Bearing the scare of the first trip in 2009 using Mesilau trail where it took me 9.5 hours to reach Pendant Hut, this time round, we are more prepared by starting the climb early at 8.30a.m. It took me 7 hours and 50 minutes and I had expected to be even shorter time if not because of rains started when we reach KM4 @ 12noon. It was an exciting climb together with my buddies. True display of friendship happens between KM4 to KM6 especially when three of us climbing through the rains and when Andrew cramped both legs, it was agony to see his through the final 2KM to Laban Rata. It was very wet and cold. Lucky thing is the wind is not blowing as strong as the last round. Slowly we climb and climb, and with the spirit of togetherness, we managed to reach Laban Rata and it was such a good feeling achieving it together.This round, Heroes is smarter and definitely looks fitter as he climbed with no problems. He could have finish the climb much earlier but he had preferred to stay together with the two biggest climbers of the day. I was behind and the last of all among 10 in the team. I nearly gave up in the first 2km when everone was fast furious up the trail. I was gasping for air and my mind was wondering whether I should quit and wait for them at the park but somehow...my legs continue to climb me up and slowly I past through KM2, then KM3. I think the first part of climb is the most difficult for our body to adjust the rythm but once the engine is smooth....we will be able to carry through and of course always need to climb at your phase. I slow down and kept reminding myself to walk at my own phase...sometime zig zag like the way how the ranger/packer did as I watched them make their stead ymoves. They just did it slowly and steadily but will full consistency.
In fact reaching Laban Rata is a great deal of achievement and I am satisfied. I was totally flat and overcame with emotion as I reflected on why doing such a feat with my condition. I think most people with my condition would not want to risk themselves for such agony challenges and anytime will face with the worst outcome. Then, again, it is the satisfaction of pushing to the limit that console me.
On the ascend to the peak, I have witnessed many pairs of friends, couples of young and old encouraging each other when climbing up. They surely conquer the mountain the right way whereas it may seem that our group was doing not the same as we were splitted away. I strongly believe if we have a strong few buddies doing every step together that morning, it is very chance that we all are going to conquer it. However, one also must have strong determination too and for me, I was not feeling well...feeling the stress at the neck probably my BP was pressing me downward that time.....then it started to poision my mind of stopping there not risk further and ... so, I decided to stop at 200 metres away after climbing.
This trip, I am proud that 7 of my group members reached the top. They are real good climber and I admire their focus and determination. Bravo !!!
1) Captain Jimmy (this king kong memang kuat, carried 12 kg up and no problem...if I can have his 50% turbo power, haiz)
2) Captain Sii How Hui (this guy is damm strong..first to reach the top among the 7)
3) Paul Ting (small chilly but strong heart and determination...to stamp his determination, he is actually having heavy flu during the climb)
4) Dr. Martin Wong (dun play play with this guy...he is unbelievable though looks is indeed deceiving)
5) Michael U Guan (slightly smaller size than me, but hey....very strong determination, I admire...may be the old scout spirit helps)
6) Kelvin Kong Shon Shu (hmmm...never train but climb like monkey...)
7) Louis Wong (most modern climber..have all the climbing kits...strong athletic body...)
Heroes was only just by few hundreds metres to the top of the mountain. This is a contrast achievement !!! I am sure next year, he will conquer the mountain!
When coming down the mountain, the logical senses just keep returning to me and I could not believe that the trail is so difficult and how on earth, I have climbed the first part the day before. However, this does not kill my determination to try the 3rd attempt. I hope when I am up there on the top of the mountain, standing by myself are all my true friends as I believe I will not be able to make this happen all alone but only together as a team. See you at the top !!
On the ascend to the peak, I have witnessed many pairs of friends, couples of young and old encouraging each other when climbing up. They surely conquer the mountain the right way whereas it may seem that our group was doing not the same as we were splitted away. I strongly believe if we have a strong few buddies doing every step together that morning, it is very chance that we all are going to conquer it. However, one also must have strong determination too and for me, I was not feeling well...feeling the stress at the neck probably my BP was pressing me downward that time.....then it started to poision my mind of stopping there not risk further and ... so, I decided to stop at 200 metres away after climbing.
This trip, I am proud that 7 of my group members reached the top. They are real good climber and I admire their focus and determination. Bravo !!!
1) Captain Jimmy (this king kong memang kuat, carried 12 kg up and no problem...if I can have his 50% turbo power, haiz)
2) Captain Sii How Hui (this guy is damm strong..first to reach the top among the 7)
3) Paul Ting (small chilly but strong heart and determination...to stamp his determination, he is actually having heavy flu during the climb)
4) Dr. Martin Wong (dun play play with this guy...he is unbelievable though looks is indeed deceiving)
5) Michael U Guan (slightly smaller size than me, but hey....very strong determination, I admire...may be the old scout spirit helps)
6) Kelvin Kong Shon Shu (hmmm...never train but climb like monkey...)
7) Louis Wong (most modern climber..have all the climbing kits...strong athletic body...)
Heroes was only just by few hundreds metres to the top of the mountain. This is a contrast achievement !!! I am sure next year, he will conquer the mountain!
When coming down the mountain, the logical senses just keep returning to me and I could not believe that the trail is so difficult and how on earth, I have climbed the first part the day before. However, this does not kill my determination to try the 3rd attempt. I hope when I am up there on the top of the mountain, standing by myself are all my true friends as I believe I will not be able to make this happen all alone but only together as a team. See you at the top !!
