(Bandar Seri Begawan, 16th) The Bruneian adventure climbing team, Petualang Rimba, conquered the highest peak in Sumatra—Mount Kerinci and Mount Talang—in an exhilarating journey.
Led by Kassim Ibrahim and Aida Saidin, the team consists of skilled climbers from Brunei, including Hajah Rose, Nabil, Michael, Lenny, Aida J, Pengiran Adi, Ali, Sall, Zahrah, Areef, Nabil, Nurul, and Adib.
Their journey began at Mount Kerinci, the highest active volcano in Sumatra. After a grueling nine-hour trek through several base camps, the team reached the final base camp.
However, due to heavy rain and strong winds, the planned summit attempt at 3:30 AM was postponed to 4:30 AM.
Despite the adverse weather, the team persisted and reached the 3,805-meter summit at 6:00 AM. The descent was equally challenging as they encountered a fierce storm on the way down.
Subsequently, the team proceeded to Mount Talang in Solok, West Sumatra. Although this 2,597-meter peak required a six-hour climb, adverse weather conditions forced the team to postpone their 5:00 AM summit attempt to 9:00 AM. The path was strewn with large boulders and battered by heavy rain and storms, offering substantial challenges.
Nevertheless, with perseverance, the Petualang Rimba team conquered the summit of Mount Talang.
This achievement is a source of national pride and a testament to the physical and mental endurance of aspiring climbers.
Their journey began at Mount Kerinci, the highest active volcano in Sumatra. After a grueling nine-hour trek through several base camps, the team reached the final base camp.
However, due to heavy rain and strong winds, the planned summit attempt at 3:30 AM was postponed to 4:30 AM.
Despite the adverse weather, the team persisted and reached the 3,805-meter summit at 6:00 AM. The descent was equally challenging as they encountered a fierce storm on the way down.
Subsequently, the team proceeded to Mount Talang in Solok, West Sumatra. Although this 2,597-meter peak required a six-hour climb, adverse weather conditions forced the team to postpone their 5:00 AM summit attempt to 9:00 AM. The path was strewn with large boulders and battered by heavy rain and storms, offering substantial challenges.
Nevertheless, with perseverance, the Petualang Rimba team conquered the summit of Mount Talang.
This achievement is a source of national pride and a testament to the physical and mental endurance of aspiring climbers.