Skills & Fitness
You will be climbing a major mountain and you are strongly advised to be in a physically fit condition. Here are some suggestions from the Alpine Guides Association
“The best preparation for mountain sports always involves good amount of cardiovascular exercise outdoors (running, cycling, mountain biking etc) and getting out for long days in the hills whenever possible.
If you do the amounts of regular weekly cardiovascular exercise indicated on the fitness level for your course during the 2-3 months leading up to your trip, you should be reasonably well prepared. Don’t forget to read the trip descriptions / itinerary carefully to find out what else is involved too, so you can tailor your preparation accordingly.”
X-Trekkers recommends all customers to engage in cardiovascular sports at least 2 twice a week, with each session being a minimum of 2 hours in duration. The exercise program should commence at least 2 months before you start your Mt Kinabalu adventure.
Recommended Packing List
For personal items, here’s a checklist of the minimum essential items on that you will need to bring:
Raincoat or waterproof jacket
Warm clothing like fleece jacket
Base Layer
Cap / beanie / head scarf
Lightweight Clothing
Lightweight pants
Gloves
Trekking Shoes
A good pair of socks
Refillable water bottle
A small backpack
Energy Snacks
A small / lightweight towel
Personal toiletries
Torchlight (preferably a head torch)
Sun protection
Sunglass, sun screen lotion, SPF lip balm (beware of the strong UV rays)