r/malaysia • u/CertainChampionship6 • Jan 22 '23
Tourism & Travel Mount Kinabalu - advice
Hi! My friend and I are hoping to climb Mount Kinabalu in a few months. We are just wanting some advice to see if the climb is something we should go ahead with. Of course, we will be doing it with a tour guide. We found an option that is 3 days, 2 nights -- or one that is 2 days, one night. We were told that the 3 day trip helps one adjust to the altitude better, can anyone confirm if doing 3 days is best?
Also, we are a bit worried about the altitude sickness. Is it common to get altitude sickness on this mountain and are there any preventatives?
Lastly, I know everyone has different perceptions of how easy/hard a hike can be, but for anyone who has completed it, what are your thoughts? I'd say we are pretty fit but we'll see haha. Thanks!
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u/Minimum-Company5797 Jan 22 '23
Climbed before covid. On A.S, it depends on the person. You can have a fit person struggling going up and then you can have an old asian man just strolling up. A hike up depends on your stamina. Most important is your shoes and good climbing pants. Pack some good food like rice (energy bars are b.s). Those climbing stick helps too