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LMAG June Outdoor trips

Sg. Pisang Waterfall Gombak, Selangor Date : 14 June 2008 (Saturday) Time : 8.30am – 2.00pm Meeting Point : Lafuma Bangsar Fee : FOC (for LMAG members) RM5 (for non-LMAG members) Things to bring : Day pack, trekking attire, extra clothes to change, light trekking shoes / sandals, leech repellent, water, lunch, snacks. Shop Online *** Registration close on 12 June 2008 *Note : Please bring along your LMAG membership card if you have one. Breakfast and lunch will not be provided. Agenda 0830 hrs Gather at Lafuma Bangsar Carpooling to Gombak. 0900 hrs Briefing & Registration 0930 hrs Start trekking 1100 hrs Arrive at Sg. Pisang Waterfall Rest & Relax 1230 hrs Head back to starting point 1400 hrs Arrive at car park. Going back. * Schedule can be change depend on situation by organizer. Gunung Datok [ 2900 ft ] Rembau, Negeri Sembilan Date : 28 June 2008 (Saturday) Time : 7.30am – 7.00pm Meeting Point : Lafuma Bangsar Difficulty Level : M...

Kemensah Waterfall (10th May 2008)

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Secret waterfall in Klang Valley - these are right words that correctly described the series of waterfall in Ulu Kemensah. Located in the jungle behind Zoo Negara, Ulu Klang. On 10 May 2008, the team of 6 lead by Apip of Lafuma set out for a leisure trip to Kemensah Waterfall. Early morning, Chew, Englebert and Melissa ready in front Lafuma boutique at Bangsar. The other two members, loving husband and wife, Mardiah and Khairul waiting us at nearby Zoo Negara. We drive thru Kg. Kemensah until the end of the road and park our car there. We start trekking at 10:30am after a short briefing and ice-breaking session. As a small group trekker we walk closed to each other. Shop Online Our trip here, welcomed by leech community. Most of us were attacked by them. We’re quite lucky because that day land surface was more dry and less of leeches. At one check point, Apip elaborate about 'leech' or local call as ‘Pacat’. The most important is, how to protect ourself from pacat w...

Photo Bukit Tabur

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LMAG April activity; Bukit Tabur Hike. photo contribute by Edina More Photo Click

Chiang Rai Trip

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No where to go? Headache no more! From May 2008 and onwards, we shall introduce a place for you to unwind every month. Our staff have seek negotiation with outdoor tour operators to specially designed a travel package to pamper our loyal members and friends monthly. It will be an unbelievable price for the tour package and we are sure the trip is worth the value! Chiang Rai will be the first target. Chiang Rai is located at the northernmost province of Thailand (known as Golden Triangle) where it famous for opium previously. Lafuma is offering all LMAG members and friends a trip to Chiang Rai with the concept of "Resort Living with Ecotourism Experience" and "Tribe Village Ecotourism Experience". Packages available are as follows:- 3D2N Chiang Rai + Doi Hom Fha Resort (for backpacker) - RM1,250 /person (max) - Visit U Long Tea Plantation & Factory, Gem Stone cutting factory and Vineyard for wine tasting; Kok River and the elephant sanctuary, Wat Rong Khun (Whit...

What May Offers You

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After April, now LMAG members get an exclusive 15% discounts for the items as below in May: Active 30 Backpack Novo II Twin Jacket (for both men & ladies versions) Dibela Active Running Shoes (for both men & ladies versions) Meanwhile, a 10% discount will be given to all the below selected items in May: Travel Daypack Laptop Bag Impact 22 Backpack Kapi Rain Jacket Come while stock last! Grab the gears and get out of your house you outdoor peeps!

Places to Set Foot at in May

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Kemensah Waterfall, Ulu Kelang, Selangor (behind Zoo Negara) Date : 10 May 2008 (Saturday) Time : 8.30am – 3.30pm Meeting Point : Lafuma Bangsar or Parking B Zoo Negara Difficulty Level : Low Medium (2-star rating) Fee : FOC (for LMAG members) RM5 (for non-LMAG members) Things to bring : Day pack, trekking attire, extra clothes to change, towel, light trekking shoes / sandals, leech repellent / leech socks / gaiter, water, lunch, snacks, poncho(in case raining) Agenda 0830 hrs Gather at Parking B Zoo Negara 0845 hrs Briefing & Registration 0900 hrs Start jungle trekking 0945 hrs First waterfall checkpoint 1045 hrs Start river trekking 1130 hrs Second waterfall checkpoint, lunch break 1230 hrs Start jungle trekking 1300 hrs Crystalline stone site seeing spot 1330 hrs Head back to starting point 1530 hrs End of trek *** Registration close on 8 May 2008 Gunung Hitam, 1210m, Sungai Lui, Hulu Langat Date : 24 May 2008 (Saturday) Time : 8.30am – 6.30pm Meeting Point : Lafuma B...