A Quickie at Tabur West

Its not that kind of quickie, it was quick hike to Tabur West. I was looking for an alternative form of work out to ready me self for the Viper Challenge. Lifting weights and just running around has become too monotonous. I wanna find an exciting way to be fitter and stronger to do the Viper Challenge.

Tabur West is one of the most popular hiking trek in the Klang Valley area. It is close enough for the city folks and it is not demanding, as a friend of mine survived it even though he last climb anything was 2 years ago.

This is the gps data gathered from the hike. The peak is at about 390m above sea level. It took us slightly more than 3 hours to reach the peak due to the heavy crowd hiking on that day. The queue to pass certain areas are just too long. We could have made the total hike in less than 4 hours if there were less traffic up there.

One Person at a time.

It was fun and tiring. It worked on the quads very well and i do feel 2 kg lighter after that. But then i filled it back with Cendol Pulut and Rojak Mamak.

I will do it again soon.

The queue.

People waiting for their turn going up. It was a good thing we had only 7 people in our group, so making it easier to manage. There this group with about 20 people and its kinda take a long time to get everyone across some crevices and most are not experienced.

View of Tabur East.

The group.

A view of KL

Fun near Sungai Lipis.. Lata Lembik

Lata Lembik

Once upon a time, there lives this Semai couple near the river. One day the husband dies and the body just turn soft. Thats how Lata Lembik got its name.

However, lembik or not, the environment and the people do give a rousing welcome. The place is really, really clean. I have looked hard at the ground and expect to find cigarette butts, but i cant find any. Thats almost a first anywhere in Malaysia.

The crew is very well disciplined and well trained. They are almost always equipped with stuffs required for an outdoor adventure. Yup, even a head torch in a middle of a day. I guess since there are lots of action oriented activities to do, like abseiling, flying fox, canopy walk, tunnelling and atv rides, the crews must be all ready to do all that when the guests request it.
  

The camp commandant gives us a briefing of the camp.

First order of the day, lunch, need the carbo for activities.

Tent being set with the "help" of the crew.

Sungai Lipis, running thru the middle of the Camp.

There is a track between Lata Lembik and Ulu Slim in Perak.

For really getting of being with nature, here is a place to stay.

Practise run for the 200m Flying Fox.

"Ambik angin" after the Practise Run.

Shot taken from the 200m Flying Fox launch platform. 

Having fun doing the 200m Flying Fox.

Yeah !!! I did it !!

Its still an adventure coming down the platform, abseiling down.

Celebration !!!

Kiddies Pool.

ATVs for exploring the natures.

White water rafting awaits.

The Crews..

The Camp is less than 50% completed. Visitors can expect a lot more when the camp is 100 % completed. A canopy walk, night walk and more.

ATV Chemerong

Off Roading ATV Style.

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ATV is just perfect to a newbie in the rugged outdoor. It is easy to ride, it does not require the skills to handle a  dirt or an off road bike. It is not as tough to handle as compare to a full-fledged 4x4 trucks. It also gives you a good view of the surrounding with no top, windows or panels to block your view. In 10 minutes or less you can easily learn how to handle an ATV.

The team to help steer if u stray away.

ATV Offroad Adventure was started in September 2010 by a team of adventurous people who love nature and its challenges. in enthusiasm to share the excitement of nature and it excitement. Thru this, they provide the opportunity for everyone to enjoy the beauty of nature and experience the challenges it presents. It is also their aim to preserve the nature for future generations. 

There were about 10 of us and most of us were a first timers on an ATV. With skilfulness of Cemerung ATV team, most of us were able to handle the ATV given a normal off road course/tracks. Going up and down a hill and crossing a small streams. They are helpful and courteous.

The Uphill

  

The sight of relief.

Mandi Sungai time.

Showing off some skills.

Cemerung ATV Offroad Adventure is located between Kampung Jongok Batu junction and Cemerung Waterfall Recreational Park.  They also can tracked at this coordinate :- N 4° 39.60' E 103° 0.05'

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