers,
Abbey
October 4th, 2008 at 11:54 am
Visit Eva
Hi Abbey,
Thanks for the links. Have checked out the Southern Ridges some time back. Would you be keen to do Mac Ritchie trek sometime? Can check with another friend whom I usually do it with too.Or anyone for Buikit Timah?? – thought that may be interesting?
Cheers,
Eva
October 4th, 2008 at 10:53 pm
Visit Abbey
Hi Eva,
Nice to hear from u.
Yes, i have interest with your suggestion.
We may arrange sometimes on weekend to walk through all the singapore nature path way, haha…
Cheers,
Abbey
December 19th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
Visit deattemia
Hello
As newly registered user i only want to say hello to everyone else who uses this board
December 28th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
Visit Edmund
Hi all,
Just wondering if any of u guys/gals are interested in the following trips.
Kinabalu – 2009 (~ 26 Jan to 30 Jan). Gotta group of ard 6.
Kilimanjaro – 2009 (~late Apr to early May).
Anyone interested can drop me a mail at gunner07@hotmail.com
Cheers
Ed
December 29th, 2008 at 9:37 am
Visit Jake Lim
Hi Ed,
I am planning to go Kili. Have asked around and thought the best season to go is around sept. i am ok too for apr or may, but is that a good time? i have looked at the Machame route itinerary and it looks challenging. do you already have a group (i may have 2 or 3 people interested too) and thinking of starting so training? i have done kinabalu, rinjani and ebc.
January 4th, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Visit Edmund
Hi Jake,
I’m planning this with a fren who’s based in the UK. He knows a Kili guide so he’ll be getting some rough quotes on the landed costs thru his source and I’ll be checking with the local packages as well (Last year when i enquired with UTC the Kili trip cost ~ S$4000). Yeah we’re aware that Apr-May period may be the wet season at Kili but its the best period available for both of us so we’re likely to try to plan around that period still. I may have a couple more guys interested but as yet not confirmed…
i can keep u updated once i get more info within the next couple of weeks…
January 12th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Visit Nick
Party of 3 looking for more to join us for a trek up an Indonesian volcano in March. Tentatively it’s either going to be Gunung Kerinci or Gunung Bromo.
If anyone’s interested, do get in touch with me at ezec@pacific.net.sg
October 6th, 2009 at 10:41 am
Visit Brainless
Hi, I am looking for trekking buddies. If you all have any trekking activities pls let me know. Thanks.
December 9th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
Visit Sanjay
I am looking at joining some trekking groups in Singapore to explore South East Asia. Please let me know if you or your friends are part of such groups. You can reach me at skyrays@mail.com
February 22nd, 2010 at 4:32 pm
Visit aliyah
Hi all,
Anyone interested in trekking Nepal first week of April 2010 ?
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:08 am
Visit jake lim
Hi Aliyah, i was just there to ABC last Nov and also to EBC previously. if you need any contacts for a good local guide or some other info, let me know. unfortunately tis year i am planning for Kilimanjaro – Machame route (anyone interested August?) so will will not join in.
May 15th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Visit Abbey
Hello all,
I’m looking for trekking buddies to trek the beautiful mointain in the world.
I have experience in Mt KK and most of the walking trails in south of New Zealand.
Hope to hear from you!=)))
Cheers,
Abbey
August 19th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
Visit quilting
These tips are so true