24-HOUR PUBLIC  WEATHER FORECAST
Issued At: 5:00 a.m., 26 October 2010 Valid Beginning: 5:00 a.m. today until 5:00 a.m. tomorrow
Predicted Mean Sea Level Pressure Analysis for 8 a.m., 26 October 2010 Satellite Image for 5 a.m., 26 October 2010 Predicted Mean Sea Level Wind Analysis for 8 a.m., 26 October 2010
Synopsis:
At 4:00 a.m. today, the center of Tropical Storm "KATRING" was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 690 kms east of Extreme Northern Luzon (18.7°N 129.5°E) with maximum winds of 100 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 130 kph. It is forecast to move north northwest at 11 kph.
Forecast:
Eastern and Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao will experience mostly cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. The rest of Luzon will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds blowing from the North to Northwest will prevail over Northern and Eastern Luzon and the coastals waters along these areas will be moderate to rough. Light to moderate winds coming from the North to Northwest over the rest of Luzon and coming from the Southeast to Southwest over the rest of the country with slight to moderate seas.

Sagada Getaway

Via Baguio - Sagada
by Onith Marcaida
Suggested IT:

Day 0
Meet up – manila 8pm
9pm – etd manila to sagada (meet up @ Jollibee Farmers Cubao Near Cubao Mrt Station)

Day 1
3:00am baguio,breakfast
4:00am – etd baguio to sagada
11:00am – Eta Sagada ,Check IN,Lunch
1:00 pm – Caving” Explore Sumaguing Cave’
4:00pm – Caving ends/ Back to our Hostel
5:00pm – ETA Hostel Wash up/Rest
7:00pm – 11pm Dinner / Socials
12MN – Lights Out

Day 2
6:00 am wake up call/BreakFast
8:00am – Etd Hostel to Bomodok Bigfalls
9:30:nn – Stark TRek
11:00am – ETA BOMODOK FALLS , Lunch,Swimming,picture taking.
2:30pm – ETD Falls to Jump Off Point/Start Trek
4::30pm – ETA Jump Off.Back to sagada
6:00pm – Back to our Hostel/dinner/Socials/Rest

Day 3
8:00am – Wake up call/Wash UP/Breakfast
9:00am – Tour Around Sagada. Hanging Coffins,Old Church, Sagada Weaving,Burial Cave,Echo Valley
12nn - Lunch
2:00pm – Sagada – Baguio – Manila
7:00 pm – Baguio/ Dinner
9:00pm – Baguio to manila
2:00am – Manila

Package Rate: 3,500/pax minimum of 10pax


Inclusions:
Transportation Private Van Manila - Banaue vice versa
Accomodations in Sagada
Local Guide Fees
Sumaguing local guide fee and permits
Bomodok falls local guide fee and permits
Tour Around Sagada. Hanging Coffins,Old Church, Sagada Weaving,Burial Cave,Echo Valley
1 Hosted Dinner
CONTACT 09289988275

OUTLAST THE LEGENDARY MAYON
December 28 at 4:00am - December 29 at 4:00pm

(an outreach program for the community of brgy mataas in cagraray island)

Mayon Volcano ( lat.13'15.4 long.123'41.1 ) in the province of Albay, Bicol Peninsula,Southeastern Luzon Island, is the most active among 22 active volcanoes in the Philippines. The steep symmetrical strato cone has a summit elevation of 2,462 m ASL and a base diameter ca 20 kms. Mayon belongs to a northwest-trending chain of 13 P...liocene- Recent volcanic edifice comprising the Bicol Volcanic Arc form from Subduction along the Northern end of Philippine trench.PHILVOCS

Climb Overview :

Apparition Chapel to Camp Toril ( 673 m )
A gradual slope trail passing through private farm lands and lots of shades under Abaca plantations and shrubs, watch out poison ivy's are abound!
- A lot of space to choose from to pitch tents, rolling terrain.
Difficulty - Easy

Camp Toril to Ridge Camp #2 ( Elev. 1,315 m )

- The trail goes a ridge line with lush vegetation, there are open spots to admire the view of the islands and the ocean. The trail becomes steep on some parts but negotiable with ease.
-Difficulty - Moderate

Ridge Camp #2 to "George Steps" ( 2,200 m )

-- A long stretch of Lava Rocks formed int o a gully. Polished but not slippery even when wet.
-Flash floods may occur during heavy downpour.
- A rope system must be rigged at the steps due to possible loose rocks and scrambling on all fours while negotiating it. The walls are quite unstable but some parts can be bolted to accommodate hangers and set up the ropes, in order to ensure safe and easy ascent and descent from the crater.
Note: A rope system must be rigged to serve as hand line only at the steps and the upper walls towards the crater in order a proper flow of climbers is achieve specially a sudden thick cloud cover occurs when visual is affected during the climb. All climbers are advise to wear helmets of any kind when attempting the summit crater to avoid any head injury..
- Difficulty - Calculated Risks
- Weather - ( December )
- Generally cloudy to occasional rain showers may occur during the day and evening. But who knows due to climate change, it might be sunny the whole time during the climb.
" What would be the weather be like tomorrow.? Ask the caller
The weather man answered: " look out the window and see for yourself." Only GOD makes the weather as it may deem necessary for all living creatures HE created.



GEORGE M. CORDOVILLA
Eco Guide/ Consultant
Artificial Wall builder, Sea Kayak Builder,
Interest in: Mountaineering, Rock Climbing,Technical Caving and Cave Surveying,Sea Kayaking and Guide, Mountain bikes, Running and Photography or anything that has connections with the great outdoors or where ever or when ever my itchy spirits takes me...
Mountain experience: I lost counts but they are all great climbs!!!

EXPLORATORY CLIMBS:
1. Mayon Volcano - Traverse it twice via the Northern side and down to Legazpi side.
- Pioneer the first climb to new route and summit it twice!
2. Mt. Guiting Guiting Traverse - First to traverse it together with the Don Bosco Mountaineering Society of Mandaluyong. Via Magdiwang and down to San Fernando side
3. Mt. Cetaceo, Sierra Madre- First to summit together with the Sierra Madre Outdoor Club of Tuguegarao, Cagayan ( SMOC )
4. Mt. Malinao, Albay
5.Mt. Masaraga, Albay
6. Mt. Isarog, Cam. Sur
7. Bulusan Volcano - Traverse and the first to pioneer the trail from Brgy. San Roque in Bulusan, Sorsogon
8. Mt. Asog ( Mt. Iriga)- Traverse via Buhi, Cam. Sur and down to Iriga City side.

OTHER MOUNTAINS CLIMB

1.Mt. Pulag
2.Mt Banahaw
3.Mt. Halcon
4.Mt. Talinis, Negros Oriental
5.Mt. Kanlaon, Negros Occidental
6.Mt. Dos Cuernos, Sierra madre
7.Mt.Apo
 
OTHER EXPEDITIONS:
First Fil- British Caving expedition, Tuguegarao, Cebu,Mindanao, 1992
2nd Fil-British Caving Expedition, Visayas, Mindanao and Bikol leg

SUGGESTED ITINERARY
DAY 0
Departing manila
DAY 1
4:00 AM - Arrival of participants by bus from Manila
- Assembly at Legazpi City Grand Terminal
- Breakfast
- Prepare equipments, Be sure everythings ready what
to bring in summit. All backpacks will be left in camp 2.
5:00 AM - Board Jeepney bound to the jump-off point
6:00 AM – arrival at Apparition site chapel
- Courtesy call to Brgy Offiicials
6:15 AM – leave chapel to Toril Camp
7:30 AM – arrival Toril Camp (or Camp 1)
8:30 AM –ETA Camp 2
- Leave all the backpacks just bring valuable things, digicam flashlights, helmet, water, and pack lunch.
12:00 AM –ETA Summit
- Photo Ops.
- Quick Lunch
1:00 PM - Leave Summit
-Descend
4:00 PM – arrival Camp 2
- Pitch tents
- Prepare Dinner
– dinner/ socials
12:00 PM – lights out

DAY 2
5:00 AM - Wake up call
- Watch sunrise!
- Prepare Breakfast
- Break Camp
6:30 AM – leave Camp 2
8:30 AM – arrival at Apparition Chapel
- Board Jeepney
- Leave for Bacacay
9:00 AM - Courtesy call to Mayor Tobing Betito
- Proceed to Bacacay Port bound Cagraray Island
10:00 AM-Outreach for Barangay Mataas


For your payment please deposit under Sheralyn Asor's BPI account # 6196 1887 36 ( BPI Family Savings Account). Please settle on or before December 3, 2010 Thank you.
Package Fee: 600


Package Inclusions:

* T-shirt and ID
* Inclusive of Lunch on the 2nd day
* Entrance fee/ Camping fee/ Guideship/ Registration fees



NOTE :
Payments are non-refundable, but transferable

Pre-trip meeting: December 3, 2010
Venue: McDonalds Mall of Asia (beside Hypermarket)

Contact Information:
JAN- 09178081711 / SHE- 09154511428

THINGS TO BRING:
-helmet, mask ,tarp
-bring packed breakfast and lunch
- Tent for each group/pair
- arm warmer , gloves
- backpack cover, raincoat, poncho, umbrella
- suggested footwear: trekking shoes, rubber shoes
- windbreaker, jacket , sweater
- camera
- flashlight/headlamp/lantern
- extra batteries for your camera/headlamp/flashlight/speaker
- 1/2 kilo rice
- canned goods /cooking equipments
- 2-3 Liters water per person
- bring your own spoon, fork, plate & cup / swiss knife
- first aid kit, kikay kit
- sleeping bag/mat
- alcohol, insect repellant, tissues
- toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste)

*Don’t forget to bring any kind of liquor for a cocktail drink/mix...

Mountain News: Mt. Pulag, Mt. Ugo may be temporarily inaccessible / Initial report of mountain road damages from Typhoon Juan

Reports are coming in from news media as well as our contacts from the North about the conditions of mountain roads, as well as mountains in the North. There are no immediate reports of damaged trails at the moment, but the exploratory trails of Ilocos and the Northern Sierra Madre may have gotten more difficult with the advent of Typhoon Juan.

Moreover, we were informed that Mt. Pulag may be inaccessible at the moment. There is no electricity and Kiset road is said to have been damaged. Accessibility to Mt. Ugo via Itogon is also unsure at the moment, with the N. Vizcaya-Benguet road confirmed to be damaged. There have been no reports of damage in roads leading to Mts. Napulauan or Amuyao. Visitors to Sagada are advised to check with their hotels/inns to see if Halsema Highway is intact.

This following is a repost from a GMANews online article that may prove helpful to those travelling or backpacking up north in the very near future:

"As of Tuesday, the roads that are still impassable were:
Daang Maharlika from Tuguegarao City to Cauayan City, not passable
due to fallen trees and electric posts;
Apayao-Ilocos Norte Road, Marnas Bridge, Tanglagan Section;
Lenneng-Cabugao Road closed due to landslides;
Apayao-Ilocos Norte Road, saddle section closed due to swelling of
Maranas River;
Rabaw Section Km 72 closed due to fallen trees;
Mt. Province Boundary-Calanan Road Bannagao Section, due to soil and
rock slides;
Mt. Province Boundary-Calanan Road Dallimono Section;
Mt. Province-Ilocos Sur Road via Tue; Mt. Province-Cagayan via
Tabuk-Enrile Road, Makutiti in Ampawilen, Sadanga; and Mamaga,
Sadanga, closed due to landslides;
Baguio-Bontoc Road, Gonogon Section, closed due to landslides;
Banaue-Mayoyao Road, Km 483-040, Km 483+080, Km 407 Saddle-Golongan
Section, closed due to landslides;
Manila North Road in Sagayaden, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur;
Claveria-Calanasan Road, Mabanong Section;
Benguet Dalupirip Itogon and Nueva Vizcaya-Benguet Road;
Kennon Road"

Roads are usually repaired within days, and within a week or so we expect access to Mt. Pulag and other mountains to be restored. Again it is best to check with local authorities such as park officials (Mt. Pulag) or hotels (Sagada). This is highly recommended for those who have scheduled hikes this weekend. Pinoymountaineer.com will give updates on these developments as soon as we have them.

On November 21, 2010, the Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems at University of the Philippines Los Banos and its partners are launching the 2nd Maquiling Quest - an adventure race in Mt. Makiling from Sto. Tomas to Los Banos.

This is a very exciting event, which aims to raise funds and promote awareness of Mt. Makiling's unique natural beauty and rugged terrains that are sure to provide a challenge to paticipants. The blogger considers Mt. Makiling his home mountain and encourages everyone to join this event!

For more information, please contact:
BENJAMIN D. ARIZALA
Makiling Botanic Gardens
University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna
Telefax: (049) 536-2637 or 536-3572
E-mail: maquilingquest@yahoo.com

4TH MT PULAG ADVENTURE 2010 (Oct 23-24), VIA AMBANGEG-AMBANGEG TRAIL ROUTE(2922MASL)

This will be our Fourth Ascent for this year's mt pulag summt assault
Conquer the 3rd highest in the philippines, highest peak in luzon..
just like a walk in the park..

Package Rate: P3,300 per pax
Pre-climb Meeting
Date: Oct 15, 2010 7:30 PM
Location: contact Migs 09052688275 for details
Participants are REQUIRED to attend the PRE-CLIMB.

Package Inclusions:
RT Bus Transfers: Manila-Baguio-Manila
RT Jeep Transfers: Baguio-Ranger Station-Baguio
Included Meals: Day 1 –Dinner; Day 2 – Breakfast, Lunch
All Guides, Mountaineer Guides and Camping/Conservation Fees (Mt. Pulag National Park)
Personalized Climb T-shirt
Souvenir Climb ID
Not Included:
Day 1 – Breakfast, Pack lunch; Day 2 – Dinner
Porter Fee (Optional P250, one-way)

Itinerary
Day 0, Oct 22 2010

23:00 ETD Manila-Baguio

Day 1, Oct 23 2010

05:00 ETA Baguio, Breakfast
10:30 ETA Ranger Station, Lunch
12:00 Trekking Proper
03:30 ETA Campsite, Dinner, Overnight

Day 2, Oct 24 2010
03:00 Wake-up Call
03:30 Summit Assault
05:00 ETA Summit
08:00 Breakfast
12:00 ETA Ranger Station, Lunch, Wash-up
18:00 ETA Baguio, Dinner
21:00 ETD Baguio-Manila (OPTIONAL BAGUIO CITY SIDETRIP)

Day 3, Oct 25 2010
03:00 ETA Manila
....HOMEWARD BOUND.....

REGISTRATION POLICY * Deadline of Registration: Oct 15 2010 (better earlier to reserve your slot)* LIMITED SLOTS ONLY* Deadline of Payment: Down payment of P1,800 upon registration. Full payment  on assembly area on Oct 22 2010 or earlier.
* Book & Buy Policy. First come, first serve basis.
* No regform, No reservation. To reserve, please fill-out registration form then send to miguel.mapalad@yabag.org Subject: Mt pulag adventure 2010 – Registration (October 23-24, 2010)
* Then you will receive thru email account details where to deposit payment (BPI).
* Everyone is required to download and submit registration form
* Please register only if you are 100% sure you are joining. 
* Full payment must be settled within the agreed time-frame. Should you need extension, please coordinate with the Climb Organizer.
* Non-refundable but transferable to other person. Climb Organizer  must be notified asap or at least 5 days before the trip. In this case, the “proxy” must fill-out and submit registration form.
* The payments made to us are only refundable if we cancel due to weather issues or fortuitous events. 
* Upon payment, you will receive a copy of complete guidelines, including things to bring, itinerary, reminders, etc… 

REGISTRATION FORM

mt_pulag_october_23-24_4.doc
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FOR INQUIRIES/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS
email your concerns to miguel.mapalad@yabag.org  with your name and contact number
Subject: Mt Pulag adventure 2010 – Inquiries (October 23-24 2010)
or contact the assigned reservation officer of this trip: 
Miguel Mapalad Mobile (+63) 09052688275

MT UGU TRAVERSE CROSS COUNTRY TREKKING
NUEVA VIZCAYA-BENGUET)

Mt. Ugu, Nueva Vizcaya traverse Benguet
Elevation: 2,150 masl, Level: Major Climb, Level III, Strenuous
Date: October 30-31, 2009 / Optional Baguio city side trip

Mt. Ugu is one of the major peaks in the mountainous Benguet and Nueva Vizcaya provinces. The site was discovered as a new hiking destination last 1987 when a PAL plane crashed on one of its slopes. Mountaineers who volunteered on the ensuing rescue operations were awed by the adventure experience of exploring this mountain making it a part of their succeeding explorations. Then for a long time, it was a place known only to a handful until the time when the other mountaineering groups started to re-discover the place.

Mt. Ugu is another proof that the Cordilleras is one of the richest hiking destinations in the country. It is a cross-country hike traversing several territories cutting across the provinces of Benguet and Nueva Vizcaya. It is a part of the “Cordillera Way” which is a series of trails crisscrossing the Cordillera Mountains. In fact you can create other exploration trips within this destination like a Napulauan-Ugu or Mt. Ugu-Pulag hikes. The Mt. Ugu hike itself is already visually rewarding physically challenging enough for you to reconsider the other routes. Nestled between the vast mountain lies the 2,150 high summit of Mt. Ugu. From the summit, you can catch a panoramic view of Mt. Pulag on the North and the Nueva Vizcaya Mountains on the South. It’s not only the experience of the Cordillera wilderness that is rewarding but as well as the cultural experience of interacting and passing by the remote villages of Itogon and Kayapa. Definitely Mt. Ugu is a better alternative to Mt. Pulag especially if you want to get away from the “beaten tracks”

ITINERARY
OCTOBER 30-31
OPTIONAL SIDE-TRIP OVERNIGHT STAY AT BAGUIO ON NOV 1 MONDAY)

FRIDAY - OCTOBER 29 2010
21:30 - Assembly (TO BE ANNOUNCE ON PRE CLIMB MEETING)
22:45 - ETD to Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya from Manila via Bus

DAY 1 – Saturday (OCTOBER 30 2010)
03:30 - ETA Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya (Pick up by rented jeepney)
05:30 - ETA Jump-off Kayapa
(Breakfast, Register @ PNP, Prepare pack lunch)
06:30 - Start Ascend
11:00 - Indupit village, Refilled Trail Water
12:00 - Lunch on trail
13:00 - Resume Trek
14:30 - ETA Waiting Shed Mt Samento
16:30 - ETA Brgy. Domolpos (Pine Forest)
(Last water source; Take Water At least 4L.)
= STEEP TRAIL=
18:00 - ETA Summit, set camp, Prepare Dinner
19:00 - Dinner
20:00 - Socials
22:00 - Lights out

DAY 2 – Sunday (OCTOBER 31 2010)
05:00 - Wake up call, Prepare Breakfast
(VIEW SUNRISE @ SUMMIT CAMP)
07:00 - Break Camp, to summit
08:00 - Start Descend
09:00 - Saddle-Ridge
10:00 - Old Sawmill
11:00 - ETA Lusod Elementary School (Lunch Time)
13:00 - Resume Trek
17:30 - Begueng Bridge (approx. 40m hanging bridge)
18:00 - ETA Waiting Shed
(Jeep to Brgy. Tinongdan)
17:30 - ETA Tinungdan Brgy. Hall, Post Climb
18:30 - ETD to Baguio
20:00 - ETA Baguio
23:00 - ETD Manila (or Optional stay at Baguio city)

DAY 3
05:00 - ETA MANILA .......HOME SWEET HOME......



(OPTIONAL/ OWN ACCOUNT)
DAY 3 - Monday (November 1 2010) just for those who will stay in Baguio
08:00 - FREE TIME / GALA LANG
14:00 - Baguio City to Manila (OPTIONAL)
00:00 - ETA Manila ...HOME SWEET HOME...

Helpful Information
Transportation:
Manila to Bambang is 5 hrs - 6 hrs
Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya to Kayapa is 2 - 2.5 hrs with Off road ride

Water Source:
DAY1
Jump off at kayapa
Idupit Village 3 hours from jump off
Domolpos village 3 hrs before summit
DAY2
Lusod 4 hours from summit
Tinongdan, Itogon

Things Not Allowed
Bringing in of domestic or exotic animals
Taking a bath at Lusod
Introduction or bringing in of exotic plants taken outside the park
Leaving of biodegradable and non–biodegradable materials in the park
Campfire in the park
CLIMB FEE:
Php 2,000
INCLUSIONS:
TRANSPORTATIONS:
• Bus Manila to Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya
• Hired Jeepney 1: Bambang to Kayapa Jump off
• Hired Jeepney 2: Tinongdan to Baguio city
• Bus Baguio city to Manila
FEES / PERMIT / GUIDE
• Park / Barangay / Environmental fees / Handling
• 2 days guides / Pro guides / First aid support
SOUVENIRS
• Climb ID
• Mt Ugu Climb Certificate
• Personalized Mt Ugu Climb Shirt

*************************************************************
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PRE-CLIMB MEETING
Date: PLEASE CONTACT MIGS @ 09052688275
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Alphaland mall
Participants are REQUIRED to attend the PRE-CLIMB meeting/Orientation

NOT INCLUDED
• Meals
• Local Porter (OPTIONAL PORTERS 800 - 1000 for 2 days)

LIMITED SLOTS ONLY/RESERVE NOW
NOTE: First come first serve basis. Those who will confirm and give a deposit will be prioritized. Please

Tune up Climb
Warm up climb/training is highly recommended but not imposed (though training will ensure a better climbing condition).(our group warm up climb is not a prerequisite to joining Mt Ugu trek)

REGISTRATION POLICY
* Deadline of Registration: Oct 20 2010 (better earlier to reserve your slot)
* LIMITED SLOTS ONLY
* Deadline of Payment: Down payment of P1,000 upon registration. Full payment on assembly area on Oct 29 2010 or earlier.
* First come, first serve basis.
* No regform, No reservation. To reserve, please fill-out registration form then send to miguel.mapalad@yabag.org Subject: Mt Ugu Trek adventure 2010 – Registration (October 30-31, 2010)
* Then you will receive thru email account details where to deposit payment (BPI).
* Everyone is required to download and submit registration form
* Please register only if you are 100% sure you are joining.
* Full payment must be settled within the agreed timeframe. Should you need extension, please coordinate with the Climb Organizer.
* Non-refundable but transferable to other person. Climb Organizer must be notified asap or at least 5 days before the trip. In this case, the “proxy” must fill-out and submit registration form.
* The payments made to us are only refundable if we cancel due to weather issues or fortuitous events.
* Upon payment, you will receive a copy of complete guidelines, including things to bring, itinerary, reminders, etc…

REGISTRATION FORM
mt_ugu_form_october_23-24_4.doc
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File Type: doc
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FOR MORE INFORMATION/RESERVATION YOU MAY CONTACT

Miguel(Migs) Mapalad
Email: miguel.mapalad@yabag.org
Mobile:09052688275

Agot Comia
Email: agot.comia@yabag.org
Mobile:09157271770

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

Saturday, October 23 at 2:00pm - October 24 at 4:00pm

by Ogie San Jose

BACKGROUND
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

TRIVIA
SM Investments Corporation is developing "Pico de Loro Cove", a residential and luxury resort complex in Nasugbu, Batangas at the foothills of Mt. Palay-Palay.

Emilio Aguinaldo, in May 1897 originally recommended that Andres Bonifacio be banished to Pico de Loro. He was overruled by his generals, who instead recommended Bonifacio to be executed in Mt. Tala. This goes to prove that the name Pico de Loro was around before Spanish times, and places a historical significance to the mountain.

OPEN I.T Night Trek
assembly time: 2:pm at robinson palapala dasma...


What to Bring

@ Flashlight or Headlamp
@ FOODS; Packed breakfast,Packed Lunch, Diner, DAY 2 Breakfast,Lunch Out.
@Trail Water 5Liter Per Person.
@Pair of Gloves
@Trekking sandals, Rubber Shoes, Hiking Boots.(for safety reason. No wearing slippers on trail)
@Optional: camera
@Rain coat.Jacket, Sleeping Bag.
@Insect Reppellent. Sun block, Lotion, Toiletries.
@Personal Snacks/Personal Medicines.
@Camping Gears (Stove,Cookset,Lantern,Tent)
@Big Plastic Bag For Waterproofing, For garbage
@walang humpay na the bar.. ung Apple green Flavor..
@ the bar wag kalimutan...
@tissue... garbage bag...

MAYON VOLCANO (MT. MAYON)

Albay, Bicol Region
by Onith Marcaida

Major jumpoff: PHIVOLCS Office, Tabaco, Albay
LLA: 13°15′24″N; 123°41′6″E; 2462 MASL (#23)
Days required / Hours to summit: 3 days / 10-12 hours
Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 7/9, Trail class 2-5

ITINERARY
Day 0 (Oct.29, 2010) Friday
• 05:30 pm Assembly time at Alimall Bus Terminal
• 06:30 pm ETD Manila to Guinobatan


PLS. TELL THE BUS DRIVER TO DROP YOU OFF IN “GUINOBATAN” TOWN PROPER.
Some buses are taking diversions & may not enter the town proper,
they can drop you off at the diversion Shell Station of Guinobatan.
From There you can ride a tricycle or walk (30 meters only) up to the Guinobatan Town Plaza.
Thats the assembly area.

Day 1 (Oct.30,2010) Saturday
• 06:00 am ETA Guinobatan
• 06:30 am Assembly @ Guinobatan Town Plaza
• 7:00 am Buy supplies ect.
• 7:30 am Head to Golf Course, Jump-Off
• 8:00 am ETA Jump-Off, Briefing & Orientation
• 8:30 am Start Trek to Camp 1
• 11:30 nn ETA Camp 1 (campsite) , Lunch
• 01:00 pm Pitch tent, Relax, Visit Water source & Enjoy the view
• 06:00 pm Prepare dinner
• 07:00 pm Dinner, Socials
• 11:00 pm Lights off “kuno”

Day (Oct.31,2010) Sunday
• 04:00 am Wake up call - prepare for breakfast and pack lunch
• 06:30 am Start trek to Camp 2 (more on bouldering)
• 08:30 am ETA Camp 2
• 08:40 am Start assault to knife edge (rock scrambling & climbing)
• 11:00 am ETA knife edge (turn-around time is 12nn); lunch
• 12:00 pm Start descent to Camp 1
• 5:00 pm ETA Camp 1, Rest
• 06:00 pm Prepare dinner
• 07:00 pm Dinner, Socials
• 11:00 pm Lights off “ung inaantok”

Day 3 (Nov.1,2010) Monday
• 07:00 am Break Camp, Descent to Brgy, Buyuan
• 10:30 am ETA Brgy, Buyuan, Wash up & Head back to Legazpi
• 12:00 am ETA Legazpi City, Lunch
ANYTHING GOES FROM THERE!!!


BUDGET:3K
INCLUSIONs:bus fare(mla-bicol),tshirt,ID,guide,regs.,1 host dinner

Mt. Napulaun Traverse

Via HUNGDUAN-HAPAO

Friday, October 29 at 11:00pm - October 31 at 8:00pm
Created By

Patrick Hervic Aquino

During World War 11, the Japanese established a garrison in Kiangan. When the U.S. Liberation Forces landed in Luzon in January 1945, the Japanese Imperial Army under General Yamashita retreated to Ifugao. They established a stronghold on the slopes of Mt. Napaluan in Hungduan, but the joint Filipino- American Forces went after them with continuous bombing and artillery fire. On September 3, 1945, Yamashita finally surrendered in Kiangan, bringing the war in the Pacific to an end. 

ITINERARY
Oct 30-31
Mt. Napulaun Traverse open climb
Via HUNGDUAN-HAPAO

oct 29 Day 0
2100 ETD for Banaue via Autobus or Florida Bus Lines

oct 30 Day 1
0600 ETA Banaue; take rented jeep to Hungduan, Ifugao
1100 ETA Hungduan, Ifugao. Register
1200 Secure guides; Start trek
1800 ETA Campsite summit
1900 Dinner / socials

oct 31 Day 2
0530 Await the sunrise; prepare for breakfast and departure
0700 Start descent via Hapao trail
1030 Early lunch along trail
1500 ETA Hapao
1800 ETA Banaue; dinner
2000 Take last trip to Manila or transient

Pre climb mtg is on Oct 22, 2010.
For info, text me:09205549714

OUTREACH FOR THE AETAS of ZAMBALES

MT. CINCO PICOS
Subic, Zambales

Major jump-off: Sitio Cawag Settment, Subic, Zambales
LLA: 14° 47' N 120° 9' E, 881 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: 2 days / 6-7 hours
Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 3

Mt. Cinco Picos in Subic, Zambales is a hiking destination that is attracting the interest of more and more climbers. Once a training ground for US servicemen stationed in the now-defunct Subic Naval Base, this mountain, like the nearby highlands, is home to the local Aetas who call the mountain "Tatlong Tirad". The Spanish name 'Cinco Picos' represents the five peaks of the mountain. The typical two-day trek in Mt. Cinco Picos starts at an Aeta settlement called Sitio Cawag and will take you past Peaks 1 and 2. At Peak 3 lets you glimpse at Peaks 4 and 5. Aside from the rolling, grassy slopes that characterize the coastal side of the Zambales mountains, views of Subic Bay, neighboring Mt. Balingkilat, and nearby islands and beaches make climbing Cinco Picos a truly pleasant experience.

Day 1
1000 Assembly victory liner Pasay
1100ETD Manila to Subic
0230 ETA Subic
0300 Drop off Municipal hall / PNP station -furnish copy of permit
0300 Take a rented jeep goin to SitioCawag
0400 Arrival at Sitio Cawag jump-off Secure guides / courtesy call to chieftain and register
0430 Start trek
0510 First river crossing
0530 Second river - (deepeest can be up to thigh / waist-high)
0730 ETA 3rd river / breakfast
0930 4th river
1130 campsite, pitch tent
1200 prepare lunch
1230 lunch
1430 Assault to peak 1
1530 Assault to peak 2(if possible)
1600 Descent to campsite
1730 ETA campsite/ prepare for dinner
1800 Dinner / socials

Day 2
0530 Wake up / prepare breakfast
0600 Break camp / sunrise viewing
0700 Start descent
1000 Back at 2nd river (option to tidy-up )
1200 Chieftain’s nipahut / Cawag settlement /prepare lunch
1330 Lunch
1300 Outreach Program
1600 ETD from Sitio Cawag to Olongapo
1730 ETA Olongapo
1800 ETD Olongapo to Pasay
2200 ETA in Pasay

Reminders and things to Consider:
1. Permit or Letter of Intent to be given to the following authorities: Municipal Mayor, Police Station and Chieftain.
2. Provide food and shelter for the Guides.
3. Guides / Porters are available @ Php 300 / porter per day (overnight would be Php 600)

4. Ratio of climber to guide would be 1:5

5. Open trails throughout climb - bring sunblock/sun protection and wear arm sleeves and leggings,to avoid having numerous cuts from tall cogon grass and seriously thorny vines.

6. A lot of loose rocks along the trail until the grasslands , so caution should be observed.

7. Water source is present at the campsite and along the trail.
8. Minor portions of steep assaults (after the 4th river & grasslands) though relatively easy trail, prior.

9. Campsite may accommodate more than 5 tents, although there are other campsites in close proximity to water source.

10. Views of Mt. Dayungan, Mt. Balingkilat and Silanguin cove at campsite and Subic Naval yard at grasslands.
11. Use a trekking pole
12. Wear shoes that will easily dry. Your shoes will get wet from the river trek.

13. Souvenirs made by Aetas are available at Cawag settlement (novelty crossbows, mugs, etc.)



For your payment please deposit under Sheralyn Asor's BPI account # 6196 1887 36 ( BPI Family Savings Account). Please settle on or before January 7, 2011.Thank you.
Package Fee: P1000


Package Inclusions:

* Transportation: Manila to Zambales( vice versa)
* Inclusive of Dinner on Day 1 and Lunch on day 2 at chieftains nipa hut
* Entrance fee/ Camping fee/ Guideship/ Registration fees
* T-shirt

NOTE :
Payments are non-refundable, but transferable

Pre-climb meeting: January 7, 2011 Friday
Venue: McDonalds Mall of Asia (beside Hypermarket)

Contact Information:
JANNIE- 09178081711 / SHE- 09154511428

THINGS TO BRING:
-bring packed lunch
- Tent for each group/pair
- arm warmer , gloves
- backpack cover, raincoat, poncho, umbrella
- suggested footwear: trekking slippers/shoes, aqua shoes,
- windbreaker, jacket , sweater
- camera
- flashlight/headlamp/lantern
- extra batteries for your camera/headlamp/flashlight/speaker
- 1/2 kilo rice
- canned goods /cooking equipments
- 2-3 Liters water per person
- coffee/milk/milo/energen/creamer/sugar
- bring your own spoon, fork, plate & cup / swiss knife
- first aid kit, kikay kit
- sleeping bag/mat
- alcohol, insect repellant, tissues
- toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste)

*Don’t forget to bring any kind of liquor for a cocktail drink/mix...

Climbing 101

Learn the Basics, Learn the Ethics

DPM invites you to a two day training session that will equip the avid and aspiring mountaineer with the basics of climbing!

Venue: Bumbungan Twin Falls
When: October 9-10'10

Registration: Php350.00

Inclusive of  Instructor's Fee, Equipment rental, Guide fee, Souvenir and Certificate
 
Estimated climb budget: Php600

Develop and improve your climbing by joining us at CLIMBING 101.

Basic Mountaineering Course (BMC) Module 1&2

Module includes:
*Back Packing
*Tent Handling
*Introduction to hiking/climbing equipments
*Trail signs
*First-aid
*Knot tying
*LNT Principles

with Waterfall Rappelling (Canyoning)

Suggested Itinerary:
DAY 1 (Saturday)
0500 – Assembly at Jollibee Alabang (South participants)
0600 – ETD Calamba Crossing
0630 - ETA Calamba Crossing (Jollibee), Ride jeep or bus going to Sta. Cruz, Laguna

0500 - Assembly at 711 LRT-Buendia (North participants)
0530 - ETD Sta Cruz, Laguna

0800 - ETA Sta. Cruz, Laguna (Regroup South & North participants). Rent jeep going to Luisiana Town proper
0900 – ETA Luisiana town proper. Buy food and supplies needed.
1000 - Head to Brgy San Buenaventura going to jumpoff. Last minute preparation.
1030 – Start Trek to Simbahang Bato
1200 - ETA Simbahang Bato, set camp, prepare lunch (pack lunch)
1300 – Start of BMC 1 lecture
1400 – BMC 2 (First aid & Ropemanship)/ Rappelling
1800 – Rest. Prepare dinner
1900 - Dinner
2100 – Socials, Games & Raffles
2400 – Lights out

DAY 2 (Sunday)
0500 – Wake up call. Prepare breakfast
0600 – Breakfast. Prepare pack lunch.
0700 – Break camp. Camp Clean-up. Head to Bumbungan Falls
0930 – ETA Bumbungan Falls
1000 – Start of rappelling activity
1200 – Rest. Lunch (Pack lunch)
1300 – Resume Rapelling
1500 – Break camp. Camp clean-up
1600 – Start descend
1700 – Jumpoff. Proceed to Brgy Hall for wash-up
1800 – ETD Luisiana town proper
1900 - ETA Luisiana
2000 – ETA Sta. Cruz, Laguna
2200 – ETA Manila


NOTE: Itinerary is subject for minor changes due to travel conditions and other logistics but will not affect the entire activity. Everybody is advised to work as a team to be more efficient.

ACTIVITY RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. The organizing committee reserves the right to cancel the participation of a person or a group at their discretion if they feel that it would be detrimental to fellow.

2. The following are not allowed during the 2 day activity: - firearms, explosives, military uniform and/or Paraphernalia’s and hazardous/prohibited drugs.

3. Participants are expected to participate in all the activities, lectures, trainings, and tasks set by the organizing committee, this is not your ordinary outing, though we intend it a fun filled activity, we wouldn’t want to sacrifice the objectives of this project.

4. Nobody can leave the campsite premises or make an ascent and/or descent without permission to the Camp master. Buddy system is strongly encouraged.

5. Nobody is allowed to go on swimming without asking permission to the Camp master.

6. We will be incorporating a “Backpacking” style of camping in our trip, since our campsite is in abundance of water, you may cook any food you want. We also suggest that you bring your camp chair for added comfort during the lecture time, might as well bring anything you could carry on your backpack that would make camp life easier and more comfortable for you, because you don’t have to worry about the weight, there won’t be any long trek this time. We will be focusing our trip to BMC and Rappelling only and of course we will have fun as we learn and get to know each other.


Pls bring the ff:

All your necessary Camping and Backpacking equipment

Helmet (bike helmet is acceptable)
Descending Device (if you have one)
Carabiners (if you have one)
Harness (if you have one)
GUTS

Mandatory Rappelling Equipment:
Hand Gloves
At least 1.5m utility cord (6mm Kern-Mantle Rope) for ropemanship

CHECKLIST:

Trekking Attire:
T-shirt with warmer or sweat shirt, short, leggings, mountain boots, sandals, bandana or cap, rain gear, sunglass and socks.
Extras: 1 trek attire, jogging pants, socks, towel and undergarments

Equipments and supply per individual (IMPORTANT):
Water source available at the campsite. Bring trail water and 2 Liters each for drinking, Flashlight each with reserved batteries, 1 mess kit (spoon, fork, plate and goblet), 1 toiletry (tissue, soap, toothpaste)

Group Equipments:
Tent, Cookset, Lantern and Stove

Each camper should bring at least 2 can goods,bread and butane gas

REMINDER: Follow the Itinerary and NO LATE PLEASE!


REGISTRATION POLICY:
1. “Register to confirm" and "First reg.-first serve" policy.
2. Registration fee is non-refundable but transferable and effective on the set date/s only.
3. Date/s set are final.
4. No on-site registration.
5. To register, you may send your payments to the following bank accounts:

BDO Bank
Ernesto Fines II
4860-3044-81
Savings Account

BPI Bank
Ernesto Fines II
0986-0844-75
Savings account

Pls. inform me immediately if payment has been made, and present deposit slip on the activity date. Kindly text your full name for the certificate.

Registration is until Wednesday only, Oct 6,'10.

Thank you.

Welcome!  Partido Kalikasan is a political party engaged in direct governance and will claim the authority to lead local and national governments in the Republic of the Philippines.

 

All members must subscribe to the Party Principles of Unity and must actively engage in the continuing process of defining, living and improving on our local and national green platforms of governance.

 

There is no automatic membership in the party. All applicants will be required to complete all membership requirements including submiting this form, paying the membership dues, attending a basic orientation session (BOS) on party principles, programs and internal rules. Afterwhich, he/she will be assigned to a local party organ where he/she will be given a 3-6months candidacy period to determine if he/she is fit for membership.

 

A party member must be Filipino, 18 years old and above and a registered voter. Those who are 17 yrs old and younger may be invited to be associate members and are encourage to join the party's youth arm, the KALIKAS (Kabataan-Kalikasan) www.kabataan-kalikasan.blogspot.com

 

All party members are subject to party discipline as defined by our internal rules.

PK PRINCIPLES OF UNITY

 

ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY
Development must always be in harmony with nature
Respect in the integrity of creation in the biological, ethical & spiritual sense

SOCIAL JUSTICE
Promote equity in the enjoyment of the earth's resources

NATIONAL SOLIDARITY & ACTIVE NON-VIOLENCE
Promote solidarity through respect for the diversity of cultures and the
practice of active non-violence
Work with other green movements at the national and international levels

PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY
As caretakers of the earth, uphold environment as a key political agenda and participate responsibly at the most effective levels of decision-making

PERSONAL INTEGRITY
Exert effort to continue learning and living an ecological and
living an ecological lifestyle

 

TUNOB Sa Malindang: Sembreak Traverse 2010

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General Information

Mt. Malindang Natural Park lies within the Malindang mountain range in Mindanao, straddling the provinces of Misamis Occidental, Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur. It covers over 34,000 hectares. Its highest peak is at 2,402 meters above sea level. The Park’s allure comes from its waterfalls, crater lake and dense virgin forests which host diverse and rare species of flora and fauna. A variety of trees - large, straight trunked evergreens, igem and almaciga grow in the lower parts of its forests while dwarf and crooked stem trees crowd the mossy forest found in the mountain’s upper parts. The rare and endangered Philippine Eagle, Flying Lemur, Deer, Tarsier, and Hornbills live in the Park. Other significant species found there include mammals such as the Philippine Deer, Wild Pig, Long-tailed Macaque, Palm Civet and Civet Cat. Moreover, the Park is known to be home of six amphibians, three reptiles, 67 birds and 25 mammals which are endemic

to the place. Sixteen major rivers trace their sources from the Park. Over one million people living in the three provinces depend on these waters for domestic and industrial purposes, as well as for farming of coconut, rice, root crops, vegetables, legumes, cacao and coffee. The indigenous people known as Subanen are believed to have occupied the mountain since time immemorial. Today, they live within and around the Park, practice slash-and-burn farming and have retained their distinct customs and traditions.

Time

Saturday, October 23 at 5:00am - October 25 at 7:00pm

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LocationMt.Malindang Range & Natural Park

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Created By

TUNOB MOUNTAINEERS INC

Mansawan-Lake Duminagat-Sebucal Hot Spring-Mialen-Toliyok Route


IT:

DAY1: Oct 23

5:00AM ETD for Mansawan
7:00AM ETA Zamboanga del Norte junction for Pinan
8:00am ETA Brgy Mansawan (jum-off point) (Breakfast)
8:30AM ETD for Gandawan (start trek)
1:30PM ETA Lake Duminagat (packed lunch)
(Ligo-ligo, boat ride, picture-taking)
3:30PM ETD Brgy Lake (campsite)
4:30PM ETA Brgy. Lake

DAY2: Oct 24

6:00AM Wake-up Call
(prepare breakfast & packed lunch)
7:30AM Break camp
8:30AM Start trek (lunch on trail)
1:30PM Brgy Sebucal
(Sebucal Hot Spring)

DAY 3: Oct 25
5:00AM Wake-up Call
(prepare breakfast & packed lunch)
6:30AM Break camp
7:00AM ETD Brgy. Mialen (side trip Tuminawan Hot Spring)
5:00PM ETA Brgy Mialen (end-point)
Home Sweet Home!

Expenses:
Bus Fare: Oroquieta to Pinan Junction(Zanorte) P100.00
Habal-habal: Highway to Mansawan P250
Tricycle fare: Mialen to Oroquieta City P30
DENR permit fee: P20
NO ACTIVITY REGISTRATION FEE (as usual hehe)

ASSEMBLY AREA: Oroquieta City Plaza
ASSEMBLY TIME: 4:00AM (please don't be late)
contact: ALEX NERI 0905-888-4170
see you there folks!

MT. BALAGBAG
River and Falls Trek
October 23-24, 2010

LOCATION : San Jose del Monte, Bulacan
...ELEVATION : 777 MASL (2550 ft)
SPECS : Minor climb, Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 2-3

Mt.Balagbag is situated along the boundary of Norzagaray, Bulacan and Montalban, Rizal. Water from its tributaries contributes to the water that passes through Ipo Dam which then goes to La Mesa Water Reservoir.
Mt. Balagbag is a favorite of bikers and those who love an easy trek it takes only over an hour to reach the campsite…however, it depends on you pacing and if you love to take pictures along the way…. as the trail is well marked by a road that leads almost directly to the summit.
The falls looks magnificent! Mt Balagbag has a waterfall that looks like infinity pools. Climbing the waterfall is somewhat challenging, some part of the rocks were slippery and sharp.…. imagine climbing up an 80 degree incline almost 2 storeys high, using only you r wits and balance to guide you to the top.

Suggested Itinerary

DAY 1 October 23, 2010

0730H Pasay Rotonda / or Baclaran Assembly or 0830H Commonwealth Tandang Sora
0900H Arrival at Tungko Chowking
0930H Briefing and Groupings
1000H Tungko going to Jump-off
1030H ETA Jumpoff, Last minute preparation
1100H Start trek (river trek)
1200H ETA 2nd Falls
1330H Resume trek to Kaytitinga Falls (4th Falls)
1430H ETA 4th Falls Lunch, swim, pictorials
1630H Resume trek to 5th Falls
1700H Arrival at Macabud Rizal Checkpoint
1730H Passing Junction
1830H Balagbag Peak (campsite), Pitch tent
1900H Dinner preparation
1930H Dinner
2000H Socials
2400H Lights Off


DAY 2 October 24, 2010

0600H Wake-up Call (Sunrise viewing/ Picture Taking)
0630H Prepare for Breakfast
0700H Breakfast
0800H Break camp
1000H ETA to Sitio Karahume
1100H Falls Explore, Wash up & Lunch
1430H Back to Tungko Jolibee/ Home sweet home

For your payment please deposit under Sheralyn Asor's BPI account # 6196 1887 36 ( BPI Family Savings Account). Please settle on or before October 8. 2010 Thank you.
Package Fee: 500


Package Inclusions:

* Transportation: Manila to Novaliches ( vice versa)
* Inclusive of Dinner
* Entrance fee/ Camping fee/ Guideship/ Registration fees



NOTE :Payments are non-refundable, but transferable

Pre-trip meeting: October 8, 2010 Friday, 6:30pm
Venue: McDonalds Mall of Asia (beside Hypermarket)

Contact Information:
JAN- 09178081711 / SHE- 09154511428

THINGS TO BRING:
-bring packed lunch
- Tent for each group/pair
- arm warmer , gloves
- backpack cover, raincoat, poncho, umbrella
- suggested footwear: trekking slippers/shoes, aqua shoes,
- windbreaker, jacket , sweater
- camera
- flashlight/headlamp/lantern
- extra batteries for your camera/headlamp/flashlight/speaker
- 1/2 kilo rice
- canned goods /cooking equipments
- 2-3 Liters water per person
- coffee/milk/milo/energen/creamer/sugar
- bring your own spoon, fork, plate & cup / swiss knife
- first aid kit, kikay kit
- sleeping bag/mat
- alcohol, insect repellant, tissues
- toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste)

*Don’t forget to bring any kind of liquor for a cocktail drink/mix...

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Events support

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habagat.com general questions, comments or complaints info@habagat.com

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Mt. Apo Climb

Mountain News: Three hiking guides shot dead in Mt. Banahaw, Dolores, Quezon

Mountain News: Three hiking guides shot dead in Mt. Banahaw, Dolores, Quezon

According to a report from Abante Tonite and as corroborated with our contacts in Dolores, Quezon, three persons, namely Robert Villapando, Hadjie Rebandao, and Joey Rebandao were shot dead while resting on a tent in Sitio Banca, Mt. Banahaw, in Dolores, Quezon. There are no statements yet from the police as to whether this act was perpetuated by elements of the New People's Army (NPA).

Some mountaineers have told informed us, through email and through the PinoyMountaineer Facebook page, that they have met these persons, or have contracted their guiding services in Mt. Cristobal and Mt. Banahaw in the past.

Concerns regarding the safety of mountaineers in Mt. Banahaw have been expressed. The mountain is still officially closed to the public though permits have been issued since last year, and 'backdoor' entries are in vogue. We are still awaiting the reaction of Ms. Sally Pangan, PASU of Mt. Banahaw- San Cristobal National Park, regarding this incident.

Even before conclusions as to the nature of the crime can be drawn, we strongly condemn this act. No person, no matter how bad, deserves to be murdered, and the rule of law must prevail and be enforced even on the mountains.


PINOYMOUNTAINEER.COM

 

Everyone is invited! On October 16-17, 2010, adventure group Trail Adventours will be holding the Mt. Pulag Sembreak Climb. This is an overnight camping trip; the trek is fairly easy and this will be a good opportunity for those who haven't climbed Pulag yet, or those who wish to revisit Luzon's highest mountain. The rate is P3,200/person. Here are the details:

INCLUSIONS

*Roundtrip Manila-Baguio via Victory Liner

*Roundtrip Baguio-Ranger Stn via monster jeepney

*Guide fees and all registration/entrance fees

*Travel coordinator with email updates/consultations
*Climb certificate
*Climb shirt, and ID

ITINERARY
Day 0 (Oct 16)
2330 Assembly at Victory Liner Station (Pasay)

Day 1 (Oct 17)
0500 ETA Baguio City. Breakfast then proceed to jeepney terminal/chartered jeep.
0700 Take chartered jeepney to Ambangeg.
1100 At Ambangeg, register at Protected Area Office. Orientation.
1130 Set out for Ranger Station
1230 ETA and heavy lunch at Ranger.
1300 Start trek to Campsite 2
1430 ETA Camp 1
1600 ETA Camp 2.
1800 Evening program / Socials
Day 2 (Oct 18)
0430 Early morning trek to summit for sunrise
0545 Arrival at summit just in time for sunrise
0700 Start descent from summit
0800 Back at Camp 2; heavy breakfast
0900 Decamp; start descent to Ranger Station
1130 Back at Ranger; Settle guide fees; jeepney descent
1230 At DENR-PAO; tidy up and log out
1400 Head back to Baguio City
1700 ETA Baguio City. Dinner.
1900 Head back to Manila

RESERVATIONS

To reserve slots and get more information please email Cube Collantes at info@trailadventours.com. Limited slots available.


PINOYMOUNTAINEER.COM

Apexus Tadpole Review

by Sir Aeon

Image from http://apexus.multiply.com

Apexus Tadpole Review, part 1

There are quite a few benefits of purchasing an item directly from its manufacturer compared to availing it in established outlets. Economically, a few hundreds can be saved; and there is the rare intangible of interacting with the manufacturer face-to-face, which adds to your confidence over the product growing every second spend dealing with him.

Such was my experience with Mr. Terry Villas, an exponent of mountaineering activities and the architect of Apexus Outdoor Equipment, when I purchased the Apexus Tadpole – obviously what this review is all about. I have a Coleman Peak1 Sundome tent that sleeps two people but is definitely not suited for my Mt. Apo endeavor as I need a lighter and more aerodynamic home away from home.

Purchase History

Fully aware that the Apexus Tadpole is proudly Philippine-made, I was initially set on bagging one; for at last aside from Sandugo, I have another locally made product that I can be proud of. However, the color that caught my attention – the Pink+Black combo – was not available during my first inquiry; and seemed like it's next to impossible to produce one before my date with Mt. Apo (at least that's how Sir Terry made it sound like).

With the power of the internet at my disposal, I scouted for an alternative. Coleman Exponent Avior X1? Not available locally as of the moment. Conquer Tadpole? Good but too big for my preference. Mountain Hardware Viperine 2? Too pricey for me. How about The North Face Tadpole 23, the one that started it all? Luckily found a second-hand item with minor damage on the flysheet pegged at almost the same price as the Apexus'. Nonetheless, some inquiries concerning the item were never satisfied (for goodness sake, it was damaged so I have to make sure before I make a move, right?) so I scratched it off my list.

As the days inched closer, I've finally decided to go back to my first option – the Apexus Tadpole – only that I have to settle with the All Black offering. I popped a message to Sir Terry's Multiply site (http://apexus.multiply.com) just to inform him that I'll be purchasing an Apexus Tadpole. And jokingly remarked that I hope a Pink+Black combo will be available.

Guess what? Well, tt's still not available. But a Black+Pink combo was! No matter, as long as the shade of pink is in there, consider it mine!

FYI: [Color1]+[Color2] combo is the color of the flysheet where [Color1] is the dominant color and [Color2] is just the accent color.

Off I went to Sir Terry's, exactly six days before our climb. When I finally got there, I was told that the Black+Pink combo was reserved to another buyer. Awww. Actually, the buyer reserved two color options (Baby Blue being the other) but will only purchase one, depending on which color suits her taste. Sir Terry and I were not sure what her choice would be but I was sure that I will go home empty-handed that day. Being customer-friendly that he was, Sir Terry assured me that a Black+Pink tent will be made available for me within the week so I opted to pay him in advance and anxiously waited for the days to further inch some more.

Two days later, I received a text message saying that my tent was available and ready for pickup! The buyer eventually picked the Baby Blue colorway and, although another travel was made, I was still thankful that the Black+Pink was really meant for me.

Sir Terry gave me all the basic knowledge needed to properly pitch and strike this tent. He's very accommodating and energetic despite the fact that I came late that night just to get my items. Aside from the tent, I went home that night with an Apexus Tadpole-tailored footprint and raincover, filled with excited for my upcoming activity. Four days to go!

Materials and Initial Pitching

Unlike when you obtain the Apexus Tadpole in sports outlets, direct purchase from Sir Terry will not come with the marketing box; instead, a custom-made stuff sack packs this tent as you carry it home.

To gain familiarity with the pitching and striking and storing of my new tent, I gave it a try right in the smack of our little sala.

The stuff sack measures 23.5", although the tent (minus the poles) can be reduced to a much minimum length (as will be shown later)

Folded poles measure 17.5" and a dozen peg, each measuring 6.5"

Note that one of the folded poles is a bit smaller compared to the two; this serves as the 'doorway' pole

The two crossing tent poles extend to 122", while the 'doorway' pole is 2.5" shorter

Being accustomed to Coleman Sundome tent, the poles were surprisingly lighter, weighing nearly the same as my Coleman flysheet (well, in my own opinion, at least). Sir Terry informed me that these suckers were made out of aircraft-grade aluminum. They boast of locking tips, sturdy shock cords inside and gold-plated finish outside.

Pegs were made of solid aluminum, thicker than my Coleman's. The ends were blunt to ensure that they will only be used for keeping the flysheet attached to the ground and not for whatever purposes.

Tent body, left; and the flysheet, right

Tent body was ultra-light, and lined with fine mesh screen in the middle to aid in air circulation thus avoiding moisture build-up inside. Entry door is 2-layered U-shape that could either be set to mesh or covered via 'roll-up and tie' procedure. Yes, you have to tie it unlike in my Coleman tent, 'just roll-up and hook' procedure. Apexus could definitely improve on this one.

Footprint made exclusively for the Apexus Tadpole

Marriage of the tent body and footprint

Footprint almost compliments the tent body. Almost... (check Initial Impressions)

The floor is thin, making the footprint a 'must have' especially on rocky terrains. Living room area will definitely vary from one person to another, though it suits my preference just enough. Although the headroom is a little bit low, then again its main purpose is to duck against strong winds.

Flysheet was made of material with scent reminiscent of a freshly-opened raincoat. That alone served as my assurance that it was indeed made of water-resistant fabric. Due to the limited space of our sala, I cannot properly place a conclusion about the vestibule area as per this section. You may refer to the actual field test in the latter part of the review for further information.

Once properly pitched, the free standing tent looks welcoming

U-shaped entrance, private mode

U-shaped entrance, take a peek

Roll-up and tie 'curtain'

Storage and Initial Impressions

From the initial packaging size of 23.5", I was able to reduce the tent packing size to 10". The tent fitted perfectly in my backpack, along with the poles inside. The estimated weight was less than 2kilograms for the tent body and the poles.

Backpack-friendly compression

It was hard to gauge the Apexus Tadpole at this stage given that I've pitched it just within our cramped sala set. However, the ease of pitching and striking were noted, impressively done within 3-5minutes. Overall build is not that solid, but not that tacky as well. It was made with ultra-light backpacking in mind, and was successfully accomplished without compromising the quality of the materials. Given its aerodynamic contour, this tent is expected to withstand raging winds at any level.

Thing of concern is the flooring, as mentioned early it might be too thin to be comfortable on rocky terrains such as Tapulao. Addressing this concern is the footprint, though the one that I got have mismatched peg holes against the tent body. Another suggestion is to have your earthpad ready for a goodnight's sleep.

This gap is somewhat acceptable...

...but this one? Hmm, could this just be an isolated case?

Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the Apexus Tadpole, especially the fact that it was made locally. The support offered by Sir Terry is surely more than enough to sway you into buying Apexus products. Anyway, enough of the marketing; can't wait to proceed with the field test...

Unfortunately, we were not able to climb Mt. Apo – despite being already at jump off – because we were not given the permit. The day of our arrival was the very day the Philippines' highest was declared closed due to anticipated grass fires. Luckily, upon our return to Manila, it was declared open once again.

We will be scheduling another Mt. Apo climb this November, and no matter what happens we will push it through. Part 2 of the review will take place by then, as I will be refraining from climbing temporarily because my wife is on her 8^th month of pregnancy with our first child. I will spend a couple of months with them before resuming my outdoor endeavors.

Apologies to Sir Terry for the veeeeery late write up. I just had our PC assembled after my battle-scarred laptop broke down.

Thank you for the time reading this semi-finished review.

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