for
Joshua Villanueva
This climb will be for our co-mountaineer and collegue, Joshua Villanueva, who had a bone operation two weeks ago. Again, we would like to ask for your support to make this event possible.
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This climb will be for our co-mountaineer and collegue, Joshua Villanueva, who had a bone operation two weeks ago. Again, we would like to ask for your support to make this event possible.
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Makiling Tree Planting and Rehabilitation
2010
Start Time: Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 7:00am
End Time: Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 5:00pm
Location: Makiling Center for Mountaun Ecosystem,Coll. of Forestry, UPLB
The planting site is at Sitio Saimsim, North East side of Mt. Makiling.
This area has been under rehabilitation since 1998 by various
volunteer mountaineering , outdoor clubs and enthusiasts.
FOR MORE DETAILS CLICK
http://philippineclimb.blogspot.com/2010/06/makiling-tree-planting-and.html
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Makiling Tree Planting and Rehabilitation
2010
Start Time: Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 7:00am
End Time: Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 5:00pm
Location: Makiling Center for Mountaun Ecosystem,Coll. of Forestry, UPLB
The planting site is at Sitio Saimsim, North East side of Mt. Makiling.
This area has been under rehabilitation since 1998 by various
volunteer mountaineering , outdoor clubs and enthusiasts.
FOR MORE DETAILS CLICK
http://philippineclimb.blogspot.com/2010/06/makiling-tree-planting-and.html
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Makiling Tree Planting and Rehabilitation
2010
Start Time: Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 7:00am
End Time: Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 5:00pm
Location: Makiling Center for Mountaun Ecosystem,Coll. of Forestry, UPLB
The planting site is at Sitio Saimsim, North East side of Mt. Makiling.
This area has been under rehabilitation since 1998 by various
volunteer mountaineering , outdoor clubs and enthusiasts.
FOR MORE DETAILS CLICK
http://philippineclimb.blogspot.com/2010/06/makiling-tree-planting-and.html
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Makiling Tree Planting and Rehabilitation
2010
Start Time: Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 7:00am
End Time: Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 5:00pm
Location: Makiling Center for Mountaun Ecosystem,Coll. of Forestry, UPLB
The planting site is at Sitio Saimsim, North East side of Mt. Makiling.
This area has been under rehabilitation since 1998 by various
volunteer mountaineering , outdoor clubs and enthusiasts.
FOR MORE DETAILS CLICK
http://philippineclimb.blogspot.com/2010/06/makiling-tree-planting-and.html
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Makiling Tree Planting and Rehabilitation
2010
Start Time: Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 7:00am
End Time: Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 5:00pm
Location: Makiling Center for Mountaun Ecosystem,Coll. of Forestry, UPLB
The planting site is at Sitio Saimsim, North East side of Mt. Makiling.
This area has been under rehabilitation since 1998 by various
volunteer mountaineering , outdoor clubs and enthusiasts.
FOR MORE DETAILS CLICK
http://philippineclimb.blogspot.com/2010/06/makiling-tree-planting-and.html
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Makiling Tree Planting and Rehabilitation
2010
Start Time: Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 7:00am
End Time: Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 5:00pm
Location: Makiling Center for Mountaun Ecosystem,Coll. of Forestry, UPLB
The planting site is at Sitio Saimsim, North East side of Mt. Makiling.
This area has been under rehabilitation since 1998 by various
volunteer mountaineering , outdoor clubs and enthusiasts.
FOR MORE DETAILS CLICK
http://philippineclimb.blogspot.com/2010/06/makiling-tree-planting-and.html
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Makiling Tree Planting and Rehabilitation
2010
Start Time: Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 7:00am
End Time: Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 5:00pm
Location: Makiling Center for Mountaun Ecosystem,Coll. of Forestry, UPLB
The planting site is at Sitio Saimsim, North East side of Mt. Makiling.
This area has been under rehabilitation since 1998 by various
volunteer mountaineering , outdoor clubs and enthusiasts.
This area has been under rehabilitation since 1998 by various
volunteer mountaineering , outdoor clubs and enthusiasts.
I T I N E R A R Y
SEPT 4
0630 assembly and registrarion at MCME,Col. of Forestry,UPLB
0730 welcome ceremonies
- invocation
- opening and welcome remarks
- inspirational talk
- planting demo and maintenance
0845 start trek to nursery/rainforest park campsite
1000 set up camp/ early lunch
1130 start trek to saimsim plant site
1300 saimsim plant site/commence planting
1345 ETD for nursery campsite
1530 back to camp site/freetime
1800 dinnertime
1830 workshop on LNT, backpacking and mountaineering
2030 socials
2200 ligths out
SEPT 5
0600 wake up call
0700 assembly of participants for peak 2 assault*
0730 start trek to peak 2
1030 eta peak 2 (bring pack lunch/trail food)
1100 start descent
1330 eta nursery campsite / breakcamp
1530 eta MCME/wash up
1700 eta for manila
1830 home sweet home
* peak 2 assault is optional
sept 5 campsite activities
-mud spring tour
-basic knot tieing
-basic wilderness first aide
- maintenance of gears and equipment
registration is every wednesday starting july 7 to august 18 6:00-8:30pm at glorietta4 foodcourt. registration fee is php500 , inclusive of certificate, id, 6-10 seedlings, site preparation and maintenance, drifit tshirt**
**Drifit shirts are made to order, please register early
contact person:
caloy gomez cel# 0927 2687757
co-organizers:
conqueror outdoor club
mountain campers
bahaghari
taong bundok backpackers
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Makiling Tree Planting and Rehabilitation
2010
Start Time: Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 7:00am
End Time: Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 5:00pm
Location: Makiling Center for Mountaun Ecosystem,Coll. of Forestry, UPLB
The planting site is at Sitio Saimsim, North East side of Mt. Makiling.
This area has been under rehabilitation since 1998 by various
volunteer mountaineering , outdoor clubs and enthusiasts.
FOR MORE DETAILS CLICK
http://philippineclimb.blogspot.com/2010/06/makiling-tree-planting-and.html
This area has been under rehabilitation since 1998 by various
volunteer mountaineering , outdoor clubs and enthusiasts.
FOR MORE DETAILS CLICK
http://philippineclimb.blogspot.com/2010/06/makiling-tree-planting-and.html
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OVER 50 CLIMBING DESTINATIONS NATIONWIDE!
EVENT DETAILS
EVENT DATE:
JUNE 11 - 13, 2010
EVENT DETAILS
EVENT DATE:
JUNE 11 - 13, 2010
Project Briefing & Pre-Climb: May 28, 2010 (Friday)
Venue: Brgy. Bagumbuhay Mini Eco-Park
Malvar St., Brgy. Bagumbuhay, Quezon City
(near LRT2 Anonas Stn., Aurora Blvd & Hi-Top Supermarket)
Venue: Brgy. Bagumbuhay Mini Eco-Park
Malvar St., Brgy. Bagumbuhay, Quezon City
(near LRT2 Anonas Stn., Aurora Blvd & Hi-Top Supermarket)
Registration Fee: Php400-
Inclusives:
Inclusives:
- Freedom Climb Commemorative Shirt
- Freedom Climb Neck Wallet
- Event ID
- Certificate of Participation
- Flaglets
- Freedom Climb Friendship Band
- Raffle Prizes
REGISTRATION AREAS:
CALLE RASTA GRILL
8 Tindalo St. corner Dao St.
Brgy. Quirino 3A, Anonas, Quezon City
(near LRT2 Anonas Stn & Mc Donalds Anonas)
CONQUER OUTDOOR SHOP
2/F Robinsons Pioneer, Boni
MONTANARA OUTDOOR SHOP
2/F Farmers Plaza, Araneta Ctr., Cubao, Quezon City
CAMP SANDUGO - MARKET! MARKET!
5/F Market! Market!, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
KHUMBU OUTDOOR SHOP - TRINOMA
2/F Trinoma, Quezon City
HABAGAT OUTDOOR SHOP - RECTO
To register ONLINE, Please contact:
09333884337 - Runah Domoguen / Project Coordinator
09267009892 - Jade Rance Acidre / Freedom Climb Director
e-mail: fimoinc@yahoo.com
URL: www.fimoinc.multiply.com / www.freedomclimb.multiply.com
Filipino
Mountaineers
Stand
United
Mountaineers
Stand
United
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PULAG HOLYWEEK CLIMB AMBAGUIO VIA LUSOD TRAIL
April 2-4, 2010
Bulusok Mountaineers
DAY 0
10PM – ETD BAGUIO TO AMBAGUIO
DAY 1
4AM – ETA AMBAGUIO, NUEVA VIZCAYA
BREAKFAST, PACK LUNCH
7AM – ETD NAPO (FIRST CAMP SITE)
WHOLE DAY TREK
LUNCH ALONG TRAIL
6PM – 7PM – ETA NAPO CAMP SITE
PITCH TENT, COOK DINNER, SOCIALS
DAY 2
5AM – COOK BREAKFAST, PACK LUNCH
BREAK CAMP
7AM – ETD NAPO CAMP SITE TO GRASSLAND
LUNCH ALONG TRAIL
5PM – ETA PULAG GRASSLAND CAMP SITE (CAMP 2) OR SA LIKOD NG TOWER
PITCH TENT, COOK DINNER, SOCIALS
DAY 3
4AM – TREK TO SUMMIT
5:30AM – ETA SUMMIT, SUNRISE VIEWING
7AM – BACK TO CAMPSITE
8:30AM – ETA CAMPSITE, BREAKFAST
BREAKCAMP
9:30AM – ETD BABADAK, RANGER STATION
11:30 AM – ETA RANGER STATION
COOK LUNCH, TIDY UP
1:00PM – ETD DENR
2PM – ETA DENR, REGISTER
2:30PM – ETD BAGUIO
7PM – ETA BAGUIO CITY
1,600 – CLIMB FEE ( BAGUIO TO AMBAGUIO TRANSPO, BABADAK TO BAGUIO TRANSPO,
ENTRANCE FEE, GUIDESHIP)
*500.OO – CONTINGENCY BACK-UP FEE
Madami water source kaya wla problem sa tubig.
Cris David - Bulusok Mountaineer
09154331631
cris.david@toyotabaguio.com
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April 2-4, 2010
Bulusok Mountaineers
DAY 0
10PM – ETD BAGUIO TO AMBAGUIO
DAY 1
4AM – ETA AMBAGUIO, NUEVA VIZCAYA
BREAKFAST, PACK LUNCH
7AM – ETD NAPO (FIRST CAMP SITE)
WHOLE DAY TREK
LUNCH ALONG TRAIL
6PM – 7PM – ETA NAPO CAMP SITE
PITCH TENT, COOK DINNER, SOCIALS
DAY 2
5AM – COOK BREAKFAST, PACK LUNCH
BREAK CAMP
7AM – ETD NAPO CAMP SITE TO GRASSLAND
LUNCH ALONG TRAIL
5PM – ETA PULAG GRASSLAND CAMP SITE (CAMP 2) OR SA LIKOD NG TOWER
PITCH TENT, COOK DINNER, SOCIALS
DAY 3
4AM – TREK TO SUMMIT
5:30AM – ETA SUMMIT, SUNRISE VIEWING
7AM – BACK TO CAMPSITE
8:30AM – ETA CAMPSITE, BREAKFAST
BREAKCAMP
9:30AM – ETD BABADAK, RANGER STATION
11:30 AM – ETA RANGER STATION
COOK LUNCH, TIDY UP
1:00PM – ETD DENR
2PM – ETA DENR, REGISTER
2:30PM – ETD BAGUIO
7PM – ETA BAGUIO CITY
1,600 – CLIMB FEE ( BAGUIO TO AMBAGUIO TRANSPO, BABADAK TO BAGUIO TRANSPO,
ENTRANCE FEE, GUIDESHIP)
*500.OO – CONTINGENCY BACK-UP FEE
Madami water source kaya wla problem sa tubig.
Cris David - Bulusok Mountaineer
09154331631
cris.david@toyotabaguio.com
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C27 outdoor shop located @ STALL C-27 Cartimar ,PASAY CITY
For inquiries call/text
Anton Aquino
0916 5726748
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Mt. Gulugod Baboy
Itinerary
Day 1
0700 Assembly SPi
0730 ETD for Batangas City, take jeep or trike to Philpan
1100 ETA Philpan Dive Resort, Anilao, Batangas
1130 Start trek through paved road
1200 End of paved road, start trek through forest
1330 ETA Camp site, pitch tent
1400 Explore area, summit
1700 Prepare Dinner
1800 Dinner then socials
2200 Lights out
Day 2
0500 Wake up call, sunrise viewing at the summit
0700 Breakfast
0800 Breakcamp
0900 Descend
1200 ETA Resort, swim, clean-up
1400 ETD for Batangas
1430 ETD for Manila
Day 1
0700 Assembly SPi
0730 ETD for Batangas City, take jeep or trike to Philpan
1100 ETA Philpan Dive Resort, Anilao, Batangas
1130 Start trek through paved road
1200 End of paved road, start trek through forest
1330 ETA Camp site, pitch tent
1400 Explore area, summit
1700 Prepare Dinner
1800 Dinner then socials
2200 Lights out
Day 2
0500 Wake up call, sunrise viewing at the summit
0700 Breakfast
0800 Breakcamp
0900 Descend
1200 ETA Resort, swim, clean-up
1400 ETD for Batangas
1430 ETD for Manila
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Mt. Talamitam
February 6, 2010:
I've been actively climbing w/ a new set of friends recently who like me, don't have permanent affiliations w/ any mountaineering group. Freelance climbers, that's what we are. Having affinity for the same kind of activities it was inevitable that a group be formed, the Organization of Solo Mountaineers aka OrgaSM as coined by our Founder and President Rosetti, and this was our first climb carrying the group’s name.
This time around we were joined by 2 new additions to our roster, Aze (this was her first foray into climbing) and Deo (friend of Lotis). Of course the usual faces were there: Siege, Glow, Bino, Lotis, and Setti.
Mt. Talamitam is one of the mountains flagged for its alarming degradation brought about by the lack of awareness and concern (?) of the locals. “Kaingin” or slash-and-burn farming has always been the standard practice in this area, particularly on the slopes leading to the summit of Talamitam and has considerably contributed to the denudation of this mountain and surrounding foothills. It saddens me to see that in this return climb not much has improved, in fact it even worsened. My only consolation was being able to once again share this experience with like-minded friends.
The climb was easier than I remembered it to be; owing it probably to the highway-like wide trail that now leads to the foot of the summit. The weather was perfect for climbing; we received adequate cloud cover upon our ascent and were rewarded by the 360 degree view from the summit. After a brief lunch and rest we decided to descend and head back to Sitio Bayabasan.
Just when we thought the adventure was over we found ourselves waylaid on the way back. By mistake we took a right on an obscure fork when we should’ve gone left. This led to some confusing backtracking until we observed our sweeper group on the upper ridge north of our position. We knew where we need to be but how do we get there w/o unnecessarily tiring ourselves by climbing our way back on the ridge?
We found a trail south of our position but unless we backtrack up we would need to traverse the gully in front of us and contend with rocks and brambles. It seemed traversing would take less time and effort and so we did. Fortunately enough when we got to the trail we saw a local woman who pointed us to the right direction. The trail led us to the banks of the stream that feeds the local settlement. We realized though that we were at the wrong bank and the concrete bridge that fords this stream (which our sweeper group was crossing at that very moment) was beyond our reach from where we were.
We found a suitable spot to cross downstream. The current was swift and strong but we were able to safely cross (by skipping and jumping on boulders) and get ourselves back on the main trail to rest and clean up at Sir Nicky Wijangco’s house (the man's advocacy is the preservation of Mt. Talamitam). As planned we went to Tagaytay for dinner at a restaurant I fondly call Byulalo (see weekend road trip entry) where we met up with Ayisha who was in the area (unfortunately she had to sit this climb out). After a hearty dinner of bulalo (3 servings), chopsuey (2 servings), and tawilis (4 servings) we decided to call it a day and head on home. On the bus, everyone slept soundly as Lotis gave Ayisha an unabridged version of the day’s events. We arrived at the Pasay bus terminal a couple of hours later and parted ways at the MRT.
As I was walking from the Ayala station to my office (along dela Rosa near MMC) I was once again caught up in the solitude of my thoughts; pondering on the events of the day, the plight of Mt. Talamitam, and the reasons for why I climb (all the while searching for a vendo machine to get an ice cold Coke). For the most part, I admit, I climb for selfish reasons. Climbing lets me feel a sense of fulfilment; it makes me appreciate the little everyday things that I take for granted, like a glass of cool water, trees, or even waking up every morning to a new day. Each climb makes me feel alive and helps me reflect on how I’ve lived (or squandered) this life. And having my friends along to share these experiences is a bonus. For these reasons, I apologize for my selfishness.
It’s nearly Monday, you know what that means... just five days to go until my next climb!
Arwin Mathew
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February 6, 2010:
I've been actively climbing w/ a new set of friends recently who like me, don't have permanent affiliations w/ any mountaineering group. Freelance climbers, that's what we are. Having affinity for the same kind of activities it was inevitable that a group be formed, the Organization of Solo Mountaineers aka OrgaSM as coined by our Founder and President Rosetti, and this was our first climb carrying the group’s name.
This time around we were joined by 2 new additions to our roster, Aze (this was her first foray into climbing) and Deo (friend of Lotis). Of course the usual faces were there: Siege, Glow, Bino, Lotis, and Setti.
Mt. Talamitam is one of the mountains flagged for its alarming degradation brought about by the lack of awareness and concern (?) of the locals. “Kaingin” or slash-and-burn farming has always been the standard practice in this area, particularly on the slopes leading to the summit of Talamitam and has considerably contributed to the denudation of this mountain and surrounding foothills. It saddens me to see that in this return climb not much has improved, in fact it even worsened. My only consolation was being able to once again share this experience with like-minded friends.
The climb was easier than I remembered it to be; owing it probably to the highway-like wide trail that now leads to the foot of the summit. The weather was perfect for climbing; we received adequate cloud cover upon our ascent and were rewarded by the 360 degree view from the summit. After a brief lunch and rest we decided to descend and head back to Sitio Bayabasan.
Just when we thought the adventure was over we found ourselves waylaid on the way back. By mistake we took a right on an obscure fork when we should’ve gone left. This led to some confusing backtracking until we observed our sweeper group on the upper ridge north of our position. We knew where we need to be but how do we get there w/o unnecessarily tiring ourselves by climbing our way back on the ridge?
We found a trail south of our position but unless we backtrack up we would need to traverse the gully in front of us and contend with rocks and brambles. It seemed traversing would take less time and effort and so we did. Fortunately enough when we got to the trail we saw a local woman who pointed us to the right direction. The trail led us to the banks of the stream that feeds the local settlement. We realized though that we were at the wrong bank and the concrete bridge that fords this stream (which our sweeper group was crossing at that very moment) was beyond our reach from where we were.
We found a suitable spot to cross downstream. The current was swift and strong but we were able to safely cross (by skipping and jumping on boulders) and get ourselves back on the main trail to rest and clean up at Sir Nicky Wijangco’s house (the man's advocacy is the preservation of Mt. Talamitam). As planned we went to Tagaytay for dinner at a restaurant I fondly call Byulalo (see weekend road trip entry) where we met up with Ayisha who was in the area (unfortunately she had to sit this climb out). After a hearty dinner of bulalo (3 servings), chopsuey (2 servings), and tawilis (4 servings) we decided to call it a day and head on home. On the bus, everyone slept soundly as Lotis gave Ayisha an unabridged version of the day’s events. We arrived at the Pasay bus terminal a couple of hours later and parted ways at the MRT.
As I was walking from the Ayala station to my office (along dela Rosa near MMC) I was once again caught up in the solitude of my thoughts; pondering on the events of the day, the plight of Mt. Talamitam, and the reasons for why I climb (all the while searching for a vendo machine to get an ice cold Coke). For the most part, I admit, I climb for selfish reasons. Climbing lets me feel a sense of fulfilment; it makes me appreciate the little everyday things that I take for granted, like a glass of cool water, trees, or even waking up every morning to a new day. Each climb makes me feel alive and helps me reflect on how I’ve lived (or squandered) this life. And having my friends along to share these experiences is a bonus. For these reasons, I apologize for my selfishness.
It’s nearly Monday, you know what that means... just five days to go until my next climb!
Arwin Mathew
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