World's Highest Via Ferrata On Mt. Kinabalu

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Friday, January 4. 2008

World's Highest Via Ferrata On Mt. Kinabalu

I've never done a via ferrata, but I have climbed a ladder while wearing my climbing harness and helmet, so I think I pretty much get it. Mountain Torq, a via ferrata on Mt. Kinabalu in Mt. Kinabalu National Park, has been open since September. The Mountain Torq website says it's "the world's highest and Asia's very first via ferrata." The ferrata starts at 3,200 meters (that's 10,500 feet in American currency) and takes you to 3,800 meters (12,467 feet American), about 1,000 feet shy of the summit. If you happen to find yourself on Borneo with nothing to do, sounds like it might be a good way to pass the time.

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I do believe that Mt Kinabalu deserved better treatment than this...

#1 Dennis Morrod (Homepage) on 2008-01-04 10:20 (Reply)

Hi Dennis,

What do you mean "Mt Kinabalu deserved better treatment than this"?

#1.1 Ruhaizad (Homepage) on 2008-01-04 20:50 (Reply)

The 'Rape' of another majestic mountain has apparently started...

#1.1.1 Dennis Morrod on 2008-01-13 13:57 (Reply)

This company are turning out to fit nicely into the mold of the other company on this wonderful mountain who are well-known for hoarding a monopoly and consistently increasing prices at the expense of the climbers.
Prices once again get shoved up by a massive 30%, it now costs a huge amount to climb this mountain and a downright stupid amount to try the via ferrata, what a bunch of thieves.

This is a World Heritage Site and these people should have more respect for the ordinary people who have a right to experience this stuff. WHo do they think they are by emulating the explotative Sutera Sanctuary Lodges and charging a stupid amount for the experience. Word is out Mountain Torq, wake up and smell the Nepenthes....

#1.2 emma juniper on 2008-08-18 08:26 (Reply)

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