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Kembara Trus Madi via Kg.Sinua Sook

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"Trus Mati" nama jolokan yang sinonim oleh penduduk sekitar gunung Trus Madi di Tambunan ini yang banyak menyimpan khazanah flora dan fauna meliputi 184527 hektar tanah. Satu lagi perkara yang menarik di hutan ini adalah periuk kera yang unik, Nepenthes x hibrid trusmadiensis antara Nepenthes lowii dan Nepenthes macrophylla yang hanya terdapat di hutan Gunung Trus Madi sahaja.  Pendakian kami yang mengambil masa 4 hari 3 malam yang telah di jadualkan oleh TYK Adventure Tours, operator yang tak asing lagi di Sabah kepada penggemar aktiviti mendaki gunung dan aktiviti lasak yang lain. Pendakian ke puncak melalui laluan Tambunan iaitu Kebun Bunga telah di tutup  semenjak September 2011 oleh Pejabat Hutan Sabah untuk kerja-kerja pembaikan tapak perkhemahan serta pemuliharaan hutan. Oleh itu, kami mendapat permit melalui laluan dari Kg. Sinua, Sook di mana kemudahan asas seperti tandas di tempat perkhemahan yang masih belum lengkap kerana menggunakan kemudahan tanah orang kam...

Tips on Nutrition while trekking

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The key to nutrition on your trek is to maintain a constant flow of energy throughout your challenge. The information given in the introduction to this section gives you an excellent idea of how to look after yourself in the build up to your challenge as you train. However, on the challenge itself, you are at the mercy of the cooks as to what food you will receive. Have no fear! They will provide you with everything you need to maintain your energy levels throughout the day. The most important aspect of any trek is cleanliness. Keep your hands scrupulously clean. By avoiding bugs and germs, you’ll be able to keep your food down, which has to be the best nutritional tip of all! Five top nutrition tips: 1. Little and often Eat constantly. When you stop for a break, have a Kit Kat. The aim is to avoid an “energy low” by keeping the flow of energy at a constant level. 2. Clear and Copious Make sure you are well hydrated by checking the color of your urine. ...