Bukit Tabur : Location of First Rope

The picture below is to shows direction towards First Rope.




Almost 50 meters away from First Rope.



We put up a danger sign here.


This picture with arrows shows the trek towards First Rope if trekkers wants to go down the cliff by using rope.



We put up two Danger Signs here.


Beyond the tree and the small patch of rock, at the First Rope, it is vertical cliff ( drop ).

Most accidents happened here.

The rope is supposed to assists trekkers getting down the cliff to get to the other side.

We believe situation led to accidents can happened as follows :-

1) The trekker himself is unsure how to go down, under some coaching and guidance from friends or fellow trekkers, he may try his way down.

2) The trekker, even though afraid of height, still holding unto the rope tightly, and slowly manouver himself down.

3) Beyond the tree and the patch of rock, it is vertical cliff ( drop) The trekker, even though afraid of the height or edge of the rock, they still want to try the rope way.



There can be situation which they loose balance and swing their body like pendulum and out of panic, they let go of the rope and drop down vertically to the foothill.




4) We have also seen on one occassion, there was a couple posing themselves playfully by sitting with legs hanging down the cliff beyond the tree, ( meaning to take photographs next to the tree ) , we kindly told them it is dangerous at that particular spot. However, they just gave us an unfriendly stare, which means mind your own business.

Since they choose to have their own way for pleasure though they are informed.

We just shaked our head and moved on.


This is most tragic, when accident happened. Everyone is stressed out.

In such steepness in slopes and terrain. The rescue teams and para-medic has to be on foot to reach the victims for evacuation. According to the rescue team, It is very dangerous for the helicopter to fly next to the cliff and so, rescue by helicopter will definately be a challenge

From observation and experience, the speed and time taken to reach the fall victims on foot depend largely on the fitness level of the rescue personnels.

Even if the rescue team are fit, having to carry the heavy equipments while trekking is not a joke.


So, to all the trekkers, we wish you have an understanding why we need to get the message to as many as possible on the risk and danger at the First Rope.

Let's do something to contribute towards accident free trekking in Bukit Tabur.

Not to scare off anyone coming here but while we have fun, safety is utmost importance in trekking.

Bukit Tabur : How To Get Down First Rope

There are two ways to climb down first rope

1) Going to the right side of the slope and climb down a steep slope, there are rafia string tied to the trees to show boundry, keep safe within the boundry


Climbing down the first cliff via Rope

The first cliff ( First Rope )
( For clearer view of the image, click on the picture)

There is a tree at the first rope & two pieces of ropes hanging down from the tree

We normally refer to the location as First Rope.

1) Assisting Children scaling down first cliff

On Using Robes

It would also be helpful that care is taken to ensure the ropes are hanging in between the two rocks, when one scale down the cliff using the rope,

Do not let the robes hang on the right side of the rock.
with body weight, the robe may swings like pendulum towards the right side of the rock of which below is the vertical cliff, it is very very dangerous.

BEST, & BE AWARE to move towards left rock at all times, away from the edge of the cliff at the right rock.

if at all, anybody loose balance and swings towards the right side of the right rock, such situation can happen, please remember never, never, never & never to let go of the rope.

Don't get panic & Hold on to the robe tight with all your might, be calm

and slowly get back to the left rock & manouver from there.

It will at least reduce the risk of imbalance which leads to falling down.


2) Scaling down first cliff without using robes
Mr. Lau (The Watermelon man)


2) Scaling down the cliff without using the rope by clinging unto the clft of the rocks.


( Travel light when you trek, is the best advise, take only the necessary, for Bukit Tabur 1 to 1.5 liter of water will be sufficient, and some light snacks just in case hunger pangs strike. )



3 Scaling down by edging entire body towards left rock.

This is most suitable for trekker with slender build.



4) Another clever way is to use backside, sit-slidding, sit- slidding down from the left rock

In summary
We notice, if trekker chooses to come down via first rope

1) Most seasoned trekker will try to avoid the vertical cliff at the right side of the rock which is estimated at 100 Meter to 150 meters verticle down.
2) Most trekker would manouver in all ways by edging to the left rock to move forward to their next destination.

DISCLAIMER

The information provided herein is purely from the experiences we gathered in trekking Bukit Tabur, we do not claim them as the only way, We WILL NOT BE and CANNOT BE held responsible for any mishaps and/or accidents whatsoever arising from your trekking here.