late feedback of Gunung Ledang trip

Actually the story started when I was taking shelter from rain, at Petronas oil station. Receiving a sms from friend, invite me to participte Gunung Ledang trip...Of cause, climbing mountain is not really the part that attract me. In state, it was the last sentence of 'our' (our means you & me lo) conversation changed my mind.

I said, "wtf, last minutes only tell me about this, how could I make decision immediately ? Somemore, I even don't have equipments..."

He said, "wtf, don't worried about the equipments, some of the things I can prepare for you..."

I said, "wtf, I even don't know your friends, you want me talking with trees? "

He said, "Aiya, can make some friends, and Ashely will go, just now she asks me whether wanna buy some snacks for me or not..."

I said, " Your ex, Ashely..? "

He said, "Not even started....."

I admitted my expectation to 'have a look' on this Ashely make me fast enough to react and take a sign on the terms and conditions of this Gunung Ledang trip. By the way, simply typing "Gunung Ledang" on Google.com will find out that it is just 1276m from sea level, and compare with Gunung Kota Kinabalu about 4412m, it is nothing! I started despising on it...

The process to climb and reach the peak is not much on my story. But, the overall combination photo please do not take when I am eating.... People keep on message me "Are you so hungry?"

Another funny thing is on the down-hill path. With a little bit of fitness problem, me leg is cramping. With limited resting time, I keep on moving and withstand the pain from muscle spasm. Of cause cramping is not funny, the funny thing is we race with Hull City to avoid demote from premier league...haha..The further we ran, the faster Hull City chasing...but finally I suceed to take UEFA cup's ticket...(Just ignore it if any reader do not understand this paragraph)

After taking a look on Ashely, hmm...she is talkactive. Keep on bla...bla..bla...and a little bit of western girls style. One thing I must mention is, that photo you two taken, is DAMN MATCH.!!
See....



These are the biggest problems of this trip's plan.

1) Actual activities are far from planning schedule.
2) 2 hours resting time is not enough for old man like me.
3) Singing Beyond's song (Lover), Lin Yu Chong's Song (kao an), Ren xian qi, Ah niu, Guang liang's song (lang hua yi duo duo),..... may disturb other people to sleep.
4) Insufficient energy breakfast meal set.
5) Without a WARMING UP section.

Hopefully will be improved next time.

MOST MOST MOST importantly * Viewer Discretion Is Advised! *

Gunung Tahan Expedition 2009

Gunung Tahan 2009 had 3 pre-tahan training... Gunung Yong Belar, Gunung Nuang and Gunung Batu Puteh. I'm trying very hard to make sure i can join for all the trip so that I have the chance to go Gunung Tahan. Finally, i'm so fortunate that being selected to join Gunung Tahan Expedition 2009. Gunung Tahan reali a very very different mountain compare with other mountains. It has a lot of different trail and different view. I stil remember that in Gunung Nuang Trip, when lao shi and seniors ask whether want Kuala Tahan- Kuala Tahan or Kuala Tahan- Merapoh...we're so firm to answer them...we want Kuala Tahan- Kuala Tahan.

This Tahan Trip reali a very meaningful trip for me. I'm leaving to Malacca to study. And the first week is orientation week. Almost everyday can see me walk in and walk out from HEP (Pusat Perkhidmatan Pelajar). Apply leave with school and waiting for school approval. The head of HEP even try to delay my time...submit my leave appliacation letter to school director on Wednesday and our expedition is start on Friday. That means I have to leave school by thursday. Then, I keep waiting for the chance to talk with the HEP head. And finally i got the chance to walk into his office and talk with him. He returned my letter and chop & sign with director's signature...stated -tidak diluluskan-. Oh no...I keep ask for his help and approve it for me. But, not success. That day, keep thinking the way to make him approve. I got think to give up...but I reali feel this reali golden opportunity for me...maybe just once in life. So many candidates and they even have to work very hard to pass a test to join this expedition. And i'm so lucky being selected but give up like this...i think i wil very angry myself. Maybe i will have the chance to go Gunung Tahan after this, but i think maybe no more chance to go Gunung Tahan with ODA already. After that, I'm so lucky i meet a lecturer and i ask for her opinion izit any way i can take so many days leave with school. She gave me some solution and I fast sms lao shi that time.

Finally, Hilux 8233 reached my school, take me out from school and gao dim everything. That time, I almost cry. I really cant believe i already come out from school with HEP 's approval. I really cant believe I already come out from school and going to depart to Gunung Tahan on that night. Everythings was so sudden and happening so fast. But i think the biggest mistake I have done is I have forgotten my family. My dad and mom even call me and ask me take good care myself at school there and must study hard there...that time I already at kota kemuning ODA's HQ. I cant afford to continue my conversation with my parents and quickly end the call. I'm crying badly after that. I start packing my backpack and thinking how to talk with my family bout i'm going tahan that night...start imagine my home big war after i back from Tahan.

After leave a msg for my sis...then the 8 days expedition was started. First few days, still okay, not that tired...but after that muscles started pain and being tired and more tired. But...all still able to joke, kidding, sing...still able to have fun no matter how tired u are...this la ODA!! All mentality were so strong and never give up or complaint how heavy their backpack...just continue walk and walk and walk. When i felt the backpack was heavy, but after saw all those seniors carry more heavy backpack, overload then just told myself..."where got heavy?? no matter how heavy ur backpack, u still have to move on..." This is how i push myself along the way. When river crossing, my leg terseliuh and reali feel pain. After that, still got 2 more river to cross...so scare that time...holding Pang's hand tightly. I reali so thankful to Pang...she always teach me a lot and take care me. Everytime flash back the moment we crossing river together...holding each other hand tightly...reali feel so touch and will cry.

I also want to thanks lao shi...without her, impossible i can go for this Gunung Tahan Expedition with ODA. Thanks trip leader, Meng Ruan...reali work so hard for make out a good planning. Thanks seniors Pang, andy always teach us a lot!! Fy, ss, yyj, pk...thanks for helping a lot and will never forget the time we cook, eat, walk, laugh together....all those are sweet memories that was so unforgettable. Reali thanks ODA so so much for give me the chance to join this expedition. I will never forget oda spirit and all of you. As what lfy said, nothing is big matter as we been to Tahan together...in Tahan 8 days together...this only the big matter. Thanks you all so much!! Gambateh ODA !!! ^^


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2009 Gunung Ledang Expedition

迟来的回轮。首先，我要感谢主将Fu Yaw ，老师和Commitees组织了Gunung Ledang Trip，也要谢谢你们，有使以来都那么的支持和参与ODA.（Penny,Chee Loong,Kenn),还有要谢谢ODA的前辈们Ashley,Cheng Hong,Gah Gee给于我们鼓励和指导。还有新来的朋友Hwue Zuin,Hon Keong,Chee Keong,Kian Seng谢谢你们的参与。

Penny 很高兴再次见到你的参与，每次看到你就想起Gunung Stong认识你的时候。

Kenn 谢谢你的参与，也恭喜你成功到达目地的。《挑占自我永不放弃》!!

Hwue Zuin 高兴认识你，你很坚强。希望再次见到你的参与。

Gah Gee 在你的分享里也让我多一份了解和学习。

在Gunung Ledang Trip给了我一份永远忘不廖的感触,分享Kuala Tahan的精彩故事和体验。
开心，因为看到大家安全从大汉山回来。不过，看到你们个个都瘦了。最让我佩服的是你们的精神，体力和意志力。担心，因为在回的路途中听到你们的来电一句话“翻车“ 当时我和娟妮被吓了，不知你们的情况怎样？？事情的发生来的很突然。。。。最后，看到你们回来的时侯身上都有伤。不过，还好你们是轻伤。 真的要感谢上天的保佑。也让我体会到那种感触。

谢谢大家，ODA Trip 即将来临。欢迎你们的到来！！

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ashley tham feedback on G.Ledang...

Hmm.. As usual do not know how to start writing a feedback after a trip.. All the best describing way is already shown during the hiking.. The sweats… The laughter… The aches… The talks… The satisfaction… The achievement… The determination… The motivation… The teamwork… & of course The appreciation towards ODA that gave me such a chance to join this Ledang Mount which I had waited 3 yrs to accomplish it eventually… I am so happy that I managed to call Ms Lim before the trip. Else I might missed it for another 3 years!!! Duh~

The biggest disappointment in this trip was, we all couldn’t manage to view the most breathe-taking waterfall.. Which I found it pretty wasted and at the same time the view of the peaks take as a complimentary.. Anyhow, the trail of this mount is pretty challenging which I love it a lot!! Haha.. 1 day hiking is cool so that the next day would be a bit of laid back 

Thanks Henry for joining this trip. I found it more meaningful. And u know why it is  Thanks FuYaw for your priceless efforts. N sorry for all the troubles I have caused to you. Thanks YeeJin, my leader  for the dinner and breakfast  Its good to see you again Chee Shen. U made me recalled all previous memories  N the most important person in ODA- Laoshi  Thanks a lot. I enjoyed the short session of chatting. At least I know who I am to u 

For all the friends that we had shared the laughter , food , water , sweats (ewwww..) a very BIGGG THANK Q to u all…!! Sorry cant list all the names here.. all the best to u guys  MUACKSS….keep in touch

p.s// ashleytham2002@yahoo.com – Facebook
ashley.yee@hotmail.com – MSN

Gunung Ledang Trip

Hi there, hope everyone is fine.

I always waiting to revisit this mountain who renown for its mysterious but for me, this mountain always giving me some special feeling and experience, special thanx to all the ODA committees

for organising this trip,especially trip leader,Fu Yaw, it is not easy to organise a trip in short time especially when u all juz back from tahan trip, hmm, but that's prove that nothing can stop a real mountain climber. Recalling to a photo i shot during the previous trip in Gunung Ledang,


which says" Real climbers are drives by SELF-ACTUALISATION NEEDS, only climber live their live fully. They want to experience life to the fullest as much as they can. To them what's most important is [IT'S THE JOURNEY, NOT THE DESTINATION]".
I believe, after this trip, u all have experience the most and will always be strong and moving forward.

Ms.Lim, ur passion in mountain climbing activity really gain my respect. Although U've changed alot in the way u communicate to others, but, something remain the same.

The last time we were here was on October 2005, 4 year passes, many thing has changed, especially the trail, we not manage to pass-by the beautiful waterfall. For me this time, the trail on the way to the peak and going down to campsite really challenging and i got cramp in both of my leg, that's a sign for me that my physical fitness has dropped compared to previous trip.

One thing need to take note is that we don't have "heavy" enough breakfast before we start our journey to the peak as the expected duration to the peak will take 6 hours. We have to depends on the self-bring chocs,raisin.

First, we have to walk pass a long staircase. This trail is so hard and tiring as our "engine" is not hot enough. If not mistaken, there are 8 checkpoint to reach to peak. The most challenging part is where we have to climb up the giant stone using rope. I have some difficulties in this part as my backpack is really heavy, but determination and believe pushes us to complete the challenge. Penny, nothing is impossible, i m glad that u didn't listen to another guide who ask u to change another way to climb up the giant stone, i m happy that u manage to make it, i can c ur determination. this is the precious thing that we can learn from mountain climbing. Gambateh!!

At last everyone manage to reach the peak, yeah! Our motivation to reach the peak? haha...i think is the "maggi mee". everyone is hungry and tired, only maggi mee can save us. Haha. I remember when we reach the peak, we have a photo shot that everyone is trying to be "representative" of specific brands. Ashley is representing "Milo". Jason is the "Red Bull". There is other brand like panasonic, clear shampoo...haha.

The journey going down to the campsite is not east too...it is really tiring especially the last CP staircase, our leg juz like gonna break off, no more feeling. But anyway, everyone manage to reach the campsite safely.

In summary,
- tq chiann nii, u r doin good job as group leader, sorry din help u much during cooking hours.
- miss lim, dun have much time n opportunity to talk to u..hopefully next trip there will be a chance.
- tq chee loong, and other driver, while u all driving, we the passenger is busy sleeping.
- i suggest next time when we in the highway, our car will be stay and move together in group. that will reduce down the chances of accident.
- ashley, at last we manage to make our promise become true, we manage to visit this mountain together, and i m happy with the conversation...
- hmm...untill next trip! c u soon.

Gunung Ledang

hi everyone!~its me.. first of all i want to thank Chian Nii for inviting me to join the Ledang trip. it was kinda fast and random decision as i was too bored at home.

it was my first trial on mountain climbing, and i really enjoyed the whole trip though i was tired (lazy actually, hehehe..). one most important thing i learned from this experience is determination. i nearly gave up half way up to the peak of Gunung Ledang. but luckily, everyone was very helpful and encouraging. becasue of them, i managed to hang on and got to the top! my graditude to Bee Suan, Yee Jin, Kenn and Chee Shen for guiding me, pushing me and accompanying me all the way. not forgeting others who had made the whole trip fun!

its nice to know all of you! :)

2009 - 3rd Gunung Tahan Expedition

Year 2007






year 2009


I really miss everyone of you when i looked back all the picture.Even from the prior Tahan preparation,during trip and after trip... (Lao Fuo Ye,Andy,Miing Rueng,Seong,Huay Woon,Master,Dreambaby...)All of u laugh,noisy sounds,smiling face,naughty character had bring me a lot of good memory in my life!!!Even though i am far away from all of u now, but I can listen and imagine all of u voice leh....wahahaha... all "sound effect" had save in my permanent memory.




























2009 ODA Gunung Tahan Expedition,is my 3rd time to join ODA to visit Gunung Tahan.I am still want to take an opportunity sincere thanks to LFY and ODA giving me a chance to visit Gunung Tahan again and again.



1st time - Year 2006 (KT-KT)








2nd time - Year 2007 (KT-MRP)











3rd time - Year 2009 (KT-KT)




"What are the differences between this 3 pictures???" Of course i am become more "mature" and "pretty" laa...Beside that??? We have different participants in all the time to visit Gunung Tahan.People around us are keep on changing.How many of us are really stay after Gunung Tahan?Of course,we can seen they are number of people left after completed their Tahan dream!This is really make me feel sad,and the worst is they are really wasted people time and effort to guided them,to help them to achieve their dream.I am feel sad to given a chance for those people who are not appreciate!And i hate myself didn't given a chance for people are really appreciate...

"They FIGHT for their dream to Tahan,but...they FAILED to fight for their dream after Tahan." Are they learn some lesson during Tahan Expedition? I am doubt...

After 4 years i climb mountain with ODA,i realized that why there is some people who are really enjoy with the moment in mountain.And some people are draw the end of the line in their life.For those who are enjoyed,they are really feel "itchy" when too long time didn't visit mountain.I have the same feeling after 5days back from Tahan,i told LFY that i want go Tahan again.She stunk and look at me,are you serious???Yes, i am serious!!!

Gunung Tahan is a legend of Mountain.I believe everyone in ODA had learn something great during the expedition,and all this will be good if we apply in our daily life.To visit Gunung Tahan,its not difficult job.However,to get everyone in the team to ready visit Gunung Tahan,is a challenging tasked for all the Senior and Adviser.

As for year 2009,ODA had increase the standard of Gunung Tahan Expedition.Don't feel sad because of didn't been selected.Because we had really look in depth of everyone mentality,physical fitness,speeding,characters,and so on...Believe me,our feeling is bad,when terminate those who are not ready to 2009 Gunung Tahan Expedition.

Congratulation on Fu Yaw,Seong,Huay Woon,YYJ,and Pooi Kuan who had completed their journey to Gunung Tahan. Yes,its doesn't important for us (LFY,MR,Andy,and Me) whether we had reached Peak.The most important is as long as seeing everyone of u learn something good through out the expedition.And to be the outstanding person!


Thanks to ODA key person, Tahan Trip Adviser-LFY and Trip Leader-MR.Both of them really work harder to make sure the planning is done well for us to get ready Tahan Expedition.Work without day and night,Sms-ing and call-ing the most of the year.And thanks to LFY "brief" them to unload items from my backpack. I didn't know at all..Until i saw their blog!!!Yes,All of us should have the right attitude.

Special Thanks to Mr Vun- who had alwys support ODA at the back.Wherever ODA go... To get ready a lot of "dehydrate chicken and Tempe",make sure we have more than enough food in Tahan Expedition.

aNDy, thank u for accompany me all the Tahan expedition.All the way,we have nothing much to say.I only remember u keep on asking me whether my backpack is heavy,and want to unload things from me.How dare i unload to you?Cause you backpack is much more heavy then me and even overload...Look at those junior can proceed so fast,make me think back used to be i can be their speed as well...hahaha....how come now cant??? +_+* Need to keep fit already laaa!!!

Fu Yaw, u have upgrade to Master level now.Everything for u,you can handle it well.When all senior not around,you can bared the responsibility to guide them,to time them,and to take care everyone of them.All the technique skilled and communication skilled you had learn well from all Senior.And add up with you speed!!!Really "speecing",but makesure is quality ya!!!Hahaha....

Huay Woon,really "Gao Cuo"!!! Keep on saying her backpack got places???!!!No even think whether it is over her load.I can see her strong mentality during the expedition.3rd day river crossing,she had twisted her ankle badly.However,she still keep on moving and not even delay others. And completed whole expedition without complaint anything.

Sian Seong, thanks for insist help me to unload my things with HW.If not, i dont think i can proceed so long distance within the time length.Sure there is more distance with all of you.And always remember to take good care on your body.Cause you always allergic and sensative no matter in what!!!hahaha....but this is make our climbing story add more flowerist and become more funny.

Yee Jin,hope after Tahan you are become real YYJ but not Dreambaby anymore.After Tahan is all of us starting point,but not the end.Don't make all Senior and Advisor feel sad to bring you to Tahan cause of learn nothing.Bring out what you have learn during Tahan,shape it become better and shared with people.Believe me,ODA is your real family and friends no matter where you are.Everyone had been through the critical moment with you. Its nothing important if you less one friends,but it is important if you less one of ODA in your life!I hope u understand in one day.


Finally,thanks to all ODA committees to support each others all the times,hand to hand to pass by all the critical,and sweet moment.As for ODA supporters, who always giving their best wishes wherever we go.And its warmest to received all of you wishes!!! Hope to see you in ODA coming trip soon.

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