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There are two routes for tourist cum climber to the Kinabalu peak: the boring-stepping-stairs of the Summit Trail and the forever-walking Mesilau Trail. For the pro, they can opt for a more challenging route via Eastern Plateau. Since I had tried the Summit Trail, I purposely arranged the group to take the Mesilau Trail. Therefore, we needed to go to Mesilau base for take off. It was a lovely place and cooling (2,000 m above sea level). One will passby a golf range before reaching the Mesilau office.

Initially we booked for a dormitory room but somehow due to the park's arrangement, we got a chalet which should cost RM350 even though we had paid RM20 for the dorm price. Then we rested and prepared for the next day climb. Oh, mind you, if you take the steam boat dinner at the park restaurant, 1-person meal can feed for 2.

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Anonymous said…
keep the adventurous spirit.
Monday, October 01, 2007 7:36:00 PM
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