Outdoor Activities and Recreation [Archive] - Page 2

dinabaw

March 2nd, 2008, 11:11 AM

Climbers’ Responsibilities…

There are so many etiquette that should be follow, manners that would help us become more responsible and efficient in everyday that we do. I will share this to all of those who are into outdoor activities or adventure, an etiquette that help us become a more responsible individual.

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If there is an established trail, walk in a single line and avoid creating new trails. Widening of such and formation of new ones can damage the soil and kill the plants crossing the paths of hikers.

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Do not take anything from the forests as souvenir. If each climber would bring home one souvenir, the future climbers may be left with nothing but ugly remains of a once-beautiful place.
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Avoid disturbing wildlife. Many species of animals become stressed due to disturbance by man.
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Never leave garbage along the trail or at the campsite. Oftentimes, the local communities do not have well-managed waste disposals, so it will be better to bring the garbage to the cities for proper disposal.
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For human waste, each climber can dig his own “toilet”, about six inches deep, and cover it with soil afterwards. Common latrines are proven to be bad because the soil cannot break down concentrated amounts of waste in reasonable time; it would be much better to bring along waste treatment gear to bring down the wastes back to the cities for proper disposal.
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Bring along camping equipment like stoves to minimize the use of forest materials (like wood for cooking). In some cases, the only resources available are almost irreplaceable.
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Do not bathe or wash dishes along rivers. The people downstream may be using the water for drinking purposes. Do the washing or bathing about twenty feet (make that 100 ft.) from the river bank. A more acceptable bathing practice is to do it without using soap.
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Before traveling to a foreign culture or to an isolated village, it is best to learn the locals’ culture to avoid embarrassing situations, both to the visitors and to the hosts.
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Be sensitive to the values of the local people. Tourists may bring culture shock to the villagers and may alter the basic values of the population.
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Abandon the old practice of digging trenches at the side of tents of campsites. Doing this leaves permanent damage to the environment.
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Do not buy souvenir items made from rare animal or plant species or questionable sources.
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Find out the maximum capacity of the trekking area before going to prevent over-crowding and to minimize the impacts on the environment.
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Always register with the municipal or barangay (village) or park office or leave the names and number of the trekkers to any local official at the jump-off point. Tell them the date the group is expected to return so that emergency measures can be adopted the soonest possible time in case of accident.
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Avoid giving money or token candies to the children in areas visited. The practice will ultimately affect the local children’s set of values and condition them that each hiker is a source of easy money.
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Make sure that health measures are taken into account in order to avoid disease transfer between the visitors and the locals.
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If no one is familiar with the destination, always hire a guide. It saves time and lessens the probability of accidents.

Taken From “Ecotourism in the Philippines” by Carlos M. Libosada, Jr., Bookmark, Inc., Manila, 1998.

junax

March 3rd, 2008, 11:28 AM

whoah!
sige ma-try... hilig ko din mga xtreme trips na ganyan:D
thanks sir!:)

additional info on CAMP SABROS zip lines, a must for mt. apo climbers:

the new 405 meters zip line 2, almost half a kilometer zip line...
(longest, fastest, highest and craziest zip line in the entire philippines)
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zip line one, 380 meters...
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screams at zip line one...
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youngest zip liners at zip line one...
W4DIMTMnR0E
here if is isn't available:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4DIMTMnR0E

mwg12a

March 3rd, 2008, 11:52 AM

dinabaw

March 3rd, 2008, 01:47 PM

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/8210/imgp4693axf5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
reflexion of Mt Apo @ Lake Macadac

defUSED_bOi

March 4th, 2008, 02:15 AM

^^
wOw ganda.
thanks sir sa infOs.
how much po pala entrance sa camp sabros?
yung bayad sa zip line?
tnx sir:)

junax

March 4th, 2008, 05:14 AM

Okay, I don't know about you all here but that last video clip is just simply disgusting to me. Don't they understand the meaning of the word "safety" for children under 4 foot tall and around that age???? Looks like someone is using their ass instead of their head for crying out loud. Good Lord!!!

i totally agree. would not want doing that even with my 5 year old kid too. but i've seen the gears at camp sabros, and i could say it's safer than riding a boeing. the limit load of one grip is 8 tons, there are 6 grips for each person so you could imagine the safety vs bad luck computation there. but still, having kids join you in your daredevil adventure is but of course, for the "daredevils" only. :lol:

junax

March 4th, 2008, 05:19 AM

^^
wOw ganda.
thanks sir sa infOs.
how much po pala entrance sa camp sabros?
yung bayad sa zip line?
tnx sir:)

no entrance fee...

for the 380 meter zip beginner's line (50 seconds):
single ride:
-200 first ride
-100 second ride
-free 3rd ride (of course pipila ka)

dual ride:
-300 first ride
-200 second ride
-free 3rd ride

for the 405 meter zip daredevil's line (25 seconds):
no idea at this very moment...

if you use the kapatagan trail... you'll surely encounter camp sabros.

tigidig14

March 4th, 2008, 07:22 AM

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/8210/imgp4693axf5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
reflexion of Mt Apo @ Lake Macadac

galing panlaban mo to
dun sa picture thread contest

dinabaw

March 7th, 2008, 03:02 PM

^^ di akin yan tigs :colgate:

Mountain Climbing time !

eerie Mt. Apo....

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/1567/pict3989bl2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

dinabaw

March 7th, 2008, 03:03 PM

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/7770/pict3911ac2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

dinabaw

March 7th, 2008, 03:05 PM

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/694/pict3886zy9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

dinabaw

March 7th, 2008, 03:13 PM

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/6559/pict3993nj1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Lake Agco

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 02:34 AM

Congrats to defused_Boi(Ron) ..for conquering Mt. Apo ! :cheers: sorry hindi tayo nagkita before the climb

Waldenstrom

March 18th, 2008, 07:16 AM

Congratulations to defused_boi for reaching the summit of Mt. Apo! :)

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 07:27 AM

^^ wala pa bang photos , we exchanged text messages yesterday , they where in Camp Sabros pero the zip line was closed bec. of heavy rain!

Waldenstrom

March 18th, 2008, 07:28 AM

oh lakas pala ulan dyan. wala pa po photos. :)

habagatcentral1

March 18th, 2008, 07:35 AM

Yup, just called Ron....Kahibaw na sya mag-Bisaya a'la Davaoeño, hehe!! :D

Anyway, congratulations to Ron for conquering Mount Apo..

Ako, hanggang pangarap pa lang. Back in college, I even wanted to climb up Mount Apo (due to frequency in Davao) before I graduate....Now that I'm a graduate, I even feel tired whenever I take the stairs to the 3rd floor. :D

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 07:37 AM

oo pati sa Davao City malakas, i invited him to our EB bec a forumer (@metrosuburban) from Manila nandito rin, sabi nya hindi pa cya nakakapasyal sa Davao :colgate:

@bernie : puede daw magdala wheelchair didto :nocrook: :lol:

habagatcentral1

March 18th, 2008, 07:38 AM

^^ oo pati sa Davao City malakas, i invited him to our EB bec a forumer (@metrosuburban) from Manila nandito rin, sabi nya hindi pa cya nakakapasyal sa Davao :colgate:

Oo nga...Sabi nya kanina gusto nya magmeet sa inyo dyan. :)

Waldenstrom

March 18th, 2008, 07:44 AM

sana magkaroon ng Cable car paakyat ng Mt. Apo para sa aming disabled (tamad umakyat). :lol:

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 07:56 AM

eh doc yung cable hanggang Sabros lang you need 6,000 ft. more hehe, naku yung sa Abs- Cbn's Sports Unlimited mga gurls at matatanda na akyat ang Apo, of course minus the backpack :colgate: the trick is when climbing do not think na malayo pa ang peak para lang yung daily walk at kailangan may jokster para mawala ang pagod! :colgate:

habagatcentral1

March 18th, 2008, 08:10 AM

^^ Di ba mas mahirap ang Davao-Kapatagan ascent as compared to Kidapawan-Ilomavis route?

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 08:14 AM

^^ Di ba mas mahirap ang Davao-Kapatagan ascent as compared to Kidapawan-Ilomavis route?

malayo konti ang Kapatagan route but the view is spectacular :)

habagatcentral1

March 18th, 2008, 08:20 AM

^^ Saang route yung Boulders? Sa Sibulan yun no?

dinabaw

March 18th, 2008, 08:35 AM

^^ here's what you expect in Kapatagan route

1.muddy road

2. cogon & semi grwoth forest(?)

3. rain forest/alien like trees

4. shrub

5. boulders/ sulfur

6. summit

7 down to lake venado

:)

Ibex

March 18th, 2008, 10:13 AM

^^ Di ba mas mahirap ang Davao-Kapatagan ascent as compared to Kidapawan-Ilomavis route?

malayo konti ang Kapatagan route but the view is spectacular :)

Hindi masyado bigla ang ascent sa kapatagan trail as opposed to ilomavis kaya lang much longer siya ... ^^

para sa slow pacing mga 3days & 2nights till you reach the peak. Spectacular ang trail po dito compared sa ilomavis :cheers:

Good Luck po sa mga Climbers/Hikers sa Mt Apo Trails ngayong Lent Season climb...:cheers::cheers:

defUSED_bOi

March 24th, 2008, 05:24 AM

Special Thanks to Biboy aka Doc JeFF, BernieMack at Sir Ambie, Sir Dex (of DC)!!!

we climb APO last Mar.14-17.
we took the kapatagan trail. ( it should be Sta Cruz Sibulan trail kaso nag skip na kami sa river trekking dahil sa 2 babae (Mam Pulet and Mam Julie of DOTC Davao City) kasama naming 1st time na umaakyat ng bundok at APO agad. so dumiretso na kami sa Kapatagan.
nung pababa na kami on the 3rd day.. marami na kaming nakasalubong paakyat. may 3 dutch na pa na may 3 porters at 2 guide:)
gonna post the pictures later:D

dinabaw

March 24th, 2008, 07:26 AM

^^ tagal naman pa trill ka pa! :colgate:

defUSED_bOi

March 24th, 2008, 08:01 AM

hehe..sobrang dami kasi ngayon ko palang inupload dito sa pc ko.
tapos meron din akong shot kita lobot:lol:
i took your suggestion e..ganun ka kalakas skin sir:okay:

dinabaw

March 24th, 2008, 08:08 AM

^^ haha sino naman ang maniniyot ninyo

can't wait to see the photos :banana:

defUSED_bOi

March 24th, 2008, 11:52 AM

Mount APO Climb (Mar.14-Mar.17, 2008)

Jump-Off at Buriring [DAY1]
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/IMG_0377.jpg
Bagobos @ Colan [DAY1]
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/IMG_0394.jpg
Boulders [DAY2]
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/IMG_0614.jpg
Lake Venado - View from Peak1 [DAY2]
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/IMG_0619.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/IMG_0618.jpg
emO @ Mt.APO peak... with the view of old crater [DAY2]
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/IMG_0628.jpg
Sunset @ Peak2 [DAY2]
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/IMG_0707.jpg
Sunrise @ Peak3 [DAY3]
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/IMG_0712.jpg

defUSED_bOi

March 24th, 2008, 12:01 PM

Mount APO-- view from Paradise Island Resort, Samal Island
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/MtApo-SamalView-1.jpg

dinabaw

March 24th, 2008, 01:18 PM

^^ NICE!!! :cheers: sarap bumalik kung kaya pa ni two hood :colgate: , btw where did you camp when you never set foot on Lake Venado, for 3 days(?)

Waldenstrom

March 24th, 2008, 01:30 PM

Mount APO-- view from Paradise Island Resort, Samal Island
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/MtApo-SamalView-1.jpg

Very nice pic! pwedeng banner for Davao. :D pero medyo slant nga lang, pero pwede naman i-edit. :)

defUSED_bOi

March 24th, 2008, 02:14 PM

1st Day --- Jump-off to Camp1 (we experience rainforest kaya tugnaw kami)
2nd Day --- 8AM-11AM: Camp1 to Boulders where we took our lunch)
12NN-3PM: Peak1 ( then we go down sa may Campsite )
then we climb another peak to view the sunset
3rd Day --- 5AM - nag climb kami sa isang peak to view the sunrise.
dapat after neto, bababa kami sa Lake Venado kaso sobrang tugnaw at
masakit na ang nararamdaman nila kaya nagkatamaran na sila (kahit na ako
gustong gusto ko:( )
after lunch, we back trail sa 87 degrees going back sa boulders.. grabe..the
best sa boulders talaga:D
we reached the Camp2 around 4PM.
4th Day --- Last Day. 8AM - 11AM from Camp2 - Colan (Lunch @ Colan)
1PM @ Jump-off
then by 330PM, we reached CAMP SABROS at dun kami naabutan ng ulan,
kaya di ako nakapag slide for life:cry:

defUSED_bOi

March 24th, 2008, 02:16 PM

^^ NICE!!! :cheers: sarap bumalik kung kaya pa ni two hood :colgate: , btw where did you camp when you never gone to Lake Venado, for 3 days(?)

Very nice pic! pwedeng banner for Davao. :D pero medyo slant nga lang, pero pwede naman i-edit. :)

Thanks:)

dinabaw

March 24th, 2008, 02:20 PM

defUSED_bOi

March 24th, 2008, 02:27 PM

^^
yup twice yumanig nung morning ng 4th day. sabi ng mga kauban ko.. blasting daw yata yun sa ginawang DAM sa tudaya ata.
medyo kinabahan ako nun baka nga gumulong mga rocks. hehe. nasa CAMP2 kami nuon.

i'll make sure.. kabalo na talaga ako mag bisaya pag balik ko didtu.
para makapag istorya tayo:D

DexterTexter

March 24th, 2008, 04:22 PM

Welcome, and CONGRATS Ron! Wow I've lived in Davao all my life but I haven't climbed my towering neighbor! LOL. Fantastic photos of your climb! Wow factor!

Special Thanks to Biboy aka Doc JeFF, BernieMack at Sir Ambie, Sir Dex (of DC)!!!

we climb APO last Mar.14-17.
we took the kapatagan trail. ( it should be Sta Cruz Sibulan trail kaso nag skip na kami sa river trekking dahil sa 2 babae (Mam Pulet and Mam Julie of DOTC Davao City) kasama naming 1st time na umaakyat ng bundok at APO agad. so dumiretso na kami sa Kapatagan.
nung pababa na kami on the 3rd day.. marami na kaming nakasalubong paakyat. may 3 dutch na pa na may 3 porters at 2 guide:)
gonna post the pictures later:D

defUSED_bOi

March 24th, 2008, 04:41 PM

^^
salamat kaayo sir dex!
pagbalik ko Kidapawan trail tayo!hehe:)
mas better kung kauban mga SSC lahat:okay:

Ibex

March 26th, 2008, 12:10 AM

defUSED_bOi

March 26th, 2008, 03:01 AM

^^
daghang kaayong salamat, si Ibex!:)
inuulan kami nung first day..before kami pumasok sa forest til we reach camp1.
i guess it's 12noon-3pm.. sarap ng rainforest!:D
kaya nung gabi sobrang tugnaw!
pero pinainit ng shots ng tanduay! hehe:okay:

dinabaw

March 26th, 2008, 03:28 AM

^^ ron before Mt. Apo whats the tallest mountain you've climbed? anyway wala na ba pics yung mga chicks hehehe

defUSED_bOi

March 26th, 2008, 07:07 AM

^^
jan. 08 - Mt. Arayat [Pampanga] (1,026 metres asl)
feb. 08 - Mt. Batulao [Batangas] (1,050 meters asl)
Mt. Talamitam [Batangas] ( 630 meters asl)

kasamang naming chicks sir e duwa lang, tpos mommy at lola na:D

defUSED_bOi

March 28th, 2008, 06:08 AM

etO na sir ambie yung dare mo sa akin:D
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/LobotKo.jpg
:lol:

dinabaw

March 28th, 2008, 02:02 PM

^^ :rofl: ikaw yan? bakit di mo pinakita ang mukha mo! ano kaya ang sabi noong kasama mong nanay at lola :lol:

kung Lubok sa Bohol may Lobot sa Davao del Sur :lol:

Waldenstrom

March 28th, 2008, 02:11 PM

etO na sir ambie yung dare mo sa akin:D
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/LobotKo.jpg
:lol:

kakaiba ka talaga! hehe! :D congrats

amigo32

March 28th, 2008, 02:17 PM

ang bastos nito, humarap ka! hahaha

kyle@1008

March 28th, 2008, 02:22 PM

okey ha,..pang friendster :lol:

amigo32

March 28th, 2008, 02:24 PM

gusto ko i post pic na yan sa RB thread. lol

dinabaw

March 28th, 2008, 02:38 PM

^^ nagtataka lang ako bakit hindi totally nude iniwan pa ang sapatos! :lol:

amigo32

March 28th, 2008, 02:39 PM

mahiyain yata

dinabaw

March 28th, 2008, 02:45 PM

okey ha,..pang friendster :lol:

gusto ko i post pic na yan sa RB thread. lol

naku baka parang "papaya dance" yan maraming hits !:lol:

amigo32

March 28th, 2008, 02:56 PM

ano ba tinitingnan mo bundok pinag uusapan dito.

ay, sorry mountainers pala. hehehe

dinabaw

March 28th, 2008, 03:13 PM

sabi nila may epekto daw pag umakyat ng Apo...

http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/4084/dscf4615ty2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

:lol:

Waldenstrom

March 28th, 2008, 05:45 PM

:lol:

kyle@1008

March 28th, 2008, 06:02 PM

:lol: :lol:

dinabaw

March 29th, 2008, 06:45 AM

tonight Mt. Apo adventure sa Sports Unlimited.

Ibex

March 29th, 2008, 09:17 AM

tonight Mt. Apo adventure sa Sports Unlimited.

Parang Part 2 na ng SU Mt Apo feature dinabaw last week nasa boulders na sila nung na cut...:cheers:

amigo32

March 29th, 2008, 10:05 AM

part 2 nga siguro yun. inaabangan ko rin yun.

defUSED_bOi

March 31st, 2008, 03:32 AM

^^
part 2 na yan!:D

defUSED_bOi

March 31st, 2008, 03:49 AM

^^ :rofl: ikaw yan? bakit di mo pinakita ang mukha mo! ano kaya ang sabi noong kasama mong nanay at lola :lol:
kung Lubok sa Bohol may Lobot sa Davao del Sur :lol:

hehe.. bumaba na sila sa peak nung magpapicture kami ng hubad.
yung isang kasama namin.. frontal tpos sequence at jump shots pa. haha:lol:

^^ nagtataka lang ako bakit hindi totally nude iniwan pa ang sapatos! :lol:

para style cowboy ang dating:D

defUSED_bOi

March 31st, 2008, 03:54 AM

more APO pics...
1st day.Ascend.Rainforest.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/IMG_4150_JPG.jpg

boulders
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/IMG_4517_JPG.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/IMG_4516_JPG.jpg

ridge part.. ala yin-yang
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/IMG_4261_JPG.jpg

ala Mt.Rushmore
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/IMG_4281_JPG.jpg

campsite near the peaks
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/IMG_4292_JPG.jpg

temp @ campsite round 9AM
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/IMG_4437_JPG.jpg

crater
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/IMG_4500_JPG.jpg

dinabaw

March 31st, 2008, 04:06 AM

dinabaw

March 31st, 2008, 04:08 AM

so night time i'm sure it will go down @ 4 degrees.C :)

temp @ campsite round 9AM
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/IMG_4437_JPG.jpg

defUSED_bOi

March 31st, 2008, 04:44 AM

ganda naman nito! did you go down sa Macadac trail , ang ganda doon Ron!
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/IMG_4261_JPG.jpg
wala ba kayong altometer? i guess Mark Nelson confirmed the height of Apo @ 10,300ft. ASL !

yung naregister sa gps na may Altimeter nung kasama ko, mga round 9000+ ft.

di na kami nakababa sa macadac trail. pagod na mga kasama ko at tugnaw na lahat. we have a picture sa isang peak nung sunset background namin yung lake sa macadac.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/IMG_4327_JPG.jpg

so night time i'm sure it will go down @ 4 degrees.C :)

temp @ campsite round 9AM
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/IMG_4437_JPG.jpg

oo.. sobrang tugnaw!

defUSED_bOi

March 31st, 2008, 05:01 AM

Day2. Sunset. down below in the background is macadac trail.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/IMG_4329.jpg

water-source sa campsite
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/IMG_4285.jpg

alingatong; sc.name: dendrocnide meyeniana
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/IMG_4541.jpg

Ibex

March 31st, 2008, 05:24 AM

Nice..nice..nice photos!!! ^^

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/IMG_4516_JPG.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/IMG_4281_JPG.jpg
@defUSED_bOi curious lang ako may mga nagtitinda pa ba doon sa peak? They thrive kasi pag climbing season...:) May coke litro doon nung 5years ago P60 ang isang bote (contents only :lol: offer good while supply last :))

amigo32

March 31st, 2008, 05:41 AM

bawal ba tumira dyan?

mag eskwater kaya ako dyan hehehe. walang MMDA dyan diba?

defUSED_bOi

March 31st, 2008, 05:42 AM

Ibex

March 31st, 2008, 06:43 AM

salamat kaayo Sir Ibex!
i think sa Venado na lang sila...
nung nasa campsite kami, inuutusan nga nung isa naming kasama yung porter na bumaba para bumili ng alak. babayaran ng 300. sasabay sana ako sa pagbaba kaso ayaw na nung porter bumaba. pagod na. hehe:D

Mahal naman :cheers: :lol::lol::lol::lol:

Good senses bro... i see a face just like in easter islands ^^

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/IMG_4281_JPG.jpg

defUSED_bOi

March 31st, 2008, 07:19 AM

dinabaw

March 31st, 2008, 07:39 AM

nice shot!

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/IMG_4516_JPG.jpg

yun lang ba mga kasama mo ? i mean sa previous photos i gues 6-8 persons kayo excluding the 2 ladies , galing noong mga ladies ah from Manila ba rin ba sila ?

there's this buzz na maganda din daw ang Bansalan trail :)

dinabaw

March 31st, 2008, 07:51 AM

Day2. Sunset. down below in the background is

water-source sa campsite
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20APO/IMG_4285.jpg

i still remember this well , that was the time that there was a drought in Apo wala talagang tubig , then we procceded going down via Makilala trail ngek di kami naka abot sa camp site nasa incline slope kami nag pitch tent tungga na lang namin shoktong :D:cheers:

dinabaw

March 31st, 2008, 08:13 AM

here's the Macadac trail (upper left)

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/8929/28bk4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/6696/30kt8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

when the sports unlimited trekked down in Macadac parang citrus field ! gorgeous! noong dumaan kami noon it was dry grass and was burnt from the El nino

Ibex

March 31st, 2008, 11:16 AM

^^
tnx bro:)
yung 300php, yun ung ibabayad sa porter para bumaba lang sya sa venado at bumili ng alak kaso ayaw nya. hehe. not sure sa prices ng mga paninda nila dun kasi wala ng bumaba. gusto ko sana bumaba kaso dyahe naman sa mga kasama ko, they will wait for me for hours.
our original trail kasi is to go down lake venado then gonna back trail to kapatagan kaso kapoy na kauban ko. haha:D
pagbalik ko ng DC, gonna take kidapawan trail to experience venado, almaciga century old tree at agco river.

^^ you were there kasi earlier sa peak season... during the holy week (when marami ang mga mt climbers sa peak) maraming peddlers narin doon (:ohno:) pero i dunno din kung controlled na ba sila ngayon. noon kasi may makeshift sarisari store (sa may gilid na may small recess sa side ng hill na parang cave).

One time walang tubig sa well, may mauutusan ka for a fee to fetch water sa venado P70 per gallon :cheers:

Right dapat ma experience mo ang ibang trails... till your next Apo Climb @defUSED_bOi. :)

defUSED_bOi

March 31st, 2008, 12:28 PM

Ibex

March 31st, 2008, 01:01 PM

@ sir dinabaw
bale 9 kami lahat + 1 porter.
bisaya lahat kauban ko. yung dalawa former officemates ko na kasama kong umaakyat dito sa luzon, yung isa dun yung taga SASA ( kung san kami nagstay) tpos yung isa taga Taguig pero may kamag-anak sa Digos.
yung 2 babae at 2 lalake taga DOTC Davao.
yung 2 rescue savers team ng santa cruz.

@ sir Ibex
sir, sana makapag organize ng SSC climb:D
hope to meet you dabaw guys there:)

sa Davao SSC apat ang alam ko ang naka akyat na sa mt apo = Dinabaw, Junax, Rall, moi :)

pwede SSC climb pero dapat may advance notice kasi i have to work out pa to lose weight...:lol::lol:

dinabaw

March 31st, 2008, 02:07 PM

sa Davao SSC apat ang alam ko ang naka akyat na sa mt apo = Dinabaw, Junax, Rall, moi :)

pwede SSC climb pero dapat may advance notice kasi i have to work out pa to lose weight...:lol::lol:

kung naa pay bangka padulong sa Apo mo sakay ko oi! :lol:

dinabaw

March 31st, 2008, 02:23 PM

^^ you were there kasi earlier sa peak season... during the holy week (when marami ang mga mt climbers sa peak) maraming peddlers narin doon (:ohno:) pero i dunno din kung controlled na ba sila ngayon. noon kasi may makeshift sarisari store (sa may gilid na may small recess sa side ng hill na parang cave).

One time walang tubig sa well, may mauutusan ka for a fee to fetch water sa venado P70 per gallon :cheers:

Right dapat ma experience mo ang ibang trails... till your next Apo Climb @defUSED_bOi. :)

na abutan ko pa na walang peddlers sa Venado , ang feeling talaga parang pristine sana maibalik ng DOT yung ganun :)

dinabaw

March 31st, 2008, 02:31 PM

@ sir dinabaw
bale 9 kami lahat + 1 porter.
bisaya lahat kauban ko. yung dalawa former officemates ko na kasama kong umaakyat dito sa luzon, yung isa dun yung taga SASA ( kung san kami nagstay) tpos yung isa taga Taguig pero may kamag-anak sa Digos.
yung 2 babae at 2 lalake taga DOTC Davao.
yung 2 rescue savers team ng santa cruz.

@ sir Ibex
sir, sana makapag organize ng SSC climb:D
hope to meet you dabaw guys there:)

ah eh puede yung mga younger generation nalang parang di na kaya ng aming mga tuhod dong :lol:

btw ang bilis mong matuto ng bisaya , san ka na tuto dong ? :D

dinabaw

March 31st, 2008, 03:09 PM

how about the Tamayong Trail in Davao City? i think virgin pa eto hehehe

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/2663/237669271040a4f24376ni9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
you can view Mt. Talomo

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/2109/237585257933079a06a3dh5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

mostly primeval forest

http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/3148/2376688712e85c567ec1tj7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/1363/2376692294708e482ec5lz7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/6599/23758493778d2e10c709fu3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/4503/2375855327066d0ec417ao0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

photos tingskie1004(flickr)

LordCarnal

March 31st, 2008, 06:04 PM

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/4503/2375855327066d0ec417ao0.jpg

so mysterious.. looks like they're vanishing into oblivion.. into an alien world or something..

LordCarnal

March 31st, 2008, 06:07 PM

This is my only shot of Mt. Apo from a vantage point in Digos.

Photo quality is not so good because I only used a P&S camera..

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/dabaw/mount_apo.jpg

Ibex

March 31st, 2008, 07:43 PM

kung naa pay bangka padulong sa Apo mo sakay ko oi! :lol:

hehehehe Ambie not applicable mas trip ko hot air balloon naman para mas sossy. :lol::lol::lol:

Langur

March 31st, 2008, 08:00 PM

Wow great thread - I wish we had one of these in the UK skybar but I think I'd be the only one interested. :(

defUSED_bOi

April 1st, 2008, 03:24 AM

dinabaw

April 1st, 2008, 04:16 AM

Wow great thread - I wish we had one of these in the UK skybar but I think I'd be the only one interested. :(

there are great mountains in UK particularly in Scotland , btw what's the highest point in UK?

dinabaw

April 1st, 2008, 04:20 AM

Ron mga ilang days from Camp Sabros to the peak ? baka maka adventure uli kami ni @Ibex hehehe

@Ibex: from @Ralls to Apo , porter na lang ang mag bitibit ng gamit wadda you think?

defUSED_bOi

April 1st, 2008, 04:45 AM

^^
naka suv kami kasi til we reach buriring ba un or burirang. dun yung jump off namin:)
yes, pa porter nalang:D
2 days from jump off, we reached the peak:)

kelan yan sir?
sayang sana sama ako:(

Ibex

April 1st, 2008, 04:53 AM

Ron mga ilang days from Camp Sabros to the peak ? baka maka adventure uli kami ni @Ibex hehehe

@Ibex: from @Ralls to Apo , porter na lang ang mag bitibit ng gamit wadda you think?

Ok ako anyway next year pa man. I could start working out 6 months before the sked. ^^ @Dinabaw sana marami sasama gawin nating SSC Phil Apo Climb '09... :cheers:

Ibex

April 1st, 2008, 04:56 AM

^^
naka suv kami kasi til we reach buriring ba un or burirang. dun yung jump off namin:)
yes, pa porter nalang:D
2 days from jump off, we reached the peak:)

kelan yan sir?
sayang sana sama ako:(

Its Baruring @defUSED_bOi saan ba kayo dumaan sa Colan or Sabwag?

defUSED_bOi

April 1st, 2008, 04:57 AM

^^
hehe. nalibog ako sir sa name e. haha.
sa colan kami sir.

yup let's do it a SSC Phil APO Climb '09. yahu:banana:

Ibex

April 1st, 2008, 05:01 AM

^^
hehe. nalibog ako sir sa name e. haha.
sa colan kami sir.

yup let's do it a SSC Phil APO Climb '09. yahu:banana:

Hehehe nalibog ka pala ha!!! :lol::lol::lol: Ok from colan camp1 kayo nag rest for the first night then peak na sa second right? :)

Ibex

April 1st, 2008, 05:05 AM

Wow great thread - I wish we had one of these in the UK skybar but I think I'd be the only one interested. :(

maybe you would like to join our planned summer climb next year @Langur... Let's make it SSC International Mt. Apo Climb ^^

defUSED_bOi

April 1st, 2008, 06:04 AM

Hehehe nalibog ka pala ha!!! :lol::lol::lol: Ok from colan camp1 kayo nag rest for the first night then peak na sa second right? :)

dili lang nalibog, nalibang din:lol:
sa may tinikaran holding camp 1 kami the first night, then 2nd day sa peak na kami. dun kami nag camp then 3rd day, we start to descend then camp sa tinikaran holding camp 2. then 4th day we reach the jump off na @ 12NN. then pumunta na kami sa Camp Sabros.:D

Ibex

April 1st, 2008, 09:18 AM

dili lang nalibog, nalibang din:lol:
sa may tinikaran holding camp 1 kami the first night, then 2nd day sa peak na kami. dun kami nag camp then 3rd day, we start to descend then camp sa tinikaran holding camp 2. then 4th day we reach the jump off na @ 12NN. then pumunta na kami sa Camp Sabros.:D

Your brushing up with your visayan words huh :D

Ok so you backtrailed sa boulders @defUSED_bOi? For your next try maybe we do the sabwag-goodygoody-peak na trail para maiba naman na experience for you...:)

defUSED_bOi

April 1st, 2008, 09:41 AM

Ibex

April 1st, 2008, 10:08 AM

yup yup.. backtrailed sa boulders.. pero dapat ang plan is baba ng venado tapos backtrailed sa kapatagan kaso pagod na kauban ko...
sure sir! basta sana kung next year man yan..im hoping makasama ako:D

Ok kasi may plans kayo to go to Sabros pa kaya you have to go back sa Kapatagan, pero mas madali bumaba sa Ilomavis, Kidapawan via venado it can be done in one day from the peak. Then may jeep nang masakyan papuntang Kidapawan proper. :)

malayo pa ang next year we have plenty of time to prepare for it... ^^

Till the next climb weeheee!!! :banana:

defUSED_bOi

April 1st, 2008, 11:38 AM

hope hindi mataon ng holyweek next year. i might be out of the country by that date:D
san ka sa Davao sir Ibex?

Rall

April 1st, 2008, 11:39 AM

SSC Phil Apo Climb '09
what month?
plano na!

Ibex

April 1st, 2008, 01:10 PM

SSC Phil Apo Climb '09
what month?
plano na!

Plan pa lang ito @Rall brainchild yan ni Ambie...:cheers:Still waiting pa for more interested groups na mag signify na sasama para matuloy..^^

hope hindi mataon ng holyweek next year. i might be out of the country by that date:D
san ka sa Davao sir Ibex?

I am based in Tagum City @defUSED_bOi, 55kms north of Davao City. :)

Langur

April 13th, 2008, 03:47 PM

maybe you would like to join our planned summer climb next year @Langur... Let's make it SSC International Mt. Apo Climb ^^I would love to climb with you guys at some point but it will have to wait beyond next year. I am living in London and I visited the Philippines not so long ago. This year I'm climbing in Scotland, the Atlas range in Morocco, and soem of the volcanoes in Indonesia. Next year I already have plans to climb Kilimanjaro and Mount Olympus. By late next year I may be living in Hong Kong which is just a short hop for the Philippines. There is a chance I could join you on trips thereafter. I'd certainly like to see (and climb) Mt Mayon at some point. :)

amigo32

April 13th, 2008, 03:58 PM

oi, sama ako kailan yan. para mapaghandaan. mt apo to ha? hehehe

Langur

April 13th, 2008, 04:12 PM

there are great mountains in UK particularly in Scotland , btw what's the highest point in UK?Yes there are hundreds of mountains in Scotland but they're not particularly high. The highest, Ben Nevis, is just 1344m. However Scottish mountains in winter are a lot more challenging than much higher mountains in hotter countries. A couple of years ago I easily climbed Mt Kinabalu in Malaysia which, at 4095m, is more than four times as high as the 1022m Buachaille Etive Mor in Scotland from which I had to turn back owing to white-out blizzards and lacking crampons and ice axe to deal with snow slopes. I have now invested in crampons and ice axe because I don't want to have to turn back owing to excess snow and ice remaining on Jebel Toubkal (4167m) and the twin Ouanoukrim summits (4089m and 4083m) which I will attempt in Morocco's Atlas mountains next month. As I'm based in London the Alps are actually just as close to me as the Scottish mountains. And because we are all EU citizens there are no passport/visa issues. We can even live and work in each others countries without a passport/visa - so travelling there is of course no problem. With low cost airlines like Easyjet and Ryanair it also costs the same to get from London to the Alps as to Scotland. However the Alps are high (up to 4810m) and extremely difficult to climb. They retain their snow and ice all through the summer and are extremely steep and jagged. That makes them spectacularly beautiful, but summiting the high Alpine peaks is for technical mountaineers only. I'm not at the stage where I can safely cross glaciers without guides or climb vertical ice walls. The kind of climbing you are doing in the Philippines is much more at my level. :)

dinabaw

April 13th, 2008, 04:44 PM

Yes there are hundreds of mountains in Scotland but they're not particularly high. The highest, Ben Nevis, is just 1344m. However Scottish mountains in winter are a lot more challenging than much higher mountains in hotter countries. A couple of years ago I easily climbed Mt Kinabalu in Malaysia which, at 4095m, is more than four times as high as the 1022m Buachaille Etive Mor in Scotland from which I had to turn back owing to white-out blizzards and lacking crampons and ice axe to deal with snow slopes. I have now invested in crampons and ice axe because I don't want to have to turn back owing to excess snow and ice remaining on Jebel Toubkal (4167m) and the twin Ouanoukrim summits (4089m and 4083m) which I will attempt in Morocco's Atlas mountains next month. As I'm based in London the Alps are actually just as close to me as the Scottish mountains. And because we are all EU citizens there are no passport/visa issues. We can even live and work in each others countries without a passport/visa - so travelling there is of course no problem. With low cost airlines like Easyjet and Ryanair it also costs the same to get from London to the Alps as to Scotland. However the Alps are high (up to 4810m) and extremely difficult to climb. They retain their snow and ice all through the summer and are extremely steep and jagged. That makes them spectacularly beautiful, but summiting the high Alpine peaks is for technical mountaineers only. I'm not at the stage where I can safely cross glaciers without guides or climb vertical ice walls. The kind of climbing you are doing in the Philippines is much more at my level. :)

wow you are TRUE mountaineer,nice you climbed Mt. Kalimanjaro your lucky and it's snow cap is still there ,in 10 years it will be gone! any plans to climb Everest?

Some avid mountaineers said it's more challenging to climb Mt. Apo than Mt Kinabalu even w/out a snow cap :)

I think Indonesian Mountains/Volcanos is very challenging! :okay:

Langur

April 13th, 2008, 06:03 PM

^ Haha no I'm not a true mountaineer. I'm not really a "climber" at all. I only go for easy trekking peaks. I also haven't climbed Kilimanjaro yet. I'm going for that next year. In any case Kilimanjaro is an easy trekking peak. It's very high (5895m) but its volcanic slopes are gentle. The only real difficulty there is acclimatisation to the altitude. I can well believe that Mount Apo is harder. The peaks I'm going for in Indonesia are also easy volcanic treks. I am not going for the very challenging 4884m Puncak Jaya in Papua for instance (highest peak in Oceania). I also have no plans to climb Everest. It's extremely dangerous up there and I am a long way short of having sufficient experience. It's also very expensive - about £15,000 (~$30,000 US) for the permits, guides, etc. I can think of better ways to spend that kind of money!! I do have plans though. Here is my list:

2008:
- Jebel Toubkal = 4167m (highest in North Africa)
- Timesguida Ouanoukrim = 4089m (2nd highest in North Africa)
- Ras-n-Ouanoukrim = 4083m (3rd highest in North Africa)
- Gunung Rinjani = 3726m (highest in Lombok)
- Gunung Semeru = 3676m (highest in Java)
- Gunung Agung = 3142m (highest in Bali)
- Gunung Penanjakan = 2770m (great view!)

2009:
- Kilimanjaro = 5895m (highest in Africa)
- Mt Olympus = 2919m (highest in Greece - legendary home of the Olympian gods)

2010:
- Aconcagua = 6962m (highest in the world outside of Asia)
- Mont Blanc = 4808m (highest in the Alps)

2011:
- Mt Elbrus = 5642m (highest in Europe - see my thread here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=595729))

2012:
- Chimborazo = 6268m (highest in the world from centre of the Earth)

Earlier this year I was in India trekking in the Himalayas. From Sandakphu on the Singalila Ridge (on the India/Nepal border) we could see four of the world's top five highest mountains. To the left, and clustered together, were Everest (no 1, 8848m), Lhotse (no 4, 8516m), and Makalu (no 5, 8462m). However the view directly ahead was dominated by the mightly Kanchenjunga (no 3, 8586m), the 3rd highest mountain in the world, and highest in India (though India claims K2 as well). Here is the view we saw (source (http://www.flickr.com/photos/aluytenuk/155408264/sizes/l/in/set-72157594271571950/)):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/Fatmonkey/Kanchenjunga1024.jpg

Langur

April 13th, 2008, 06:43 PM

This is what I want to climb most in the Philippines. It must be one of the most elegant and perfectly symetrical cones in the world. Have you guys done Mayon yet?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/Fatmonkey/Scenery/Mayon.jpg

mwg12a

April 13th, 2008, 08:40 PM

They probably would be needing to coordinate with the Philippine Volcanology institute first before attempting that volcano. I know I would.... LOL

Langur

April 13th, 2008, 09:05 PM

^ From Summitpost website:
http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/155214/mayon.html

"Anyone wishing to attempt a climb of this mountain should first contact the Department of Tourism office in Legazpi City (Tel: (052) 482-0712 / 482-0813). The DOT representatives are experienced climbers and keep in close contact with PHIVOLCS regarding volcanic activity. The DOT can arrange for guides (necessary) and porters and provides comprehensive information.

It must be noted that the surface on the peak is hollow and there is danger of falling !!!

No permits required."

And you can check for volcanic activity here:
http://www.volcano.si.edu/reports/usgs/index.cfm?content=archive&volcano=mayon

dinabaw

May 1st, 2008, 09:33 AM

Sports Unlimited climbs highest peak in the Philippines
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March 15, 2008

For the first time ever.. The Sports Unlimited Adventure Team is about to embark in the ultimate mountain journey in the Philippines. We're climbing the highest peak in the country, Mt. Apo. Mt. Apo lies on the borders of Davao, North Cotabato and Bukidnon.

It is virtually unexplored and provides a spectacular variety of natural landscapes from forest greens to rock faces. Our goal, to reach Mt. Apo's majestic peak, 10,311 feet. Eversince Sports Unlimited met Sonny and Jackie Dizon, through them we have been discovering Davao and its endless adventure-filled possibilities.

Mt. Apo is Davao's most precious treasure and one of the country's most popular climbing destinations. Finally, after all these years, this is the year, 2008. With an invitation from Jackie Dizon to climb Apo with a special group that she
has put together, the goal of getting to the top of the highest mountain in the Philippines can finally become a reality for our Sports Unlimited Adventure Team.

The adventure begins

March 1 before noon, we left Camp Sabros after our awesome zipline adventure for our next expedition, our climb to the summit of Mt. Apo. We met Jackie Dizon and the rest of her buddies and amigas in Kapatagan where all climbers assembled and was our jump-off point for the climb.

Jackie put together a group of about 40, family and friends from all walks of life, from Davao, Manila and even the States, many of whom were first-time climbers of Apo like our team, and there were a few who, believe it or not, have never climbed a mountain before.

First-time climbers or not, mountaineers or not, everybody was psyched, maybe a bit anxious, but definitely raring to get this climb started.

Help from "outdoor specialists"

In all the adventure packages that Sonny and Jackie have set up in Davao, their adventure partner has always been the Edge Group. They have dubbed themselves as "outdoor specialists" and have stated that "they are all mountain people." For amateurs, it's best to join organized climbs led by experienced mountaineers who know the safest trails up the mountain.

When climbing, a group always needs a lead man, the Edge members introduced us to our leader whom the group fondly calls " Mr. Big." Don't be deceived by Mr. Big's size, we have no doubt that he can take us up the mountain safely and with his funny larger than life personality, we're sure we'll be laughing and smiling all the way to the summit.

When you first start the climb the thought of how many steps you have to take before you get to 10,300 feet is very daunting. We were advised by our veteran mountaineer friends that when you are starting a climb like this, we should not focus too much on where this journey ends, instead focus more on enjoying the journey itself.

They assured us that if you love nature and the outdoors, there will be times when you forget you're climbing because of the unique, raw and stunning views we will see from different vantage points all throughout the climb up.

Not only is Mt. Apo one of the top climbing destinations in the Philippines, for the locals who live on the foothills of this mountain, they use the land to plant all kinds of vegetation.

Speaking of the locals, climbing this mountain is also a source of their livelihood. I'm sure every amateur climber in this group will agree that the porters who we hire to carry our backpacks we cannot do without. The climb would be a lot more difficult to conquer if we had to carry everything on our backs, these porters are inately mountaineers.

After about 1 and a half hours of trekking, the group gets our first break at a place they call "Paradise" like we said earlier, not only is this climb all about reaching the top, but it's also about getting to know each other and creating not only climbing memories, but all kinds of memories that will bring a smile to our faces when we look back at this adventure.

It's only the beginning of our climb, but we can already tell that Jackie Dizon made sure that she put together a fun group of people to ensure that whatever happen everyone has to enjoy. Did we mention that part of the group climbing with us are from Holiday Spa and Gym here in Davao, which may explain the guys with six packs.

After that good dose of laughter, we were ready to resume our climb. Rejuvenated, hydrated and if I may say so myself, the enthusiasm of the group was a natural energy booster for me.

Mountain climbing do's and don'ts

Here are some do's and don'ts when climbing a mountain as raw and as unchartered as Mt. Apo. First of all, it is a given that you must always listen to the advise of people who have climbed the mountain before because you can learn a lot from their experiences. Why learn the hard way, right?

Here are the do’s, when you are holding on to branches or stepping on rocks, make sure that the branch is sturdy enough to take your weight and also make sure that the rock you are stepping on is not loose.

You also want to double check the branches or plants that you hold on to be sure that they don't have thorns or sharp leaves that can cut your hands, it's advisable that you bring gloves that will protect your hands when passing through thorny plants.

Safety first

Some don’ts when climbing. Do not go too far ahead of the guide that is in charge of your group. Do not sacrifice safety even if it's a shorter way but a trickier trail, you are better off not taking the shortcut and go the longer but safer way.

Unless told by your mountaineer guide that it's okay, do not drink from any water source that you see along the trail. Believe me, one of the worst things you could suffer from when in the mountains is a bad stomach. No need to expound on that.

Majority of the first part of the climb up was passing through the thick forest that was quite wet because for the past few days before our climb.. it was raining.

Do not panic if you don't see any trail ahead.. like we said, this trail is very raw and at times you are just passing through thick bushes that are taller than you... make sure you are never left alone and that there is always someone you can see either in front or behind you.

Now..if you do find yourself alone.. stop..and listen for voices and then determine where the voices are coming from...you can also call out loud to get an answer from the other climbers.

Must-have trail food

It was past lunch time so we took our second break. Sometimes it's best not to eat a very heavy lunch since you are climbing up the best things to eat during the middle of the day are light but energy giving trail foods. We recommend that you have them with you as you climb. Let's call these trail foods "mountain must-haves."

I know my partner Marc brought with him chocolate bars, fiber bars, and of course a lot of water. I brought a mixture of grains like oats with raisins and also different kinds of dried fruits. Jackie Dizon's favorite trail food is dried mango which she brought a whole lot of and shared generously with the whole group.

You can never have enough water so if you are thirsty, drink. Do not skimp on hydrating yourself although the weather gets cooler as you get higher, that does not mean that you need less water. We cannot emphasize enough the importance of water. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.

"Take nothing but pictures"

Of course aside from carrying your trail food, always carry your camera. You never know when you will chance upon a beautiful and rare view, or a pretty place in the middle of nowhere. That's why part of the mountaineers’ motto is, "when climbing a mountain, take nothing but pictures."

That was a much needed break, we've been trekking for over 4 hours at this point so this may be when you start feeling a little bit fatigued, but we just have to remember that "nothing great comes easy."

I think it's safe to think that, just think, if you make it to the peak, you can say you climbed the highest mountain in the Philippines. Now that sounds great.

We try very hard on Sports Unlimited to bring you to places you may have never been to before, we enjoy doing that. But you know what's more enjoyable? Going to places we’ve never been to either. If you like being in harmony with nature, then you will love this climb.

You definitely see a different type of natural beauty when you are in the depths of a mountain. Ah, the wonder of the wilderness.

Determined to make it to the top

We have to be honest though, if you decide to conquer the country's highest peak, a B-plus effort is not going to cut it. You really need to be determined, driven and ready to push yourself to the limit. With the pleasures of experiencing the beauty of this mountain comes your ability to be very patient, it's definitely enjoyable, but it's not easy.

We are nearing our 6th hour of trekking on day one of our climb to the peak of Mt. Apo, we are faced with the decision whether or not we stop now while we still have enough light, so it will be easier to set up our tents and cook, have an early dinner, call it an early night so we can get enough rest for our trek tomorrow where we need to ascend to the summit.

The decision of the group, stop while we still had daylight that meant spending the night at Camp Baruring Emergency Camp Site. This camp is about 2 hours away from Camp Goody Goody which is normally the camp site where you spend the night on day 1.

We may not have had the most comfortable seating arrangements, no one really expects that when camping in the mountains, but the delicious food that the Edge Group prepared for us totally made up for the lack of luxury dining.

The minute our stomachs were satisfied, our bodies felt the fatigue of our 6 hour trek and we immediately retreated to our tents.

Mt. Apo adventure day 2

March 2, second day of our climb, 5am wake up call. As soon as the sun started to come up, one by one, everyone started to come out of their tents and you can hear the voices of the coffee drinkers in the group requesting in symphony for a much needed hot cup of coffee, the air early in the morning is pretty nippy.

Even before breakfast was served, the group, led by Francis decided to do some stretching to get our muscles warmed up and to get our juices flowing. After our exercise session, breakfast was served. I have to say, when you climb a mountain with Jackie Dizon, you may be in the middle of the "boondocks", but the food served sure hits the spot.

Everyone seemed very satisfied with breakfast and now that we were all fueled up, we were ready to start day two of our climb. Today, if all goes right, we will achieve our goal of getting to the summit of Mt. Apo, over 10,000 feet above sea level. Our short term goal though is to get to Camp Goody-Goody, that's about a 2-hour trek.

So far, all is good, everybody seems to be having a good time, but of course, in the back of our minds, we know that the higher we get, the tougher the climb will become. When climbing a high mountain like Mt. Apo, you have to prepare yourself not just physically but mentally as well.

Like we said earlier, when climbing any mountain, make sure you make water your best buddy, always have some with you, the same goes for easy to carry trail food, so when you feel that you need a quick picker-upper, you can munch on them while you walk.

"Leave nothing but footprints"

We all know that where there is food, there is trash. Empty water bottles, wrappers, plastic bags, though they are empty, make sure you still take them with you when you go down the mountain. That's another mountaineer motto, when climbing a mountain, leave nothing but footprints.

Marc arrived in Camp Goody-Goody with some of our team then I arrived. How can you not stop to take pictures? Who knows when you're going to get to go down this path again, maybe never. So you definitely want to document the pretty places that you pass.

Now we know why this would have been a better suited camp site to spend the night, there is a lot more space to pitch tents, ground is a lot flatter and the tall trees seem to form a circle which gives this camp site a cozy feel.

Our team decided that from this point on, we had to pick up the pace, we wanted to be very sure that we get to the summit before late afternoon which is when there is more chance of rain.

Taking a break from climbing

I know we said we would pick up the pace and try to stop less so that we get to the top earlier but, playing with this "mountain toy", if you could call it that for lack of a better term was so tempting. Role playing like you were Tarzan in the real depths of the mountain. Come on, that's hard to resist.

Before you even ask the question we will answer you, no, we do not set anything up for camera purposes, all the things you see us doing and all the things we are seeing are all natural wonders. All right, enough playing, we really have to keep climbing. Our guides are promising us that after this downhill trek, the forest will end.

It's not that we are tired of the forest, it's just that we know that once we get out of the forest we then get to the boulder face of the mountain and we're told that we'll be getting a great view that will show us how high we have actually climbed from inside the forest since we are so deep within it, we really can't tell.

Will everybody make it to the top? Find out next week.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=114936

dinabaw

May 1st, 2008, 09:38 AM

Sports Unlimited conquers Mt. Apo

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March 29, 2008

We did it! We survived the forest, everyone is in one piece! Great job team, now we're staring at the last face of our climb to the top. We all took a deep breath and braced ourselves for the boulders. Who knew that there was this after the forest?
Talk about a complete transformation of the mountain. From being covered with lush greens to getting a complete shave and left with huge boulders. Let me tell you, it is overwhelming to see for the first time where we came from, down there, and where we are going, all the way up there! Seeing the group ahead of us climbing the boulders so high up sends a chill up your spine. I'll be honest, I am not a rock climber so looking at how high we have to climb is scary, but this I can say now, you need courage to climb Mt. Apo. This is the first time we get to see a real view, clear of trees and bushes, absolutely beautiful. Now you can look and stare all you want, but for amateur climbers, here's a helpful tip, do not climb and look at the same time. Climb, stop, look, admire, then climb again. Don't we normally have a harness when we do this? Talk about natural rock face. You won't get any more outstanding than this if you are a rock climber. Now this is one of the unique things you will experience when climbing Mount Apo, this we have never done or seen before, picking wild berries from berry plants that are growing straight out of the boulders.
For many of us, eating these fresh fruits after munching on dried preserved fruits since we started this climb is a total treat. Now how cool is this. Marc, Jackie and myself can't get enough of these berries, it's past our lunchtime so these berries are a great unexpected appetizer. Alright, we can't get carried away, back to climbing. Whatever you do when climbing these boulders, .especially if you've never been in this situation before is don’t look down.

Can't help it, we needed to stop and take this view all in, it's just spectacular, stunning, super. I think you get the picture. This makes every ache you are feeling worth while, this view. We are so overwhelmed and so proud that our team has made it this far. It's one thing to climb the mountain, it's another thing to be climbing and shooting a show at the same time. We have not reached our goal of the summit yet, but we can see clearly now where we are going, not too far now. Marc and I cannot help but feel so proud of our Sports Unlimited crew.

Alright Gang, we got to get going. See that smoke? What is that? Nothing to be worried about we are assured by our guides, but definitely something we need to see we're told, alright crew, follow that smoke. Sulfur steam coming out of the mountain? This mountain is constantly surprising us. You can look at it like you are at a party and your host is constantly dishing out things throughout the night to surprise the guests, that's how I feel. We're guests at this climbing party, Mt. Apo is our host, and we are constantly being surprised. First the unexpected wild berries,
and now a "sulfur side show." Terrific! More picture taking. We were warned that sulfur smells, but at this point, the smell takes a back seat to the surprise of seeing such a sight all the way up here.

Our guides tell us that now we are not far at all from the summit, but that the last ascend is the toughest so we will be stopping at Camp White Sand which is in the peak of what the mountaineers call "Baby Apo." I took that as a very encouraging statement because we all know that where the baby is, the mommy is nearby.

What a relief getting to the top of Baby Apo. Climbing those boulders was really an unbelievable challenge. It seems like everybody is here, all that rock climbing made us very hungry. While having lunch we felt the rain, that's fine, we brought out our raincoats and just prayed that the rain stops by the time we make our final ascend to the summit. Our guides tell us that Mt. Apo saves the best challenge for last, check out how steep an ascend we have to make before we get to the peak. We've come this far, nothing will stop us now. We just have to wait till the rain dies down and then we will tackle the final face of this climb. This is what we were worried about, rain. We have reached our last stop before reaching the peak of Mt. Apo. This is the crater lake. We have come this far and we are not taking any risks, we decided to wait here at the crater till the rain stops and then just a few more minutes of climbing, and we will be at the top of the
highest mountain in the Philippines.

We are finally here! After taking, who knows, hundreds of thousands of steps, our team has made it to the summit of Mt. Apo. Words cannot describe what we are feeling. Saying that getting to the top is a great feeling is an understatement. You feel more than great. You feel a certain empowerment. You feel a voice shouting from inside you that's saying, I can do whatever I set my mind on doing. You feel very proud of yourself.

At the peak of Mt. Apo, we were surrounded by fog and could not see what was below us, but that did not get in the way of us knowing and feeling how high we have come and what we have achieved. After many minutes of celebrating at 10,311 feet to be exact, it was time for us to trek about 10 minutes down where we were staying the night, the Summit Camp.

We got to the peak of Mt. Apo at about 2:30 pm, by 3pm we were at the Summit Camp and by 4pm, when we got settled both physically and emotionally, it started to rain cats and dogs, so everyone retreated to their tents and used this time to give our bodies a much needed rest. After an hour or so, the rain stopped and again, one by one, armed with caps and jackets, everyone started coming out of their tents to do what the Pinoy does best, celebrate! You can tell that everyone's spirit was uplifted, that's just what the peak of Mt. Apo does to you. Aside from layered clothing, the group found other ways to keep warm, good drinks and dancing.

When night comes, you need light, fire gives you that. When night comes, you need warmth, fire gives you that. So the group hit two birds with one stone, we got the fire we needed when we were all treated to a fire dance. Again, another surprise during this climbing party. We could hardly believe that we were watching this kind of entertainment that we normally only expect to see on the beach, yet again, Mt. Apo surprises us. After the fire dancer treat came dinner, and then, everyone was psyched to wake up the next day before the crack of dawn to get back up to the peak to see the sunrise.

We have seen the sun rise from numerous places in the Philippines, but let me tell you, to see it from the highest peak in the Philippines sends a certain chill up your spine! You suddenly feel all these different emotions, and then you think this in hindsight, climbing a mountain can be contradictory, with the hardships come accompanying joy. From this peak, on a clear day, you can see all of Davao and the oceans that surround it. From this peak, even on a dark and cloudy day, you can see the bright and jubilant smiles of all that have made it here.

March three, third day, early morning, time to leave the mountain. I'll be very honest with you, this climb was one of the most fulfilling things I have done in the Philippines, this group started climbing this mountain as friends, and I can say now that we are going down the mountain as family. We have conquered a tough challenge together, and that calls for…. Make up! Hahahahaha! Well, like I have been saying, a climb to Mt. Apo is always different with Jackie Dizon. The thought of leaving the mountain conjures up many thoughts, most of it though honestly is related to a nice shower and finally, after three days, feeling squeaky clean. Can’t wait.

Our trek down Mt. Apo was a totally different experience from climbing up. Normally, if you really take your time, this trek down takes about 4 hours, Again, being able to see where we needed to get to from the top of the mountain was a great motivator for all of us. After a few last pictures by many of us from the top, we all started to make our way down. Like we said earlier, Mt. Apo lies on the borders of Davao, North Cotabato and Bukidnon, and we were told that the end of our journey will be in Kadapawan City, North Cotabato. Marc ran down the mountain and made it to the bottom in record time. I arrived about an hour later and the rest of the group, a few hours later, going down was also a very beautiful and enjoyable trail. After we reached concrete, we were given a very warm welcome by the City of Kidapawan. They prepared special certificates for Sports Unlimited and the rest of our group saying that we have completed our climb to Mt. Apo. Everyone in Kidapawan made us feel so special, it reminded us of the special place we just came from, a peak 10, 311 feet up, the majestic Mt. Apo.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storyPage.aspx?storyId=114937

dinabaw

May 1st, 2008, 09:40 AM

Langur

May 14th, 2008, 06:37 PM

nice @langur ,hey what do you mean " highest in the world from centre of the earth" ?Obviously Mt Everest, at 8848m, is the highest mountain in the world above sea level. However the world bulges at the equator so in fact the summit of Everest is not the furthest point from the centre of the earth. Mountains close to the equator, whose summits are lower than Everest when measured from sea level, have summits that are actually further from the centre of the earth than Everest's. The volcanic peak of Chimborazo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimborazo_%28volcano%29) in Ecuador (and Ecuador is not surprisingly on the equator.... ;) ) is 6268m above sea level. That makes it a very high mountain - higher than any mountain on any continent aside from South America or Asia - but nonetheless far from being the highest mountain in the Andes, let alone the world. However, owing to the equatorial bulge, the summit of Chimborazo is the furthest point from the centre of the earth. Chimborazo was also first climbed by a hero of mine, Edward Whymper (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Whymper), in 1880. Whymper had already made a great name for himself in Europe as one of the leading lights of the "Golden Age of Alpinism (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_age_of_alpinism)". He made the first ascent of the Matterhorn (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matterhorn), the most famous and magnificent peak in the Alps, back in 1865, and he also made the first ascents of several other 4000m peaks in the Alps, and half a dozen other great peaks (5000 or 6000m+) in the Ecuadorian Andes. In the late 18th century Chimborazo was also believed to be the world's highest mountain above sea level. However, as modern mapping expanded, higher peaks in the Andes and hundreds of higher peaks in the "Greater Himalaya" (ie Himalayas, Karakoram, Pamirs, Hindu Kush, Hindu Raj, Kunlun Shan etc) were discovered. However Chimborazo can still claim the furthest point from the centre of the earth. :)

By the way I just got back from Morocco this morning. On Monday I summited Toubkal (4167m) and on Tuesday (yesterday) I climbed the twin summits of Ouanoukrim (Timesguida at 4089m and Ras at 4083m). These are the three highest summits in the Atlas mountain range and in North Africa. :)

defUSED_bOi

June 2nd, 2008, 12:30 PM

Waldenstrom

June 2nd, 2008, 12:37 PM

^^ sama ako sa next climb. hehe. :D

dinabaw

June 2nd, 2008, 12:48 PM

^^
thanks for this trivia @Langur

whoah!
i really missed this thread and also the people here.. to sir dinabaw lalo na:D
we have climb nung weekend sa Mt daguldol sa Batangas but so sad.. di ako nakasama kasi may sakit ako. haaayyy.. thanks na rin kay doc jeff for assisting me..
i'll be posting their pics pag may available na.. grabe sabik nakong umakyat.
taenang tenga kasi.. grrrrhhh!!!!

:lol: baka ma IA tayo shhh :lol: matagal na nga marami ng kababalaghang nangyari.....tanong mo kay doc :D

oi sina francis malapit ng umakyat ..umakyat sa paa ng apo haha

i hope you'r feeling well now! :)

amigo32

June 2nd, 2008, 12:55 PM

^^ sama ako sa next climb. hehe. :D

wall climbing muna tayo sa metro:D para training:D

Waldenstrom

June 2nd, 2008, 01:01 PM

nyaiks, new IA? defused_boi at dinabaw? LOL :jk:
amigo, sa market2x? haha. goodluck sakin, sana kayanin. :D

amigo32

June 2nd, 2008, 01:12 PM

nyaiks, new IA? defused_boi at dinabaw? LOL :jk:
amigo, sa market2x? haha. goodluck sakin, sana kayanin. :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/sun_sea_sand/rofl%20laughs/rofl-doggie.jpg

si dinabaw may tinatagong affair:D

dinabaw

June 2nd, 2008, 01:40 PM

doc puede ba namin isali si @Langur parang exciting siya :lol:

defUSED_bOi

June 2nd, 2008, 01:45 PM

^^ sama ako sa next climb. hehe. :D

i doubt! kaw pa... aysukupo! :lol:

:lol: baka ma IA tayo shhh :lol: matagal na nga marami ng kababalaghang nangyari.....tanong mo kay doc :D

oi sina francis malapit ng umakyat ..umakyat sa paa ng apo haha

i hope you'r feeling well now! :)

haha.. sir naman oh.. namiss lang ko talaga ikaw...

sad lang talaga ako kasi nakamiss ako ng isang climb namin... kelangan makabawi..:D

medyo ok nako ngayon.. buti nalang nung may sakit ako may taga bili ako ng food.. si docjeff.. wahaha!!! asar talo!!! tenchu:D

dinabaw

June 2nd, 2008, 02:32 PM

^^ oi di ka sasama kina francis ?

vince_rilian

June 2nd, 2008, 03:49 PM

aba, baka maging brokeback-an climb yan ha :rofl:

weirdo

June 3rd, 2008, 07:02 PM

ganda ng thread na to

defUSED_bOi

June 17th, 2008, 06:05 AM

^^ mountaineer ka sir?

Langur

June 20th, 2008, 12:11 AM

So when are you guys going to climb Mt Apo and post the photos here?

red_jasper

June 23rd, 2008, 03:47 AM

Mountaineer killed, 2 remain missing in Zambales
06/23/2008 | 09:28 AM

MANILA, Philippines - At least one student mountaineer was killed while two remain missing following a weekend mountaineering gig at Mount Pundaquit in San Antonio town in Zambales province.

SPO2 Roberto Lorico of the San Antonio town police said the nine others had been rescued as of early Monday morning, while search operations are still ongoing for the two.

"Tumatawid sila sa creek at natangay ng agos. Sa lakas ng agos tumama ang ulo (They were crossing a creek when the strong current washed them away. The fatality hit his head)," Lorico said in an interview on dzBB radio.

He did not immediately identify the fatality. Still missing were Joan Pimentel and Thaddeus Reandazo. - GMANews.TV (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/102678/Mountaineer-killed-2-remain-missing-in-Zambales)

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Toll in mountaineering mishap: 2 dead, 1 missing
06/23/2008 | 09:44 AM

MANILA, Philippines - The death toll in the mountaineering mishap in Zambales province last weekend rose to two after rescuers recovered the body of a second victim early Monday.

SPO2 Roberto Lorico of the San Antonio town police said rescuers recovered the body of Joan Pimentel at 6:30 a.m., after the body of Joseph Belarca was found Sunday afternoon.

"Nakuha ang bangkay ni Joan Pimentel 6:30 a.m. Kahapon mga 1:30 p.m. nakuha ang bangkay ni Joseph Belarca (Rescuers found the body of Joan Pimentel at 6:30 a.m. today. At 1:30 p.m. Sunday they found the body of Joseph Belarca)," Lorico said in an interview on dzBB radio.

He said several teams from the local police and Pundaquit village are still in the field looking for at least one other mountaineer, identified as Thaddeus Reandazo.

At least nine other mountaineers had been rescued earlier, he said.

Initial investigation showed the group started climbing Mt. Pundaquit Saturday morning, but police learned of it only after the body of Belarca was found.

"Dapat sa police station nakikipag-coordinate sila (They should have coordinated with the police station)," he said.

Earlier, Lorico said the mountaineers were crossing a creek when the strong current washed them away. Belarca hit his head. - GMANews.TV (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/102683/Toll-in-mountaineering-mishap-2-dead-1-missing)

defUSED_bOi

July 7th, 2008, 07:17 AM

^^
so sad:(
but i think that won't stop us from hiking Mt. Pundaquit and Anawangin Cove. maybe some time in September. baka pa birthday climb ko ito:)

Fundador

July 7th, 2008, 07:22 AM

^^buti naman meron pala thread sa mga mountaineers:banana: mahilig lang kasi kami ng mga kaibigan ko mag hiking..marami kaming pics sa pag akyat namin sa mga mountains kaya lang nakakahiya e post..kita mga mukha:colgate:

defUSED_bOi

July 7th, 2008, 08:15 AM

^^
ah talaga sir? nice. may grupo kayo?
kami freelance lang. magkaka officemates na nag start magclimb last year.
oks lang to post sir. i've been looking for mountaineers here sa SSC rin to share thoughts kaso si sir dinabaw lang lagi ko kausap sa thread na to, who gave me some tips and infos before kami mag APO last March.
i'll be posting pics nung akyat namin last weekend sa pinagbanderahan sa Anilao, Batangas and yung side trip namin sa Sombrero Island.:D

Fundador

July 7th, 2008, 08:23 AM

^^mga kabarkada ko sila mga mountaineers yan, dami na napuntahan nila na mga bundok sa Pilipinas..hindi naman talaga ako active na sumasama sa kanila..halimbawa kund dito sa Guimaras, Antique,Capiz Panay lang ang akyat nila sumasama ako...:colgate: gustong gusto ko kasi matulog doon sa taas ng bundok:colgate:kumbaga ang hilig ko sa mga adventures hehe pero pag labas na ng Panay Island hindi na ako sumasama...

defUSED_bOi

July 7th, 2008, 08:47 AM

tagal ng last hike ko, nung March pa sa APO. nakakamiss.
share ko lang yung climb namin last weekend sa Anilao.
This Mt. Pinagbanderahan is actually the third peak of the hills collectively known as Gulugod Baboy. (525+ MASL)

This trek this really good for beginners then after the exhausting climb, refresh yourself on the beautiful islands of Sombrero and Sepok.

Day1
1130H
Welcome to Anilao, Mabini, Batangas
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Jump-Off @ Philpan
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Start Trek
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Wild Monkey.. lol
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The Dead Tree
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The 3 Trees
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Peak in the background
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On the way to the top
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Nasa peak na.. pahinga muna
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Brokeback Shot ni Caloy.. LOLS
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Eto yung ka brokeback..
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Mount Maculot view from the peak
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Sombrero Island view from the peak
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Maricaban Islands view from the peak
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Mindoro in the background
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Mt. Batulao view from the peak
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DAY2
Sombreo Island Sidetrip

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on our way to the island
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Gulugod Baboy vire from Sombrero Island
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Sepok Island view from Sombrero Island
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dyesebels! :rofl:
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Sepok Island.. to pupuntahan ko sa susunod:D
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defUSED_bOi

July 7th, 2008, 08:51 AM

Fundador

July 7th, 2008, 08:56 AM

ito naman kami:colgate:siyam kami dyan pero yong iba nauna na pababa nahuli kaming apat:colgate: tabon mata lang kasi ayaw ko lang makita mga mukha namin sa internet:laugh:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3113/2644655151_2135b1439a.jpg

Fundador

July 7th, 2008, 09:01 AM

ahh...
ano po bang maganda mapuntahan dyan sa Panay sir?

sa antique may mountains dyan..sa capiz pero sa mga beginners na katulad nyo mas ok..sa medyo katamtaman lang muna tulad sa Buenavista Guimaras para makapag sanay ng tama..kasi kung biglaan ang akyat nyo sa mataas ng bundok na kulang kayo sa praktis madali kayong mapagod..sa kanlaon Negros maganda doon..karamihan sa mga bundok dito mabababa lang

defUSED_bOi

July 7th, 2008, 09:09 AM

^^
ah ok. thanks sir sa info!:D

Waldenstrom

July 7th, 2008, 09:14 AM

Considered bang bundok yung sa palace in the sky sa Tagaytay sir? ang hirap paakyat. :lol:

Fundador

July 7th, 2008, 09:17 AM

^^ok..baka balang araw mapasama din kayo sa amin o di kaya kami din ang sasama sa inyo sa hiking:colgate: cge paalam chalamattt din :wave::colgate:

Fundador

July 7th, 2008, 09:22 AM

Considered bang bundok yung sa palace in the sky sa Tagaytay sir? ang hirap paakyat. :lol:

sa taal volcano pwedi pa:lol::D:goodnight:lol: 3 o clock lang pala:lol:

defUSED_bOi

July 7th, 2008, 09:31 AM

Considered bang bundok yung sa palace in the sky sa Tagaytay sir? ang hirap paakyat. :lol:

:lol:
hehe.. kita mo na pics namin boy?

Waldenstrom

July 7th, 2008, 09:57 AM

^^ yeah, more more more!

defUSED_bOi

July 8th, 2008, 05:20 AM

^^
more what?

Waldenstrom

July 8th, 2008, 06:22 AM

Pics :D

portludlow

July 20th, 2008, 09:39 AM

Short four mile hike to watson/anderson lake at mt baker national park in WA. 4500 foot elevation. Its not a super hard hike but the trail is confusing and you can easily get lost. the views are amazing though. Here are some pics and of course I mastered the art of talikod shots. :) :lol:

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o30/chelseanayan/DSC_0063.jpg

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http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o30/chelseanayan/DSC_0128-1.jpg

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o30/chelseanayan/DSC_0138-2.jpg

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o30/chelseanayan/DSC_0144.jpg

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o30/chelseanayan/DSC_0083-1.jpg

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o30/chelseanayan/DSC_0178.jpg

Waldenstrom

July 20th, 2008, 09:43 AM

^ nice photos doc! :)

defUSED_bOi

July 20th, 2008, 12:13 PM

portludlow

July 20th, 2008, 05:48 PM

^ nice photos doc! :)

hehehe....thanks,baka mambubundoc . :wink2:
great pics, sir! thanks for sharing:D

kelan ka uwi sir? kelan po kayo hike sa cordillera? sama ako.. hehe:)

sige akyat tayo, tawagan kita pag makauwi ako. :)

Ph Man

July 20th, 2008, 08:10 PM

doc din pala si portludlow?

cool photos there! i have studies in Los Banos for over 4 years, di ko man lang naakyat ang Peak 2. nakaakyat lang ako sa Mt Banahaw dahil sa PI 100 (Rizal) subject namin dati.

isama niyo naman ako sa next na akyat niyo ha? serious ako. ;) sana merong SSC goes to the bundok!

Ph Man

July 20th, 2008, 08:21 PM

tagal ng last hike ko, nung March pa sa APO. nakakamiss.
share ko lang yung climb namin last weekend sa Anilao.
This Mt. Pinagbanderahan is actually the third peak of the hills collectively known as Gulugod Baboy. (525+ MASL)

This trek this really good for beginners then after the exhausting climb, refresh yourself on the beautiful islands of Sombrero and Sepok.

Day1
1130HStart Trek
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pinagbanderahan/IMG_3240.jpg

The 3 Trees
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pinagbanderahan/IMG_3265.jpg

Peak in the background
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pinagbanderahan/IMG_3281.jpg

On the way to the top
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pinagbanderahan/IMG_3296.jpg

Brokeback Shot ni Caloy.. LOLS
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pinagbanderahan/IMG_3334.jpg

Eto yung ka brokeback..
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pinagbanderahan/IMG_3346.jpg

Mount Maculot view from the peak
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pinagbanderahan/IMG_3396.jpg

Sombrero Island view from the peak
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pinagbanderahan/IMG_3414.jpg

Maricaban Islands view from the peak
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pinagbanderahan/IMG_3417.jpg

Mindoro in the background
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pinagbanderahan/IMG_3430.jpg

Mt. Batulao view from the peak
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pinagbanderahan/IMG_3419.jpg

DAY2
Sombreo Island Sidetrip

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pinagbanderahan/IMG_3470.jpg

on our way to the island
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pinagbanderahan/IMG_3467.jpg

Gulugod Baboy vire from Sombrero Island
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pinagbanderahan/IMG_3471.jpg

Sepok Island view from Sombrero Island
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pinagbanderahan/IMG_3473.jpg

Sepok Island.. to pupuntahan ko sa susunod:D
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pinagbanderahan/IMG_3497.jpg

kakainggit naman to. Ron, magsama ka sa mga sunod na trek niyo ha. yung pang newbie muna. :D i'd be ready with my gears by Q4 of this year.

defUSED_bOi

July 21st, 2008, 07:25 AM

hehehe....thanks,baka mambubundoc . :wink2:
sige akyat tayo, tawagan kita pag makauwi ako. :)

nice.. ayan sir, kasama na natin si Ph_Man:D

isama niyo naman ako sa next na akyat niyo ha? serious ako. ;) sana merong SSC goes to the bundok!

yun nga rin gusto ko.. one time organize tayo:okay:
gusto nyo APO na kaagad.. kasama SSC Dabaw, db sir ambie? :D

kakainggit naman to. Ron, magsama ka sa mga sunod na trek niyo ha. yung pang newbie muna. :D i'd be ready with my gears by Q4 of this year.

anytime sir... kahit yung basic lang naman muna.
shoes & backpack lang:D

Ph Man

July 24th, 2008, 09:40 PM

i'd really really want to climb Mt Apo. I'll buy my own tent na sa weekend. :D

guys....aside from the usual 'sleepover meets' let's organize hiking meet. we already have several enthusiasts here who can help us with the basics.

portludlow

July 24th, 2008, 09:47 PM

^^ o sige sama ako. I'll be home by December...mt apo o sa cordillera.

Lili

July 24th, 2008, 09:58 PM

Waldenstrom

July 30th, 2008, 06:43 AM

Ph Man

July 30th, 2008, 06:51 AM

thank you Doc Jeff. this will be my first serious climb (not that the others are not serious :D) so i'm really excited! :banana:

dinabaw

July 30th, 2008, 06:52 AM

^^ good luck to Ron & Francis!

im planning to climb Mt. Hamiguitan( bonsai forest) in Davao Oriental any takers?

Ph Man

July 30th, 2008, 06:52 AM

dinabaw

July 30th, 2008, 06:59 AM

thanks...

What's the level of difficulty of the climb sir ambie? i actually have Mt Apo in mind as one major climb probably for next year. i hope you can join us by then. I want to scour the mountains of Luzon this time. Hehe...:D

for my age dif. 4 out of 5 :lol: nah "it's a walk in the park" i just want to see hectares of natural bonsai trees, i guess @Ibex(Allan) been there, kaya no problem may porter ako :jk: btw i'm just 32 :lol:

portludlow

July 30th, 2008, 07:02 AM

^^good luck and enjoy. magdala ka ng flag ssc moutaineers. hehehehe

This looks like a really nice and picturesque hike. The mountains are snowpeaked and yet you don't have to wear thick layers of clothes.

the pictures does not really justify the beauty of the place. the temperature is around 50 deg F. lili, im sure you will be just as good in hiking knowing fully well how it is in manhattan. :)

Ph Man

July 30th, 2008, 07:05 AM

hehe...me porter ka na? baka naman ang "walk in the park" niyo ay parang wall climbing na para sa kin ang hirap? :lol: take photos then. i wanna see those 'natural' bonsai.

dinabaw

July 30th, 2008, 07:08 AM

hehe...me porter ka na? baka naman ang "walk in the park" niyo ay parang wall climbing na para sa kin ang hirap? :lol: take photos then. i wanna see those 'natural' bonsai.

di ah i guess it's just 1 day climb , well probably mga 45degress lang ang pina kamahirap ,o francis inumpisahan mo na bang mag akyat at baba not using the elevator :D

Mt. Hamigiutan peak is around 5,000ft. the bonsai forest is about 3,000 ft. :)

dinabaw

July 30th, 2008, 07:25 AM

@portludlow galing ha no heavy coats, how cold ba diyan?

portludlow

July 30th, 2008, 07:32 AM

dinabaw

July 30th, 2008, 08:20 AM

^^ summer dito, yung ice natutunaw na so hindi masyadong malamig, around 10 C.

saan ang umpisa ng trailhead ng mt apo. kase dito tulad sa mt rainier trailhead starts ng 5500 feet so malaking bawas sa aakyatin mo. mukhang nakakatakot yatang kasabay si defused mukhang pagiiwanan tayo. :bash: :lol:

i see ,sa Mt. Apo it depends saan ang jump off sa Kapatagan(Davao del Sur) around 4,000ft. sa Magpet(North Cotabato) maybe less around 2000 ft.:)

well if ron(Defused_Boi) were around in my climbing heyday baka ma iwanan ko siya :jk: di pa ata sila nakasubok mag dala ng tent ng Army for 10 persons :lol:

dinabaw

July 30th, 2008, 09:20 AM

some Hamiguitan pics net find...

Mt Hamiguitan "Enchanted Mountain"

feel like in Liliput land the 600 has. bonsai forest in Mt. Hamiguitan

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/6317/472292120544141f1b9sq9us4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/8084/apr30175pg1nc8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/6614/hamigitan01sa5je0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/1112/hamigitan02zh2mk1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
this is really a strange and absurd place :D not only bec trees are small but plants and some grasses too! amazing!!!

ex: they call this orchid dendrochilum maybe the size of each flower is about 3 inches
http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/9729/47110163928a23b9e32nh5oa3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

this is her small sister , look at the leaf in the background it is the normal size of dendrochilum orchid leaf!

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/3622/4711008352bb6f937cfbn9el9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/927/471075714fafb4c2d41ic3ni3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/2027/471105743150e0176e8tg5ql6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/120/47108505691b55b7092dh7zy7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
you thought this is a grassland ..its a landscape of miniature dendrochilum sorrounded by minature trees ..amazing!

Ibex

July 30th, 2008, 03:48 PM

for my age dif. 4 out of 5 :lol: nah "it's a walk in the park" i just want to see hectares of natural bonsai trees, i guess @Ibex(Allan) been there, kaya no problem may porter ako :jk: btw i'm just 32 :lol:

Hehehe comparable siya sa Mt Apo in terms sa difficulty kaya lang mas shorter ang hike. One day sa mga built na gaya ni @Ph Man at @Dinabaw :)

Ang ganda talaga doon makikita nyo napakaraming bonsai na di nyo pa nakita kahit sa panaginip. :cheers:

Ibex

July 30th, 2008, 03:56 PM

May porter naman talaga doon. required yun kasi sila ang nagbabantay na di ma abuse ang natural wonder sa kanilang lugar. Bawal magdala pababa kahit na anong bagay from up there :):):)

dinabaw

July 30th, 2008, 03:59 PM

^^lol haha may built pa ha , pero the problem is the chasis :lol: btw di ba dapat ang climb eh tugma sa kanilang sked(DOT or Municipal of San Isidro) ? or you can climb any day?

Ibex

July 30th, 2008, 04:24 PM

Sa San Isidro and sa barangay. May nag book kasi sa amin noon :)

defUSED_bOi

July 31st, 2008, 11:33 AM

SSC's very own Ph_Man (Kiko) and defused_boi (Ron) will take on a journey to nature's skyscraper. They'll be joining the 12th Official Climb of OCSafakers Mountaineering Group at Mt. Tarak, Mariveles, Bataan on August 2-3, 2008.
God Bless and Keep safe!!! Don't forget to take pictures! :)
:cheers::cheers::cheers:

thanks, JeFF:okay:

thank you Doc Jeff. this will be my first serious climb (not that the others are not serious :D) so i'm really excited! :banana:

rain or shine! go pa rin tayo, kiko!:D

^^ good luck to Ron & Francis!
im planning to climb Mt. Hamiguitan( bonsai forest) in Davao Oriental any takers?

daghang salamat, sir ambie!:D
kung maka lupad lang ko, mo anha gyud dayon ko ug mo uban ninyu

Hehehe comparable siya sa Mt Apo in terms sa difficulty kaya lang mas shorter ang hike. One day sa mga built na gaya ni @Ph Man at @Dinabaw :)
Ang ganda talaga doon makikita nyo napakaraming bonsai na di nyo pa nakita kahit sa panaginip. :cheers:

nice:D
sana next year.. maisama namin sa list yan:)

defUSED_bOi

August 4th, 2008, 11:04 AM

mukhang nakakatakot yatang kasabay si defused mukhang pagiiwanan tayo. :bash: :lol:

naku.. ndi naman sir...
average lang ang phase ko..
pag naiinip na ako sa trail.. dun ko binibilisan.. hehe..
tsaka di ko kayo iiwan..:D

well if ron(Defused_Boi) were around in my climbing heyday baka ma iwanan ko siya :jk: di pa ata sila nakasubok mag dala ng tent ng Army for 10 persons :lol:

wow... yun ba yung pwedeng tumayo sa tent?
date nagtanong ako sa isang surplus store ng tent..yun yung binibigay sa akin.. :lol:

defUSED_bOi

August 4th, 2008, 12:24 PM

thank God we had a safe climb in Mt. Mariveles (Tarak Ridge) last weekends despite of the bad weather. but still we had a great trek..
on our way up, the weather is just cloudy and it waits us to get to the campsite near the ridge and pitch our tents and set up for dinner before the heavy rains pour down and strong winds came. thanks talaga kay Lord!
we had our socials ( inuman session at panlaban sa lamig ng panahon) inside the tent then i had a good sleep.:D
in the morning, we never got a clearing:(
we just had a glimpse of the view of Corregidor Island but we didn't able to see the view when we're on the campsite.
and we failed to reach the summit even it's just meters away due to zero visibility (safety first).. and this only means one thing... we shall return!
but the experience was superb... :okay:
it's so hard for me to take pictures due to rain. good thing my co-mountaineer has a Olympus 790 SW , so we have shots under the rain.
on our way down, the rain never ceases and i really love it!
rainforest at its best! whoah!!
but God is really good and the rain just stops when we reached the papaya river where we had our brunch:D
and right after, we took a relaxing bath on the river and underwater picture taking too.

all in all, our climb was awesome.. trekking on rainforest, hearing the sounds of monkeys, seeing peculiar birds and experiencing the element of water and wind is fantastic!

*unfortunately Kiko (Ph_Man) wasn't able to join our climb due to personal errands :(

some pics of our climb...

start trek
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20mariveles%20-%20tarak%20ridge/P8020008.jpg

muddy trail
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20mariveles%20-%20tarak%20ridge/IMG_4002.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20mariveles%20-%20tarak%20ridge/IMG_4004.jpg

view of Corregidor Island
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20mariveles%20-%20tarak%20ridge/IMG_4011.jpg

red land
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20mariveles%20-%20tarak%20ridge/IMG_4019.jpg

sa may gumuho na part.. kelangang mag lubid or mag ala spider-man.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20mariveles%20-%20tarak%20ridge/P8020038.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20mariveles%20-%20tarak%20ridge/P8020037.jpg

campsite sa ridge
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20mariveles%20-%20tarak%20ridge/P8030043.jpg

break camp
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20mariveles%20-%20tarak%20ridge/P8030046.jpg

jumpshot
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20mariveles%20-%20tarak%20ridge/P8030063.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20mariveles%20-%20tarak%20ridge/P8030060.jpg

the wind
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20mariveles%20-%20tarak%20ridge/P8030075.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20mariveles%20-%20tarak%20ridge/th_P8030074.jpg (http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20mariveles%20-%20tarak%20ridge/?action=view&current=P8030074.flv)
*click the image to view the video clip

@ the papaya river ( don't ask me why they called it papaya river.. di ko rin kasi alam why.. wala rin akong nakitang papaya around the area e)

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20mariveles%20-%20tarak%20ridge/IMG_4076.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20mariveles%20-%20tarak%20ridge/IMG_4061.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20mariveles%20-%20tarak%20ridge/IMG_4056.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20mariveles%20-%20tarak%20ridge/P8030103.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20mariveles%20-%20tarak%20ridge/P8030107.jpg

dinabaw

August 4th, 2008, 12:55 PM

^^ nice ron addict ka na sa climbing :D nice water shots!

oi yung tent namin yung canvas ha yung green tapos orange/yellow yung likod haha

amigo32

August 4th, 2008, 03:31 PM

ano nga tawag sa pants na suot nyo? meron ako nyan eh:D

Waldenstrom

August 4th, 2008, 03:32 PM

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20mariveles%20-%20tarak%20ridge/P8030075.jpg
buti di ka tinangay dito. :laugh:

dinabaw

August 5th, 2008, 03:23 AM

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/2913/gw830h557it7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
A bonsai tree,at the peak of Mt.Hamiguitan (photo courtesy ot TPEF research team)

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/9846/p1010072cf9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

defUSED_bOi

August 5th, 2008, 05:25 AM

^^ nice ron addict ka na sa climbing :D nice water shots!
oi yung tent namin yung canvas ha yung green tapos orange/yellow yung likod haha

tnx, sir ambs! :D
sir, diko gets to >> "oi yung tent namin yung canvas ha yung green tapos orange/yellow yung likod haha"
sorry po slow.. :(

ano nga tawag sa pants na suot nyo? meron ako nyan eh:D

naku sir amigo.. diko rin alam e. basta napuputol yan pwedeng gawing shorts.. hehe.. it's an omni dry pants..yun lang alam ko :D

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20mariveles%20-%20tarak%20ridge/P8030075.jpg
buti di ka tinangay dito. :laugh:

lakas nga ng hangin... sarap.. minsan natatangay nga.. hehe:)

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/2913/gw830h557it7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
A bonsai tree,at the peak of Mt.Hamiguitan (photo courtesy ot TPEF research team)
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/9846/p1010072cf9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

can't wait to see those bonsai for real.. hmm... kelan kaya yun...

dinabaw

August 5th, 2008, 06:00 AM

^^ ah yung mga 80's na tent pa yun lol

i guess the pants called convertible pants hehe

defUSED_bOi

August 5th, 2008, 06:06 AM

^^
ahh.. cge maresearch nga yung mga 80's na tents:D
ayun convertible pants.. tapos yung akin packable din.. hehe:D

defUSED_bOi

October 4th, 2008, 07:05 AM

September 20, 2008
Mt.Pundaquit traverse - Anawangin Cove

we started our climb @ around 4 in the morning.
we had some rainshowers while taking our trek up.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pundaquit-anawangin%20cove-capanoes%20island/IMG_4716.jpg

we were @ 170masl @ 7AM. unluckily, we had no clearing.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pundaquit-anawangin%20cove-capanoes%20island/IMG_4718.jpg

on our way down to the cove
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pundaquit-anawangin%20cove-capanoes%20island/IMG_4739.jpg

the sun is shining now....
view of anawangin cove on our way down
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pundaquit-anawangin%20cove-capanoes%20island/IMG_4742.jpg

the river going down the beach
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pundaquit-anawangin%20cove-capanoes%20island/IMG_4740.jpg

finally @ Anawangin Cove
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pundaquit-anawangin%20cove-capanoes%20island/IMG_4758.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pundaquit-anawangin%20cove-capanoes%20island/IMG_4759.jpg

just relax
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pundaquit-anawangin%20cove-capanoes%20island/IMG_4768.jpg

camp
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pundaquit-anawangin%20cove-capanoes%20island/IMG_4769.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pundaquit-anawangin%20cove-capanoes%20island/IMG_4771.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pundaquit-anawangin%20cove-capanoes%20island/IMG_4775.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pundaquit-anawangin%20cove-capanoes%20island/IMG_4834.jpg

big waves...
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pundaquit-anawangin%20cove-capanoes%20island/IMG_4762.jpg

sunset
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pundaquit-anawangin%20cove-capanoes%20island/CIMG7046.jpg

when my birthday party starts...
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pundaquit-anawangin%20cove-capanoes%20island/IMG_4817.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pundaquit-anawangin%20cove-capanoes%20island/IMG_4815.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pundaquit-anawangin%20cove-capanoes%20island/IMG_4819.jpg

wild chicken aka labuyo for 70php
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pundaquit-anawangin%20cove-capanoes%20island/IMG_4813.jpg

next...

defUSED_bOi

October 4th, 2008, 07:16 AM

Day2 - September 21, 2008

Capones Island Trip

on our way...
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pundaquit-anawangin%20cove-capanoes%20island/IMG_4876.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n213/onax26th/mountaineering/mount%20pundaquit-anawangin%20cove-capanoes%20island/IMG_4891.jpg

the Capones
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the Camara
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ruins @ Capones
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@ Capones Island before going up to the Old Lighthouse
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going up to the lighthouse
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the lighthouse
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emo shots
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at the top of the lighthouse
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view from the top
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dinabaw

October 4th, 2008, 08:25 AM

^^ ganda Ron ! parang kayo lang tao diyan!

btw Happy B-day pala!

defUSED_bOi

October 5th, 2008, 02:52 AM

thanks Kuya Ambie:D

marami ring campers sa Anawangin nung nagpunta kami.

[dx]

October 7th, 2008, 07:02 AM

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October 11th, 2008, 05:15 PM

cooL:okay:

defUSED_bOi

October 11th, 2008, 05:22 PM

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October 19, 2008
RACE STARTS AT 6AM
Peñaranda Park, Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines

18K TRAIL RUN PRIZES (Open Category Only)
-Starts at Peñaranda Park - Ligñon Hill - Lava Front - Back to Ligñon Hill to Finish

Cash Prizes
KING OF MTR - Php 30,000.00
2nd Place - Php 15,000.00
3rd Place - Php 10,000.00
additional special prize of Php 5,000.00 to first female finisher.

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thanks sa info dex:)
ganda neto. sayang, alang budget:(
tsaka meron kaming tree planting din on Oct.18
forward ko sa ibang kilala ko baja interesado.
thanks again, dex:D

defUSED_bOi

November 6th, 2008, 06:38 PM

we had our climb last weekend @ Mt. Banahaw de Lucban in Quezon. - Oct.31 - Nov.2, 2008

we took a Greenstar bus in Buendia-Taft @ 8PM and arrived @ Sta.Cruz, Laguna @ around 11PM. then a jeepney going to Lucban, Quezon and arrived there past 12mn.

Day 0

Plaza Rizal & Rizal Hotel
http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/03/53/3683530/1_857206444l.jpg

http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/03/53/3683530/1_644324705l.jpg

then we took an hour trek from the town to the ranger station/campsite.

we reached the ranger station by 2AM. took shots of gin/tanduay and vodka before going to sleep. and wasn't able to start our trek to the peak on the said itinerary because of hang overs of my companions. :lol:

Day 1

ranger station/campsite
http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/03/53/3683530/1_768468302l.jpg

start of the trek @ 11AM (6AM or 7AM on the IT)
http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/03/53/3683530/1_663078328l.jpg

this ain't gonna be easy
http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/03/53/3683530/1_984440227l.jpg

fallen trees will force you to crawl...and roll... :D
http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/03/53/3683530/1_444398662l.jpg

http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/03/53/3683530/1_375756826l.jpg

the group at the peak @ 1800MASL. sad.no view :(

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it was 3PM then when we started going down and because it took us 4hours to climb to the peak from the ranger station. it was clear to us that the darkness will fall before us getting back to the camp.
and it was 6PM when i and the guide i was with got lost in the middle of nowhere. i thought it was the ned for me that time. i almost cry but all i did was to call for help and thank God we were able to get back to our group after 30minutes.

Day 3

original plan on Day 3 is to trek down going to Majayjay, Laguna on the famous Taytay Falls. but due to lot of injuries of us because of the diffculty of the trail ( a lot of slides and fall.. including me). we have decided to abort our taytay falls sidetrip but just right after taking our brunch @ 10AM. we've decided to pursue our trek to Majayjay because the French guy who joined us in climbing wanted to see the falls and so we went down to Majayjay, Laguna from the ranger station but before we started preparing for our trek.
a familiar face arrived at the ranger station.

Leo Oracion and his syberian husky dog
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group pic with Leo and his swiss gf vanessa ( wearing light green @ the right)
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view of Laguna de Bay..on our way going down to Majayjay
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the "limatik"
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here's how it looks when he is already full
http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/03/53/3683530/1_172263047l.jpg

and this is my toe after removed it by spraying alcohol
http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/03/53/3683530/1_337966820l.jpg (senxa napo,di ako masyadong nakapag- nail cut):lol:

i was bitten 3 times by this little creature. on our way up to the ranger station on Day 0, on our way up to the peak and on our way down to Majayjay. i was only able to capture one on our way down.

arriving @ Taytay Falls

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stacked stones more than 5 feet
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me
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http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/03/53/3683530/1_551894292l.jpg

on our way going back to the town of Majayjay. we ride on the top load of the jeepney. nice view. great experience. scary but lot of fun:D

http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/03/53/3683530/1_393230803l.jpg

http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/03/53/3683530/1_696745764l.jpg