On 12 Sep 2009, 20 adventurers from the NTU Outdoor Adventure Club 14th Management Committee set out on a journey to scale Gunung Datuk in Rembau, Negri Sembilan.
Although Gunung Datuk is only 870m in height, the intial slopes proved to be challenging for the adventurers eager to reach the top. Shirts and backpacks were soaked in sweat just 30mins into the ascent and the inclined terrain seemed never-ending. As they trudged over roots after roots, boulders after boulders, the big boulder that marks the final trail to the campsite finally came into view!
The arduous trek was definitely worth the effort as the view from the summit was undoubtedly breathtaking. Looking far out into the horizon, fatigue and worries were forgotten but the cliff edges, that were a few steps away, kept everyone on their toes.
Dinner was a spread of Nasi Lemak, Bee Hoon, Soup, Nuggets, Potato Wedges, Keropok, Canned Fish, Peanut Soup and Nata De Coco. The sumptuous meal was meticulously prepared by the adventurers for the adventurers. They had their fill before heading to the summit once again for the night view.
The landscape was illuminated by the city lights which presented a different perspective to the view earlier that afternoon. The night was spent taking in the sights and star-gazing on the boulders. The adventurers also lighted up the night sky with firecrackers and lanterns in the spirit of the upcoming lantern/mooncake festival.
The trek to Gunung Datuk was a first for most of the adventurers and it sure was memorable in many ways. It was also the first time these 20 adventurers trekked together, may there be more adventures ahead for them, and may they bring more adventures to you!
Kanghong
President, 14th Comm
