The Gorge & Rainbow Waterfall (Fri 24th - Sun 26th August 2012)
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Adrian
Aug 2, 2012, 9:15:14 AM8/2/12
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Hi Peeps,
All right man, this will be the so called other CAMPING TRIP... :)
If you r in the mood to do something crazy... Here's the wacky
version!
NOTE: Lotsa swimming involved! you don't need to be an Olympian
swimmer... :p but at least can swim decently lah...
NON-SWIMMERS... I am sorry, this trip is not for you...
As far as Rainbow Falls is concerned, i don't think much explaination
is needed... :)
The Gorge at Lembing will be our Primary Target!
Over millions of years, the water flowing down the mountain has cut
through the land resulting in a really deep Gorge...
While we are swimming AGAINST the current up river, you will be
surrounded by 2 - 3 storey high beautiful rock formation and
vegetation on both sides...
We will take the 4WD to the campsite, after setting up some basic
tents to store our gears, grab your daypack and proceed to trek about
an hour to the Gorge's entrance...
The trail will end with no more path to take, the only way in is to
swim!!! Yeah!
Of course, you can't possible be swimming non stop, every 70m - 200m,
there will be interval stops where there is some ground that you can
have footing to rest before continuing on to the next portion of your
swim...
If i recall correctly, there should be about 4 - 6 of such intervals,
depending on how far we gonna venture in...!
We should be spending approx 4 hours in there...
Bring your float... the more colourful the nicer!
On the way out all u need to do is sit inside your float and float out
along with the current!
IF YOU GUYS ARE FAST... AND WE STILL HAVE XTRA TIME, i can bring ya
all to another river system dat is suppose to be nice too... I haven't
been there yet but i found the way in already.... We can explore this
huge mountain area together if ya all are game for it!
.
Photos of past trip
http://singaporetrekkers.multiply.com/photos/album/64/The-beautiful-Gorge-at-Lembing
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INCLUDED WILL BE
1. Chartered mini bus transport
2. 4WD Transfer
3. Tents and Cooking Stoves provided
4. One decent meal at local restaurant
5. Assistance during Rainbow trek from local guides
7. Refreshments at Rainbow Waterfall (Maggi mee, hot milo or coffee)
.
ATTENTION!
Saturday lunch (Can packet from Lembing town)
You gotta bring your own camp food for (Sat Dinner) (Sun Breakfast)
and perhaps snacks...
.
Costing per pax is $138
.
Group size 12 pax
.
Meeting time will be at (Fri 24th August) 9 pm at Woodlands MRT
(outside Macdonald's) and we shall proceed immedietly to board our
chartered mini bus.
.
ITEMS TO BRING
Valid Passport (At least 6 months validity and VISA for other
nationals)
PLEASE WATERPROOF ALL ELECTRONICS / IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
Small Daypack
Headlamp or torchlight
Poncho or raincoat
Spare clothes/ Towel
Messtin or small personal cooking pot
Fork/ Spoon/ Cup
Water bottle
Purification Tablets (Optional, buy fr any pharmacy)
Some malaysian ringgit
Insect repellant
Personal medication if any (Ventolin etc etc...)
WEAR PROPER TREKKING SANDALS OR AQUA SHOES, GETTING TOTALLY WET IS
DEFINITE...
.
For those who are keen please sms or call me at 900 400 32 for
available slots before doing of fund transfer to
POSB SAVINGS ACCOUNT (547-10265-7)
Closing date 17th August or before when the max of 12 pax is reach.
.
In event of trip cancellation due to insufficient participants,
political unrest, natural disaster orunforeseencircumstances, a full
refund will be done in 3 working days.
.
DISCLAIMER
The above mentioned event/activity is organised purely for social and
recreational purposes. As such, the coordinators WILL NOT be and
CANNOT be held responsible for any mishaps and/or accidents
whatsoeverarising from your participation in this event/activity.
.
Please kindly help me email this trek information to your friends or
families whom you think might be keen to go on this trip, your help
will be greatly appreciated!
.
Thank You!
Adrian
All right man, this will be the so called other CAMPING TRIP... :)
If you r in the mood to do something crazy... Here's the wacky
version!
NOTE: Lotsa swimming involved! you don't need to be an Olympian
swimmer... :p but at least can swim decently lah...
NON-SWIMMERS... I am sorry, this trip is not for you...
As far as Rainbow Falls is concerned, i don't think much explaination
is needed... :)
The Gorge at Lembing will be our Primary Target!
Over millions of years, the water flowing down the mountain has cut
through the land resulting in a really deep Gorge...
While we are swimming AGAINST the current up river, you will be
surrounded by 2 - 3 storey high beautiful rock formation and
vegetation on both sides...
We will take the 4WD to the campsite, after setting up some basic
tents to store our gears, grab your daypack and proceed to trek about
an hour to the Gorge's entrance...
The trail will end with no more path to take, the only way in is to
swim!!! Yeah!
Of course, you can't possible be swimming non stop, every 70m - 200m,
there will be interval stops where there is some ground that you can
have footing to rest before continuing on to the next portion of your
swim...
If i recall correctly, there should be about 4 - 6 of such intervals,
depending on how far we gonna venture in...!
We should be spending approx 4 hours in there...
Bring your float... the more colourful the nicer!
On the way out all u need to do is sit inside your float and float out
along with the current!
IF YOU GUYS ARE FAST... AND WE STILL HAVE XTRA TIME, i can bring ya
all to another river system dat is suppose to be nice too... I haven't
been there yet but i found the way in already.... We can explore this
huge mountain area together if ya all are game for it!
.
Photos of past trip
http://singaporetrekkers.multiply.com/photos/album/64/The-beautiful-Gorge-at-Lembing
.
INCLUDED WILL BE
1. Chartered mini bus transport
2. 4WD Transfer
3. Tents and Cooking Stoves provided
4. One decent meal at local restaurant
5. Assistance during Rainbow trek from local guides
7. Refreshments at Rainbow Waterfall (Maggi mee, hot milo or coffee)
.
ATTENTION!
Saturday lunch (Can packet from Lembing town)
You gotta bring your own camp food for (Sat Dinner) (Sun Breakfast)
and perhaps snacks...
.
Costing per pax is $138
.
Group size 12 pax
.
Meeting time will be at (Fri 24th August) 9 pm at Woodlands MRT
(outside Macdonald's) and we shall proceed immedietly to board our
chartered mini bus.
.
ITEMS TO BRING
Valid Passport (At least 6 months validity and VISA for other
nationals)
PLEASE WATERPROOF ALL ELECTRONICS / IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
Small Daypack
Headlamp or torchlight
Poncho or raincoat
Spare clothes/ Towel
Messtin or small personal cooking pot
Fork/ Spoon/ Cup
Water bottle
Purification Tablets (Optional, buy fr any pharmacy)
Some malaysian ringgit
Insect repellant
Personal medication if any (Ventolin etc etc...)
WEAR PROPER TREKKING SANDALS OR AQUA SHOES, GETTING TOTALLY WET IS
DEFINITE...
.
For those who are keen please sms or call me at 900 400 32 for
available slots before doing of fund transfer to
POSB SAVINGS ACCOUNT (547-10265-7)
Closing date 17th August or before when the max of 12 pax is reach.
.
In event of trip cancellation due to insufficient participants,
political unrest, natural disaster orunforeseencircumstances, a full
refund will be done in 3 working days.
.
DISCLAIMER
The above mentioned event/activity is organised purely for social and
recreational purposes. As such, the coordinators WILL NOT be and
CANNOT be held responsible for any mishaps and/or accidents
whatsoeverarising from your participation in this event/activity.
.
Please kindly help me email this trek information to your friends or
families whom you think might be keen to go on this trip, your help
will be greatly appreciated!
.
Thank You!
Adrian
Adrian
Aug 2, 2012, 9:48:24 AM8/2/12
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10 seats to go....
Arrgghhh.... i forgot to add in the swimming float for the bring
list...
You can bring any floatation device you fancy that aids in swimming...
If you r confident swimmer can also skip the float...
> http://singaporetrekkers.multiply.com/photos/album/64/The-beautiful-G...
Arrgghhh.... i forgot to add in the swimming float for the bring
list...
You can bring any floatation device you fancy that aids in swimming...
If you r confident swimmer can also skip the float...
Adrian
Aug 5, 2012, 10:24:26 PM8/5/12
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8 seats to go...
Adrian
Aug 6, 2012, 2:18:57 AM8/6/12
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6 seats to go...
Adrian
Aug 7, 2012, 10:47:42 PM8/7/12
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Hi peeps,
Hold your horses... Trip could be almost full already.... I need to
tally the numbers first tonit before accepting any more pax.
So pls hold on first... Will update asap.
Hold your horses... Trip could be almost full already.... I need to
tally the numbers first tonit before accepting any more pax.
So pls hold on first... Will update asap.
Adrian
Aug 8, 2012, 3:50:26 AM8/8/12
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Trip is full... Awaiting payment from remaining participants...
Will update really soon if any dropouts....
Will update really soon if any dropouts....
Adrian
Aug 13, 2012, 8:20:46 AM8/13/12
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1 last seat available for this gorge camping trip....
Adrian
Aug 14, 2012, 7:39:27 AM8/14/12
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last seat taken...
Adrian
Aug 18, 2012, 6:00:24 AM8/18/12
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One trekker needs to back out due to work, One seat avail.... pls
lemme know asap if you keen to go.
lemme know asap if you keen to go.
Adrian
Aug 21, 2012, 2:21:33 AM8/21/12
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Seat taken....
Adrian
Aug 27, 2012, 3:16:21 AM8/27/12
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Here is the video at the gorge... haven't have time to deal with the
photos yet... :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR4yAiOpz0w
photos yet... :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR4yAiOpz0w
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Adrian
Aug 28, 2012, 6:13:47 AM8/28/12
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Wow! The photos turns out really nice this time round, thanks to the
nice sunny weather! :)
http://multiply.com/slideshow/singaporetrekkers:photos:66
nice sunny weather! :)
http://multiply.com/slideshow/singaporetrekkers:photos:66
zaskie
Sep 7, 2012, 11:06:43 AM9/7/12
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Hey Adrian, nice photos you have!! I really enjoyed myself for the trip especially the water parts (except for the leeches). Thanks for organising. :D Juliana
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