Teluk Bahang - Penang Hill hike - 5+1 hours journey

Date : 11th July 2009

Day : Saturday

Time : Before 6.45am - no late comers

Have your breakfast first, not too heavy.

Place : Meet at Asia Cafe ( Ayer Itam roundabout )

Fitness : Must be fit for this hike and stay in a small group

** Participation at your own risks.

***Bus kilang will transfer us from Ayer Itam to Teluk Bahang Recreation Forest Park from 6.45am, and arrived around 7.30am.

Cost of 44 seater bus kilang = RM90 to be shared among all hikers.

Go to the gents/ladies first before start of the hike

Important preparation :
1. Comfortable hiking shoes with good grip

2. Drinking water of 2-3 litres (prefer some 100Plus drink)

3. Hiking Pole, if necessary

4. Wear breathable long pants/long sleeve t-shirt and bring towel

5. Gloves (cotton)

6. Raincoat/Umbrella/Hat

7. Food (minus biscuits)/Energy bars (to avoid low sugar level)

8. A set of change e.g. socks/clothes

9. Camera – to capture the moments

10. Packed in a comfortable knapsack

Confirm your participation - latest by 30th Jun 2009.

Following persons have confirm :

Production & ME

a. Puah PA, Lim HK, Ooi TS, Liew YM, Loo TM

Design

b. Yee HY, Ang PH, Chuah SL, Cheah YF, Tan KE

PC & Purchasing

c. Kimura, Lim ST, Lim HN, See EO

Former Renesas

d. Peck Chin, Teh CJ,

Penang Malakoff 26KM

Congrats to below members who have been awarded this hard earned medal upon completion of the 26 km run within the specified time.
1. Yee HY
2. Ooi TS
3. Kimura
4. Lim ST
Next target race - Penang Bridge Half Marathon (22nd Nov 2009)
Hope more members will join in and pls start to train now.

PSDC Charity Run

Click Here To Down Load The Entry Form

Teluk Bahang - Penang Hill Longest Forest Trail Challenge

Tentative date : 11th July 2009
Day : Saturday ( Penang Governor's Birthday )
Time : 6.45am - At Asia Cafe (Ayer Itam Roundabout)
Distance : 11.3km (6.6km jungle track & 4.7km tar road)
Duration : 5 + 1 hours
Difficulty : Moderate to Tough
Return : By train or walk down - you decide
Fitnesss : min 2 hours hike ability - (training required)

Idea : Meet at Ayer Itam Asia Cafe ( Roundabout coffeeshop )
Charter a bas sekolah ( RM100/trip ) pick up & transfer to Teluk Bahang

Tips for preparation :
1. Comfortable hiking shoes with good grip
2. Drinking water of 2-3 litres (prefer some 100Plus drink)
3. Hiking Pole, if necessary
4. Wear breathable long pants/long sleeve t-shirt and bring towel
5. Gloves (cotton)
6. Raincoat/Umbrella/Hat
7. Food (minus biscuits)/Energy bars (to avoid low sugar level)
8. A set of change e.g. socks/clothes
9. Camera – to capture the moments
10. Packed in a comfortable knapsack
11. Stay in group

Gradient Profile of the hike - for your understanding


The Entrance - Teluk Bahang Forest Reserve - go to toilet before entry

The uphill route - Moderate type

Rain calibrator found along the route - act as resting point

The toughest track location - to test your ability

Another tough route uphill

View the beautiful Teluk Bahang Dam at Laksamana hilltop

Rest area at Laksmana hill for photo and have some snacks here

Welcome - the 5th Jun 2009 hike group

Welcome all new members who join us on Friday morning 5th Jun 2009 for a hike up to station 84. Make it a point to become regular hikers within RSMHIKERS group, and participate in the weekly hike.