10 tips to conquer Mt Rinjani (easily) 🌋

Some say Rinjani was the hardest thing they have ever climbed and that it took every ounce of their energy to summit and complete the hike. This is the active volcano that’s infamous for its “2 steps up 1 step down” summit attack because the volcanic ash is so slippery that with every step you take towards the summit, you slide back a little - feels like a never-ending uphill battle 😵‍💫 But the sense of accomplishment when you finish the hike? DEEP.

HERE’S MY TOP 10 TIPS TO CONQUER THIS BEAST OF A MOUNTAIN 👿

1️⃣ Pack as light as possible, ideally <5kg, if you’re not paying extra for the porter to carry your stuff 🎒

2️⃣ Carry just a small bag for the summit attack and leave your main bag at the base camp 🎒

3️⃣ Invest in a pair of good hiking shoes - I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Columbia Women’s Peakfreak II Mid Outdry hiking shoe – excellent grip, waterproof and comfortable. I had zero blisters!

4️⃣ Wear comfortable, thick high socks to prevent blisters/abrasion 🧦

5️⃣ Wear gaiters for the descent from the summit (otherwise a lot of volcanic ash and rocks will enter your shoes) 🪨

6️⃣ Wear knee guards if you don’t want your knees to RIP 💀 The descent to the lake was knee-destroying 🤣

7️⃣ Bring a water bag instead of a water bottle to make drinking easier 💧

8️⃣ Rent/request for hiking poles – this is SUPER IMPORTANT ‼️

9️⃣ Clock in as many hours of sleep as possible at the base camps so that your body is recharged 💪🏻

🔟 For the best experience, TRAIN at least 2 months before the climb. Do a mix of cardio and strength training. Some of the stuff I did: badminton, running, spinning, strength training at Ground Zero, climbed Bukit Timah hill 5 times at one go, walked up Dairy Farm’s Devil’s Stairs, climbed 47 flights of stairs. Yes very hardcore I know HAHAHA BUT IT WORKED.

Hope this helps and HAPPY HIKING!!!

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My other hiking adventures:

Everything you need to know about climbing Mt Rinjani PART I

Everything you need to know about climbing Mt Fuji

Breathtaking hike in Yunnan, China

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