Camping with the Benedictine School of Cavite Students


It is a great day, after a few days from and to Fabella Hospital, I am going for an outdoor activity again. The group is schedued to meet at Jollibee Crossing. After a bountiful lunch at a bulalo house in Edsa Central Market we bounded a jeep going Siniloan Laguna. It is already dark when we arrived at the venue. The gang  started to cook dinner and already discussing about the itinerary of the trip.

We woke up early the next morning and reviewed the topics we are tasked to discuss. Minutes after the buses arrived. The students assembed by troop and prepared their patrol yells and made their patrol flags.

I remembered that I said "Please cooperate so you may learn from us and we from you".

These students where scouts from Benedictine School of Cavite. The theme of the two day event is patriotism. Here are their patrol names and members:

Patrol Taruc (RED)
Wyra Junio, Leo Custodio, Joan Castro, Christian Gonzales, Lea Perez, Mercedez Paoma, Carl Lusuegro, Derbe Aaron, Hiljohn Perez, Ken Llave, Jen Manejable

Patrol Hermano Pule
Pamela Quirol, Ivy Dimaculangan, Raidah Mustapha, Patricia Camasura, Jason Hernandez, Eljah Oreal, Ulysses dela Cruz, David Trabaho, Jayson Badlon, Duane Cusi, John Ace dela Calzada, Judy Ann Celestino

Mariano Trias (GREEN)
Ralf Gonzales, Marc Frez, Mico Marquez, Davidson Delgado, Matthew Lusuegro, JL de Guzman, Mark Cayabyab, Jimmy Española, Jade Jason, Aubrey Rañola, Sidney Abajalen, Gabby Jovellanos, Darlene Roduta

Raha Sulayman
Princess, Christian, Camille, Edward, Jen, Michelle, Madel, Kyle, Christiane, Paul, Jake, Steven

Trinidad Tecson
Kent, Jin, Angelika, Gelien, Daina, Justin, Jalen, Diomel, Josh, Karina, Joanna, Kyrel, Leila

Vito L. Belarmino (YELLOW)
Amiel Jhay Lopez, Michael Luz, Evan Dadinas, Jona May Lim, Ivan Bayacan, Ivan Dimaculangan, Bess Gonzales, Venus Oftana, Vanessa Lopez, Shasmain, Keezhia, Jun

We, the Bagwis Outdoor group, taught them Basic First Aide and Basic Mountaineering Skills. They enjoyed the lecture a lot specially the patient transfer techniques.

After their dinner, we held a camp fire. They marched blindfolded going to the campfire ground assisted by their patrol leaders. The students performed a short play depicting the heroic stories of their respective Hero-patrol names. Sir JM wrapped the night with final words about patriotism.

Morning came. After our breakfast, we continued the lectures which will be used on a series of activities.

The activity ended and our hearts were filled with joy and memories. The students were hoping that meet in the next outdoor activity.

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A friend of mine invited me to an outdoor activity in Laguna. We went to a falls somewhere in Panguil, Laguna.

It is not the usual activity that I am engaged with. Not like the past adventures, I would guide students on their Educational Trip in an outdoor set-up. There where six buses loaded with students, house-help ( I guess ) and parents.

Together with my fellow outdoor enthusiasts, we bound a van going to the venue. I'm thrilled for what will happen for the day. When we got to the venue, our team leader held the briefing on what's gonna happen and what we are tasked to do. I've read about the place few hours before I carry my backpack.

The event was held at Panguil River Eco Park in Panguil, Laguna. Minutes after, the buses started to arrive. The students then came running on the steel hanging bridge. They jump on the bridge to scare their schoolmates and parents as well. You can feel their excitement. My heartbeat then came running.

At first, I felt bored staring at the children playing around on the river. you could hear splashing water, children shouting in excitement, parents chit-chatting while watching their children play around with their classmates. I were alarmed when the children started throwing stones. They might hit something (an entity - which we Filipinoes believed) or might hit their classmates.

Then we proceeded to the next activity, tube riding. As a sweeper, I await for the last participant to ride. I we're also made to ride the floating device made of tires tied together to accompany the Pre-School students. Luckily, I brought
extra shirt and pants.

After the the tube riding we then proceeded to the falls. Trekking, river crossing, raft riding and getting wet were some of the experiences the students encounter in the next activity. They we're awed with the picturesque view of the falls. They enjoyed the rushing cold water of the falls.

After the wet activities we proceeded to the dry activities concentrated to team building. I enjoyed watching the kids play. The team leader then tasked me to help on the wet activities because the other group have more pre-school participants.

To culminate the end of the event, a refreshing snack were served. It's time to tidy up and prepare to depart the park.

The event opened my mind. I need to undergo training and skill enhancement, especially First Aid. I encountered a parent almost having asthma attack on the trail going to the falls. As an adventurer, I need to equip myself with skills not only with equipments.

Special thanks to Prime Orienteer for giving an opportunity to be part of the event. 





























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Mt.Pulag via Ambaguio - Ambangeg and Ambangeg - Ambageg
Friday, September 23 at 5:00am - September 25 at 10:00pm
Nueva Viscaya - Benguet

Budget: 2.6k Ambaguio - ambangeg ( TEAM 1 )

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CLIMB ALL YOU CAN!
Saturday, September 24 · 1:00am - 11:30pm


MEETING PLACE : 7-11 BACLARAN (NEAR KFC AND MAX'S)
MEETING TIME : 0130HOURS, WE HAVE TO GET TO THE JEEP ASAP (2AM TRIP)
BUDGET : 1,000PHP ATLEAST
RAIN OR SHINE, WE CLIMB! (WAG LANG BUMAGYO)

MOUNT TALAMITAM
MOUNT BATULAO
MOUNT MANABU
MOUNT MACULOT (KUNG  


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WOWtrippers @ Mt. Pulag via Ambangeg

Thursday, October 27 at 9:00pm - October 30 at 8:00pm

Kabayan, Benguet

 

Experience 3 days 2 nights at Mt. Pulag via executive trail.

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Panawagan Upang Tulungan Si Tatay Perying

"Napaka hospitable ni Tatay Perying. Nandiyan siya lagi upang umalalay sa ating mga mamumundok. Napakasarap ng kanyang Kapeng Barako na laging maiinit para sa bisita ng Mt. Manabu." Lawrence


Sa lahat ng LUCP, hindi naging madali ang kinahinatnan ng pagpapagamot ng mata ni Ka Perying, nagkaroon ng infection ang kanyang mga MORE


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"Yes to Smoke and Alcohol Free Mountains"

 A RESPONSIBLE MOUNTAINEER is also an environmentalist; an environmentalist cares for the environment. A smoker is not an environmentalist. Cigarettes contain over 4000 chemicals which are exhaled and released into the air and the atmosphere. Hence, patronizing smoking only encourage producers to plant more tobacco than trees and crops that can feed starving children. Tobaccos are fragile plants that can easily be destroyed with plant disease thus often sprayed with harmful pesticides. Cigarette manufacturing uses 6.4km of paper an hour just for rolling and packaging cigarettes. Notice how many trees are put to waste? Also, second hand smoke is more dangerous to health. Approximately 10,000 mountaineers climb daily, 2000 of which smoke cigars; imagine the effect of that on our environment. Now smoker, do you still think you’re a mountaineer? THINK AGAIN!
Most mountaineers used to drink ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES to what they called SOCIALS. But come to think of this, too many bad effects in drinking such as difficulty in walking, blurred vision, slurred speech, slowed reaction times, impaired memory: Clearly, alcohol affects the brain. Some of these impairments are detectable after only one or two drinks. We can never determine what could happen next. Alcohol is a drug and that's the bottom line. It affects millions of people each day. Unfortunately, the person doing the drinking is not the only one who feels the impact of this abuse. It has a profound and direct impact on their friends and acquaintances. Until now, there are several reported accidents on mountains due to persons under the influence of alcohol. Now hardcore drinker, do you still think you’re a mountaineer? THINK AGAIN!
I don’t need your violent reactions if you are against this campaign. Just like the page if you believe such principles can be called responsible. I am a CANCER SURVIVOR; one of my reasons of climbing is to inhale fresh air. What is the difference between staying here in urban and climbing if I am still gasping smoke when I’m on top of the mountain. We almost lost lives when two of our group mates joined socials with other mountaineers because they got too drunk. We are not pushing you to do such, but I am whole heartedly asking your 1- 3 days only while on the mountain. Now is the time to erase bad images of mountaineers. Call us KIDS, OA, KJ.... call us anything you want....

But we call ourselves RESPONSIBLE MOUNTAINEERS!

NOW, ARE YOU IN!?

TRAILMASTERS OUTDOOR GROUP (TMOG)

“We are not just climbing; we are making difference, until we see change.”

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How does getting rewarded through sharing sounds like to you? Join #phchurpchurp today and bring more friends to the community!
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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.

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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

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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...
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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.
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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


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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

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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

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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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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
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