Bowline The bowline is nicknamed “King of the knots” due to its simplicity and multiple applications. It is also called a rescue knot. The bowline ties a fix loop onto the end of a rope. Under tension, the knot never slips. This means that the loop at the end of the rope “never changes […]
Gunung Pulai is a popular hiking destination among the locals and Singaporean. Unfortunately, the waterfall area is badly littered. In May 2015, we had the opportunity to join a trip to Gunung Pulai organised by Trek for Hope. The trip is called “Eco Clean Up at Gunung Pulai.” Apart from scaling the summit, we did an area […]
Planning to spend a night up in the mountains? It is very important for you to know how to keep yourself warm. Temperature is colder at the top of the mountain as compared to sea level due to lower air pressure at higher altitude (the higher the altitude, the lower the air pressure, the colder it […]
3 Reasons to visit Bukit Kledang: A short climb for a rewarding view. Bukit Kledang is only 800 meters tall, but what is even better is that you do not need to reach the summit to enjoy the view. In fact, the summit has got little to no view at it is blocked by trees. […]
Too bad. No luck for us for a clear blue skies while we are there.. bummer. Bukit Larut, also know as Maxwell Hill is a hill resort in Taiping, Perak – Malaysia. Although it is 1,250 meters tall, most people will only climb to 1,036 meters near to the famous hanging bridge and watch tower. […]
Hiking is great, but a safer hike will make it greater. Our safety is our responsibility. Always remember, better be safe than sorry. Here are 10 quick tips you need for a safer hike. Before the Hike: Tell someone about your hiking plans Share your itinerary which includes the location, hike duration and who you are […]
From our knowledge, there are three Gunung Berembun in Malaysia. Yes, mountain with the same name but located at different state. It can get very confusing if you are unsure which one we’re talking about. The one we’ve recently updated on Share My Hikes is Gunung Berembun located at Cameron Highland. Hiking in the Cameron […]
What is day hiking? Day hiking is an activity where you spend some hours in the big nature to get some exercises and fresh air, while enjoying the experience with your family and friends. When you’re done for the day, you head back home and climb into your comfortable bed and rest for the night. […]
