https://outdoor-bound.com/2019/07/06/outdoor-bound-is-on-instagram-outdoorboundmy/2019-07-06T10:54:43+00:00monthlyhttps://outdoor-bound.com/2019/06/16/hiking-taman-tugu/https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/20190609_185536.jpg20190609_185536https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/20190609_185518.jpg20190609_185518https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/20190608_090203.jpg20190608_090203https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/20190608_084852.jpg20190608_084852https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/20190608_081902.jpg20190608_081902https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/20190608_080526.jpg20190608_080526https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/20190608_075053.jpg20190608_075053https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/20190608_074453.jpg20190608_074453https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/20190608_074352.jpg20190608_074352https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/20190608_074231-e1560682372757.jpg20190608_0742312019-06-16T11:38:39+00:00monthlyhttps://outdoor-bound.com/2015/05/26/waterfall-trek-lata-medang-kuala-kubu-bharu/https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/screenshot_2014-02-15-09-25-59.pngScreenshot_2014-02-15-09-25-59https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_0010.jpgDSC_0010There were quite a number of campers by the river.https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_0008.jpgDSC_0008The trekking begins with two bridge crossings around 5 minutes apart between the two.https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_0005.jpgDSC_0005https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_0030.jpgDSC_0030Camping area; may have to squeeze if there are large crowds.https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_0027.jpgDSC_0027Standing at an estimate of 15 to 20 meters in height, she is one powerful waterfall. The pool was quite small and you have to be careful of large boulders underwater. https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_0023.jpgDSC_0023https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dsc_0015.jpgDSC_0015The waterfall was divided into 3 levels; this was the first level where the pool is very gentle making it ideal for wading. Shortly up ahead, you’ll notice level 2 as there is a small clearing for camping. It was very disappointing to see lots of rubbish left over by irresponsible campers.2019-06-16T11:20:33+00:00monthlyhttps://outdoor-bound.com/2014/05/18/hiking-bukit-apeh-apeh-hill-4052014/https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ribbet-collage3.jpgRibbet collage3Level 6 is where it’s at; apparently there are lots of activities happening here earlier in the morninghttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ribbet-collage2.jpgRibbet collage2Left and Mid: Level 2 with a tent and water station. Right: Level 3 reads “Gold Station”https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ribbet-collage1.jpgRibbet collage1Initial phase of the hike made up of gradual slopes and a dog... what!https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ribbet-collage.jpgRibbet collageWe began our hike from Jalan Awana 23 where the entrance was greeted by a fruit juice store. Boost your energy levels before a hike or quench your thirst after, have it your way.https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_0148.jpgDSC_0148https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_0140.jpgDSC_0140Not a fantastic fall but still worth the trek, approximately 10meter sloping waterfall with a large area for picnic or campinghttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_0135.jpgDSC_0135Descending to the waterfall, when you come across an intersection turn left and you’ll be on your wayhttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_0132.jpgDSC_0132Take this exit to the waterfall. After a short walk you’ll pass through level 5, keep heading straighthttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_0111.jpgDSC_0111Level 1.1 – The Death Climb, guaranteed to unclog the pores of your skin and clear any sort of substance abuse to your body a night before.https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dsc_0109.jpgDSC_0109Crew of the day2019-06-16T11:20:06+00:00monthlyhttps://outdoor-bound.com/2018/01/31/whitewater-rafting-sungai-selangor-kuala-kubu-bharu-kkb/https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/p2630204.jpgP2630204https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/p2630181.jpgP2630181https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/p2630131.jpgP2630131https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/p2630120.jpgP2630120https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/p2620860.jpgP2620860https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/p2620854.jpgP2620854If you can go down in a straight line as a group, you might as well ditch the raft and go all the wayhttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/p2620706.jpgP2620706The guide will stop aside and let you try body rafting. Remember to keep your ass as close to the surface as possible!https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/p2620607.jpgP2620607https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/p2620590.jpgP2620590Wonder what our guide in the background is up to...2018-01-31T13:47:24+00:00monthlyhttps://outdoor-bound.com/the-adventures/2018-01-31T12:52:27+00:00weekly0.6https://outdoor-bound.com/2014/02/04/white-water-rafting-slim-river-4012014/https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140104_123543.jpg20140104_123543https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ribbet-collage.jpgRibbet collageThe big picture shows the epic rapid I was referring to, this was just one of the few big rapids in Slim River. Be sure to splash other rafts because you’re fun and have the right to. Try out body rafting too! But know that there’s a high chance of getting bruises.https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/img-20140109-wa0023.jpgIMG-20140109-WA0023Rafting crew for the dayhttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140104_151210.jpg20140104_151210https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140104_110611.jpg20140104_110611All aboard!https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140104_1058291.jpg20140104_105829After reaching the insertion point, there’ll be a 20min briefing which covers everything from how to hold the paddle safely, transferring of weight, rescue, and how to paddle high 5!https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/20140104_102523.jpg20140104_102523According to the manager, the 4WD ride is in itself a ride that’ll warm you up for the rafting later on. How rough could it be? True enough, those who are tall and/or do not have much meat on their ass may feel the discomfort as it was one hell of a bumpy ride.2018-01-31T12:51:57+00:00monthlyhttps://outdoor-bound.com/2018/01/28/welcome-to-outdoor-bound/https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/20160810_105749-e1517123791498.jpg20160810_1057492020-09-07T06:42:03+00:00monthlyhttps://outdoor-bound.com/2013/09/08/hiking-at-bukit-gasing/https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0221.jpgDSC_0221https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ribbet-collage2.jpgRibbet collage2https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ribbet-collage1.jpgRibbet collage1https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0241.jpgDSC_0241https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0234.jpgDSC_0234https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_02335.jpgDSC_0233https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0225.jpgDSC_0225https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0224.jpgDSC_0224Plenty of friendly faces and people of all age groups come to Bukit Gasing for some exercise2018-01-28T06:09:13+00:00monthlyhttps://outdoor-bound.com/2013/09/01/atv-atv-adventure-park-malaysia-package-b/https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ribbet-collage6.jpgRibbet collage6https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ribbet-collage.jpgRibbet collageFollowing the trial run, we were all set to take on the jungle, VROOM VROOM!https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ribbet-1.jpgRibbet 1https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/img-20130825-wa00091.jpgIMG-20130825-WA0009https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0180.jpgDSC_0180https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0173.jpgDSC_0173https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0154.jpgDSC_0154https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0144.jpgDSC_0144https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0139.jpgDSC_0139https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0130.jpgDSC_01302018-01-28T06:08:37+00:00monthlyhttps://outdoor-bound.com/2013/08/20/hiking-at-bukit-tabur-west/https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_0038.jpgDSC_0038https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/20130809_125106.jpg20130809_125106https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ribbet-collage1.jpgRibbet collage1https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_0077.jpgDSC_0077https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_0076.jpgDSC_0076https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_0067.jpgDSC_0067https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ribbet-collage.jpgRibbet collagehttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_0060.jpgDSC_0060https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_0059.jpgDSC_0059https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_0051.jpgDSC_00512018-01-28T06:07:06+00:00monthlyhttps://outdoor-bound.com/2013/08/10/rock-climbing-at-damai-wall-batu-caves/https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/314260_10151052815462810_598713424_n.jpg314260_10151052815462810_598713424_nhttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2012-09-08_14-37-321.jpg2012-09-08_14.37.321https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/534294_10151052763362810_1731412674_n.jpg534294_10151052763362810_1731412674_nhttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/523541_10151052739652810_1296959003_n.jpg523541_10151052739652810_1296959003_nhttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/523184_10151052768222810_1083486314_n.jpg523184_10151052768222810_1083486314_nhttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/381241_10151052753967810_584264999_n.jpg381241_10151052753967810_584264999_nhttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/534413_10151052736302810_789740598_n.jpg534413_10151052736302810_789740598_nhttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_1638.jpgDSC_16382018-01-28T06:06:26+00:00monthlyhttps://outdoor-bound.com/2013/09/26/waterfall-abseiling-sungai-pisang-gombak/https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ribbet-collage12.jpgRibbet collage1Top left: The path leads you further up the stream; Top right: Follow the rocks upstream and there’d be a path on the left; Bottom left: Walk up the steps and turn right to follow the wall back towards the stream; Bottom right: When you’ve reached this tunnel, you’re on the right track!https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ribbet-collage4.jpgRibbet collage4https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ribbet-collage31.jpgRibbet collage3Two major falls plus one miniature make it a triplet waterfallhttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ribbet-collage3.jpgRibbet collageTop left: down slope path marking the entrance of the trek; Top right: cross the stream; Bottom right: climb up the rocks and there’ll be a path to continuehttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0316.jpgDSC_0316https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0086.jpgDSC_0086https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_00821.jpgDSC_0082Higher view of Sg Pisang waterfall. Can you spot a person wearing white shirt?https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0070.jpgDSC_0070It’s a totally different setting right after the tunnel, sound from cars on the highway fade and the sound of nature comes alive.https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_00631.jpgDSC_0063(1)This tunnel is like a portal to another world. Before entering, everything felt so concrete; walking through the tunnel, away from sunlight and into darkness, I got a chilly feeling as whispers from the stream echoed all around. Good thing there’s always light at the end of the tunnel.https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dsc_0061.jpgDSC_00612018-01-28T06:04:57+00:00monthlyhttps://outdoor-bound.com/2013/12/28/waterfall-trek-sg-gapoi-pahang/https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ribbet-collage1.jpgcollage1The fall is approximately 8 - 10 meters in heighthttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ribbet-collage.jpgcollageThe path would eventually lead to a dead end so make your way into the stream and continue trekking from therehttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_0039.jpgDSC_0039You’d come across this divider after crossing the stream. I took the path on the left as it was closer to the stream, going straight seemed like a big detour although it’s still possible. https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_0016.jpgDSC_0016Gapoi Waterfall with all its beautyhttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_0014.jpgDSC_0014The final march towards Gapoi Waterfallhttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/dsc_0005.jpgDSC_0005I believe the water level could be lower during the drier seasonshttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20131221_122652.jpg20131221_122652https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20131221_102924.jpg20131221_102924Make your way down to cross the stream at the parking spothttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20131221_102323.jpg20131221_102323https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/20131221_101042.jpg20131221_1010422020-09-24T13:55:19+00:00monthlyhttps://outdoor-bound.com/disclaimer/2018-01-27T16:42:19+00:00weekly0.6https://outdoor-bound.com/about/2018-01-27T16:40:18+00:00weekly0.6https://outdoor-bound.com/2015/07/12/hiking-mount-rinjani-lombok-indonesia/https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/20150617_130459.jpg20150617_1304591.10pm – This is where you say “I’ve touched the clouds!”https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/20150617_120659.jpg20150617_12065911.30pm – Lunch is served at Post 2. Over here you get a 1.5 hours break and you could also see your porters at workhttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/20150617_102913.jpg20150617_102913https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dsc_0172.jpgDSC_01729.15am – Clearer view at the crater rimhttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dsc_0158.jpgDSC_01585.00pm – Hot springs 20 minutes from campsite by the lakehttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dsc_0145.jpgDSC_01459.00am – Rinjani view of the Crater Lake; love the blue-green tone of the waterhttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dsc_0116.jpgDSC_0116Another view of the eastern sidehttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dsc_0112.jpgDSC_0112https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dsc_0100.jpgDSC_0100Day 2, 6.15am – After 4 hours from camp, I managed to catch the sunrise at the peakhttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dsc_0072.jpgDSC_00722015-07-25T13:58:54+00:00monthlyhttps://outdoor-bound.com/2014/12/23/2015-up-and-coming-adventures/2014-12-23T04:58:00+00:00monthlyhttps://outdoor-bound.com/2014/07/30/haze-a-part-of-the-malaysian-season/2014-07-30T14:31:03+00:00monthlyhttps://outdoor-bound.com/2014/03/23/top-10-hiking-safety-tips/https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_0046.jpgDSC_00462014-05-09T20:08:08+00:00monthlyhttps://outdoor-bound.com/the-top-51015/2014-03-23T13:52:00+00:00weekly0.6https://outdoor-bound.com/2014/03/18/waterfall-trek-jeram-perlus-hulu-langat/https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_0080.jpgDSC_0080https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ribbet-collage.jpgRibbet collageLeft: Fallen tree obstacle at the earlier stage of the trek; Right: The terrain gets tougher at the latter stage as the path takes us along the hillhttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_0074.jpgDSC_0074That feeling of liberation when one surrenders to be overwhelmed by icy fresh water courtesy of nature’s creation.https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_0059.jpgDSC_0059https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_0053.jpgDSC_0053First sight of a bigger stream, from here we knew we were nearing our destinationhttps://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/dsc_0041.jpgDSC_0041https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140215_121014.jpg20140215_121014Panoramic view of Jeram Perlus fall, there are 2 small wading pools and several areas for picnic close to the waterfall. Camping sites are located just beside the second pool.https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140215_093721.jpg20140215_093721Entrance of the hike, no turning back.https://outdoor-bound.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/20140215_093038.jpg20140215_093038Park your car at a platform next to the mosque and beware of dog poop!2015-07-25T14:02:54+00:00monthlyhttps://outdoor-bound.comdaily1.02020-09-24T13:55:19+00:00