First started thinking about trekking when I was bored at work and very much missed the times at Mt K. So popped by Singapore Adventurers' Club website and saw the advert and signed up with the interest of Peggy.Gunung Datuk (870m) is located in the state of Negri Sembilan and provides one of the best climbs for a mountain under 1000m.
Itinerary
Day 0
2230 – Meet up, administrative matters, briefing by leader
2245 – Board van, proceed to Woodlands CIQ, then to Johor Bahru CIQ
2330 – Clear Johor Bahru CIQ, proceed to Negri Sembilan
Day 1
0330 – Arrive at Gunung Datuk, Rest till dawn.
0645 - Wake up, breakfast.
0700 – Admin matters with Parks.
0715 – Start climb.
1100 – Arrive at summit, rest, photo.
1130 – Start descend.
1400 – Arrive at base, rest, clean up.
1430 – Proceed to town for lunch.
1500 – Late Lunch.
1600 – Proceed back to Singapore.
2100 – ETA Woodlands CIQ
Things to Bring:
- Travel Documents
Footwear – Trekking Shoes/Sports Shoes. (Slippers/sandals not recommended!!)
- Clothing – Sports attire, T-shirts and shorts/pants (no jeans!!!) You can also bring a change of clothes.
- Raingear – Raincoat or Poncho
- Headgear – Hat, cap or Buff (optional)
-Food/Snacks – Bread, Nuts, fruits, biscuits, chocolates, gels, sweets, etc
- Water bottle, with at least 1.5-2L of drinking water
- Headlamp/Torchlight
- Insect Repellant
- Travel pillow, neck rest (optional)
- Camera (optional)- Towel & Toiletries (optional)
- Trekking Pole (optional)
- Personal first aid and medication (optional)
Our trip went exactly as planned. Peggy was not able to follow the usual pace and we had to be at the last. But am proud of her that she did not give up! She went slowly up the slope (the terrain is rather difficult for a novice) and eventually reached the summit at 1030.
The leader was with her all the way. Good job, Gramae! I stayed with Peggy too, taking my own sweet time and carrying her backpack.
The trip was good. The weather was wonderful.
LOnged to go for more!
