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Day 10-12: Gorak Shep to Island Peak Base Camp
From Gorak Shep to Dingboche, Chukkung and Island Peak base camp. Recovering for the final push.
Siu Hoi Luk
Oct 15, 20247 min read
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Day 9: Zong La to Gorak Shep and EBC
After the tough Cho La Pass trek, we hiked from Zhong La to EBC and stayed at Gorak Shep. Finally made it to EBC!
Siu Hoi Luk
May 19, 20243 min read
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Day 8: Cho La Pass
Day 8 of our Island Peak + EBC journey, we crossed Cho La Pass from Thanak to Dzong La. It was one of the most intense days on our hike.
Siu Hoi Luk
Apr 25, 20245 min read
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Day 7: Gokyo Ri and to Thanak
Elevation: 4740m to 5308m (Gokyo Ri) to 4691m (Thanak) Total Ascent: 615m (Gokyo Ri), 166m (Gokyo to Thanak) Distance: 2.12km (Gokri...
Siu Hoi Luk
Mar 11, 20245 min read
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Day 6: Dole to Gokyo
Elevation: 4022m to 4723m Total Ascent: 856m Distance: 14.79km Hiking duration: 7h 14min This day was a particularly critical day on our...
Siu Hoi Luk
Mar 2, 20243 min read
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Gunung Angsi (825M) Trekking Guide
Introduction Gunung Angsi (825M) is a small mountain in the Malaysian peninsula in the state of Negeri Sembilan. It's located a short...
Siu Hoi Luk
Jan 18, 20244 min read
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Day 5: Namche Bazaar to Dole
Elevation: 3478m to 4053m Total Ascent: 1101m Distance: 12.18km Hiking duration: 7h 0min Today was when our journey REALLY began. Hiking...
Siu Hoi Luk
Jan 16, 20243 min read
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Day 4: Namche Acclimatization Day
Elevation: 3477m to 3871m to 3477m Distance: 4.05 km Hiking duration: 2h 22min Having hiked until past sunrise for 2 days consecutively,...
Siu Hoi Luk
Dec 26, 20233 min read
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Day 3: Phakding to Namche Bazaar
Elevation: 2664m to 3379m Distance: 14.95km Hiking duration: 6h 46min Tired from the previous day's long hike, we slept until 1030 am!...
Siu Hoi Luk
Dec 12, 20234 min read
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Day 2: Kharikola to Phakding
Elevation: 2149m to 2612m Distance: 21.72km Hiking duration: 11hr 52min This was our first real hiking day, as the previous day was...
Siu Hoi Luk
Dec 6, 20234 min read
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Day 1: Kathmandu to Kharikola
Nothing could have prepared us for the unbearably long ride on this day. It took a total of 21 hours to get from Kathmandu to Kharikola...
Siu Hoi Luk
Dec 4, 20232 min read
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Day 0: Arriving at Kathmandu
Flight to Kathmandu This was our first time in Kathmandu, so we had no idea what to expect other than what we had seen online. Our...
Siu Hoi Luk
Dec 4, 20234 min read
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Conquering Island Peak: A Trek Through the Himalayas with EBC and Cho La pass.
My most ambitious trip so far, it has been on my list for several years already. The Everest Base Camp (EBC) trek is considered by all...
Siu Hoi Luk
Dec 4, 20233 min read
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Mount Pulag, Endless Grass Hills (2928M)
Introduction Mount Pulag is the 3rd highest peak in the Philippines and the 1st highest in Luzon. The highest point is 2928M which is...
Siu Hoi Luk
Jun 17, 20235 min read
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Tioman Juara Dive Trip 🤿, April 2023
This time, we went to our neighbouring country Malaysia for a short weekend getaway dive trip! Tioman is a well-known dive spot for...
Siu Hoi Luk
May 3, 20232 min read
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Hiking Gunung Yong Belar in 1 Day! (G3, 2181M)
We took 20 hours to hike the 3rd highest mountain in Peninsula Malaysia!
Siu Hoi Luk
Apr 2, 20235 min read
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Mount Apo 2954M via Santa Cruz Trail to Lake Vernado
Contents: Mount Apo Intro Preparations Day 0 Day 1 - Tinikaran Camp Day 2 - Summit Attack Day 3 - Century Old Tree Day 4 - Snorkel & Surf...
Siu Hoi Luk
Jan 12, 202310 min read
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60km Kayak Round Tioman Expedition! 3D2N
In October, I went on a 3D2N, 70km kayaking expedition around Tioman Island!
Siu Hoi Luk
Dec 4, 20228 min read
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Gunung Belumut Day Hike!
Gunung Belumut (Mount Belumut) is the 2nd highest peak in Johor, Malaysia. It sits at 1010MASL and can be easily climbed in a day (~6...
Siu Hoi Luk
Oct 30, 20224 min read
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Gunung Ledang/Mount Ophir Day Hike!
Gunung Ledang, AKA Mount Ophir, is located Northwest of Johor close to Malacca. It stands at 1276M tall, making it the highest peak in...
Siu Hoi Luk
Sep 24, 20227 min read
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Koh Tao, Diving Paradise
Despite having a CMAS 2 star (equivalent to PADI advanced open water), I have never actually dived leisurely before. I got my licence...
Siu Hoi Luk
Aug 11, 20229 min read
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Gunung Korbu & Gunung Gayong
I didn't expect to be going on such an adventure so soon. A month ago, my trek buddies jio-ed me out for a simple 3D2N hike in Malaysia,...
Siu Hoi Luk
May 15, 202212 min read
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Overseas (but not really) Camping
Date: 28 Dec - 29 Dec 2021 How it started Since Covid-19 started, I haven't really got the chance to go overseas for holiday. The borders...
Siu Hoi Luk
Jan 9, 20226 min read
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Sunday Morn MTBiking
I recently got into mountain biking because of the thrill and nature aspect of it. Today I went out with my buddy Guo Ren (GR) who has...
Siu Hoi Luk
Dec 19, 20213 min read
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