{"id":9875,"date":"2016-07-21T23:56:58","date_gmt":"2016-07-21T15:56:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stuif.com\/blog\/?p=9875"},"modified":"2016-07-22T12:11:47","modified_gmt":"2016-07-22T04:11:47","slug":"tabur-east-19-july-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stuif.com\/blog\/?p=9875","title":{"rendered":"Tabur East, 19 July 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bukit Tabur, also known as the Klang Gates Quartz Ridge<\/a>, is located just north of Kuala Lumpur.\u00a0With a length of more than\u00a016\u00a0km, \u00a0this quartz “dyke”\u00a0is the \u00a0longest of its kind in the world. The\u00a0razor-sharp ridge is\u00a0clearly visible on Google Earth.<\/p>\n

\"Quartz<\/a><\/p>\n

It is a popular destination for hikers, but some parts are steep and require climbing, you must not have fear of heights. \u00a0At Tabur West \u00a0quite a few (sometimes fatal) accidents have happened, so recently it has been decided that you have to apply for a permit\u00a0first. As a result Tabur East has become more popular and during weekends it can be crowded.\u00a0I have climbed Tabur West several times, last in 2009, but\u00a0Tabur East only once, in 2002. Here is the report<\/a>\u00a0I wrote then..:-)<\/p>\n

When Edwin asked me if I would like to join him and a few friends to Tabur East, I eagerly accpeted his invitation. And what a wonderful hike it was! We went on a weekday and\u00a0met only one other couple during our hike.<\/p>\n

Here is again the Quartz ridge, with both my 2009 hike to Tabur West and the recent hike\u00a0to Tabur East. Click on the image for a larger view.<\/p>\n

\"Quartz<\/a><\/p>\n

First I had breakfast in Deen’s Nasi Kandar<\/a>\u00a0, where I met Edwin, Paul, CYTan and Kendary. From there we drove to Jalan Melawati where we parked our car and met Peter, Elaine and Rina. Before we started of course a\u00a0group picture had to be\u00a0made. From left to right, standing: Peter, Elaine,me, Paul, CYTan and Rina. In front\u00a0Kendary and Edwin. Peter is a regular hiker of Tabur East and acted as\u00a0our guide.<\/p>\n

\"2016-07-20<\/a><\/p>\n

From the car we first followed the water pipes to the actual trail head. There a sign\u00a0probably told us that we were not allowed to enter…:-).<\/p>\n

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From there a steep climb took us to the ridge. Fortunately the many exposed tree roots made it easier and here and there fixed ropes were helpful too. \u00a0Some pictures (click to enlarge)<\/p>\n\n\t\t