October 25, 2018
Posted by ramon in Alpine, Arctic & Antarctic Tundra, Broadleaf Rainforests, Class 6, Forests, Guided Hike, Hiking, IUCN Protected Category 2, Malaysia, Mountains, Multiday Hike, National Parks, Peak Labels, Sabah, Tropical Rainforest, UNESCO
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October 5, 2018
Posted by ramon in Broadleaf Rainforests, Camping, Class 7, Forests, Guided Hike, Hiking, Kelantan, Malaysia, Mountains, Multiday Hike, Perak, Tropical Rainforest
GBB (CUS Connection)
The hike to Mount Gerah (elevation : 2103m), the 13th or 17th highest mountain in Malaysia (based on prominence or sheer elevation respectively), almost always covers its sibling-peaks as well: Mount Bilah (elevation : 2077m) and Mount Bieh (elevation : 2073m); and is always referred to as 'GBB'. While the GBB hike normally begins and ends at the Temiar settlement of Pos Kemar just south of Temengor Read more
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October 4, 2018
Posted by ramon in Broadleaf Rainforests, Forests, Hiking, Kelantan, Malaysia, Perak, Tropical Rainforest
Titiwangsa Range
The Titiwangsa Range forms the spine of Peninsular Malaysia and divides it naturally into the east and west coastal regions. The main section of the range runs along the border that separates the state of Perak in the west and Kelantan in the east. As you make your way up north along the state border, you will eventually come across two protected areas: Stong State Park on the east, and Royal Belum State Park on Read more
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November 18, 2017
Posted by ramon in Broadleaf Rainforests, Camping, Class 4, Day Hike, Forests, Hiking, Kedah, Malaysia, Mountains, Tropical Monsoon, UNESCO
Langkawi's Giants
Langkawi is occasionally referred to as 'Malaysia's Legendary Island' due to the many legends that surround its sights. The legends that visitors to the island are most likely to encounter are Mahsuri's seven-generation curse and the fairies of Telaga Tujuh waterfall. There are far more, however, one of which is the legend of Langkawi's ancient geological formations. Legend has it that the mountains of Langkawi used Read more
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June 25, 2017
Posted by ramon in Broadleaf Rainforests, Camping, Class 3, Day Hike, Forests, Hiking, IUCN Protected Category 1b, Looped Hike, Malaysia, Mountains, Pahang, Tropical Rainforest
Mount Berembun
Mount Berembun (elevation : 1840 m) is one of the more interesting mountains to climb in Cameron Highlands as there are plenty of trails (most of which are shown in the image below) to choose from that start at different points around town. The fact that it is also the closest summit to one of the only camping spots that is readily available in this area, Sungai Pauh Campsite (also known as the Forestry Department Read more
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June 24, 2017
Posted by ramon in Broadleaf Rainforests, Camping, Forests, Hiking, Malaysia, Mountains, Tropical Rainforest