Titiwangsa 2010
Korbu . Gayong . Yong Belar
4-11 August 2010
Trekking, every step of the way A brief introduction
Mount Korbu • located in Perak • Stands at 2,183m • 2nd highest mountain in Peninsular Malaysia
As wiki says…’ A reasonable level of physical fitness is required to conquer Gunung Korbu and it is not recommended for first time climbers.’
YOU’VE BEEN WARNED A brief introduction
Mount Gayong • located in Perak • Stands at 2,173m • 4th highest mountain in Peninsular Malaysia • 1-2 hours’ trek from the peak of Mount Korbu. • Nice scenery along the route Profile of Korbu-Gayong
Total trekking distance by the end of 2nd day: approx 21km
1st peak is Mount Korbu. 2nd peak is Mount Gayong. A brief introduction
Mount Yong Belar • located in Perak • Stands at 2,181m • 3rd highest mountain in Peninsular Malaysia
View from summit of Yong Belar General Objectives
New: To introduce the joy of trekking
Current: A ‘level up’ climb! Alumni: • To help them realize what they have been missing out since they left SMU! • To rediscover the joy of trekking • Rediscover the youth in them • Always a trekker at heart. The mountains are calling out to you again Specific Objectives
• To expose trekkers to a more challenging climbing environment
• To challenge each individual to discover new physical and mental boundaries
• To bond the SMUX trekking family
• Last fun activity before the start of a new semester! What to expect
• 3 G7 summits
• Duration: 6 days of trekking
• Distance: let’s not go there….
• Cost: $160 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Proposed itinerary
• Day 1- Travelling
• Day 2- Trek to Camp Kijang. Camp for the night. Kijang Base
• Day 3- Continue ascent to Mount Korbu. From its peak, a 2 hour trek to the summit of Mount Gayong.
• Day 4- Trek to Mount Junction. Descend to H2O valley. Camp for the night.
Source: danielbmw.files.wordpress.com Proposed itinerary
• Day 5- Ascent to Mount Yong Belar. Camp for the night.
• Day 6- Trek to Mount Charlie. Camp for the night.
• Day 7- Descent.
• Day 8- Home sweet home!
Peak of Yong Belar. Panorama of sunset.
View of the sunset at Charlie. Environment- Climate
• Typical tropical climate, temperature 20-30 degrees Celsius
• High humidity Environment- Terrain
• Largely undulating as it is along mountain range
• Jungle terrain at lower altitudes, with rocky, steep trails near peaks. Environment- Wildlife
• Leeches
• Mosquitoes
• Sand-flies OMG. She’s Another sick. one. • Bees Training Plan - The only easy day was yesterday. Types of training
• Physical training
• Load training
• Skills training Physical Training
• Runs (As an indication of physical fitness, all potential Titiwangsa participants must complete the Adidas Sundown Marathon 2010 in under 5 hours)
• Gym sessions
Impossible is nothing!
Our end result. Load Training
• Stairs Training – strength and power
• Long Treks – endurance
• Load – M: 10kg – 22kg – F: 8kg – 15kg Skills Training
• Use of equipment
• Basic First Aid
Lifesaving skills are a must.
Trangia Set
Stoves CPR Training Schedule
• April - Leeching on to Stong/Ayam trek trainings
• May- July - Intensified training - 2-3 times a week - Physical and skills training on weekdays - Load training on Saturday mornings Expectations
• 80% attendance
• Train hard, trek easy.
• A positive attitude
• A never-say-die spirit! Considerations
• Internships • Holidays • School/CCA camps
Do work out your holiday schedules to determine if you can commit to the trainings for this trek!
As this is a challenging trek, it is YOUR personal responsibility to ensure that you are adequately trained and prepared. The Challenge
• Chuban. • Korbu • Gayong • Junction • Yong Belar • Charlie
6 days, 6 peaks. Trekkers, this is your baptism of fire. A rite of passage for a SMUX trekker. Are you game for the challenge?