The Long Climb Up

Sabi ko sa sarili ko babawi ako ng lakwatsa pagkatapos ng SE15 Weekend retreat.

And what better way to jumpstart the wanderlust than to climb the highest peak in Luzon - Mount Pulag!

This morning, I initiated a mass email to my climbing mates in AIM for their return trip to the mountain and our first climb of the year. Danilo immediately replied and helmed the planning of the expedition. There are several trails to the Pulag peak, each with varying level of difficulties. I told him I'll be inviting first-time climbers so we better ought taking the Ambangeg trail for this trek. That's the easiest traverse to the summit.

SOOO... I'm inviting YOU! Yes, IKAW! Contact me and join na! What a cool way to welcome the start of summer in the cold mountains of Benguet!

Ambangeg Trail (southern part of the mountain), Bokod, Benguet
PLUS, to add some meaning to the trip, we are looking to tie up with other mountaineering groups who will be having outreach programs for the students and schools around the vicinity of Mount Pulag. We intend to donate some school supplies for the kids.

Here are some info regarding Mount Pulag and what to expect during the climb:
CLICK ME

Thanks to pinoymountaineer.com for the wonderful writeup!

And here's our planned itinerary...

Day Zero (Friday, February 27)
9pm - Assembly (Victory Liner - Cubao)
10pm - ETD (you guess it right! ETD = estimated time of departure) from Cubao

Day 1 (Saturday, February 28)
5am - ETA (what a wiz kid! yes, ETA = estimated time of arrival) in Baguio City
5:30am - ETD Baguio City for Kabayan, Benguet
7am - breakfast along the way
9am - ETA, DENR Station, Kabayan, Benguet
11am - ETA, Jump-off (Ranger Station, Ambangeg Trail)... eat lunch!
12:30pm - start of trek
4pm - ETA (Campsite)... set camp and rest!
5pm - prep dinner
6pm - dinner is served!
8pm - free time!
10pm - lights out (so they say!)

Day 2 (Sunday, March 1)
3:30am - wake-up call (kelangan maaga para abutan yung "sea of clouds" sa summit!)
4am - start trek to summit
5:30am - summit
7am - trek back to camp
8am - camp na ulit (breakfast!)
9am - break camp
10am - start descent
1pm - ETA Ranger Station ...lunch and wash-up
3pm - ETD for Baguio
8pm - ETA Baguio ...dinner at Good Taste and last minute pasalubong buying
9pm - ETD for Manila

Day 3 (Monday, March 2)
3am - ETA Manila

*****
Expenses
Estimated budget per head is P3,500 which includes the following;

* Manila to Baguio bus fare (Victory Liner) – P 390 x 2 = 780
* Baguio to Babadak, Benguet (chartered 4x4 jeepney is P 9500 back and forth) – cost estimate is P800 per head (Note: This will vary according to the number of participants)
* Registration Fee – estimated cost is 150 per head (via Ambangeg – Ambangeg)
* Guide Fee – P 2100 / 10 pax and 100 for every additional head (Note: This will vary according to the number of participants)
* Food – Diner (1st day), Lunch (2nd day), Dinner (2nd day), Lunch (3rd day)
* Miscellaneous – butane gas for cooking
* Lodging - 150 per head

*****

Essential Gears and Equipments

· Backpack (mountaineering standards)
· Sleeping bag / tent
· Flashlight / Headlamp (with extra batteries)
· Mess kits (utensils)
· Trash bags
· Personal medication / First Aid Kit
· disinfectant
· 2 liters Drinking Water
· Off Lotion or any mosquito repellant
· 1 pair of camp slippers
· 4 sets of clothing (Cool fit shirt or Mesh shirt)
· Trekking Shoes
· Cap / Bush hat
· Arm Warmer *
· Leg warmer or Tights or Leggings *
· Trekking shorts or Pants
· Poncho or Rain Gear *
· Thermal Jacket and Pants
· Extra Socks *
· Hand Gloves *

While most of these gears (and some) will really be helpful, it will be really heavy for your load to bring them all so I suggest you just bring what in your judgment would be very essential for your convenience in the mountains. I marked an asterisk on some of the optional gears.

*****

Just drop me a message if you want to hike with us. I need a headcount before the end of January. I'm aiming to invite people from my various circles of friends so just y'know I can get em acquainted with each other in an activity where real camaraderie gets tested... mountaineering!

So far these guys confirmed:
1. Dan the Flash (Justice League-HP tropa)
2. Ayn the Wonder Woman (Justice League-HP tropa)
3. lagay ko sarili ko... Obi the Bat Man

The Long Climb Up

Sabi ko sa sarili ko babawi ako ng lakwatsa pagkatapos ng SE15 Weekend retreat.

And what better way to jumpstart the wanderlust than to climb the highest peak in Luzon - Mount Pulag!

This morning, I initiated a mass email to my climbing mates in AIM for their return trip to the mountain and our first climb of the year. Danilo immediately replied and helmed the planning of the expedition. There are several trails to the Pulag peak, each with varying level of difficulties. I told him I'll be inviting first-time climbers so we better ought taking the Ambangeg trail for this trek. That's the easiest traverse to the summit.

SOOO... I'm inviting YOU! Yes, IKAW! Contact me and join na! What a cool way to welcome the start of summer in the cold mountains of Benguet!

Ambangeg Trail (southern part of the mountain), Bokod, Benguet
PLUS, to add some meaning to the trip, we are looking to tie up with other mountaineering groups who will be having outreach programs for the students and schools around the vicinity of Mount Pulag. We intend to donate some school supplies for the kids.

Here are some info regarding Mount Pulag and what to expect during the climb:
CLICK ME

Thanks to pinoymountaineer.com for the wonderful writeup!

And here's our planned itinerary...

Day Zero (Friday, February 27)
9pm - Assembly (Victory Liner - Cubao)
10pm - ETD (you guess it right! ETD = estimated time of departure) from Cubao

Day 1 (Saturday, February 28)
5am - ETA (what a wiz kid! yes, ETA = estimated time of arrival) in Baguio City
5:30am - ETD Baguio City for Kabayan, Benguet
7am - breakfast along the way
9am - ETA, DENR Station, Kabayan, Benguet
11am - ETA, Jump-off (Ranger Station, Ambangeg Trail)... eat lunch!
12:30pm - start of trek
4pm - ETA (Campsite)... set camp and rest!
5pm - prep dinner
6pm - dinner is served!
8pm - free time!
10pm - lights out (so they say!)

Day 2 (Sunday, March 1)
3:30am - wake-up call (kelangan maaga para abutan yung "sea of clouds" sa summit!)
4am - start trek to summit
5:30am - summit
7am - trek back to camp
8am - camp na ulit (breakfast!)
9am - break camp
10am - start descent
1pm - ETA Ranger Station ...lunch and wash-up
3pm - ETD for Baguio
8pm - ETA Baguio ...dinner at Good Taste and last minute pasalubong buying
9pm - ETD for Manila

Day 3 (Monday, March 2)
3am - ETA Manila

*****
Expenses
Estimated budget per head is P3,500 which includes the following;

* Manila to Baguio bus fare (Victory Liner) – P 390 x 2 = 780
* Baguio to Babadak, Benguet (chartered 4x4 jeepney is P 9500 back and forth) – cost estimate is P800 per head (Note: This will vary according to the number of participants)
* Registration Fee – estimated cost is 150 per head (via Ambangeg – Ambangeg)
* Guide Fee – P 2100 / 10 pax and 100 for every additional head (Note: This will vary according to the number of participants)
* Food – Diner (1st day), Lunch (2nd day), Dinner (2nd day), Lunch (3rd day)
* Miscellaneous – butane gas for cooking
* Lodging - 150 per head

*****

Essential Gears and Equipments

· Backpack (mountaineering standards)
· Sleeping bag / tent
· Flashlight / Headlamp (with extra batteries)
· Mess kits (utensils)
· Trash bags
· Personal medication / First Aid Kit
· disinfectant
· 2 liters Drinking Water
· Off Lotion or any mosquito repellant
· 1 pair of camp slippers
· 4 sets of clothing (Cool fit shirt or Mesh shirt)
· Trekking Shoes
· Cap / Bush hat
· Arm Warmer *
· Leg warmer or Tights or Leggings *
· Trekking shorts or Pants
· Poncho or Rain Gear *
· Thermal Jacket and Pants
· Extra Socks *
· Hand Gloves *

While most of these gears (and some) will really be helpful, it will be really heavy for your load to bring them all so I suggest you just bring what in your judgment would be very essential for your convenience in the mountains. I marked an asterisk on some of the optional gears.

*****

Just drop me a message if you want to hike with us. I need a headcount before the end of January. I'm aiming to invite people from my various circles of friends so just y'know I can get em acquainted with each other in an activity where real camaraderie gets tested... mountaineering!

So far these guys confirmed:
1. Dan the Flash (Justice League-HP tropa)
2. Ayn the Wonder Woman (Justice League-HP tropa)
3. lagay ko sarili ko... Obi the Bat Man