#challengeaccepted The Jungle Babes have accepted the challenge. 2018 will be the year we become Spartan Babes. But we will not be rushing headlong into the race unprepared. This is the story of how our training began… Since we’re all newbies in the race, we decided to follow Joe De Sena’s training plan. Day 0Continue reading “Spartan Babes in Training”
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The Return to Gua Damai
The return to Gua Damai saw the Babes working on a few more routes that brought back fond memories. I always thought Redemption Song was the multipitch with a ledge, but according to the old topo of Damai, this is it. I remember the route well because I have an old picture of me standing inContinue reading “The Return to Gua Damai”
Jungle Babes Take on SkyTrex Extreme
After nailing the Big Thrill at Skytrex Shah Alam, the Jungle Babes decided it was time to up the ante and take on the Extreme Challenge… Skytrex Extreme Challenge These were the obstacles on the extreme challenge that we had to face (some were repeated so it worked out to be about 26 obstacles inContinue reading “Jungle Babes Take on SkyTrex Extreme”
Jungle Babes in the Sky
SkyTrex has been on the “to do” list for some time but due to various reasons, it took us about a year to finally plan our first trip. After much debate and baseless concerns involving comments about diapers, we finally settled for the Big Thrill – the intermediate challenge. Although why all the worry inContinue reading “Jungle Babes in the Sky”
Jungle Babes on the Rocks
Last Sunday, the Jungle Babes went rock climbing. For some of the group, it was their very first time climbing. For me, it was my first time back at Gua Damai in over 10 years. It’s funny how the memories of a place can make you feel. As I pulled up my car into theContinue reading “Jungle Babes on the Rocks”