The Damai area is a crag for climbers short on time because of the location. There are 30 routes, with most of them having grades of 5c to 6c. The crag was developed in the late 90s with expansion bolts.
Caution some routes at DAMAI have old bolts!
The limestone and it's minerals are effected by the sun, the water. With the age of the expansion bolts being 20 to 30 years old. The environmental factors contribute to the degradation of the older steel. Some anchors are built using rope slings which are also worn out from the adverse effects of the rain and sun (December 2023).
Be Mindful!
The crag is North-facing, however, due to the proximity of Kuala Lumpur to the equator the crag experiences all-day sun from about mid of March to August. Conversely, the crag experiences all-day shade from August to about mid of March.
The rock cliff is inside a city park with toilets, picnics area, skate park, fitness machines and BMX track.
Bring at least a 70 meter rope and 16 quick draws and a Helmet. As it is required by the paks management. A 10RM user fee is required. Also addition 1RM for shower and 1RM for toilet.
The crag is managed by Gau Damai Extreme Park. The site has rubbish bins to keep it litter free. There are toilets but you must pay a separate fee to use them. There are often beginners courses run on weekends.
Entrance fee is 5RM for Malaysians and 10RM for visitors.
Helmets must be worn for both climber and belayer. You can rent one (but they are sweaty) at the entrance.
For Grab or other Ride Shares, search for "Gau Damai Extreme Park". This will bring you right to the crag.
Otherwise, getting to the Damai crag can be pretty tricky as it is nestled in the middle of the 'Kampung Wira Melayu' village. Taxis may not know how to get there and are more likely to drop you off at the Batu Caves temple which lies quite a distance away.
There are two buses available though (Intrakota 14 and 41 - the former departing from Central Market and the latter from Lot10 Shopping Centre) that will stop at the Pinggiran Batu Caves bus station. The bus station is still a little far from the crag itself but you should be able to make your way to Damai and White Wall by asking for directions or following a map. The Damai crag lies just next to a football field and a small mosque.
Around Batu Caves or in Kuala Lumpur cty.
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