Eager to prepare for the upcoming expedition, Rotary Sentosa had the pleasure of inviting Rotarian Joey Gan to speak about her ascent of Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in Southeast Asia located in Borneo. Rotarian Joey, of Rotary Bugis Junction, together with fellow Rotarian Kelvin Low had made the challenging climb in April 2008.
Joey shared valuable snippets of the climb, as she recited her group's missing guide on the first day at Kinabalu Park HQ, and the need to acclimatise to the high altitude. The inspiring photos of the climb probably had many thinking of their long overdue holiday. Indeed, while hot water at Laban Rata could be a luxury, many would be more than happy to stay on to take in the majestic mountain views.
As she brought the audience through the experience, it was clear that the climb was not going to be a mere stroll in the park. While the Rotary Sentosa Mount Kinabalu team looked visibly concerned with the mention of high altitude sickness, missing guides and pitch dark treks to the peak, the rewards of fresh air and breathtaking views was enough to excite everyone.
With the rest of the club rooting for them, the Rotary Sentosa Mount Kinabalu team looks set to make the expedition.
We thank Joey for sharing a most exciting trip with us.
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