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KOTA KINABALU: Experts and experienced individuals have weighed in on the recent proposal to impose an age limit for climbing Mount Kinabalu , with many suggesting that mandatory health screening s would be a more effective way to ensure safety, especially for senior climbers.
"Lack of preparation is another issue. Some climbers underestimate the difficulty of the ascent or the potential risks at high altitudes, such as acute mountain sickness . None of this is directly related to age," he told Bernama. "From my experience in Japan, hiking and trekking are popular pastimes among seniors. The same is true in Switzerland, where many older adults enjoy climbing. Imposing an age limit would send the wrong message that while striving to be a developed nation, we still hold the outdated notion that the elderly should simply stay home," he said.
"In other countries, people in their 70s regularly climb mountains. If Sabah imposes an age limit, it would be like downgrading Mount Kinabalu’s status as a tourist destination," he said. "The first time I climbed Mount Kinabalu in 2015, I almost didn’t make it to the summit. On my first day at Panalaban, I showed signs of AMS, including loss of appetite. I forced myself to eat plain rice and soup, then took medication. Fortunately, I didn’t vomit. On the second day, I managed to reach the summit," he recalled.
"I also believe that climbers over 50 should be required to undergo a health screening before being allowed to climb Mount Kinabalu.Ranau is home to Mount Kinabalu, known as ‘Aki Nabalu’ in Kadazandusun, meaning the mountain of ancestors.
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