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Hiking on Apr 27 Kau Nga Ling to Tung Chung

Written by Alex Lau,

This coming Sunday, we will do a strenuous hike that demands a good sense of balance, relentless determination and team spirit. We will be passing some hair-thin ridges and forbidden rock forms with steep slopes on both sides, thus good body coordination and foot/paw works are a must.

We will meet 11:00 am at Tung Chung MTR near the fountain and take the bus to Shek Pik Reservior. The walk will start on the Shek Pik Country Trail then climing up the steep ridge of the Kau Nga Ling and eventually reach near the Lantau Peak. We will then follow the Landau Trail section 4 head to Ngong Ping where foods and water replenishment are availble. For second half of the hike, we will walk back to Tung Chung via the Donkey Trail of the Skyrail. This is a three boot walk and expected to take at least 7 hours to finish.

Bring all the usual gear, in particular lots of water, good shoes, a torch and a hat.

If it is raining or threatening to rain (thunderstorm warning), the walk will still go ahead but we will hike on another part of Lantau. If in doubt on the morning of the walk, call 8209-0517.

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.

Hiking route	Distance	Duration	Elevation	Level of Difficulty
Kau Nga Ling to Tung Chung via the Donkey Trail of the Skyrail	14 KM	7 Hours	Lo: 80 M Hi: 800M

Last update: 06-05-2008 20:37

Keywords : Kau Nga Ling, Tung Chung

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Posted by Andy, on 11-06-2008 23:52, , Registered

1. Nerissa

I must clarify that the statement about the case made by Nerissa is NOT 100% the fact, which will mislead others :( ! But I don't want to argue here. Anybody want to know the fact, please ask me in person and I will be very pleased to talk directly. Web master, please delete message about case statement that there is no prove to be the fact. Thanks!

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Posted by Peter Kwong, on 04-05-2008 00:02, , Registered

2. Thank you Nerissa

for the swans you have put up - sound, reasonable, practicable and useful tips and checklists for us to reduce the level of risks.
I am sure your piece would be considered as both historic and historical in future.
Thanks again!
Peter

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Posted by Nerissa, on 03-05-2008 16:20, , Registered

3. Team Work

As mentioned in Alex's walk itinerary, the Hike demands good team spirit. In fact, I think most of the hikers would agree with me that TEAM SPIRIT and TEAM WORK are of paramount importance in hiking. As group members, we should also contribute to the team by taking care of ourselves and to help other fellow hikers as far as practicable.

As a member of the team, I reckon that the following tips can be useful to ensure safety of members:

1. Pre-hike preparation
Read clearly the itinerary and the boot system to consider whether your health condition and orientation skills are fit for the hike posted. Hiker should also bring along suitable equipments and supplies for oneself (including but not limiting to water, map, compass, communication device, etc).

2. At the beginning of the hike
If not clear about the route of the day, enquire with the Leader.

3. During the hike
For “single” hiker, join other hikers and attached to form a sub-group of at least two hikers so as to help out each other when needed.
For fellow hikers, look out for lone hiker and invite he/she to hike along your subgroup. Stay with the sub-group and never desert a subgroup member if uncertain about his/her condition and ability.
Anyone who wants to leave early, or not able to keeping up with the subgroup should alert fellow hikers such that appropriate arrangement could be made.

WATCH OUT for members in need and offer help when required.

If every member does work as a Team, the chance of accident can be reduced.

Actions speak volume than mere words and stone-cold qualifications/certificates. There is no use blaming and complaining when one is not willing to contribute as a team member. To this end, I would like to supplement my walk report with two episodes happened during the hike:

A. Walking up the Kau Nga Ling
At one time, when the fog was really thick after passing the canine of the Dog’s Teeth, there were the five of us separated from the main group by the fog. We, in order of position from front to end are a non-local girl, Elis, me, Andy and Ringo, were tired and felt demoralized by the fog. The first girl grunted that it was difficult to trek the route in the thick fog. I then asked if Andy could take the front position and lead our group. The reply I got was “no, I have never trekked on this route before”. Then I asked if Andy could guard the tail such that Ringo could take the lead. The reply I got was “Ringo could guard the end”. I then trekked to the front and walk closely with the first girl to negotiate the route.

B. Trailing the cable car route

After the last group photo, the group embarked on the cable car route whereby the trek runs practically underneath the Skyrail cable. Andy and Connie were the last two to left the group photo spot coz they stayed and took more photos. I (the third last hiker in the group) then walk on and passed Tak On and Elis who were negotiating the “never-ending stone steps” that lead to the first tower of the Skyrail. Nevertheless, we were within each other’s sight. I then rejoined the main group who was resting and waiting at the first tower. Andy shortly met us there. When the main group started to move on, Andy said “are we not to wait for Connie?” I said “why not you wait for her” and moved with the group and joined Alex at a leisure pace at the rear end of the main group. Within a few minutes Andy joined us and started to express his opinion that leader should wait for members and so and so forth………. Words failed me and the only reply that I could make was “it is a batch of nonsense if a friend can dissert a friend and expect others to take care of that friend”. Andy then charged forward ahead of us. In about 10 to 15 minutes time, Connie joined Alex and I. We then asked if Connie has any difficulties in keeping up with the group and in following the trek. Connie said she enjoyed walking at her pace and considered that the trek was easy to follow. After learning the “complaint” of Andy, Connie said she would talk with him and put him in the right prospective.

[Post-walk note: even as an ordinary member of the hktrampers, I would expect that two members staying behind having photos together should take care of each other and stick together until both of them rejoin the main group. It is irresponsible as a member to leave behind his fellow ordinary member in this context.]

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Posted by Liza Avelino, on 03-05-2008 11:32, , Registered

4. give us a break...

...we have enough of this scaremogering issue!People who join the HKTrampers are all smart and responsible individuals who understand the risk that comes with their actions.No one is forcing us to hike with this group,if you're not happy then don't join.

Thanks to Mr.Andy's safety advice!Why don't you put up your own hiking group?..surely you're more than quailified as a professional hike leader.

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Posted by Kathy, on 30-04-2008 01:45, , Registered

5. Thanks!

Thanks to Alex for a great day out in the hills of Lantau. Even though I didn't feel well on Sunday, it was a great experience to hike not one but two trails that I've never done before. I really appreciate your conscientious leadership, Alex -- thanks to you and everyone who looked out for us while we went up and over the Dog's Teeth. And Nerissa, thanks for posting your photos.

Kathy

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