UPORG invites you to the 24th MFPI Midyear Federation Climb and Presidents’ Meeting in the province of Tarlac on October 21-24, 2009.
With the theme “Paduyduy Hen a Tarlac” which literally means “Pag-aalay sa Tarlac”, Paduyduy is a thanksgiving ritual being practiced by the Aeta and the Abelling before harvested bounty are consumed. Besides promoting responsible mountaineering and introducing new outdoor havens, the 2009 midyear congress aims to establish appreciation of indigenous culture and skills, while promoting eco-tourism. Also, it intends to encourage the usage of mountaineers’ outdoor agility and expertise in helping our less-served brothers and sisters in the mountainous areas that we frequently visit in each of our own hometown.
You can choose from among the following activities:
Mt. Pinatubo Hike
Mt. Bungkol Baka Hike
Trail Biking
Jungle Survival Clinic w/ Waterfalls
Water Activities – Kayaking and Watertubing
“Paduyduy” Discussion
Basecamp Games
5km Trail Running Race
Bird Watching Lecture & Application
Photo Contest
BMC
You can select and register as many activities as you want but please refer to the general schedule of activities to avoid time conflict. To help you decide further, please read the activity descriptions. Registration Fee is P650 for non-MFPI members, and P600 for MFPI active member clubs/IM. Should you wish to reserve the slot for your chosen activities, accomplish the reg form, email it to the secretariat, and deposit your fee at any of the following bank accounts (don’t forget to contact the secretariat if you have deposited your reg fee):
Bank: PHILIPPINE VETERANS BANK (UP Diliman Branch)
Account Name: UP ORG
Account #: SA 0037-221679-100
Bank: LANDBANK (Fort Bonifacio Branch)
Account Name: Jacqueline G. Laruan
Account #: SA 1686-0342-63
Bank: BDO (MC Home Depot Fort Bonifacio Branch)
Account Name: Jacqueline G. Laruan
Account #: SA 5530002324
GENERAL SCHEDULE AND ACTIVITIES
DAY DATE EVENT/ACTIVITY TIME REMARKS
1 Oct 21 (Wed) - Arrival and Registration of Participants
- Distribution of T-shirt, ID, & Certificate
- Pre-climb: Mt. Pinatubo (1st batch) - 4:00pm - max 35 pax
- Pre-climb: Mt. Bungkol Baka - 4:00pm - max 30 pax
- Briefing for Jungle Survival Clinic - 4:00pm
- Opening Ceremony (hosted dinner) - 6:00pm
- Aeta and Abelling Cultural Presentation
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2 Oct 22 (Thur) - Mt. Pinatubo (1st batch) - 6:00am
- Mt. Bungkol Baka traverse - 8:00am
- Bike Clinic & Biking (Trail A) - 8:00am
- Jungle Survival Clinic w/ Waterfalls - 9:00am - dayhike
- Bird Watching Lecture - 2:00pm - max 20 pax
- Pre-climb: Mt. Pinatubo (2nd batch) - 4:00pm - max 35 pax
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3 Oct 23 (Fri) - Mt. Pinatubo (2nd batch) - 6:00am
- Bird Watching Practical - 6:00am
- Biking (Trail B & C) - 7:00am
- Watertubing - 9:00am & 2:00pm - max 10 pax per batch
- long sleeves & soft pants attire required
- Kayaking - 9:00am & 2:00pm - max of 30 pax per batch
- “Paduduy” round-table discussion on how to start conducting responsive & progressive social, cultural, environmental projects in each & everyone’s hometown like medical & dental missions, relief operations, book donations, tree planting & nurturing, & other related endeavors - 1:00pm - attendees will be given directory of private & public companies/agencies appropriate for said projs. - there will be presentations & film showing
- Arrival of Mt. Bungkol Baka Trekkers - 2:00pm
- Basecamp Games - 3:00pm - winners get prices. - only registered pax can join
- Arrival of Mt. Pinatubo Trekkers (1st batch) - 5:00pm
4 Oct 24 (Sat) - BMC Lectures for Participants - 7:00am
- BMC Lectures for the Local Guides - 7:00am
- Biking (Trail D) - 7:00am
- 5km Trail Running Race - 8:00am - only registered pax can join
- Deadline for Submission of Photos for Contest - 10:00am - only registered pax can join
- Presidents’ Meeting - 1:00pm
- Votation for People’s Choice Award Photo - 12:00-4:00pm - all pax can vote
- Arrival of Mount Pinatubo Trekkers (2nd batch) - 4:00pm
- Race & Photo Contest Awardings - 6:00pm
- Hosted Dinner - 7:00pm
- Concert - 8:00pm
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5 Oct 25 (Sun) - Departure of Participants - 8:00am & 12:00pm - free ride to Tarlac City bus terminal.
THE BASECAMP
Several main and simple activities might thrill and exhaust you down during the 24th Midyear Fedclimb and President’s Meeting, but nothing compares to a relaxing basecamp. We know that before arriving in Tarlac, you’re probably thinking what the basecamp looks like. You’re mind flooding you with questions like “Is it hot at the basecamp?”, Can I hang my hammock there and just have a relaxing siesta?”, “Are there any stores where I can buy food and some basic necessities?”, “How much alcohol can I take this time?”
Okay, okay… yes, we are mountaineers and this type of wishful thinking is only common, however considered bonus if you are in a federation climb.
The basecamp is actually inside the expansive Tarlac Eco-Park in the municipality of San Jose. It doesn’t have a hotel or room accommodations but the place is very much perfect for camping. The basecamp has lots of trees where you can tie that hammock. There are pocket gazebos, table and benches.
The basecamp has water and bathroom facilities, and nipa stores selling drinks, snacks, rice, viands and some very basic provisions. Make sure to charge your cellphone and bring spare battery, though there is electricity in the basecamp, the facilities for charging cellphones are very limited.
HOW TO GO TO THE BASECAMP
From Five Star Bus Cubao EDSA terminal or Five Star Bus Pasay terminal (near Winston Lodge Pasay EDSA), take Tarlac/Dagupan/Bolinao bound buses.
FROM CUBAO BUS TERMINAL
| FROM CUBAO BUS TERMINAL
|
|
| FIRST TRIP
| LAST TRIP
| FARE
|
| Dagupan (A/C)
| 6:00am
| 9:00pm
| P154.00
|
| Dagupan (Ord)
| 4:00am
| 8:00pm
| P108.00
|
| Bolinao (A/C)
| 8:00am
| 1:00am
| P154.00
|
| Bolinao (Ord)
| 4:30am
| 11:30pm
| P108.00
|
| FROM PASAY BUS TERMINAL
|
|
| FIRST TRIP
| LAST TRIP
| FARE
|
| Dagupan (A/C)
| 1:00am
| 11:00pm
| P161.00
|
| Dagupan (Ord)
| 2:30am
| 10:00pm
| P117.00
|
| Bolinao (A/C)
| 12:00mn
| 9:00pm
| P161.00
|
| Bolinao (Ord)
| 1:00am
| 10:30pm
| P117.00
|
Get off at Capas, Tarlac junction. Transportation from junction to basecamp will be provided (pls see schedule of free transport). Bus ride to Capas junction will take 2 hours depending on traffic condition. Capas Junction has fastfood chains such as Chowking and McDo, and various grocery stores; you can have your last minute shopping there.
PARTICIPANTS FROM NAIA:
The most convenient and fastest way is by taking the shuttle that picks up commuters from NAIA Terminal 3. Usually, commuters will just wait at the bus stop located right at the very southernmost part of the arrival area platform. There’s a big sign saying “NAIA Three Loop Bus Stop” at one of the gigantic posts. Its only P20.00 for one way per person and it will get you all the way to EDSA on an air-conditioned coaster shuttle.
From EDSA Pasay rotunda, you can walk northbound then turn right to Winston Lodge. Thereon, you will see Five Star bus terminal. Or take any bus with Fairview/Lagro signage which will take you to Cubao at less than P25.00 for ordinary fare. Get off at Cubao EDSA Five Star bus terminal.
Without the airport shuttle, you may take a jeepney (fare: P7.00) bound for Baclaran just outside the NAIA compound. From baclaran, ride a bus with Fairview/Lagro signage and get off at Winston Lodge Pasay (fare: P10.00 A/C bus) or at Cubao EDSA Five Star bus terminal (fare: P35.00 A/C bus).
If you have a bit to spare, take a regular cab outside the NAIA compound. The airport taxi (Yellow) is a bit expensive (flag down rate starts at P70 as compared to P30 of regular cabs). It will cost you a bit more than P100.00 for the taxi fare from outside the airport to Five Star bus terminal in Pasay and almost P200.00 to Cubao terminal.
FREE TRANSPORT SCHEDULE FROM JUNCTION TO BASECAMP
| FROM CAPAS JUNCTION TO BASECAMP
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| DATE
| TIME
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October 21, 2009 (Wed)
| 11:00am
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| 4:00pm
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| October 22, 2009 (Thur)
| 8:00am only
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| October 23, 2009 (Fri)
| 8:00am
|
|
| 5:00pm
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| October 24, 2009 (Sat)
| 8:00am
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| FROM BASECAMP TO BUS TERMINAL (SIESTA)
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| October 25, 2009 (Sun)
| 8:00am
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|
| 12:00pm
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PADUYDUY ADAPTATION
From the concept of Paduyduy, which is a thanksgiving ritual performed before harvested bounty are consumed, mountaineers can sure have a way of giving back to the places with its communes the same bliss they have experienced in visiting those mountains.
Representatives from different participating clubs are encourage to attend this round table discussion on how to start creating environmental, cultural, educational and social-oriented projects. Some mountaineering groups will share their experiences regarding successful projects for other groups to be inspired and get clued-up in starting their own sustainable projects in respective hometown.
Planning procedures and directory of public and private companies or agencies appropriate for different projects will be shared too.
THE JUNGLE SURVIVAL CLINIC AND WATERFALLS HIKE
Experience the indigenous life by playing a part in the Jungle Survival Clinic. Imagine yourself being a “survivor” just for one day. Activities include hiking, river crossing, waterfalls sightseeing, storytelling, series of demonstrating, and best of all.... eating.
Learn to identify the edible plants and river foodstuff, as well as the poisonous ones. Build fire with no matchsticks or a lighter. Make table, chair, cups, using only one tool. Cook food the indigenous way, eat amazingly delicious and nutritious forest meals with bare hand and big leaf as plate. Locate and drink water from plants and other sources. And enjoy the magnificent view of Duglo falls. You will be taught and guided by the expert, an Abeling.
MOUNTAIN BIKE CROSS-COUNTRY TRAILS
Trail A
Starting from the Eco-park admin building parking lot, this route proceeds uphill through the park’s gravel road. The route then enters a single track on the left side which initially follows a descent then a moderate ascent. The trail is overgrown and may require riders to dismount at some points to overcome obstacles. The route ends at the dirt road near the admin building. The whole loop is only roughly 2 kilometers. This route is recommended for novice riders, riding time is 10 to 20 minutes. Riders may use this route for warm ups and practicing riding technique.
Trail B
The bike trail starts with a short downhill road section from the Eco-park admin building parking lot. The route turns left into a hard packed dirt road. The trail winds over roughly four kilometers of uphill and downhill sections, each gaining or losing about 50 meters of elevation. The turnaround point is at a goat farm where riders can rest, drink refreshments and refill water bottles. The return route goes through the same road in the opposite direction ending at the Eco-camp. This route is recommended for beginner and intermediate trail riders and takes only 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Trail C
The third trail is an extension of trail B that goes through a more challenging single track. This short loop adds 3 kilometers to trail B but requires dismounting at one point to cross a stream. Expect narrow, muddy trails on this section of the ride. Total distance including trail B is 13 kilometers back and forth.
Trail D
Starting from base camp, the trail follows the cement road downhill then enters a dirt road to the left followed by more downhill then flat sections. The ride is two or three hours of biking on dirt and paved roads heading towards the San Pedro area. The return leg is a steep and strenuous uphill back to the base camp. If conditions permit, the lead biker may add some trail sections to this route.
WATER ACTIVITIES
Kayak Run
The kayak event is an 11 kilometer run through the Bulsa river of Tarlac. This is composed of class one and class two white water (easy to moderate). Participants will be riding in two person inflatable kayaks for two hours. The kayak activity would require additional fee (to be published later). Slots for the kayak event will be limited on a first come first served basis.
Water Tubing
If swimming makes you boring, let’s have fun with tubes. At some part of the Bulsa River, ride the rapids for one hour using big tubes. This is composed of class one and class two white water (easy to moderate). You may want to wear long sleeved shirt and soft pants to avoid scratches from tree branches and grasses while in the river.
PHOTO CONTEST
Five events are open for participants to contest during the four-day federation climb. Either Spirit of the federation or Tarlac as environment or action sport destination should manifest on all the pictures to be submitted. There will be a “people's choice award” for the most popular photo voted by the participants and “best picture award” selected by the judges among the winning photos. Only registered participants can submit entries.
Events covered
a. Mt. Bungkol Baka Climb
b. Mt. Pinatubo Climb
c. River Activities
d. Jungle Survival Clinic with Waterfalls
e. Trail Biking
f. Base Camp Activities (including trail running race and basecamp games)
Contest Mechanics
1. Contestants may join all 6 events, one photo per event per contestant.
2. Submit pictures in .jpeg format maximum of 12 megapixels
3. No post processing, but levels adjustment and raw developing are allowed.
4. No composite or stitched panoramic images allowed, and no watermarks or copyright detail may be included in the submissions.
5. All pictures will be resized to fit the 19 inch Acer LCD monitor for judging. A card reader for SD cards is available for downloads.
6. Entry deadline is at 10am of Oct 24.
7. Judging of people's choice award is open from 12pm to 4pm of Oct 24.
8. Two winners (1st and 2nd place) apart from the “best picture” and “people’s choice” awards will be chosen per event. Awarding will be at the evening of Oct 24.
9. UPORG reserves the right to use all photo entries in none commercial activities with proper acknowledgment of the photographer. Winning pictures shall be posted at the UPORG website after the fed climb.
10. Judges decision is final.
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