Malaysia really rocks!
Mar 4th, 2009 | By Geri | Category: Batu Caves, Featured Page, IpohEscaping from a a very cold and snowy winter here in the European Alps i decided to book a flight to Kuala Lumpur.
Wondering if there are any possibilities for climbing i discovered the web and i found this informative homepage. I got in touch with the putra climb community and i was able to find climbing partners too.
Camp5
First i have been in Camp5 together with Zee. Camp5 is a big gym with a lot of possibilities. After some sportive activities we went together with friends of Zee for dinner and to discuss some holiday and – of course – climbing topics.
Batu Caves – Nanyang wall
“Which outdoor climbing facilities are there in KL??” i wondered. Limestone rocks near the touristic attraction of Batu Caves is the answer.
Batu Cave can be reached by bus. If you are not (yet) used to the tropical climate, then i recommend to go there in the early morning. Anyway most climbers come there around 11am.
Phang, Glenn from Singapore, Chang and me had some good climbs there.
Ipoh
On the next day i decided to leave KL. After visiting Taman Negara and the Chameron Highlands i had a stop in Ipoh. Be sure to bring your Camp5 ID card when you want to climb in Lost Tambun. You will get a discount for the entrance fee.
My special thanks go to Phang and especially to Zee.
Phang is climbing since one year – same as me. But his overwhelming progress is really worth mentioning .
With the helping hand of Zee i could get in touch with friendly and very expirienced climbers. I will always remember this nice climbers community in KL!
Hopefully this is not my last visit in Malaysia. The hospitality of the locals will always be in my mind.
Malaysia really rocks! Have a good climb!
it is really nice to have you here!
Really hope that u can visit Malaysia soon!