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Home arrow Past Walks arrow Walk on March 9, 2008: The "I I Hike"
Walk on March 9, 2008: The "I I Hike"
 
Written by Vivek,

  Distance Duration* Elevation Level of Difficulty
Robin's nest & Pat Sin Leng
about 20 km 8 hours Low: 0m
High: 800+m
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Some of the trampers were hiking in the hills on this Saturday when we overheard some other hikers talking about this crazy group that do tough hikes. One of them asked how long do they hike for and a girl replied "The Trampers hike for about six hours." So well to keep our reputation intact or maybe enhance it a little bit more we will do something that should exceed eight hours. This will be an ultra-long mega booter hike  

We will meet outside the turnstiles at Fan Ling KCR at 10.00 AM near the 7 Eleven store and then take taxis to the starting point.  We will do a steep path up Robin's nest and from there foray into forbidden territory for a short while. We will be II's from Hong Kong!  After that a short concrete path going downhill will lead us to a very nice village. From here on the first 100 odd metres is one hell of a bushwhack and leads to a gorgeous path on a ridge to the summit of Ngam Tau Shan(Exit point for some). This in essence is already a Three boot hike but here we really come into our element. After this we will do a short tiny mountain range called Pat Sin Leng. Those who are not familiar with this range well it is a series of eight hills all above 800 metres.

Well look at this way, this is the last Sunday of the real winter season! Do wear long pants and definitely carry some energy bars. We will end the hike at our favorite Thai restaurant in Tai Mei Tuk.

This is a very tough fast paced hike. A torch with spare batteries is an absolute must. Also pl carry your Hong Kong ID. 

If it is raining or threatening to rain (thunderstorm warning), the walk will be cancelled. If in doubt on the morning of the walk, call 8209-0517. The ten minute waiting rule applies and remember not to be late!

Bring all the usual gear, in particular lots of water, good shoes, a torch and a hat. Also, bring some lunch for along the way.

Disclaimer:- People join this walk at their own risks.  I shall not be held responsible in any way for any injury or death incurred or any loss or damage to personal property caused due to whatever causes including, but not limited to, negligence, neglect, errors of judgment and inadequate orientation skills on my part.  The fact that you show up at the time and place on the day to join the walk is an implication that you have agreed to and accepted unconditionally this disclaimer.


Last update: 17-03-2008 12:20

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Posted by Vivek, on 14-03-2008 16:23, , Registered
1. Hike report
Thirteen trampers turned up at Fan Ling with a couple of new faces. There was a really long line for taxis so it took us a little bit of time to reach the starting point. We kicked off from one of the villages below robin’s nest and after some Hakka translation by Crystal and Ringo we bushwhacked our way to about 150 metres. From there on was a nice trail up the hill, the final section was vitually staright up and we stopped at the first summit for a short break. There on we hiked to restricted territiory to climb another hill with an unknown name and go our II picture. We retraced our steps and headed up to the summit of Robin’s nest for our lunch break. 
Unfortunately the path down is just concrete and we made quite good time. Finally we reached the bottom of Princess Hill and bushwhacked our way to the ridge. From here on it is an awesome trail hardly ever walked on which continues on to the summit. This trail is just on the ridge, surrounded by thick bush n parts and the final section is a gorgeous bamboo forest. We reached the summit around 4.30 or so and the high pollution had tired us aout a bit so we just descended straight down. A short taxi ride took 9 trampers to our favourite Thai restaurant where we got our mandatory free ice cream – priceless as the ad says!
 
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Posted by Joyce Nip, on 11-03-2008 23:03, , Registered
2. A matter of fact
To be accurate, 4 new comers -- Chris, Carol, Ashley and Carol -- turned up to the Sai Kung E country park walk.  
Thank you Peter and the others for your company on a thoroughly enjoyable day.
 
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Posted by Crystal Cheung, on 10-03-2008 18:35, , Registered
3. more photos
Hi Tough Hikers! 
I just added some more photos on 17 March -Ma On Shan & 2 March -Dragon Back,Shek O Hikes.  
Enjoy, please! 
Crystal
 
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Posted by Liza Avelino, on 09-03-2008 22:30, , Registered
4. T.Y.
Thank you Vivek,for leading another great hike.It was another fantastic day out on the hills,with people who have an adventurous spirit,big laughs,and fully understand and matched their capability to the HKTrampers 3 Booter Rating.Keep it up!
 
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Posted by Liza Avelino, on 09-03-2008 22:00, , Registered
5. can't add photos on photo album
Hi website mistress, 
 
We have photos from today's hike,but there is a problem with our 2008 photo album.Would be grateful if you can help us to sort it out.TY. 
 
Regards, 
 
Liza
 
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