WHAT TO WEAR
Recommended Mount Kinabalu Climbing Attire
1ST ASCENT – TIMPOHON GATE TO PANALABAN / PENDANT HUT
(Day 1 Climb / Weather: Usually Warm & Sunny)
Wear lightweight clothing like t-shirts and track pants.
Wear covered walking/hiking shoes with good grip. (Sports shoe is adequate).
Waterproof backpack to store your items. (If not, buy a rain cover for your backpack. Try to limit it to less than 6 kg. It would be a burden for you to bring more than that).
A small lightweight towel.
Trekking / Hiking Pole (can be purchased at Kinabalu Park at MYR 45/pole, simply inform our staff)
2ND ASCENT – PANALABAN / PENDANT HUT TO LOW’S PEAK SUMMIT
(Day 2 Climb / Weather: Usually Cold & Windy)
Warm clothing is essential.
Waterproof Wind breaker
Fleece jackets, long sleeves shirts, thick trousers/hiking pants, thick socks and good shoes.
Head Torch. (Head torch is necessary as most of the time you have to hold the rope in the dark).
Cap / Beanie / Head Scarf /Balaclava mask. (It will keep warm and protect your head and face from the cold wind).
Gloves. (Waterproof gloves is the best, It will protect your hands from rope burn and cold).
Ponchos or Disposable raincoat or waterproof jacket in case of rain.
Temperatures from Kinabalu Park to the Low’s Peak Summit can vary throughout the climb.
Fun Facts : Average Temperatures at Mount Kinabalu
Areas Temperature
Kinabalu National Park 15°C - 24°C (59.7°F – 75.2°F)
Timpohon Trail to Summit Trail / Kota Belud Trail 6°C - 14°C (42.7°F – 57.2°F)
Mount Kinabalu Summit 4°C or lower (39.2°F or lower)
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