This hike will start at the Pangsun trailhead and then go up to Puncak Pengasih (the false peak before the actual Nuang peak) and then go down to Tiga Sempadan. We'll pause at the Tiga Sempadan point to regroup and then continue further for 30 minutes along the Negeri Sembilan-Selangor border trail. This is to start to establish a route for Pangsun-Pengasih-HantuBesar daytrip. We will then return back the same way to the trailhead.



This is a hard and challenging hike. It is definitely not suitable for beginners.



Make sure you understand each and every one of the following 23 points before joining this hike.



1. You must strictly follow the turn-around times.



2. There is unlikely to be a sweeper for this hike. This means you will likely need to be self-motivated and self-supported.



3. The host/team is unlikely to able to provide any assistance.



4. We would really appreciate it if more experienced hikers help advise their less-experienced peers. We encourage everyone to ask whatever qustions/raise any concerns on this message list and we encourage everyone to participate in answering/addressing these concerns/feedback. Being afraid to ask safety questions may be fatal so make sure you ask anything that you're worried about.



5. Wear shoes with profile (a pattern on the soles to prevent slipping and gliding). I'm happy with the RM5 Adidas kampung (cap osaki) but that's just me. Pick the gear that best suits your feet/body/gait/budget/etc.



6. Rain gear is recommended. Weather forecast 15 days in the future is unreliable.



7. Bring a towel and some dry clothes/shoes and leave it in the car - passengers also bring some newspapers and towels in order to keep your driver's car as clean as possible.



8. We have to cross 2 streams and 4 rivers. Paper trail will be dropped but you will need to be careful not to get lost at Camp Lolo since there are many trails in that small area.



9. Pack all your sensitive stuff in your backpack in plastic bags



10. There are restrooms at the Pangsun car park.



11. Bring enough drinks and supplies (carbohydrates). For this hike you will need at least 2 to 3 liters of drinks (can refill at the river and waterfall if you have purification). Dried fruits are good.



12. Leech protection is recommended. It is rainy season, so some parts of the trail may be muddy and wet which are good conditions for leeches.



13. Bring a whistle and a headlamp; otherwise no hike



14. Please be responsible and don't litter – be sure not to leave any rubbish.



15. Recommended carpooling fee is RM15. Carpooling spreadsheet is:



https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Av2k_JZ5gGI4dEhfUWdWS1VXMF8wbW4tRlVvdi1mYkE&usp=drive_web#gid=0



Drivers who aren't carpooling, please consider carpooling. Note, that the starting point is the Pangsun ranger station. The map above might not give you the right coordinate. If you have questions, ask now, communication on the day of the hike is spotty.



16. Keyphrase for this hike is: Elakai ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardamom ) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nestl%C3%A9_boycott))



17. Important: You are attending the hikes/runs at your own risk. The organizer, co-organizers or event host will try his/her best to assist and guide, but is in no way responsible, liable or accountable for any damage, personal injuries, etc. By clicking RSVP “Yes” for an event and/or signing the attendance list, it is deemed that you have read, agreed and accepted the terms and conditions of the disclaimer which can be found on the meetup and also read all the details and are properly prepared.



18. The anticipated schedule is:



Start hiking - 06:00 (this means you'll need to be at Pangsun carpark, warmed up and ready to go before that time)

Puncak Pengasih (false peak) - 09:30

Tiga Sempadan - 10:30 - 11:00



plus 30 (11:30am is turnaround time for everyone)

Puncak Pengasih - 12:30

Pangsun carpark - 15:00



19. We'll try to keep this hike to less than 20 people. This is to make sure we can communicate effectively and avoid any major carnage. Only RSVP yes if you are serious about showing up. No-shows will be fined RM50, doesn't matter if you had to have emergency brain surgery and couldn't attend, we'll still apply the fine.



20. The distance estimation is around 20 km total not including the 30 minutes further. The Tiga Sempadan point is the point where the 3 borders of Selangor, Pahang and Negeri Sembilan meet. See the map up top.



Elevation Profile, distance and 3d view



21. Sign in/Sign out sheet and Personal Emergency Sheet



Before the start of the hike, everyone will write their name on a sheet of paper that we will put on the windshield of the organizer's car. At the end of the hike, just cross your name out or poke a hole in the paper next to your name to let the organizer know that you have left the jungle and gone home. If you want to stay later than everyone else in the waterfall/river/jungle, that is fine as long as you come to the starting point, cross your name out and then go back up. This is so that you do not cause the organizer to have to go back into the jungle to look for you. Failure to do this is serious. If we find out that you forgot to sign out and just went home, and then caused us to gear up and start search and rescue, then we will impose a financial penalty on you of RM50 so that you will have some motivation to remember basic safety rules.



Prem has prepared a personal emergency sheet. http://files.meetup.com/1777568/Personal%20Emergency%20Communication.docx Please fill this out and keep it on your person, or if you are willing, provide it to the organizer.



22. No participants under 21 years of age unless accompanied by parents or legal guardian.



23. Don't forget to have fun. Don't forget to breathe. Be safe.