First Things First

Why climb a mountain? And why Kinabalu?

If you can get this right from the beginning, you're setting yourself up for success! So here are some good reasons for doing Mt K :
1. to prove that you have the mental strength
2. prove that your body can acclimatize & endure
3. to inspire others to conquer their mountains
4. to raise money for charitable causes
5. to commune with Nature, God, or a higher conscience
6. to engender bonds in a social / religious group

Here are some reasons guaranteed to help you fail :
1. decide last-minute with no climbing permit
2. "because my parents made me climb"
3. travelling with disagreeable companions