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Malaysia Mountaineering ‘Walk The Torq' and Witness Stunning Views and Explore Hidden CornersMalaysia mountaineering is best experienced with Mountain Torq’s via ferrata which is approximately 1.2 kilometres long and traverses routes of varying difficulties. It thus caters to all levels of experience, from beginners to intermediate hikers and climbers.Although we were just listening to a presentation and not experiencing the via ferrata ourselves, the video and photos delivered the message loud and clear - that scaling Mountain Torq’s via ferrata is an experience of a lifetime that will literally take your breath away. The best thing, claims I-Gek, is that it is suitable for all ages, from 10 to 70 years and above. “The via ferrata is devised to give people with little or no climbing experience the excitement of being above the clouds. You don’t even need to be a seasoned or experienced rock climber or mountaineer,” she assured us. Families, school children and climbers of general fitness levels are particularly fond of the ‘Walk The Torq’. Measuring 430m long, participants can witness the beautiful scenery of Borneo and capture breathtaking shots during the two to three hours walk. Definitely a good start for beginners in Malaysia mountaineering. Adventure loving Malaysia mountaineering enthusiasts who crave for an exhilarating, adrenalin-charged experience should opt for the hike up to Low’s Peak, Mount Kinabalu’s highest point at 4,095m. This is a four to five hour program, with a length of 763m, designed for those with above average fitness levels and serious about Malaysia mountaineering. Upon descent from Low’s Peak, climbers will take the via ferrata detour known as ‘Low’s Peak Circuit’ to witness stunning views and explore hidden corners of the mountain plateau. Other highlights include walking on a 22m footbridge suspended at about 3,600m a.s.l. “As long as you know how to climb a ladder and are still able to do so, you will be able to negotiate the via ferrata. All that is needed is a spirit of adventure, the average fitness level of a normal mountain hiker and no fear of heights,” I-Gek tried to convince us further, probably sensing our fear of the via ferrata In my mind, I was counting the criteria. Ok, I didn’t fulfill any of them. I guess it is not my cup of tea. I was tempted to ask her what will happen if halfway scaling the via ferrata, a climber got cold feet and wanted to back out. Yes, I was thinking about me, if you have to ask. I mean, sometimes even we ourselves don’t know the furthest extent of our physical or mental endurance. At times, our heart encourages us to go for it but our mind and body say otherwise. Anyhow, watching the video that showed school kids doing the ‘Walk The Torq’ almost effortlessly prompted me to just keep my question to myself. There was also a newly wed couple who tried the via ferrata believing that if they were able to conquer Malaysia mountaineering, there’s nothing they can’t overcome in their marriage. How romantic? Except that to compare scaling the via ferrata with maintaining a happy marriage these days makes the former child’s play. (Tourism Malaysia)   "Fired Travel Agent Reveals How To Get Dirt Cheap Airfare Tickets!" The secrets exposed here will exceed your wildest of expectations. Manipulate airline companies' ticket pricing computer systems to give you $1,000's of discounts on your ticket. Earn free vouchers for airfare tickets just from making a phone call and without ever even flying at all! The KEY to traveling for cheap, and how to use this knowledge to get the biggest bargains!My Airfare Secrets »
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