Sg Chiling 27 Feb 2008

One cannot miss the clear prominent signboard indicating the entrance to the Sg Chilling waterfall along the road to Fraser Hill from Kuala Kubu Bharu. The campsite, which is 5 minutes trek from the entrance, has been upgraded to include a Ranger office, 2 changing rooms, a prayer room and a gazebo. A bright trail map has also been erected showing the 6 river crossing points enroute to the waterfall. There are signboards indicating where to cross the river along the 3 km trail to the waterfall. Now everyone can visit this serene and scenic waterfall without fear of getting lost. Kudos to the Fishery Department for keeping the place neat and tidy. Not a piece of garbage in sight... how pleasant!!!

For the photographs, please refer to http://happytrekker.shutterfly.com/pictures/2831.

Gasing Hill 1 Feb 2008

Gasing Hill is a gazetted forest reserve for more then 44 years spanding more then 36-hectare. This secondary jungle is a popular weekend haunt for short treks by KL/PJ residents. We can still see a clear stream transversing the hill as well as a variety of flora and fauna.

For the photographs, please refer to http://happytrekker.shutterfly.com/pictures/2810.

Ulu Bendul 20 Jan 2008

A photography trek at Ulu Bendul Forest Reserve. We took a leisure trek along the trail leading to the foothill of Gunung Angsi and return, clocking a total distance of about 8 km.

For the photographs, please refer to http://happytrekker.shutterfly.com/pictures/1953.

Skytrek 13 Jan 2008

22 brave hearts found the way to Taman Pertanian Shah Alam to keep the appointment with Skytrex-Adventure. Julien, the owner turned up promptly at 8.30 a.m. to transport us, in 2 batches, to the skytrex site some distance from the main entrance inside the park. It was already 9.15 a.m. when all of us, individually fitted with safety harness, assembled for our briefing.
After a short practice session, we were guided to the starting point of the adult circuit to do the "Sky Climb', a vertical climb of 13m above ground. Thereafter, we sky trekked through 1km of aerial tracks comprising different level of difficulties and hitting a maximum elevation of 17m above ground.

Many found the "The Quake", and "Happy Hopper" most challenging. In the former, one needs to walk over a series of swing logs and the latter, one needs to hop over a series of suspended planks set more than 1 meter apart from one another.

The first participant started at 9.30 a.m. and the last participant (22nd) completed the circuit at about 11.30 a.m. taking a total of 3 hours as anticipated.

Practice Circuit:- Raising the Rabbit---> Bunny Bridge ---> Bunny Jump ---> Flying Rabbit --->End
Adult Circuit:- Sky Climb --->Wobble Trouble ---> Sky Rise ---> Crazy Zigzag ---> Sky Crawl ---> Thrilling Trunk ---> The Quake ---> Wild Flyer ---> Air Bridge --->Happy Hopper ---> Slack Track ---> Shaky Zigzag ---> Sky Bridge ---> Wild Rocket ---> Wobble Bobble ---> Sunset ---> Frail Trail ---> Scary Sky Swing ---> Wild Revenge ---> End

Everyone had fun and agreed to return to try out new tracks. The existing aerial trail is only 50% completed and new tracks are being constructed.

Tips: Bring hand gloves and free lockers are provided.

For the photographs, please refer to http://happytrekker.shutterfly.com/pictures/1982.

In this album: Amy, Chew, HappyTrekker, Horng Yih, Ah-Bee, Tan, Christina, Sue,Christina, Eugene, Engu, HappyTrekker, JooWee, Cindy, Ing Ing, Julien, Elsie, Janice,Janice, Choo, Chia, Julien, Leng-lei, Sara & Christina, Linda, Joyce & Zhi-Yen, Linda, Joyce, Sara, Zhi-Yen, Leng-Lei, Sue, Sze Huei and Sze Huei, Mun Wei, Seng Hong

Tabur West 10 Jan 2008

This is my 6th Tabur West trek. The scenery was stunning especially with the floating clouds of mist. Starting at 7.45 a.m. and ending at 12.20 p.m., it was a deliberate slow trek as we took time to enjoy the view and the trail.

For the photographs, please refer to http://happytrekker.shutterfly.com/pictures/1905.

Chiangmai 29-31 Dec 2007

Continued from: http://happyotrekker.blogspot.com/2008/01/doi-inthanon-28122007_3.html

Chiang Mai, capital of the Northern Thailand, is located at the edge of the Ping river. It is a city dotted with numerous Wats, countless travel agencies, ubiquitous exchange bureau booths and many massage outlets. Night bazaars spring out everywhere when the sun sets giving the city a very touristy atmosphere. The December weather is cool and conducive for city trekking.

For the photographs, please refer to http://happytrekker.shutterfly.com/pictures/1815.

Doi Inthanon 28 Dec 2007

Continued from: http://happyotrekker.blogspot.com/2008/01/doi-pui-26122007_2.html

Standing 2,565m, Doi Inthanon is the highest peak in Thailand. It was declared a national park in 1972. At this time of the year, the weather was cool and dry, thanks to the North Eastern monsoon wind from China. The Park boasts of many beautiful waterfalls and 2 defined trekking trails. The best surprise was to discover cherry blossoms in full bloom. Unfortunately, we only have enough time to trek up 2 waterfalls.

For the photographs, please refer to http://happytrekker.shutterfly.com/pictures/1821.

Next: http://happyotrekker.blogspot.com/2008/01/around-chiangmai-dec-2007_4.html