Taman Negara Kinabalu Warnings and Dangers

Dont start runnning even if you're too excited you have reach the top. It just like driving a car downhill using 5th gear. Hard to stop.

Few tips. If your tour guide is good. As him if he knows any route that easier to go up and down. Mine, he show me a route which far a bit far from white rope. But easier to climb and not so frightening during going down. But he said, make sure you still can see other group.

If unfortunately it rains heavily during your hike, be careful! Chances are you might not be able to climb beyond Sayat-sayat because heavy rain will create a few strong waterfalls on the granite surface. It will be too dangerous to cross them. You have no way to go around them. When it happens, the park will close the trail to the peak.

The most dangerous part of the climb starts at Sayat-sayat check point for about 200m. It is dangerous climbing up and more dangerous coming down. Definitely listen to your guide where to step on and how to position your body. Most important, pull yourself with the white rope provided. It had helped me a couple times when I slipped!!

*SUMMIT CLIMB*

1. Display your climbing permit and show it to Park Officials at check points in Timpohon Gate, Laban Rata and Sayat-Sayat on your way up and down.

If, for any reasons, you are separated from your group or the Mt. Guide(s), pls follow the WHITE ROPE that marks the Summit Trail. If it is dark or visibility is very low, pls hold on to the WHITE ROPE and follow it.

There is a thick WHITE ROPE leading all the way from the vegetation belt above Panar Laban to the Summit. Use this rope to help you when climbing up and for safety when walking down.

*Important : PLEASE FOLLOW and USE THE ROPE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY *

( * in other words, i.e. Manglish : don't try to be hero )
( ** in MangSlang : don't action, tunjuk terror all )

2. The weather on the Summit can deteriorate in a matter of minutes - with thick mist reducing visibility to 3 metres, rain storms and wind to to 120km/hr at times. Pls HOLD ON to the WHITE ROPE, which will lead you to safety.

3. If separated from your Mt. Guide(s) and you lose sight of the WHITE ROPE, STOP IMMEDIATELY, stay where you are and blow your whistle to attract attention. PLS DO NOT TRY TO FIND YOUR WAY OUT. HELP is definitely on the way. The Park Officials at Sayat-Sayat Checkpoint will notice you are missing and will send help immediately.

*HEALTH NOTES*

DO NOT CLIMB if you have a history of suffering from the following ailments :

1. Heart Disease

2. Hypertension

3. Chronic Asthma

4. Peptic Ulcer

5. Severe Anaemia

6. Diabetes

7. Epileptic Fits

8. Arthritis

9. Heart Palpitation

10. Hepatitis / Jaundice

11. Muscular Cramps

12. Obesity

13. Any other sickness that may be triggered by severe cold, exertion, and high altitude

*MOUNTAIN CLIMB*

1. Identify your Mt. Guide(s) who will display an identification card

2. Travel together in your own group and stay in view of the Mt. Guide(s)

3. Follow the instructions of your Mt. Guide(s)

4. Alert your Mt. Guide(s) if you have any difficulty

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Guardians or climbers are to ensure that they are physically fit, properly attired (especially footwear) and are aware of the risks in adventure activities. They are also to observe all safety practices advised, especially scrambling over wet boulders, crossing streams and keeping away from off-limit areas.

Climbers are advised not to climb if they are unwell on the day of the climb or are known to be suffering from or having a history of heart disease, hypertension, chronic asthma, peptic ulcer, severe anemia, diabetes, epileptic fits, arthritis, palpitation, hepatitis (jaundice) muscular cramps, obesity (overweight) and any other sickness that may be triggered by severe cold, over-exertion and high altitude.