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Singapore Trekking Forum » Recent Posts http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ The chit chat place for you to meet other trekkers and outdoor fanatics in Singapore! en Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:28:21 +0000 esolarbuddy on "Unique K-Light Solar Lantern" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/unique-k-light-solar-lantern#post-220 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:41:40 +0000 esolarbuddy 220@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ To All Out-Door Lovers, I'm selling this unique K-Light Solar Lantern by Pisat Solar (www.pisatsolar.com). Each K-Light will are retail at $110 and it is built to last for a long time( 10 years). It can be charge by Direct Sun ( solar panel) or AC adapter. There are no maintainance cost after initial purchase. You can use this K-Light for your oversea camping/hiking trip and it is a realiable light source expecially in remote area. If you are interested please drop me an email at <a href="mailto:esolarbuddy@yahoo.com">esolarbuddy@yahoo.com</a>. Thanky you! Garrison on "Branded Backpacks for Sale!" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/branded-backpacks-for-sale#post-219 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:27:20 +0000 Garrison 219@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ ]I have 2 backpacks for sale. 1. Vaude Accept 65L <img src="http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n18/cajun_guy/backpack/IMG_2706.jpg"> <img src="http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n18/cajun_guy/backpack/IMG_2707.jpg"> This is an older model, the waist belt is a one piece design. Very firm and sturdy waist belt. Ask any experienced backpacker, they will tell you the hipbelt is the most important thing for a backpack to carry heavy loads comfortably. Backpack is in very good condition 9/10. Current model sells for $300++. My selling price is $160. Less than half price! 2. Osprey Aether 60L <img src="http://www.ospreypacks.com/images_products/Aether60_sunburst_xl.jpg"> <a href="http://www.ospreypacks.com/detail.php?productID=7&colorCode=820&tab=description">Manufacturer Website</a> This is the 09 model, still available at Sports Connection. Pack is less than a year old. Light weight multi-day bacpack, weights less than 2kg. Hipbelt is moldable to fit you body. <img src="http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n18/cajun_guy/backpack/IMG_2708.jpg"> Pack is in very good condition, slightly used. Currently selling in Sports connection for $300+. I'm selling for $200 So if you want a backpack to star you treking adventures, or areplanning a backpacking trip, why no ake a look? You can contact me at 96495764. Pls SMS only during office hrs. TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Prices are FIRM. Any bargaining will be ignored, so don't waste your SMS. 2. Items sold are not refundable. You are welcomed to inspect the pack in detail before buying. hirobo_sceadu on "Invitation to www.trekkingkaki.com discussion board" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/invitation-to-wwwtrekkingkakicom-discussion-board#post-218 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:01:31 +0000 hirobo_sceadu 218@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ Hi fellow trekkers, I would like to invite you and your friends to join <a href="http://www.trekkingkaki.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.trekkingkaki.com</a> discussion board. Many Thanks to the Kian Ann who has given me the permission to post this invitation. emilylove on "Same market, different solutions !!" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/same-market-different-solutions#post-217 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:02:55 +0000 emilylove 217@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ The sports shoes on this online store is really very good and i like it very much ! Last week i bought three handbags from it ! Really good quality and cheap price !It really can save a lot of money ! andysarah on "Same market, different solutions !!" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/same-market-different-solutions#post-216 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:21:38 +0000 andysarah 216@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ <a href="http://www.wow-nike.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.wow-nike.com</a> One Asia the biggest online Shopping Mall with 7069 items in stock. wholesale price in promotion now, new style debut, one item also accept, Big orders,big discount. dont miss it! Total amount more than $100 free shipping !! Good quality cheap price , excellent service , safe shopping is the character of our online shop !! Good chace you can not miss !! andysarah on "The hottest topic of 2010 !" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/the-hottest-topic-of-2010#post-215 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:20:40 +0000 andysarah 215@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ <a href="http://www.wow-nike.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.wow-nike.com</a> One Asia the biggest online Shopping Mall with 7069 items in stock. wholesale price in promotion now, new style debut, one item also accept, Big orders,big discount. dont miss it! Total amount more than $100 free shipping !! Good quality cheap price , excellent service , safe shopping is the character of our online shop !! Good chace you can not miss !! mahmudayaz on "Hello Everyone. Intersted in Mount Kerinci in March 2010?" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/hello-everyone#post-214 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:58:56 +0000 mahmudayaz 214@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ Hi Yazid, Yea man, I checked their website as well among other Indonesian agencies.. I got a contact in Indonesia too with whom I did Mount Semeru last year October. Other option we have is going there ourselves and then hiring the guide and porter at the Kersik tuo village (starting point). IT's quite doable as well... slightly more inconvenient tho but more cost effective. Since Tiger airways doesn't fly there anymore, our option is to go to Palembang and take land transport (longer distance) or to go padang via K.L. on airasia. Will update you with the plan as it unfolds <img src="http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/bb-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> By Mid Feb, we should be all confirmed. Cheers dude... Jwest74 on "Trekking Poles" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/trekking-poles#post-212 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:46:14 +0000 Jwest74 212@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ Looking for used trekking poles? PM me your offer. yzknobbies on "Hello Everyone. Intersted in Mount Kerinci in March 2010?" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/hello-everyone#post-211 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:58:02 +0000 yzknobbies 211@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ <a href="http://www.lombokmarine.com/mount-kerinci-trekking.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.lombokmarine.com/mount-kerinci-trekking.htm</a> was looking thru this yzknobbies on "Hello Everyone. Intersted in Mount Kerinci in March 2010?" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/hello-everyone#post-210 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:44:24 +0000 yzknobbies 210@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ hei very interested in ur trip.... and march might do it... u can give more detail u can email me at <a href="mailto:yazidyusop@hotmail.com">yazidyusop@hotmail.com</a> mahmudayaz on "Hello Everyone. Intersted in Mount Kerinci in March 2010?" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/hello-everyone#post-209 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 04:36:59 +0000 mahmudayaz 209@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ Hi Guys, Glad to finally stumble upon this community. My name is Mahmud. I'm very much into hiking and outdoor activities. Previously in schooldays, my trips were mostly to mountains and waterfalls in Malaysia. For the past 3 or 4 years or so I'm exploring the Region too. I and couple of friends thinking of doing Mount Kerinci in Padang, Sumatra from 22nd March,2010 for about 1 week (incl. flight and sightseeing days). Anyone interested is most welcome to join. Also does anyone have some info and contacts on their local trek agencies? Cheers.. foreverdogs on "Mount Kinabalu - Borneo - Sabah" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/mount-kinabalu-borneo-sabah/page/2#post-208 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 10:50:24 +0000 foreverdogs 208@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ Hi guys, I will be trekking with someone I met on the 'lonely planet' to do the Mt KK trek. Everything is booked, but I have a problem of going to the Mt KK Park after touching down at the airport. I did a search and know that the transport cost around 20RM and start at 8:00am. But my flight only reach there at 8:00pm in the evening. Can you guys advise if the bus is still available at that hour? Any other information will be very much appreciated. By the way, Happy New Year!! passionfortheword on "Gunung Tahan 24 Feb 10 - 2 Mar 10" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/gunung-tahan-24-feb-10-2-mar-10#post-207 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:28:09 +0000 passionfortheword 207@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ Hi Jwest: Agreed. Since this trek isn't easy, we need a fair amount of experience. I'm 27, climbed Tahan once, and have done some treks ie Kinabalu, Belumut, Anapurna twice. My friends have also climbed their fair share of mountains but not Tahan. Both of them are quite fit. Of course, Tahan takes the cake. That's why its important to get good travel buddies. I may have another friend who's climbed Tahan once coming along. We will be getting a guide and renting equipment both thru a Singapore travel agency that I've gone trekking with before. I know that there's still bound to be some uncertainty, especially with the numerous things that could go wrong with Tahan. That's part of the fun, isn't it? <img src="http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/bb-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> Rest assured that we're not daredevils and we won't be slip-shod in planning for contingencies. Not very sure how to drop a PM but perhaps you could drop me a PM if you're still interested? Cheers! Jwest74 on "Gunung Tahan 24 Feb 10 - 2 Mar 10" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/gunung-tahan-24-feb-10-2-mar-10#post-206 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 06:36:22 +0000 Jwest74 206@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ Hi, I am interested. But what are your trekking experience of this nature & to Gunong Tahan. Likewise your buddies. Because we have to depend on each other enroute,at least someone has to be experienced. Cannot afford to try & error. I am a newbie & a retiree but generally fit. passionfortheword on "Gunung Tahan 24 Feb 10 - 2 Mar 10" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/gunung-tahan-24-feb-10-2-mar-10#post-205 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:32:03 +0000 passionfortheword 205@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ Hi Everyone, I'm new here and just trying my luck. Would anyone be interested in trekking to Gunung Tahan on the above mentioned dates? I've got 2 other friends already and don't mind more kakis. The plan is to take the traverse route (up via Merapoh and down to Kuala Tahan). Hence, the long duration of the trek. We will not be hiring porters so this trek is likely to be quite an ardous one. Come join me! <img src="http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/bb-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" /> Jwest74 on "Advice needed: a trekking club for my dad" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/advice-needed-a-trekking-club-for-my-dad#post-204 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:51:14 +0000 Jwest74 204@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ I live in the west & a retiree and often go for treks & walks as well as take pictures. Recently trekked Bukit Timah Hill, Southern Ridges. To start with, your dad can send me a personal message with mobile contact so we can link up. We can build up ourselves trekking around Singapore first before venturing further beyond. foreverdogs on "Advice needed: a trekking club for my dad" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/advice-needed-a-trekking-club-for-my-dad#post-203 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:09:46 +0000 foreverdogs 203@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ Hmm... How about NTUC club or Singapore Adventure Club? They have short day trek or hikes. wahoo09 on "Advice needed: a trekking club for my dad" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/advice-needed-a-trekking-club-for-my-dad#post-202 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:54:37 +0000 wahoo09 202@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ Hi all, I'm not a trekker myself, but my dad is 52 and has been dreaming about going on treks for a long time. He really loves nature and is very active, but has never been on a real trek before. I've heard that there are some amateur trekking clubs that he could get involved in, that would help him slowly scale up. I'm a little worried about him just going for a hard one right away. Would anyone be able to give me any recommendations? Any club that maybe my dad and I could join together? Thanks so much! foreverdogs on "trek on 27th" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/trek-on-27th#post-201 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:46:57 +0000 foreverdogs 201@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ Hi, How's your trip? I just read about your invitation. Please update me if you wish to trek to do the same trekking again. I haven't been to Kota Tinggi and looks like it is a popular place to trek... would very much like to visit the place Take care and Merry X'mas. yzknobbies on "Mount Rinjani" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/mount-rinjani#post-200 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:00:38 +0000 yzknobbies 200@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ <img src="http://j4.tagstat.com/image04/7/cb6d/001C01s5YJJ.jpg"> <img src="http://j2.tagstat.com/image03/7/cb6d/001E01s5YJJ.jpg"> <img src="http://j0.tagstat.com/image04/7/cb6d/001O01s5YJJ.jpg"> <img src="http://j0.tagstat.com/image04/7/cb6d/001W01s5YJJ.jpg"> yzknobbies on "Mount Rinjani" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/mount-rinjani#post-199 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:15:04 +0000 yzknobbies 199@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbIIn7tt2ac&feature=related">Rinjani Part 6</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeqsemReL3Q&feature=related">Rinjani Part 5</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmprooJyEjg&feature=related">Rinjani Part 4</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22X8vtEHkdE&feature=related">Rinjani Part 3</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcLX2k9-8O4&NR=1">Rinjani Part 2</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhpOkI6iwOw&feature=related">Rinjani Part 1</a> Just wanna share my videos on Mount Rinjani Very nice place to trek ... in Indonesia islamd call Lombok next to bali yzknobbies on "Intro... Intro..." http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/intro-intro#post-198 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:38:43 +0000 yzknobbies 198@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ sorry just testing in an old post <code><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tcLX2k9-8O4&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tcLX2k9-8O4&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></code> foreverdogs on "Annapurna Circuit Trek in Dec" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/annapurna-circuit-trek-in-dec/page/2#post-197 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:08:25 +0000 foreverdogs 197@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ Oops, I didn't bring my camera. Usually, I don't see the trip's photo. I always think that the only thing I want to capture is the moment things happen and because it always come so unexpectedly, the shot is over. <img src="http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/bb-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" /> For example, when I was bumped by the donkey onto the short thorny scrub, when I finally fell into the freezing cold stream after frog-jumping for almost 2 mins, when I saw the shooting star, when I insisted to crawl down the ice mountain while the rest walked, when I lied dead on my bed with my walking stick and shoe, when I was so lucky to get spit by the old man in the city... those are the moments I wish to capture and I think only my 'RAM' can do the job... By the way, I didn't go for any training. I guess anyone can do the trek and it's just a matter of slow or fast. But if I were to go for AC again, I will do some train up because if you reached the destination early, you got a warm solar shower. If you were late, you will get freezer icy shower. It is also better to cross the Thorung Pass early... I am like a dry charcoal now because I was burned by the reflection of sun on the snow. <img src="http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/bb-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_cry.gif" title=":cry:" class="bb_smilies" /> So, I will try again in a year or 2. Kian Ann on "Annapurna Circuit Trek in Dec" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/annapurna-circuit-trek-in-dec#post-196 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:27:38 +0000 Kian Ann 196@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ Cool! Got pictures? How did you train for it? It is unfortunate to hear about your issue with regard to the independant guides - however, for people making a trip there, we sorta "have no choice" because these guides are the ones that take the effort to get connected with the rest of the world and get business. Maybe they don't deserve THAT big slice of the pie, but who is to say that? Kian Ann on "Getting back to Sg from Pelepah Falls" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/getting-back-to-sg-from-pelepah-falls#post-195 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:09:31 +0000 Kian Ann 195@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ @shaqstudio - did you have to get a permit, or something like that? or just have to talk to the plantation owner? foreverdogs on "Annapurna Circuit Trek in Dec" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/annapurna-circuit-trek-in-dec#post-194 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:21:54 +0000 foreverdogs 194@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ Just an update. I am just back from Nepal. It is not very tough to pass Thorung Pass even during this season. It all depends on your determination. The average maximum hours of trekking is 6 hrs, except Thorung Pass which takes me 15 hours to complete. I believe if you did some training before going and also have a proper shoe, you can make it within 9hrs. Nepal is really beautiful and for the 20 days trekking, I never fail to wake up early to see sunrise... but on the other hand, the sight of poverty and donkey is something that I hope to erase from the beautiful picture... By the way, just a note that if you ever browse the web looking for indepnedant guide, please be careful. Many website suggest to get independant guide instead of via agency, so that the guide or porter get whatever you paid and need not pay any commission fee to agency. This is not true. I pay an independant guide 15USD and later realise that the porterguide is just getting 700Nps which is less than 10USD. Part of his hard earn money has been ripped off by the person who simply write and draw me the itinenary... This is the ugly and evilish side of Nepal's poverty. Anonymous on "Cycling at Pengerang" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/cycling-at-pengerang#post-192 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:10:36 +0000 Anonymous 192@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ My friends and I came across this adventure centre in Pengerang, Malaysia, we rented some bicycles from them and when we are about to return the bicycles, we discovered that the bicycle shop also rents out dirtbikes as well. The dirtbikes look awesome!! We will definitely go back again for the dirtbikes!! Check out the website and facebook link: <a href="http://www.tristangroup.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.tristangroup.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/tristanpark?ref=search&sid=695198924.229407814..1" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/tristanpark?ref=search&sid=695198924.229407814..1</a> Anonymous on "trek on 27th" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/trek-on-27th#post-191 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:40:53 +0000 Anonymous 191@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ hi i was planning for a trek to kota tinggi on the long weekend this nov...anyone ? Anonymous on "visit Taman Negara" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/visit-taman-negara#post-190 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:13:44 +0000 Anonymous 190@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ Hi, I am new here. Got to know about this package from the Malaysian Tourism exhibition at Suntec City. Sounds interesting to me:) Taman Negara Premier Package (from S$385 per pax,min 2 pax - 3D2N) Includes: 2 way transfer by train, return shuttle bus, return boat transfer, 2 nights' accomodation, 2X breakfast, 1X lunch and 2X buffet dinner, guide activities with licensed Nature guide, Malaysia short trip insurance. Contact: Fivestars Tours, 1 Park Road #05-01 People Park Complex, S'pore 059108 Tel: 65359988 --------------------------------------------- Taman Negara with "Rapid Shooting" (from S$538 per pax, min 4 pax - 4D3N) Includes 2 way coach SIN-KUL-SIN by Luxury Exclusive Coach, 2 ways bus/ boat transfer from Hotel Istana - Taman Negara - Hotel Istana, 1 night stay at Hotel Istana with breakfast, 2 nights stay at Mutiara Taman Negara with breakfast, 1X lunch and 2X dinners, night jungle walk, canopy walk and rapid shooting Contact: Luxury Tours 100 Orchard Road #02-46 Concorde Hotel and Shopping Mall S'pore 238840 Tel: 67332808 --------------------- anyone interested...pls reply. I would like to have travelling kakis...Tks! Anonymous on "Getting back to Sg from Pelepah Falls" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/getting-back-to-sg-from-pelepah-falls#post-189 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:10:46 +0000 Anonymous 189@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ Hi Shaqstudio, I would like to go for an overnight trip to Pelepah as well? Could you advise on how you did it? Is there any permit required to climb? Thank you! Regards, Jet Devendra on "Annapurna Base Camp Trekking!" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/annapurna-base-camp-trekking#post-188 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:43:20 +0000 Devendra 188@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ Dear KA, Thank you very much for your post here. Its my pleasure to answer you here. Well, Regarding the Annapurna Base Camp trek, Its much easier trek in Nepal. We start our trek from low altitude and we go up gradually. So, just physical fitness is fine. There are some trekkers who do this trek without having any previous trekking experience.. Devendra Kian Ann on "camera" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/camera#post-186 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:58:35 +0000 Kian Ann 186@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ hey Jaeden If you are going for a long trip, get a camera with AA batteries and bring lots and lot of spares. The last thing you want is to run out of batt at the peak! If you really want to capture the magic moments, I would recommend buying a pouch for the camera and attaching that pouch to your backpack strap at chest level using karabinas (how do you spell that?!) or hook and loop fasteners. That way, you can whip it out immediately when you are trekking, no need to put down the backpack etc. keeping it at chest level (as opposed to waist level) will save your camera just in case you slip over shallow river crossings. In the pouch, keep 1 or 2 waterproof plastics (i use ziplock bags, but if you have the budget you can go for the solid waterproof bags). This is useful for waterproofing. In the case of rain, just take 5 seconds, and wrap the entire pouch with the plastic. In the case of going for a waist or higher deep level river crossing, take some time to pack it up and dump it in an accessible compartment in your backpack. Don't let your camera drink water ya? If you need to take a picture WHILE crossing a river (don't ask me why I ever did that!?!), walk to the point, take out the camera, take the picture, put back safely, then continue walking. Common sense, but in eagerness I once slipped and fell in a crossing, flat on my buttocks (water at shoulder level)... camera in hand! Fortunately I held it up above the water (barely 10 cms from the gushing water!) Hahaha... Trekking photography is exciting stuff. <img src="http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/bb-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" /> Kian Ann on "Basic Trekking Equipment. - Anyone knows?" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/basic-trekking-equipment-anyone-knows#post-185 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:40:08 +0000 Kian Ann 185@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ @shaqstudio @nepalexpedition has a good list, but to add, I would say that the equipment to bring for a trek depends a lot of the nature of the trek. Let me give an example - footwear. Tropical rainforest treks are mostly muddy, river crossings, leeches, and stuff like that. On the other hand, because its "tropical", the temp shouldn't be a big issue (unless u are going high up). So in this case, I personally recommend wearing regular outdoor adventure shoes (with a good grip), and be prepared to get it soaked wet! You can also bring along a pair of flip flops so you can dry your feet comfortably at the campsite. Kian Ann on "Annapurna Base Camp Trekking!" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/annapurna-base-camp-trekking#post-184 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:30:54 +0000 Kian Ann 184@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ Wow Devendra, What is the level of training you recommend for someone before attempting this trek? KA Devendra on "Annapurna Base Camp Trekking!" http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/topic/annapurna-base-camp-trekking#post-183 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:12:17 +0000 Devendra 183@http://trekking.singaporeoutdoors.com/forum/ Namaste and warm greetings from Nepal. I would like to offer Annapurna Base Camp trekking on December this year.The Annapurna base camp trek gives us one of the true feeling of trekking. It is indeed fantastic and adventurous for those people who love enjoying the natural flora and fauna with gorgeous snow-capped peaks.This trek starts and ends in Pokhara being a part of Annapurna Circuit or Jomsom / Muktinath trek. The Annapurna base camp is separated from Tatopani through Ghorepani and Tadapani by joining the main Sanctuary trail at Chhomrong. The trek involves several ascents and descents but can vary in difficulty, as there are several alternative routes to the Sanctuary, all meeting at Chhomrong. Here I would like to offer the best Itinerary of this trek. Day 01 Arrival at Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel. Group meeting programme for detailed information about trekking. Overnight at hotel. Day 02 Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Driving approx. 6 hours by tourist bus. Overnight at hotel. Day 03 One hour drive to Nayapul by car/van, trek to Tikhedhunga (1577 mt.). Walking 4 hours. Overnight at guest house. Day 04 Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2835mt.). Walking 6 Â½ hours. Overnight at guest house. Day 05 Early morning hike to Poon Hill (3210 mt.) to see 220 degree panoramic view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range and sunrise, trek to Tadapani (2520 mt.).Walking 4 Â½ hours. Overnight at guest house. Day 06 Tadapani to Chhomrong (2020 mt.). Walking 5 hours. Overnight at guest house. Day 07 Chhomrong to Dovan(2600 mt.). Walking 5 hours. Overnight at guest house. Day 08 Dovan to Deurali (3300 mt.). Walking 4 hours. Overnight at guest house. Day 09 Deurali to ABC (4130 mt.). Walking 4 Â½ hours. Overnight at guest house. Day 10 Retreat trek to Bamboo (2300 mt.). Overnight at guest house. Day 11 Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1600 mt.).Walking 5 hours. Overnight at guest house. Day 12 Jhinu Danda to Tolka (1600 mt.).Walking 4 hours. Overnight at guest house. Day 13 Tolka to Dhampus (1590 mt.). Walking 4 hours. Overnight at guest house. Day 14 Dhampus to Phedi and drive to Pokhara by car/van. Overnight at hotel. Day 15 Drive to Kathmandu by tourist bus. Overnight at hotel. Day 16 Transfer to airport for departure from Nepal. The cost of this trip is 670 US$ per person. The price include a guide and a porter during trek. Three meals a day with accommodation during the trek. Pick up and transfer by car from Airport-Hotel-Airport. All gound transportations. All the necessary permits and fee. Accommodation in kathmandu and Pokhara at good Hotel. If you have interest on this trip, please send me a private message. Looking forward to hear from you.. Kind Regards Devendra...