Going beyond Low's Peak to truly conquer Mt Kinabalu
Reaching the summit of Low’s Peak may feel like the ultimate achievement for climbers but it does not amount to a true conquest of Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia’s highest peak at 4.095m.
Sabah Parks Board of Trustees chairman Peter Lintar said Mount Kinabalu boasts five additional peaks, and climbers should reach every summit for a true sense of accomplishment.
“Many believe they have conquered Mount Kinabalu after reaching one peak, but the true victory lies in conquering all six,” he said at the Marai-Parai-West Gurkha XPDC Scientific Seminar 2024 held here recently.
The other peaks are St John’s Peak, the mountain's second highest; Donkey’s Ears Peak, named for its distinctive twin rock formations resembling donkey ears; South Peak, known for its sharp pointed appearance in photographs of Mount Kinabalu; Ugly Sister Peak, a less commonly recognised peak near Donkey’s Ears; and King Edward’s Peak, one of the less well-known on the mountain.