CLIMB MT PICO DE LORO THE SFC WAY

                                  CLIMB MT PICO DE LORO THE SFC WAY
                                        Organizer: Stewards of the Earth
                                      (SFC Upper Taguig Nature Ministry)
                                                 Nov 21 – 22, 2009
   Assembly at Ministop Signal Village / Heritage, Pasay (for climbers not from Signal Taguig)
PICO DE LORO
Ternate, Cavite
Major jump-off: Magnetic Hill, Ternate
LLA: 14° 12.855 N; 120° 38.785 E; 664 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: 1-2 days / 4-5 hours
Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 1-3
 Centuries ago, the Spaniards aboard their galleons to Manila Bay noticed the form of a giant parrot, perched in the forested mountains in Cavite. They named it "Pico de Loro" - "Parrot's Peak" Today, mountaineers who visit Pico de Loro discover that it is as enchanting as its name. High on Cavite's highest point, they could behold the rocky tower that the Spanish sailors once saw as the parrot's beak, and they could gaze towards South China Sea where the galleons once sailed, all the way to the historic island fort of Corregidor. Gusts of sea breeze reach the peak, refreshing hikers after a four-hour climb. The peak's rocky outcropping is dramatic, and sharply contrasts with the plains of Cavite and the waters of South China Sea.

THINGS TO CONSIDER:
1. Trail is muddy, wear trek shoes. DO NOT WEAR SLIPPERS. Sandals with strap are acceptable.
2. Bring raincoat and put all your things in a plastic before putting in to your back pack.
3. Bring trail foods and at least 3L of water for each climber. No water source at the campsite.
4. Bring headlamp or flashlight.
5. Bring jacket or windbreaker. DO NOT WEAR JEANS.
 6. Do not bring stuff toys and unnecessary things as it will contribute weight to your already full and heavy
back pack.
7. For those with special health concern, inform your Team Leader and bring necessary medications.
8. Food preparation is per small group (5-6 persons) depending on cooksets and stoves.
9. Lunch on day 1 is suggested to be packed as we have limited access to water source.
10. Winds are strong at the peak. Make sure your tents can survived the winds and pegs are complete.
11. Reports of flashflood on the river system including water falls. Proper caution is observed.
12. Clean up is done at descent. ( on the camp site and on the trail)
12. Pray before Ascent and Descent.
13. See IT Below
14. Expenses on Food are not included on the “Estimated Expenses”
                             
MT PICO DE LORO ITINERARY
Nov 21, 2009 Saturday Activity
0300H                 Assembly at Ministop, Triumph, Signal Village, Taguig City
0330H                 ETD Ministop
0400H                 ETA Heritage, Pasay City. Board any bus going to Maragondon or Ternate
0600H                 ETA Maragondon Bayan. Breakfast at BJ Canteen. Buy supplies.
0630H                 ETD Magnetic Hill. Rent a Jeepney.
0650H                 ETA Magnetic Hill. DENR Registration.
0715H                 ETA Jump off point. Start Trek.
0800H                 ETA Basecamp 1. Registration again. Rest Area. Water Source. CR
1100H                 ETA Campsite. Pitch Tent. Cook Food or Pack Lunch.
1200H                 Lunch
1300H                 Rest. Sleep. Chika Minute.
1600H                 Ascent to summit.
1615H                 ETA Summit. Activity
1700H                 Praise and Worship.
1730H                 Watch sunset.
1800H                 Back to campsite. Cook dinner.
1900H                 Dinner
2000H                 Socials! Bonding moments with your new found friends
2100H                 Lights off
Nov 22, 2009 Sunday   Activity
0400H                 Morning wake up call. Breakfast
0530H                 Summit again! Watch sunrise. Morning Worship. Picture Taking!
0630H                 Breakcamp (Clean up on campsite)
0730H                 Start Descent (Clean up on trail)
0930H                 Side trip at Waterfalls
1000H                 Back to Trail going to Basecamp 1
1130H                 DENR. Prepare for Lunch. Take a bath
1530H                 ETD DENR
1600H                 ETA Saulog Terminal
1800H                 ETA Manila
Estimated Expenses
014.00 Php            Ministop to FTI Terminal (Tricycle) (Back and Forth)
024.00 Php            FTI Terminal to Heritage Pasay (jeep) (Back and Forth)
071.00 Php            Heritage / Baclaran to Maragondon (Aircon Bus)
030.00 Php            Breakfast
100.00 PhP            Maragondon Bayan to Magetic Hill and back
020.00 Php            DENR Registration
020.00 Php            Basecamp 1 Registration
005.00 Php            Use of CR at DENR (Shower only)
080.00 Php            Bus / Jeepney ride going back to Manila. Estimated only. Depending on the bus or on the
                      route that we will take.
100.00 Php            ID, Trashbags and reservation slot (Excess will be returned)
TOTAL                 464.00 Php

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