tHE ADVANTAGES of having a porter....

During my Mount Kinabalu expedition in 2002; i engaged the service of a porter to carry all my belongings except for my bottle water! And i had to pay RM 6 per kg of my begs which weights about 6 kgs.

I think most people like our age wouldn't mind if somebody can provide such a porter service for the local climb at Gunung Ledang (Mount Ophir), Gunung Nuang(Hulu Langat),Gunung Tahan,etc.

Cos people like us still have the passion of "climbing" and conquering mountains and hills ;But we lack the physiques and stamina to pursue all these Xtream activities further more we have no much time to gear ourselves to meet the challenging sports. So the easiest way is to "Pay and Pay" to get some one like the porter to carry all our stuffs. All we need to do is to get some stamina and move on!! People like us; walking and little bit of climbing do not pose much of a problem and not for the extra weight on our weary shoulder!huh!

By paying some monies to engage a porter should be a very wise idle and we could enjoy our expedition too.

This is a good business opportunity! Any taker?

Before you decide to venture into this business please follow some international guide line here:-

Hec Guidelines for Proper Porter Treatment :

1. Porters are provided proper clothing and equipment. Porters need adequate footwear, socks, waterproof jackets and pants, gloves, hats, sunglasses, etc. that are appropriate for their destination. Clothing and gear for loan is available at the Himalayan Explorers Connection offices in Nepal and Africa, Porters' Progress offices in Nepal, and Porters of the Inca Trail offices in Peru (beginning in August 2003).

2. Porters are provided proper shelter and sleeping arrangements. Where no shelter is available porters need proper sleeping arrangements that include tents and sleeping bags (or a sleeping pad and blanket).

3. Porters are provided with proper food, cooking equipment and water. Porters should be provided with proper food and water. If they are required to purchase their own food, wages should be increased accordingly.

4. Sick or injured porters are properly cared for. Porters deserve the same standard of treatment, care and rescue as their clients. Sick or injured porters need to be sent back with someone who speaks their language and understands the problem. If available, porters should also be provided insurance.

5. Porters are paid a fair wage for their work and location and given the tips their clients intend for them. Wages vary in each country with trek location, length of trek and weight of load. Approximate wages (after food, shelter and gear expenses are met) are listed below. Trekkers are encouraged to inquire at local agencies to learn about current recommended tips and wages. Nepal: 300 Rs./day Africa: $5/day for the Machame route and $6/day for the Marangu route Peru: 120 Soles for a four-day trek on the Inca trail

For Malaysian Porter : Please be kind to them!! Try give morelah!

6. Porters are carrying loads that don't exceed their physical ability or legal limits. In Africa and Peru loads should not exceed 25 kilos (including personal gear), the legal limit. In the Himalayan region, HEC recommends loads do not exceed 30 kilos.