MADMAN ADVENTURE QUEST

MADMAN ADVENTURE QUEST (Feb. 11-12, 10)

MADLUM-MANALMON ADVENTURE QUEST

OVERVIEW:

Madlum is located in the historical and rustic San Miguel, Bulacan.

Madlum Extreme Adventure Quest is multi-faceted outdoor activity. The program aims to offer the participants wilderness appreciation and exploration and skills enhancement by maximizing all available outdoor experiences in the area – from waters to underground to high grounds and anything in between.

Activities to expect, but not limited to, are hiking, caving, rock scrambling, camping, river crossing, rappelling, cable traverse, and swimming.

Upon arriving at the jump-off, you will be greeted and surely be amazed by the quiet but never underestimated Madlum River. From here, we will be gearing up for our first undertaking. Armed only with a source of light, trail water, and maybe a camera we will partake in an awe-inspiring spelunking (caving) activity that will examine one’s fear of the unknown – the underground world. With a little squirming and crawling about we will get the chance to see the different parts of the Bayukbok Cave. We will literally be down-to-earth people. In contrast to going in, we will be scrambling and rock climbing on our way out. After some rests, we will carry our packs and hike thru the woodlands (with the river on our left) then trek up to conquer the peak of Mt. Manalmon – the twin mountain of Mt. Gola, also in the area. There we will set camp and cook our own menu. In the early morning you may get to chance upon an above-the-cloud experience. Have your breathtaking picture taken on the peak or on the boulder at its side. The sight is 360 degrees with the Sierra Madre mountain range in the background. Madlum River can also be seen below dividing the two abovementioned mountains. On the way down we will be going the same route as going up. But upon reaching the river, we will be wading to cross its knee to waist-high deep rushing waters. Then we will go over – and maybe under – some large limestone boulders on the way to Madlum Cave. After this cave you will challenge yourself for an exhilarating rappel. Using rope and some equipment you will rappel (slide down) from the top of Madlum Cave to some 60 feet high vertical rock face below. This is a chance to overcome personal limits for some and to upgrade ones skills for others. After all the strenuous undertakings, it will now be the time for a refreshing river swimming. But wait, as a thrilling way of plunging to the river your guts will be dared to cross the cable bridge hanging across the river. Maybe by peer pressure or personal conviction, in the middle of the traverse you will be appealed to jump into the river 20feet below. Some fun, huh?

The Madlum Extreme Adventure Quest is an adventure-filled and satisfaction-guaranteed outdoor activity ideal for novice and experienced adventurers alike.

:mcg

ITINERARY

Day 1 (Thursday)
6:00a - Assembly time in Edsa-Cubao (exact place to be announced)
6:30 - ETD for San Miguel, Bulacan (Bus fare P110 approx)
9:30 - ETA San Miguel; Trike to Madlum (P50 each approx)
10:00 - ETA Madlum; rest; light snack; local registration; briefing; Prep for caving
10:30 - Caving
12:30p - Lunch (packed)
1:30 - Hike to Mt. Manalmon
4:30 - ETA Campsite; Fix camp; explore peak; kodakan
6:00 - Prepare Dinner
7:00 - Dinner
8:00 - Free Time; Socials

Day 2 (Friday)
5:00a - Wake-up call; Watch sunrise; Breakfast; Break camp
7:30 - Start descent
10:00 - ETA Madlum cave / Madlum training center; rest; snack
10:15 - Rappelling
1:00p - Lunch
2:00 - Cable Traverse and Swimming
4:00 - Wash up
4:30 - ETD for Manila


WHAT TO BRING:
- Camping eqpt. (tent, sleeping gear, stove and cook set)
- Clothes
- Packed lunch, food/snacks (meals to be prepared/cooked will be for dinner, breakfast, and lunch)
- Min. 4L water per person for cooking and drinking
- Lights (preferably headlamp) for caving
- Appropriate footwear (no slippers pls.)
- Personal effects: medicines, toiletries, off-lotion, sunblock
- Optionals: helmet, gloves, knee pads, camera (preferable)
- PMA (Positive Mental Attitude)


INVESTMENT: Php600
Inclusions:
1. Guide fee
2. Local fee
3. Rappelling equipment rentals
Exclusions:
1. Tranportation: (approximations only)
P220 Bus Cubao-San Miguel-Cubao
P100 Tricycle San Miguel-Madlum-San Miguel
2. Meals (dependent on the group’s meal plan)
3. Your group’s and individual’s logistics (dependent on you)
4. Personal equipment



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, please deposit your payment at BPI-Family Bank Account Name: Marc C. Gaña Account No.: 5346190789, inform me immediately if payment has been made, and present deposit slip on the activity date.




For more info feel free to contact me anytime thru:


MARC C. GAÑA
09215393318