• At 3,800m, Mountain Torq has the world’s highest via feratta
• Establishing South East Asia’s first mountaineering training center - launching 2008

Experience the highest peak in South East Asia at the break of dawn and then top it up by walking the highest Via Feratta in the world.

Is it Safe?

Besides a helmet and training before the activity, you have double safety on the climb. A climber wears a harness clipped to a steel cable along the route and a second line is clipped to the next climber or the guide.
The steel cables that line the route can hold up to 3,000kg of weight. The ladder rungs and footholds can withstand up to 300kg of weight. The routes have been set up by the best via feratta builders from Europe and its no wonder that MT has been been awarded a certificate of compliance based on European safety standards for Via Feratta.
The routes will go through a full maintenance check. every 3 years.
The company only takes on a maximum of 30 guests per day. The ratio is one trainer to ten(10) guests (Walk the Torq), and one to six(6) for Low’s Peak Circuit/Preamble. LPC and Preamble are basically the same depending on which direction you go.

A must do actvity if you aren't afraid of heights. Go to Low's Peak for the sunrise then spend the later morning on Walk the Torq or Preamble/Low's Peak Circuit. VIA FERATTA ROUTES
REQUIREMENTS: Participants must be less than 100kg and at least 1.3m tall.

Mountain Torq offers you their own brand spanking new dorm accommodation, Pendant Huts, if you are taking up their activities. Only 30 bunk beds available.
They have also taken over management of final check point Sayat Sayat Hut for future alpine climbing activities. 10 bunk beds.
If you intend to stay a night at either Kinabalu Nature Park(Timpohon Trail) to Mesilau Nature Park(Mesilau Trail) before the climb, here are the optional rates

Kinabalu Nature Park
Check-in before 10pm, Climb registration 7.30am-5pm
RM90 per pax dorm
(below per room/lodge unit)
RM250-350 for twin share room at different lodges, subject to availability
RM470-600 for 4pax lodge, subject to availability
No 6pax

Mesilau Nature Park (about 30minutes from KNP)
Check-in before 10pm, Climb registration close 7.30am-5pm
RM90 per pax for dorm
(below per room/lodge unit)
RM250 for twin share room
RM640 for 4pax lodge
RM690 for 6pax lodge
RM760 for 6pax lodge with kitchen, satellite TV & living room

*times listed above may be inaccurate, best to arrive earlier.

ay	Low's Peak Circuit (LPC)	The Preamble	Walk the Torq (WTT)
Day 1 early morning to early afternoon	6-7 hr hike up to your Laban Rata accommodations with Sabah Park’s Mountain Guides via Timpohon Trail or Mesilau Trail (1.5km longer)
Day 1 early afternoon	Via Ferrata familiarization/ Introduction / Briefing		Walk the Torq
Day 2 2 - 3 am	Hike up to Low's Peak with your Sabah Park Mountain Guide	Sleep	Hike up to Low's Peak with Sabah Park Mountain Guide
Day 2 6 am *LPC cut off 7am *WTT cut off 7.30am MT is very strick on cut off times.	Meet MT Trainers at Sayat Sayat, start Low's Peak circuit	Meet MT Trainers at Laban Rata for Preamble circuit	Back up day for Walk the Torq circuit
Day 2 late morning	Complete via ferrata, meet your Sabah Park Mountain Guides and descend to Park HQ

Walk the Torq (SB/KKMKWT)
Price TBC
Take your first steps on the world's highest via ferrata and learn how to walk the Torq.
Who is it for?
An initiation for those who want to build their confidence in via ferrata climbing.
Grading - Easy - Everyone between 10 to 70
Duration 2 hours

The Low’s Peak Circuit (SB/KKMKWLPC)
Price TBC
Hike up to Low's Peak, Mt Kinabalu's highest point at 4,095m. On descent, take a via ferrata detour to see stunning views and explore hidden corners of the mountain plateau.
Who is it for?
Physically demanding, for those who are sure-footed, not fearful of heights, want to scale Southeast Asia's highest point and the World's highest via ferrata.
Grading Intermediate - Everyone between 10 to 70
Duration 4 - 5 hours (Walk the Torq included)

The Preamble (SB/KKMKPR)
Price TBC
Explore areas normally accessible only to rock climbers. Traverse vertical rock faces on the via ferrata and take in a bird's eye view of the Kinabalu forest.
Who is it for?
For those who want the full via ferrata experience
Grading Easy to Intermediate - Everyone between 10 to 70
Duration 3 - 4 hours (Walk the Torq included)

Standard summit climb registration at Kinabalu Nature Park or Mesilau Nature Park - this is easily arranged when you arrive. Other items not included: Gratuity tips, meals not listed, snacks. Please note that food at Laban Rata is more expensive. You may carry your own food up. Kitchen facilities are basic.
Please provide yourself additional travel insurance and know your physical and mental limits before exerting on high-altitude activites.

What to wear/bring?

Keep yourself light.
Wear breathable/quick-dry clothing, good condition hiking/trekking shoes preferably waterproof, hat/woolen cap, sunblock,  Running shoes not suitable for slippery-when-wet surfaces on summit.
Important to have waterproof(preferred) tough gloves to hold cable/rope and head lamp (preferred over handheld).

Bring walking stick (a wooden stick  can be purchased at Timpohon gate and may be at Mesilau) for hike up and down Laban Rata, personal medication, sunglasses, small first aid kit, water bottle (can be refilled with mountain water - use purification tablets if you need), a warm sweater, raincoat/windbreaker, towel, energy bars/snacks/drinks (especially if you do not want to purchase food in Laban Rata), extra batteries for camera(There are electrical points at Laban Rata to recharge batteries) and a waterproof daypack to hold everything. For additional warmth, bring your own sleeping bag/blanket/extra clothing.

**During Low's Peak Circuit or Preamble activity, bring your daypack to carry your own snacks & drink.
***Mobile/Cellular network coverage may be available at certain spots at Laban Rata.