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I hitched a lift very early a couple of mornings from vans heading up to the top of the trail where climbers begin the ascent at Timpohon Gate then walked back to the main park of the park.  I was staying in the  park which made the early start easier.  I met some American students who were ringing and studying the birds (I think from University of Montana); they pointed out some bird nests and offered advice too.

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Indeed the prices have increased dramatically recently (and may well of gone up since my last visit) - a resort company has taken over the running of the accommodation.  I used to drive up to Kinabalu often when I lived in Brunei and it was was a cheap place to stay.  Most national parks in Malaysia are very reasonable to stay at but Kinabalu is not anymore; the price of popularity.