[REPORT] PF45u Bukit Jugra Peak & Lighthouse

 

The rain wasn’t about to stop when we are supposed to start at 8 a.m.; but 8 of us discussed and decided we will still go ahead with the hike but using a safer way. Here (group photo) we are at the lighthouse scenic area taking a group photo with our umbrellas down so that you can see the beauty of the grey sky at our background.

 

After taking in the beautiful view, we proceeded to hike uphill towards the peak. Along the way, we admired nature. We stumbled upon odd-looking ‘thorny’ seed, which we will have to consult Koon Hup (Flora SIG, what it is). Also seen flower we do not know as well as a baby pit viper that Jimmy helped us to check with Herp SIG.

Bukit Jugra is like the last standing primary forest hill in Banting area. We hope it will be preserved this way for the generations to come.

 

After the hike, some members proceed to the Sungai Langat Lookout point for another beautiful view.

Photo credits: Yee, Wei Fong, Jacqueline, Meeve.

[EVENT] PF46u: Gunung Irau (Mossy Paradise) via Corybas Trail

Event by MNS Pathfinders Selangor Branch

(https://www.facebook.com/groups/mnspathfinders.selangorbranch)

(https://www.instagram.com/mnssb.pathfinders?igsh=dnU5Y3dyc3NwN3Vi&utm_source=qr)

When: 6^th Oct 2024 (Sunday) at 5:00 am

Where: Gunung Irau is located in Cameron Highlands. Details will be separately provided (in Telegram chat) to registered joiners                    

Joining fee: RM100 (for members only); RM130 (for non-member). Fee includes guide fee & forestry permit.

Track Details

Duration: up to 12-14 hours

Difficulty: 4/5

Risk: 4/5

Distance: 15 km

River crossing: Yes

Gunung Irau is 9^th Highest Mountain in Peninsular Malaysia and it is located at Cameron Highlands. There are 6 checkpoints before reaching the summit. During the hike you will be walking past the beautiful mossy forest (Mossy Paradise) along the way. If you are lucky, you will be welcomed by the rare bloomed Corybas orchid plant. Given the difficulty of this hike, only experienced long-distance hikers (for example, you could hike up Mount Kinabalu or equivalent) should join the event.

Permit and Guide is compulsory. Please note that the trip fee will exclude accommodation and transportation; and you will need to arrange these on your own.

 Interested? Please register by providing the following information to:

Email: pathfinders@mnsselangorbranch.org

Telegram: @pathfindersmns

Every participant has to furnish individual application, providing the following information (please copy & paste [01] to [11] below into the Telegram message to @pathfindersmns (<< preferred mode of registration; or email), and fill up):

 [01] Name (first name, last name):

 [02] Mobile phone number:

 [03] IC/Passport number:

 [04] Age:

 [05] Membership number:

 [06] Membership expiry date (members only):

 [07] Telegram ID (if available):

 [08] Next-of-Kin (Emergency Contact) name:

 [09] Next-of-Kin (Emergency Contact) mobile phone no.:

 [10] Remarks (if any):

 [11] Do you agree (click on link to read) to the WAIVER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK? (YES/NO):

We adopt Leave-No-Trace (LNT) principles in all our outdoor activities.

Very limited places. Hiking will be in small groups of 7 hikers to each guide. If you are successful, you will be added into a Telegram chatgroup for the event. More information will be provided in the chatgroup.

Closing date for registration: 15 September 2024

[MEMBER-ONLY EVENT] PF45u: Bukit Jugra Peak & Lighthouse

Event by MNS Pathfinders Selangor Branch

(https://www.facebook.com/groups/mnspathfinders.selangorbranch)

(https://www.instagram.com/mnssb.pathfinders?igsh=dnU5Y3dyc3NwN3Vi&utm_source=qr)

When: 15^th September 2024 (Sunday) at 8:00 am

Where: Bukit Jugra is located near Banting, Selangor. Details will be separately provided (in Telegram chat) to registered joiners                                                                                             

Joining fee: Free (event is for members only)

Track Details

Duration: up to 3 hours

Difficulty: 3/5

Risk: 3/5 (slopy narrow trail section)

Distance: 6 km

River crossing: none

This is a members’ only hike (non-members will have to first join MNS in order to participate). The walk starts from the trailhead at a kampung up to the Bukit Jugra peak (highest point). As the ascend of this section is quite steep, participants should be moderately fit. Once reaching the peak, we will proceed on a narrow slopy trail and after that on tarred-road, to the Jugra lighthouse. We head backwards to the trailhead thereafter.

 Interested? Please register by providing the following information to:

Email: pathfinders@mnsselangorbranch.org

Telegram: @pathfindersmns

Every participant has to furnish individual application, providing the following information (please copy & paste [01] to [11] below into the Telegram message to @pathfindersmns (<< preferred mode of registration; or email), and fill up):

 [01] Name (first name, last name):

 [02] Mobile phone number:

 [03] IC/Passport number:

 [04] Age:

 [05] Membership number:

 [06] Membership expiry date (members only):

 [07] Telegram ID (if available):

 [08] Next-of-Kin (Emergency Contact) name:

 [09] Next-of-Kin (Emergency Contact) mobile phone no.:

 [10] Remarks (if any):

 [11] Do you agree (click on link to read) to the WAIVER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK? (YES/NO):

 

We adopt Leave-No-Trace (LNT) principles in all our outdoor activities.

Limited places. If you are successful, you will be added into a Telegram chatgroup for the event. More information will be provided in the chatgroup.

Closing date for registration: 9 September 2024

 

[KEEP-IN-TOUCH] Pathfinders is on Instagram + Pathfinders' Objectives

 

 

 

 

[EVENT] Urban Nature Hike @ MNS Selangor Branch 2024 Open Day [open to all]

 

We do not accept walk-in participation during MNS Selangor Open Day at Taman Tugu.
Pre-registration (see below) is required to join this event.
For both members and non-members.

Event by MNS Pathfinders Selangor branch
(https://www.facebook.com/groups/mnspathfinders.selangorbranch)

When: 21st April 2024 (Sunday) at 7:00 am

Where: Details will be separately provided (in Telegram chat) to registered joiners

Joining fee: Free

Trek Details
Duration: 2.5 hours
Difficulty: 3/5 (due to longer distance)
Risk: 1/5
Distance: 9 km
River crossing: none

In conjunction with MNS Selangor 2024 Open Day (see e-flyers below), we are organizing a walk/hike from the vicinity of Lake Gardens (near Taman Tugu) to Bukit Persekutuan (Federal Hill). The aim of this event is to show participants why it is important to have nature corridors in urban area for urban wildlife. This route takes us through narrow corridors too (for human to cross busy main roads), that connect Lake Garden/Taman Tugu to Bukit Persekutuan.

80% of the walk will be on public path/road. The remainder will be in the last remaining forest trail inside Bukit Persekutuan itself. As the distance covered is up to 8km and we have to complete within the allocated 2.5 hours, this walk is suitable for participants whom have been exercising regularly only.

Participants who completed the walk will obtain a free gift from us.

Interested? Please register by providing the following information to:

Email: pathfinders@mnsselangorbranch.org
Telegram: @pathfindersmns

Note : Malaysian Nature Society Selangor Branch 2024 Open Day

 

 

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Every participant has to furnish individual application, providing the following information (please copy & paste [01] to [11] below into the Telegram message to @pathfindersmns (<< preferred mode of registration; or email), and fill up):

[01] Name (first name, last name):

[02] Mobile phone number:

[03] IC/Passport number:

[04] Age:

[05] Membership number:

[06] Membership expiry date (members only):

[07] Telegram ID (if available):

[08] Next-of-Kin (Emergency Contact) name:

[09] Next-of-Kin (Emergency Contact) mobile phone no.:

[10] Remarks (if any):

[11] Do you agree to the WAIVER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK? (YES/NO):

We adopt Leave-No-Trace (LNT) principles in all our outdoor activities.

Limited places. If you are successful, you will be added into a Telegram chatgroup for the event. More information will be provided in the chatgroup.

Closing date for registration: 15 April 2024

 

Do keep up to date with Pathfinders Selangor branch events at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mnspathfinders.selangorbranch; also join us in Telegram at https://t.me/+WP7NnFJCmMZRhwZ0

Dear joiner, by continuing to join the event, you are deemed to have agreed and signed the waiver below.

If you disagree, you must leave the Telegram chat group and must not attend the event.

WAIVER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

In consideration of participation in this selection process, I the undersigned fully agree, understand and acknowledge the following:

1. That outdoor activities/games involves physical exertion and other risks, known and unknown and may result in injury.
2. Is aware of the possibility of risk of injury, including but not limited to falling, tripping, snake bite, heat stroke, heart attack, hypothermia, insect bites & stings, poisonous plants, bodily injury, disease strains, fractures, eye injury or blindness, death or other ailments that cause serious disability.
3. Warrants and acknowledges that my physical condition is excellent and my mental state is sufficiently stable to enable myself to participate safely in outdoor activities and the associated activities.
4. Understand and agree that it is my responsibilities to follow all safety rules and procedures explained.
5. Understand that any, or all belongings/possessions is left at the sole risk and responsibilities of myself. The organizers and its staff/volunteers assume no responsibility for the lost or damage of belongings/possessions.

In consideration of taking part in the selection programme, the undersigned, on behalf of himself/herself, he/she successors or assigns, hereby releases and forever discharge the MNS Pathfinders SIG, MNS, employees, volunteers, land owners, agents both jointly and severely, from any action, covenants, claims and demands for damages, cost, loss and injury, however arising, including negligence of the organizer which may have or may been sustained by the undersigned in any way relating to or arising out of participating in the programme or the equipment used including but not limited to the manufacture, selection, delivery, possession, use or operation of the equipment or the natural environment. The undersigned desires and agrees to assume any and all risks involved.

THIS DOCUMENT IS INTENDED TO BE A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT RELIEVING MNS, MNS PATHFINDERS SIG, THEIR EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS FROM LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU. IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS CONCERNING ANY ASPECT OF ITS CONTENTS, CONSULT AN ATTORNEY BEFORE SIGNING IT. THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT COVERS ALL OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES OR EVENTS I PARTICIPATE HEREAFTER.

I hereby agree to the above release and acknowledge I have read each and every term of this waiver.

I understand what each item means and I agree to abide by the terms of this waiver.