10/30/2014 Gunung Nuang via Janda Baik - Difficulty: Very Hard - Rating 3.8 - Kuala Lumpur Hiking & Trail Running (Kuala Lumpur) - Meetup

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Gunung Nuang via JandaBaik - Difficulty: Very Hard- Rating 3.8March 29, 2013 · 5:45 AMMcDonalds

1) This trek is for the benefit of our Singaporean friends who will behere over the Easter holidays.

2) You may like to join us if you have an entire Friday free withnothing on your hands (and/or feet!).

3) We bring you another chance for those who have been dreamingof standing on the highest point in Selangor, on top of GunungNuang!

4) Expectation setting - This is by no means an easy hike, andcertainly not the hike you want to do if you have never hiked beforeor been leading sedentary lifestyle! We hike to Nuang severaltimes every year, so there are plenty more chances to come...

Please read further if you have NEVER hiked to Gunung Nuang:

"Even if you're a relatively unexperienced hiker you can join us forthis particular hike provided you have a good fitness level. Physicalfitness is indeed a prerequisite! If you are passionate about hiking,you will be encouraged to stretch your limits and push someboundaries.

Although this hike is suitable for “beginners” and “less experiencedhikers”, be honest to yourself if you don't want to come out of thejungle when darkness has already set in. Nuang is a challenge andremains a tough cookie. Please also read the “Beginners” hikemessage on the message board to avoid all misunderstandings...

More experienced hikers are also welcome to join us, provided thatthey will support the less experienced on their way to the top. Thishike will be a group effort, not a race.

For this hike, we have decided to approach Gunung Nuang from theNorthwest. Our trail starts in Janda Baik, which is located280m/918ft higher than Hulu Langat/Kg Kuala Pansoon (where thetrail from the South starts)."

5) Hopefully carpooling can be arranged and pick-up places willdepend on the residence of the participants. "Drivers" - please fill upthe forms once I have send them your way. Those who are lookingfor a ride have to contact a driver in their neighborhood, not theother way around! For this hike, the carpooling fee is fixed atRM15.00 per passenger. Passengers, please don't wait for yourdriver to ask for the fee...

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Besides the classical hiking tips, please note the following gear list:

*Sense of Adventure & Discipline!

*Headlamp/Flashlight with additional batteries,

*Whistle,

*Wear shoes with profile (a pattern on the soles to preventslipping and gliding); I'm not a big fan of "Adidas Kampung", butsome people swear by them ...

*Poncho or Rain gear is recommended,

A pair of gloves doesn't weigh that much (thorns, roots, trees,mud)

Bring enough drinks and snacks (carbohydrates). For this trip 1.5liter will most probably be enough. Keep a bottle of drinks in thecar for when you return. Dried fruits are preferred overchocolate...

Leech protection will be highly recommended,

We have to cross 2 streams (one way) of max one foot deep

Bring enough drinks and snacks (carbohydrates). For this tripisotonic drinks are not a luxury. Dried fruits are preferred overchocolate... Proper nutrition will be a key to your success!

Refreshing waterfall shower might be on the programme...

please be responsible and don't litter – be sure not to leave anyrubbish along the track and on the top

*Please note of our Mandatory Hiking Gears - If you don't have -no hike.

Likely schedule:

05:45am Meet at McDonalds - Genting Sempah

06:15am Set off to Janda Baik

07:00am Start hiking

11:00pm - 12:00pm Reach summit

03:30pm - 04:30pm Reach waterfall

05:00pm - 06:00pm Drive back to KL

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