TABUR EXTREME THROUGH THE SECRET GARDEN.

Six hikers set out on a hike at tabur .The mission to look for the lost trek linking tabur extreme and to go where no Tabur Hikers have gone before..Our journey starts from the secret garden .We have to cut through some undergrowth in our search to look for the marker left by some hikers who had gone there. Each time we found one there were scream of excitment but all that soon die down as we seems to get nowhere.After two hours of searching for the impossible trek, we vote to abort the hike and set to return to our cars. On the way downhill we were looking for our marker in order to get out of the thick wood , when we saw what look like a rope on the rocky hill. As we get closer it was confirm, we had found what we came to look for.All of us was filled with joy as we climb up from the other side of tabur extreme.On the way down we took another route instead of our normal route .The trek was wider and much easier to access. On the way we met two orang asli with two big baskets. We called out to them "ada durian ah?" (any durians) and they answered in the affirmative. They bekon to where they were to savour the durians. Now who could resist such an offer. ? After our durians feast, they showed us another shorter route back to where our car was. It took us 7 hours and 11.8 km for the whole hike. It was a very exciting and rewarding hike indeed. We found more than just one short cut. Misson accomplished

A Friend have successfully trek from Tabur extreme all the way to Tabur East. That is very interesting. Something worth trying. See his story here.

SAFETY IS THE ESSENCE.

Something worth reading. Hikers should not take things for granted. Hike safely and take the necessary precaution.

Be well prepared before you hike

By NOR AIN MOHAMED RADHI AND L. SUGANYA|KUALA LUMPUR|streets@nstp.com.my

CITY folk who are into hiking have quite a number of places to explore nature. Among the better known jungle trekking spots within an hour's drive from the city centre are the  Kutu Hill in Kuala Kubu Baru, Saga Hill (Cheras), Broga Hill (Semenyih), and Templer's Park and Kanching Forest Reserve near Rawang.

Some of these spots are popular hiking trails, built with various facilities including trail markers and rest huts, others are not.

The latter usually have signboards cautioning trekkers to explore at their own risk. The trails  are also not monitored by guides or rangers to whom hikers can report themselves before starting their journey.

For those intending to explore forests in Selangor, the State Forestry Department has advised  hikers and trekkers  to inform them first.

"At least if they get lost, we can look for them," said a spokesman.  

Read more: here

Hiking, Travel and Food!: The forces of mother nature

Hiking, Travel and Food!: The forces of mother nature

WHAT TO DO WHEN ENCOUNTER WITH LEECHES

How much do you know about leeches?
 I did not  know there are so many species of Leeches.
Here is some interesting pointers on leeches here

HIKING GEARS

Things you can't do without on a hike

a 30 Liter dry Bag. Can be use for all type of hike. Most suitable for waterfall hike

This one with rain cover. But not suitable for waterfall hike as not water proof

If you are into macro photography this is a must have len

A good Hiking shoes will make your hike enjoyable

Nothing like a cap to keep you from the sun. and of course a cool hiking pants will makes  one very comfortable

TENGKIL FALL

This is my second trip to this marvelous waterfall and also my shortest trip ever. Reason being I received a message from my son , saying his wife was in the Hospital and will be in labour soon. It will be my first grandchild and I was excited and anxious to  get out of the jungle where there is limited coverage. I had to get out soon to where there is stronger signal to get more info from my son. He had gone earlier in the morning while I was making my way to the fall.  So this trip I took very little photos as well. Making my way out was no easy task and there was not much markers except for some red paint on the trees. Anyhow I made it with God's help. Yes I believe in prayer. Here are some of the shots taken.

Some of the members from the Freewill Hikers Club

A Fall from at the 2nd tier.

Note: I got news later in the afternoon my Granddaughter was born around 11.15am . I will be on my way home soon to hold her.

TABUR EXTREME

This is my 3^rd time hike with the singapore group SANL(Singapore Adventurous and Nature Lover) and and their 3^rd hike at tabur.This time I took them to another hill located behind the zoo negara, known as Tabur X. Some had nicknamed it as Extreme, which gave the impression it was very extreme.

tabur X

When I put up the event on Facebook as well as on meetup I did not except such  a good response.As it get closer to the date of the event the response was over 30 hikers including the 12 already confirm guests from the Sanl group. I was a bit worried as hiking with a big group can be very challenging and it will also slow down the group.

Anyway just a few days before our hike there was another accident at Tabur West and so I posted that news on the wall of the event just to let them know and also a chance to pull out if they choose to. As I had anticipated, I saw a number of them pulling out over the next couple of days. In a way I was glad as it has reduced it to a smaller group. Finally on the actual date of the event only 26 turned up at our agreed meeting point. After our breakfast we made our way to our destination. It was not a smooth journey, we end up on the wrong road,passed through a fallen electric pole .When we finally got to the correct road, we met someone at the car park who informed  us( more like intimidating,) saying we need to hire two guides and also pay for the parking Charges. We told them firmly that we do not require guides , but will pay for the parking fees. Then two girls from the group decided to pull out. I wonder if the guy at the car park had frighten them off. The road leading to the hill was quite steep. Luckily it was not too slippery or muddy, though it had been raining for the past couple of days. After half an hours' walk we reach another hill slope leading to the hill we intend to explore. It was not a clear path as the undergrowth was quite thick due to not many people frequent this place and also due to the rain. 

But not to worry I had my columbia knife which I just bought and clear the path as we bulldozer our way through. 

my columbia knife

Two hours later we were up on the peak. By then the sun was already above our heads and we almost baked,but manage to find some shelter to rest. Those first timers of course were very excited over their achievement. this trip I did not take that many photos , I leave it to the new comers who were happy snaping away.After we took the group photo,we were ready to decend . If climbing up was difficult , going down was just as difficult especially if you are a first timer. So there was a delays as well and those who were faster had to wait it out. We started the climb at 8.30 am and made it at the foot at around 2.30 pm, totally exhausted, but very contended. Another adventure, another hill conqured!

rock climbing at certain parts of the hill.

group photo of Sanl & Budget travellers

with a member of Sanl

photos credit: Apoorv Kulshrestha

More photos here and here.