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<span style="font-size: large;">"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go." </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">M</span></b>t. Maynoba circuit is just a few hours drive away from Manila and with only 728 meter altitude, a sea of clouds cover the foot of the mountain ranges around it.<br />
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(<b>CAYABU-MAYNOBA LOOP</b>)<br />
Tanay, Rizal<br />
Trailhead: Brgy. Cayabu, Tanay, Rizal<br />
LLA: <b>14°36′22.4′′N, 121°25′18.6′′ E, 728 MASL (+470m)</b><br />
Days required / Hours to summit: <b>1 day / 2-3 hours</b><br />
Specs: Minor hike, Difficulty<b> 3/9</b> (Summit); <b>4/9 </b>(Loop hike), Trail class 1-4<br />
Features: <b>Sea of clouds, scenic views of the Sierra Madre, waterfalls</b><br />
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<b>BACKGROUND</b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">A</span></b>rguably the mountain with the highest success rate of viewing the sea of clouds of all the Rizal mountains, Mt. Maynoba (pronounced may-noo-ba) was an instant hit from its opening as a hiking destination in early 2016. Easy enough to do in a few hours – and reachable from Metro Manila by private transport in an hour or two, this mountain at the foothills of the Sierra Madre in Tanay, Rizal offers breathtaking views of the Sierra Madre mountains, and enough variety in the trail to sustain one’s interest throughout the loop hike – from a steep, forested ascent up the so-called “Mt. Cayabu” (which is actually more of a subsidiary peak of Maynoba), a grassy, open trek at the higher reaches, and a descent through woodland that culminates in a small river system with a good number of waterfalls. (read more @<a href="http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2016/06/mt-maynoba-728m-in-tanay-rizal.html" target="_blank">pinoymountaineer</a>)<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">W</span></b>e initially planned to leave for Mt. Maynoba on a Sunday at around 4:00AM. But after PinoyMountaineer.Com released an itinerary for the circuit, multiple events in FB for that weekend were created. This pulled in our climb from 4:00AM to 12:MN.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">W</span></b>e thought that the plan to not sleep at all and leave at midnight will take a toll on our climb. However, it turns out that our plan was the best time to do our hike.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">W</span></b>e arrived the jump-off site at around 3:00AM. Some of us quickly ate our early breakfast then we started our assault at around 3:30AM. The trail going up is mostly assault so you need to prepare those knees and breaths.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">W</span></b>hen we arrived on the jump-off site, there were around 20 vans already parked. There's a huge group climbing Mt. Maynoba circuit. Huge group of hikers == EDSA along the trail. It took us a little longer to reach the summit because of the traffic along the trails.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">E</span></b>ven though we moved on a slower pace, we were able to reach the summit just in time for sunrise.<br />
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wynngdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13124488585585908500noreply@blogger.com0Tanay, Rizal, Philippines14.5797053 121.3312882000000214.3338263 121.00856470000002 14.825584300000001 121.65401170000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483144026847982427.post-7952837176227203092016-03-28T22:08:00.001+08:002016-03-28T22:08:12.737+08:00Mt. Ugo: A Walk from Nueva Vizcaya to Benguet<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">M</span></b>t. Ugo traverse, our second mountain to reach this year, is quite a challenging climb. Not because of the steep and dangerous terrain, nor the unpredictable micro weather system, but simply because of its long trail. It takes patience and persistence to endure the long trail up and down the mountain range.We literally cross two provinces during the entire climb. However the pain we endured is nothing compared to the treats our eyes had while standing on the edge of the mountain and looking down on one of God's great creations.<br />
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<b> MT. UGO</b> (2,150+)</div>
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<b> </b>Nueva Vizcaya and Benguet</div>
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<b> </b>Jump-off points: Kayapa, N. Vizcaya; Brgy. Tinongdan, Itogon, Benguet</div>
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<b> </b>LLA: 16.31916°N, 120.80166°E, 2130 MASL</div>
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<b> </b>Days required / hours to summit: 2-3 days, 9-10 hrs</div>
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<b> </b>Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 5/9, Trail Class 1-3</div>
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<b> </b>Features: Pine forests, highland villages, views of Cordillera peaks</div>
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<b>BACKGROUND</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">M</span></b>t. Ugo (sometimes Ugu) is a major destination in the Cordilleras. Although its elevation is low compared to the lofty heights of Mt. Pulag and Mt. Napulauan, it has stately pine forests and spectacular views similar to its higher counterparts. Also, the traverse connecting N. Vizcaya and Benguet is a challenging trail that serves as the southeast entrance to the Cordillera mountain chain – opening possibilities such as a traverse to Mt. Pulag.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">T</span></b>his mountain was “discovered” in the aftermath of a PAL aircraft crash on June 26, 1987. Flight PR206, a Hawker Siddeley HS-748, bound for Baguio, crashed in the slopes of Mt. Ugo while attempting to land in a monsoon, killing all 50 people onboard. Rescuers, including mountaineers, found the wreckage five hours after the crash, 200 yards below the summit. Subsequent operations paved the way for trails, and soon, word spread about a new hiking destination. Today, hundreds of climbers climb Mt. Ugu yearly; there is an established guide system, and the mountain is one of the more popular hikes in the Cordilleras, together with Mt. Pulag, Mt. Amuyao, and Mt. Napulauan. (read more in <a href="http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/11/mt-ugu-2130.html" target="_blank">pinoymountaineer</a>)<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">O</span></b>ur journey started in Manila at around 9:00PM. We rented a van which brought us from Quezon city to Kayapa jump-off. We arrived in Kayapa at around 6:30AM. We had our breakfast in one of the food stall in the market, then prepare our bags and gears, and registered in the police station.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">W</span></b>e started our ascend at around 7:30AM. We have one guide and two porters. One porter is for our supply, while the other one is for the tents and gears of some of the members.<br />
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wynngdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13124488585585908500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483144026847982427.post-26350288833227554312016-02-01T11:38:00.001+08:002016-02-01T11:38:12.413+08:00Climb 2016: Mt. Tibig (Lobo, Batangas)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b><span style="font-size: large;">O</span></b>ur first climb this 2016. Mt. Tibig is located in Lobo, Batangas and easy enough to climb which makes it a perfect choice to start up the year of climbing...<br />
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<b>MT. TIBIG</b><br />
Lobo, Batangas<br />
Jump-off point: Hulong Banalo, Lobo<br />
LLA: 13°40′30.9′′N 121°9′37.2′′ E, 563 MASL<br />
Days required / Hours to summit: 1 day / 1.5-2.5 hours<br />
Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 2/9, Trail class 1-3<br />
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<b>Features</b>: Scenic views of Verde Island Passage and Southern Batangas<br />
Itinerary created: August 15, 2014<br />
Last updated: October 10, 2014<br />
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<b>BACKGROUND</b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">L</span></b>ying in the slopes of Mt. Banoi rises Mt. Tibig, a small but very scenic sub-mountain of the range that is an easy and refreshing hike in the town of Lobo, Batangas. Taking just one or two hours to climb, the mountain is comparable to Gulugod Baboy or Maculot in terms of difficulty, with a terrain that is highly reminiscent of Banoi itself or nearby Mt. Daguldol: agricultural woodlands, a bit of a forest, and then a grassy, ridge-like peak that faces the Verde Island Passage, just as Tarak Ridge faces Manila Bay.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">T</span></b>he trail is surprisingly well-established from the trailhead to the summit, starting from a rough road in the village of Hulong Banalo. From this road, the initial part of the trial may feel steep but the brevity of the trail itself compensates for this trail gradient by allowing hikers to take their time. A nipa hut in Sitio Tibig serves as a landmark, past it, there is some more woodland that quickly gives way to a talahiban in the tradition of Kalisungan and Tagapo. One can see the connection to Mt. Banoi – a sloped northwesterly face that opens up the possibility of a traverse. (Read more on <a href="http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2014/08/mt-tibig-563-in-lobo-batangas.html" target="_blank">PinoyMountaineer</a>)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I</span>t's been a while since the last time I posted a new entry on my blog. I have a lot of backlogs of adventures I experienced since mid last year that, due to very busy schedule, was not able to post. Let me start with this one. Our climb in Mt. Purgatory.<br />
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<b>MT. PURGATORY (MT. PACK-MT. KOMKOMPOL)</b><br />
Bokod, Benguet<br />
<b>Entry point</b>: Japas Jumpoff, Bokod<br />
<b>Exit point</b>: Brgy. Ekip, Bokod<br />
<b>LLA</b>: 2290m (Mt. Pack); 2080m (Mt. Purgatory); 2329m (Mt. Komkompol)<br />
<b>Days required / Hours to summit:</b> 2-3 days / 4-5 (Pa); 5-7 (Pu); 9-11 (K)<br />
<b>Specs</b>: Major climb, Difficulty 6/9, Trail class 1-3<br />
<b>Features</b>: Pine forests, mossy forests, Views of Benguet mountains<br />
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Nestled between two of the major Cordillera mountains – Mt. Pulag and Mt. Ugo – are the lesser-known but very beautiful peaks of Bokod, Benguet. In the past year, the municipality of Bokod with various hikers joined together to establish a trail going through these peaks, forming what is now called the ‘Mt. Purgatory Traverse’. This article is based on my hike up the mountain from December 28-29, 2012.<br />
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Doubtless, it is the evocative power of its name, Purgatory, that arouses curiosity and ultimately draws hikers to see what this hiking trail has to offer. Mt. Pack, one of the, if not the highest peak in the trail, is the one that mapmakers highlight, and perhaps Mt. Komkompol, being of the same height as Pack. However, it seems to be the locals’ wish for the whole trail to be labelled the ‘Mt. Purgatory Traverse’ and so we will adopt this naming, with the caveat that we wish for the whole trail to be seen as a circuit rather than a single-peak traverse, similar to the versions of the Kibungan Circuit. (read more: <a href="http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2013/01/mt-purgatory-traversemt-pack-mt.html" target="_blank">pinoymountaineer</a>)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">G</span>oing to Mt. Purgatory's jump-off location is like going to the DENR office in Mt. Pulag. The only difference is we are not required to go to DENR to climb Mt. Purgatory, but we are required with a certain number of guides. (at least 1 guide per 10 persons).<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">W</span></b>e started our trek at around 8:15AM. Mt. Purgatory is named so because of the long trail you need to go through to get to the campsite and then back to the drop off location. However, this name is opposite of the view that your eyes will feast on while you are carrying your 10-kilo backpack.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">O</span></b>ur first stop is an elementary school. Some kids walks for hours just to reach this place on time.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">T</span></b>his small village shows us the simplicity of life up in the mountain.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">B</span></b>elow is the view of the terror which reminds people in the village of what happened in the 90's that killed number of people in the village below the landslide area. Everyone in the village here have lost someone during that earthquake.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">S</span></b>ome of the road are being widened so a 4x4 car can easily get to the far villages up in the mountain ranges.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">M</span></b>t. Purgatory trail will treat you with one of the longest and well maintained moss forest.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">O</span></b>ur first peak. Mt. Pack. After more than 6 hours of trail, we reached the peak of Mt. Pack.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">P</span></b>eak of Mt. Purgatory.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">T</span></b>he majestic view of Cordillera mountains...<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">S</span></b>urely, this is something you'll never see in often here in the Philippines.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">U</span></b>sually, all my travel photos are taken using my Nikon DSLR (D50, D300, D700) but on this trip, I used both my DSLR and my Nokia Lumia 1520 phone. Now, which photos are taken using my phone and which is not.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">T</span></b>he campsite. This is by far, the most tiresome climb I've ever had. It took us almost 10 hours of non-stop climb to reach the foot of the campsite. The campsite is located on top of a stiff but small hill (which after walking for more almost 10 hours with minimal rest) which is a challenge to walk up to (took me about 10 mins).<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">S</span></b>unset...<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">W</span></b>OW, just WOW....<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">T</span></b>he farthest mountain in the middle (the one partially covered by clouds) is Mt. Pulag.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">B</span></b>elow is the view of My. Purgatory from Mt. Kom-Kompol. Imagine the distance between the two...<br />
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So there, my new post about our climb last year... Hopefully, I can continue adding some more this coming year.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">T</span></b>here is a kind meme going around the internet for sometime now called "Expectation vs Reality", where people compare the actual outcome against what they constructed in their mind before seeing, or experiencing the outcome. Most of the time, the expectations are always above in standard against the reality. This is very true when we are going on a vacation to well known places like Boracay, Bohol, etc... We have these pictures in our head on what this place look like or how it should look like. But a lot of times, when we reached our destination, the actual place disappoints us.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">E</span></b>l Nido, does not fit on this "Expectation vs. Reality" meme. These photos I took, even though how colorful, or how detailed, are pinch of sand in one of the beaches in one of the islands of El Nido. You have to be there to marvel on its actual beauty.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">E</span></b>l Nido (officially the Municipality of El Nido) is a first class municipality and managed resource protected area in the province of Palawan in the Philippines. It is about 420 kilometres (260 mi) southwest of Manila, and about 238 kilometres (148 mi) northeast of Puerto Princesa, Palawan’s capital. According to CNNGo, it is the Best Beach and Island destination in the Philippines for its "extraordinary natural splendor and ecosystem."<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">S</span></b>ituated in Bacuit Bay, El Nido, covering a land area of 465.1 square kilometres (179.6 sq mi) in the northernmost tip of mainland Palawan, is bordered by the Linapacan Strait in the north, the Sulu Sea in the east, and the South China Sea in the west. It is composed of 45 islands and islets,[6] each has its own unique geological formations. The highest peak is at Cadlao Island, towering up to 640 metres (2,100 ft) above sea level. (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Nido,_Palawan" target="_blank">from Wikipedia</a>)<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">D</span></b>irect flight from Manila to El Nido is priced at around Php 7k (Php 6,750 to be exact) via chartered plane (flights@elnidoboutiqueandartcafe.com). However, if you want to get there on a budget, you can get a flight to Puerto Princesa then endure at least 5 hours of van ride to El Nido. Since I prefer backpacking tour over luxurious tour (since I can't afford it), I've chosen to enjoy the 5 hour drive to El Nido.</div>
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<b>O</b>ur first stop after arriving Puerto Princesa International Airport is a local restaurant for lunch. A persistent van driver from the airport followed us to continue his failed offer to take us to El Nido. We've closed the deal before we ate our lunch, so the happy persistent driver prepared his van for us. Other than van, there are buses plying to El Nido. The bus has more leg room and you can recline your seat if you want to sleep but it will take you more than 6 hours on the road while the van, although the leg room is not as comfortable as that of the bus, will get you to El Nido a lot faster.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">B</span></b>ad news woke us up the next day or our first day of having fun in El Nido. No one is allowed to do island hopping as per Cost Guard. The Cost Guard in El Nido is active in securing the tourist's safety so everyday their advise is strictly observed by the tour guides. Don't worry if all boat tours are cancelled on the day you are in El Nido, there are other places to go like in our case, we went to Nacpan Beach.<br />
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The other side of Nacpan Beach</div>
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The popular Twin Beach</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">D</span></b>ay 3: Good News! We can proceed with our Island Tours! Here are some of the photos of our 1st day hopping from island to island. We signed up for a mix of Tour A and B (There is a standard tour packages offered in El Nido. The government implemented this to control the flow of tourists in different parts of the islands. <a href="http://www.gopalawan.travel/palawan-tours/el_nido" target="_blank">See here for more details</a>).<br />
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El Nido</div>
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Miniloc Island</div>
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First stop: Miniloc's Big lagoon</div>
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The famous channel to the lagoon. At low tide, boat cannot pass through this shallow channel. Tourists go on foot to see the lagoon. </div>
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Shimizu and Inatula Island</div>
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We tried snorkeling in the middle of these islands but after getting into the water, the weather started that the Coast Guard roaming the area advised our tour guide to get our boat to safety.</div>
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Inside Cadugnon Cave</div>
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Pinagbuyutan Island. Great beach with majestic limestone formation at the back.</div>
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Road to the boat loading site in El Nido's main land.</div>
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The beach that inspires writer Alex Garland to write his novel "The Beach"</div>
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On top of one of the lime stone formations in Matinloc has one of the best views.</div>
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One of the powdery white sand beaches in Matinloc Island.</div>
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Ubugon Cove. Tourists need to swim from this point to the cove. Medium size boats and bigger cannot pass through this shallow water filled with coral formations. Swimming to the cove will not bore you as long as you keep your head under the water.</div>
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Dilumacad Island. I say the best beach in town...</div>
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This is our home for 4 nights in El Nido. They serve the best Dangit breakfast.</div>
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Our last night in El Nido at Art Cafe Restaurant. Must try!</div>
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On our 5th day, we left El Nido very early in the morning (5:40AM) to take the bus going to Puerto Princesa. It took us more than 6 hours to reach Puerto Princesa. We took the last flight out of Puerto Princesa via Zest Air and arrived in manila around 9:30 in the evening.<br />
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<li>You need at least 4 days to enjoy El Nido. 2 days is allotted to travel time. If you have resources, you need 3 days via chartered flight directly to El Nido.</li>
<li>There are 5 standard tours (4 island hopping and 1 inland). You can mix some of them together.</li>
<li>Bus or Van, its your choice. If you need more time to enjoy El Nido, go by van. If you need more money to spend in El Nido, go by bus.</li>
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">T</b>he first thing in mind when we hear the word SUMMER is outdoor. We have our own preferences of places to go to enjoy this time of the year. There are those who like partying at the beach, those who like going to private resorts and have an intimate time with people close to them, and there are those who like adventure. Most of the people who likes adventure, also like their summer tour on a budget. And when we talk about adventure, we talk about places not yet spoiled by heavy commercialization of the place. So for those who want an adventure this summer, consider going to Santa Ana, Cagayan to visit Palaui Island and some of the beaches on the northeastern most part of the country.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">P</span></b>alaui Island lies off the northwestern part of a large promontory in San Vicente, in the municipality of Santa Ana, Cagayan province. It is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) at its longest and about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) at its widest and moderately high. The western shore of the island appears bold, but on the eastern side, a reef projects from its side for 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi), the edge of it being 0.8 kilometres (0.50 mi) from and extending around the small islet of Escucha, east of Palaui. The Dos Hermanos rocky islets lie off Cape Engaño, in the northern point of Palaui, and there are some rocks off the northeast point of the island, about 1.6 kilometres (0.99 mi) eastward of the cape. Gran Laja island, a low rock islet surrounded by breakers, is one of the rocks located northeast off Palaui.(from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palaui_Island" target="_blank">wikipedia</a>)<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">T</span></b>here are two ways to get to Santa Ana, Cagayan. One is by land, and the other is by both land and air. The most comfortable but a little expensive is the latter one. If you choose to go by 100% land travel, you need to endure around 12 hours of bus ride from Manila to Tuguegarao then you need to transfer to a non-aircon van for another 4 hours of travel going north to Santa Ana. However, thanks to budget airlines (<a href="http://www.cebupacificair.com/" target="_blank">Cebu Pacific</a>), we can now book a not so expensive flight from Manila to Tuguegarao. If you are patient and the "plan ahead" (like 6 months ahead) kind of traveler, you just need to wait for Cebu Pacific's latest promo to get the lowest possible ticket price. We got our tickets under a promo 3 months before this trip (I think it costs us around Php 2,400 for a roundtrip ticket).<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">A</span></b>nother good thing about a budget tour/adventure is you need to travel in group/s. This helps a lot in lowering down the travel cost by dividing the common expenditures among the members of your group. In our case, we were 7 adults and a three-year-old boy in the group. Thus, we divided our common expenses like food, boat rent, accommodation, etc... by 7.<br />
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One of the Popular Local Restaurants near the Airport</div>
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Must Try: Pancit Batil Patung. This serving cost me Php60.00</div>
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Scenery along the way...</div>
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First stop is drop off location in Palaui Island. You need to register here and get a guide for the island tour.</div>
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Locals' place in the island.</div>
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Start of the tour.</div>
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There are two types of trail in the island. One is long but easy, the other is short but difficult (steep assaults). Since we have a little man in the group, we've chosen the easiest path.</div>
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Leonardo's trailer is a tribute to a botanist who helped the locals identify the plants and trees in the island. Botanist Leonardo Co died after his group was accidentally shot in one of the islands in central Philippines. The army mistook his research team (a forest guard and a farmer) as a rebel.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">H</span></b>ere are some of the scenic views along the Lagunzad trail going to Cape Engano Lighthouse.<br />
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Cape Engano</div>
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After more than 2 hours of hiking</div>
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The famous Cape Engano Cove</div>
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Lunch time. Our boatman traveled by sea to Cape Engano cove and prepared the lunch for us. You just need to provide them with what they will cook for your group.</div>
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Perks of being fit.</div>
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Light house tower</div>
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The famous Cape Engano Lighthouse</div>
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This used to be a place where the generator was which powers the lighthouse. Now, the lighthouse is being powered by solar panels.</div>
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Cape Engano. The two rocky islands a few hundred meters away from Palaui island.</div>
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During high tide, this green field goes underwater.</div>
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Our own nature swimming pool beside Puzu Rubo.</div>
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642 Kilometers away from Luneta.</div>
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<li>You need at least 4 days to enjoy the place, 2 days for travel and 2 days for island hopping.</li>
<li>Best time to travel is middle of March until middle of August. (Habagat).</li>
<li>Only resorts and hotels offer air-conditioned van.</li>
<li>Plan your daily tour properly. Remember, you have to pay the boat for every extra hour after the 6 hours allotted on your tour.</li>
<li>Enjoy the nature but be <b>RESPONSIBLE</b>. When you go hiking in Palaui island, bring your own garbage bag. do not leave anything in the island. Also, do not take anything from the island. Remember, the nature's beauty is not a gift to selected few but for all. Yes you are enjoying its beauty right now, but don't be selfish enough to destroy it to make sure your future sons/daughters can see and enjoy it as well.</li>
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wynngdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13124488585585908500noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483144026847982427.post-81898371511241905162014-12-31T16:12:00.000+08:002014-12-31T16:12:07.425+08:00Happy New Year!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
2014 is one of the best years in my life. Lots of great memories, adventures, beaches, mountains, and travels. I'm already under time pressure to finish all the photos I captured in 2014 before the clock strikes at 12 midnight. But before that, I want to greet all of you a Happy New Year! May 2015 be kind to all of us and give us more adventures where great memories are born.<div>
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wynngdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13124488585585908500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7483144026847982427.post-62280158581313350062014-12-24T17:16:00.001+08:002014-12-24T22:38:37.556+08:00Merry Christmas 2014!!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This is my first annual Christmas card captured using a set of smartphones. I used a Nokia Lumia 1520 to take the photo then, an iPhone 5s and a Note 3 as a left and right light sources respectively.<br />
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Technical terms aside, may we all have a Merry Christmas this 2014!!!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">B</span></b>urot beach is one of the backpackers' favorites this year. People who love both camping and beach will find a good place here. The beach became popular because of its close distance from Manila, scenic view, and the small budget required to enjoy the place.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">B</span></b>urot beach is located in Calatagan, a town in Batangas province south west of Manila. Calatagan is known for almost white sand beaches and is also home of one of the wake boarding facilities in the country (Lago de Oro).<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">B</span></b>urot is one of the best beaches near Manila. A good place for mountaineers and backpackers to enjoy both camping and beach bumming. However, the influx of people from different places who some or most of them are not aware on how to preserve and protect nature, made a huge impact in the ecosystem of this hidden gem.<br />
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<span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>E</b></span>vent horizon is the boundary in space and time beyond which events cannot affect an outside observer. In layman's terms, it is known as "the point of no return". Although the term is commonly used for black holes, this can be associated with first time mothers as well. This is the point in time when they will transition from a single, and sometimes self-centered woman to loving and caring mother which unknowingly placing the needs of their little ones above theirs.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">M</span></b>y second maternity shoot. My friend asked me to take her photo a month she gave birth. I took these photos around last week of March in Laiya, Batangas. She and her husband is now having a great time with their daughter.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">O</span></b>ne of the things I learned in climbing mountains is that reaching your goal will never be easy. You need to endure all the pain and learn to motivate yourself and push it into the limit. Mt. Tapulao reminded me of this virtue. More than 10 hours of hiking from jump-off to the campsite and another hour from the campsite to the summit. The goal... is all worth it... </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">M</span></b>ount Tapulao (also known as High Peak) is the tallest mountain in the Zambales Mountain range and in the province of Zambales in the Philippines. The peak, which rise to an elevation of 2,037 metres (6,683 ft), is located in the municipality of Palauig, Zambales. Its name is derived from the abundance of Sumatran Pine trees in the area, known in the local Zambal dialect as tapulao.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">T</span></b>he mountain was once a site of a large-scale chromite mining operations. The destruction of the beautiful natural scenery is visible in the mine pits on the summit as well as other related structures along the trail. The summit offers a 360-degree vista from where you can see the other Zambales mountains on the eastern side, Lingayen Gulf to the north, and on the western side, the Zambales lowlands and the South China Sea stretching to as far south as Pundaquit in San Antonio, Zambales. (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Tapulao" target="_blank">from wikipedia</a>)<br />
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<b>MT. TAPULAO</b><br />
Palauig, Zambales<br />
Major jump-off: Sitio Dampay, Brgy. Dampay-Salaza, Palauig<br />
LLA: 15.4833 N, 120.1166 E, 2037 MASL<br />
Days required / Hours to summit: 1-2 days / 6-12 hours<br />
Specs: Major Climb, Difficulty 6/9, Trail class 1-3<br />
Features: Pine forests, views of West Philippine Sea<br />
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<b>BACKGROUND</b><br />
Hiking amidst pine trees in a semi-temperate climate is an experience usually attributed to the Cordilleras, Mt. Pulag in particular. However, Mt. Tapulao in Zambales possesses the same charms. In fact, its name, tapulao, means pine tree in the local dialect, and it is truly an apt description. However, it has a character of its own. Many hikers never forget the rocky road that constitutes 85% of the trail! On the other hand, what is seemingly an endless sojourn along the path becomes a beautiful trek across pine forests, and into a mossy forest, at the end of the trek. (Read more in <a href="http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/08/mt-tapulao-2037.html" target="_blank">PinoyMountaineer</a>)<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">W</span></b>e left Manila at around 11:00PM via Victory Liner in Cubao. Since, we didn't make it to the last trip going to Iba, Zambales, we hoped in to the bus going to Olongapo and from Olongapo city, we transferred to another bus going to Santa Cruz. We just told the bus conductor where we wanted to go and they dropped us of along the highway where we found ourselves alone at around 4 in the morning. After a few minutes, a group of tricycle drivers arrived and they brought us to the registration area. Travel time from the highway to the jump-off/registration area is around 15-20 minutes. We paid the tricycle around 200 pesos for that one way trip.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">W</span></b>e started our trek at around 5 in the morning. The average trek time from jump-off to campsite is 12 hours. We tried to move faster than that. Here are the pictures of the trail going up to the campsite. If you are planning to climb it on the wet season, the trail is not just slippery, but muddy as well. There are portions of the trail that turned to a river of mud after heavy down pour.<br />
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BENCH!!! A relief from more than 2 hours of climb.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A</span>fter reaching the second water source, the rain started to pour so I've secured my DSLR first before we prepared our lunch. After taking almost an hour of rest for lunch, we started our assault again. However, I was not able to take more pictures after due to intermittent rain.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">W</span></b>hen we were almost at the campsite, the heavy rain started to fall. It was sad thinking that you will pitch your tent on rain and stay inside it for almost the whole duration of our stay in the campsite. But the best thing comes to those who have faith. A few moments before we reach the campsite, the heavy rain stopped and the Mt. Tapulao started to reveal itself to us.<br />
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One of the best campsites I've been. There are views on both side of the camp.</div>
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My Vango Banshee...</div>
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Every guide has this huge water gallon with them that they filled with water from the water source near the campsite.</div>
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The view from the eastern side of the camp.</div>
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The view from the western side of the camp.</div>
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Kudos to Metropolitan Mountaineering Society in putting up all the markers along the way.</div>
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No Clearing doesn't mean you'll never get good photos.</div>
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Mt. Tapulao has one of the best mossy forests in the country</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">M</span></b>t. Tapulao was a mining area before. When the summit started to cave-in, the locals started to realize the impact of the quarrying to the mountain. Thus, the mining stopped and to have an alternative source of income, Mt. Tapulao has been a destination to mountaineers like us.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">A</span></b>fter more than 6 hours of climbing down the slippery, rocky and muddy trail, we've reached the jump-off point. I don't need to give more details about the experience, I will just show this:<img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-a0Iy0hdvGnU/U1KTbKkamnI/AAAAAAAAFCc/spxN65mhM40/s1600/Tapulao2014blog-91.jpg" height="416" style="text-align: center;" width="640" /></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">T</span></b>his is by far the most difficult climb I've had. The trail is not difficult in technical level but the duration, the mud and the sliding rocks along the trail made the climb very difficult. However, the view on the top is all worth it.</div>
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<b style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A</span></b><span style="text-align: left;">fter getting their first Championship on the concluded Cavinti Water Sports Olympics, the team took home two more awards from the annual Bangkero Festival in Pagsanjan, Laguna. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">U</span></b>sually, people write story about a team or a person who went home with Gold medals hanging on their neck but this is not one of those. Honor and Glory is not only achieved by taking home the tallest trophy but also with the manner on how the team fought during the competition. This happens not just in every athletic competitions but in our daily lives as well. Sometimes we are so focused on getting something that we wanted a lot that we've forgotten the other important things, our values, or people in our life. There are cases that we also forgot why we even want to get it. I'm glad that the Philippine Marine Corps Dragon Boat Team had shown that their Values is more important than winning a race and they are not blinded with gold and tall trophies...<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">O</span></b>ne of the most visited mountains in the country, Mount Pulag has garnered a lot
of attention not only from the mountaineering world but from regular folks as well who
want to see and experience the majestic view at the summit. They say
that Pulag is the playground of the gods. I say, the gods at Pulag did well in landscaping their playground.<br />
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<i>Trail back to Campsite 2 from the Summit</i><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">M</span></b>ount Pulag (or sometimes Mount Pulog) is the second (official) highest mountain
and it is the coldest place in the Philippines. It is Luzon's highest peak at
2,922 meters above sea level. The borders between the provinces of Benguet,
Ifugao, and Nueva Vizcaya meet at the mountain's peak.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">B</span></b>ecause of its
high elevation, the climate on Mount Pulag is temperate with rains predominating
the whole year. Rainfall on the mountain averages 4,489 mm yearly with August
being the wettest month with an average rainfall of 1,135 mm. Snow has not
fallen on its top in at least the past 200 years. (from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulag">wikipedia</a>)</div>
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<i>Rolling hills near the summit of Pulag</i><br />
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<b>MT. PULAG (AMBANGEG TRAIL)</b><br />
Bokod, Benguet<br />
Major jump-off: Ambangeg Ranger
Stn, Bokod, Benguet<br />
LLA: 16°34'58"N 120°53'15"E, 2922 MASL (#3)<br />
Days
required / Hours to summit: 4-5 hours / 1-2 days<br />
Specs: Major Climb,
Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 1-2<br />
Trail system: Grand Cordillera Trail, Section
3<br />
Features: Sea of clouds, dwarf bamboo slopes, pine forests<br />
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<b>BACKGROUND<br /><span style="font-size: large;">M</span></b>ajestic Mt. Pulag is highest peak in
Luzon and one of the most beautiful mountains in the Philippines. Its fabled
views, of winding slopes of dwarf bamboo, and distant peaks surging like islets
in the ocean of lofty clouds, comprise perhaps the most breathtaking sights in
Philippine mountaineering. The native tribes say that Mt. Pulag is the
"playground of the gods". In Luzon,<br />
it is literally the closest to heaven
that mountaineers can get! (read more @<a href="http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/09/mt-pulag-2922.html">pinoymountaineer</a>)</div>
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<i>Sunrise at the Summit</i></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">O</span></b>ur initial schedule for Pulag was February 14-16, but due to a new rule
implemented by DENR (mountaineers need to get a permit ahead of time before the
climb), it was moved to March 6-8. We've considered this as a blessing in
disguise. The pictures below will show you why.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">W</span></b>e left Manila at around
12 midnight via a van and we arrived in baguio at past 6
in the morning. The van dropped us off on a house we've rented where we left some of our things, like the clothes we wore on our trip
back to Manila. The chartered jeepney ride took around 2 hours to reach the first stop
where we ate our breakfast. The stop is required not for the mountaineers
but for the jeepney. The drivers are filling up their jeeps' huge water tank which I
think serves as coolant for the engine. The jeepneys plying by this route
(Baguio to Ambangeg) are not the typical jeeps you see on the street of Manila.
It has bigger wheels and more powerful engine to climb steep hills.<br />
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<i>The Huge Jeepney</i><br />
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<i>Top load</i><br />
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<i>Where we came from. The view of hills here looks differ than tropical.</i><br />
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<i>Breakfast Time</i><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I</span></b>t took us another 2 hours to reach the DENR. It is required for all
mountaineers to stop by the DENR for registration, short film showing and
lecture. I salute the people of DENR on Mt. Pulag for being proactive in protecting and conserving the mountain. Of all the mountain that I've climbed, this is the only one where I saw them very active in preserving and protecting the nature.</div>
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<i>Ma'am Daisy of DENR giving lecture about the National Park.</i><br />
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<i>DENR</i><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">F</span></b>rom the DENR, the jeepney traveled another hour on a narrow road (where only
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">U</span></b>pon reaching the ranger station, the team unloaded all the bags and presented
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<i>The small community around the Ranger Station</i><br />
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<i>Interesting house design.</i><br />
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<i>The Galvanized sheets cover the wooden wall</i><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">W</span></b>e ate our lunch at the Ranger Station and started our climb right after. The cool weather made me think that this is a comfortable climb but after a minute or two of walking, I realized that the thin air exhausted me a lot faster than I thought.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">W</span></b>e arrived at campsite 1 after less than an hour of trekking and then campsite 2 after 3 hours. We've decided to pitch our tents at camp site 2 extension. I said earlier that the new date is a blessing in disguise because there are less than 150 people who climbed Pulag during that day. There were only 3 groups in campsite 2 extension including us and we were the biggest group.</div>
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<i>Campsite 2 extension after setting up our tents</i><br />
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<i>The Coliseum. We rented this huge tent for the food preparation area and for our socials.</i><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">T</span></b>he huge tent that we rented out paid off a lot during our food preparation and socials. It sheltered us from chilly winds and light rain that night. We were skeptical about the sunrise at first because of the strong wind, fog that enveloped the whole campsite and thick clouds that covered the night sky. We've decided to sleep at around 9 in the evening (One of the rules in Pulag is lights off by 9:00PM) but the weather that time didn't change much. At past 12 midnight, I heard someone calling my name asking me to go out of my tent. When I opened the door, this is what I saw... </div>
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<i>The partial milky way galaxy. I was not able to capture more photos because long exposure time consumes more battery than the usual shot.</i><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">A</span></b>nother blessing in disguise, our initial plan was to camp on the saddle camp which is 2 hours away from camp 2. That is the nearest camp to the summit. Advantage of saddle camp over camp 2: you need to wake up at 4:00 AM to go to the summit. Disadvantage: you need to break camp and bring all your things with you. Advantage of camp 2 over saddle: you don't have to break camp and bring all your things up the summit. Disadvantage: you need to wake up earlier at around 3:30 AM to go to summit. If you weigh in these two options, most people will pick the saddle camp because it is closer to the summit, however, if you consider camp 2, you don't have to set up your tent at night then fold it and pack your things at 4during the coldest hour in the mountain and bring them all up to the summit.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">W</span></b>e woke up at 3:30AM and leave the campsite at 3:45AM. We've reached the summit at around 5:30AM which is 10 minutes before the sunlight starts to take over the horizon.</div>
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<i>Birth of a new day.</i><br />
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<i>Our seats. These dwarf bamboos covered us from chilling wind at the summit while waiting for the sunrise.</i><br />
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<i>At last... Sunrise...</i></div>
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<i>The playground</i><br />
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<i>People at the summit. This is a few crowd compared to that of last February 14-15 which is according to some mountaineers reached up to 500 people.</i><br />
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<i>My T20 family</i><br />
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<i>There goes the sun</i></div>
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<i>Saddle Camp. Right below the summit</i><br />
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<i>My T20 family at the Summit</i><br />
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<i>Camp 2 extension</i><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">O</span></b>n our way up the previous day, a lady from DENR asked us to capture photos of the Flora and Fauna along the trail. This will help them gather data and document the species of plants in the mountain. I still had battery after all the photos I took during the sunrise (I found a secret, if you switch to Manual mode, the number of images you can capture will more than tripple than that with auto focus on.)</div>
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<i>Ayusep</i><br />
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<i>Kudos to the locals for laying down this stone path that helps lessen the impact of humans on the nature along the trail. </i><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">W</span></b>e prepared and ate our lunch at the store of our guide's aunt. We bought additional food and drinks from them. Our chartered jeepney arrived at 2:00PM and we left the jump off point at around 2:30PM. It is required to go back to DENR to sign out. This is also the best time to buy Pulag shirt.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">W</span></b>e had lots of fun scaling Mount Pulag. Although we've chosen the easiest trail going up the summit, the adventure and the experience of climbing with thin and cold air taught us a lot about high altitude climb. </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">W</span></b>e'll see you again Pulag... But next time we'll use a more challenging trail... </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I</span></b> can still remember the sound of the strong wind produced when it hampered the trees along the ridge of Tarak in 2011. The sound produced by the leaves were like big waves trying to grab the shores in a beach. That was my <a href="http://wynngd.blogspot.com/2011/08/tarak-ridge.html">first experience in Tarak Ridge</a>. We decided to proceed with the climb even though Bataan was put into storm signal number 2. This time around, the great weather gave us the best of Tarak experience.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">T</span></b>here are already three peaks familiar to the local mountaineering community namely: Tarak Ridge, Pantingan or Banayan Peak, and Mariveles Ridge. The rest of the peaks in the caldera are still waiting to be explored.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">T</span></b>arak Ridge is the more well-known destination on Mount Mariveles with its jump-off point situated at Barangay Alas-asin, Mariveles, Bataan. Pantingan Peak (locally called Banayan Peak) can be accessed through Sitio Duhat, Saysain, Bagac, Bataan. Mariveles Ridge can be accessed through Sitio Parca, Mariveles, Bataan. (from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Mariveles">Wikipedia</a>)<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I</span></b>'m from Bataan, so my girlfriend and I left Manila a day ahead of our group. We were in charged of the food so we cooked our dinner a night before our climb and packed everything light. We met the team in the bus (since I live near the highway) and arrived on the jump-off point at around 9:00 AM. We went directly to the Baranggay Hall to register (The registration fee is 40 pesos per head). After registering, distributing the food and eating heavy breakfast, we started our climb at 9:30 in the morning.<br />
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<b>TARAK RIDGE</b><br />
Mariveles, Bataan<br />
Jump off point: Brgy. Alas-asin, Mariveles<br />
LLA: 14°30.357′N, 120°30′E, 1,006 MASL (ridge); 1,130 MASL (peak)<br />
Days required / Hours to summit: 2 days, 5-6 hours<br />
Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 4/9, Trail class 3<br />
(see more at <a href="http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/08/tarak-ridge-1130.html">PinoyMountaineer</a>)<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">A</span></b>fter 2 hours of trekking, we reached the Papaya River. We waited for the rest of the group there and filled up our extra bottles with water from the river. The water in the river is very clean and safe to drink.<br />
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Papaya River</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">A</span></b>fter having our lunch, we packed up and started our climb to the camping site. The second part of the trail is mainly assault and root climbing. If you have huge camping bag, you need to take extra stop to recover from the steep climb. It took us roughly 3 hours to reach the lower campsite. The best place to pitch your tent is on the upper campsite inside the tree formation. The trees will protect your tent from the strong wind. 2 groups of mountaineers arrived on the campsite ahead of us and got the best spot, so we decided to camp on the lower campsite beside the tree formation. The tree and the tall grass helped in sheltering us from the wind. There is a campsite before you ascend to the summit, but that is exposed on both sides of the ridge.<br />
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The Path to Summit and The Exposed Campsite</div>
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<b>Sum-up</b>:<br />
Tarak Ridge is under the Major Climb Category so preparations before climb is required.<br />
- The mountain has its own weather system, so waterproof all your valuables and clean clothes.<br />
- If you don't have a tadpole tent or tent with good aerodynamic structure, bring extra pegs and peg lines to safeguard your tent from strong winds.<br />
- The only water source is the Papaya river. If you need water for cooking, bring an extra bottle and fill it up when you reach the river. If you have a good balance and reflex, going down to Papaya River from the summit is less than an hour.<br />
- At night, the temperature drops to around 15-20 degrees. The problem, however, is the wind factor. It is essential that you bring a sweater and (if you have) a windbreaker.<br />
- Pack your bag properly. There are steep assaults which require good balance.<br />
- Last but not the least, Enjoy not just the summit but the trail and your company as well.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">T</span></b>he Philippine Marine Corps Dragon Boat Team is only more than 4 months old when they joined the 1st Cavinti Water Sports Olympics in Cavinti, Laguna. They've been training almost everyday to perfect their forms and synchronization with the beat of the drum.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">B</span></b>y the end of the second heat, the team points tied up with Philippine Navy and Pagsanjan Paddlers in Mix Category. While both the Men and Women categories didn't make it to the finals. The women's team, although they finished first on their second heat, didn't finish fast enough to pull their overall time.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">T</span></b>he final heat of the Mix category was the most anticipated race of the day where in 3 teams had an equal opportunity to go home as the 1st champion of the Cavinti Water Sports Olympics Dragon Boat Team.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">W</span></b>hen the white flag at the starting point dropped the 4 long boats jumped in to action. All the 4 teams were moving almost at the same pace with the Marines taking the lead. The best part of the race was the last 100 meters to finish line. Both the Navy and Pagsanjan Paddlers worked overtime to grab the first spot but the Marine paddlers were tireless and gave more than 100% of their effort to maintain their lead against the competition. They reached the finish line ahead of the Pagsanjan Paddlers, and Philippine Navy and grab their first championship.<br />
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Interview with Dyan Castillejo of Sports Unlimited ABS-CBN</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">A</span></b>t 4 months old, the team already grabbed a championship in a race organized by the Philippine Canoe Kayak Federation. All the efforts, discipline and sacrifices that the team put in their craft had paid off. This is their first championship and hopefully, more will come. Go MARINES!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>I</b></span> first set foot on this mountain in September of 2010 (<a href="http://wynngd.blogspot.com/2010/09/mount-makulot-climb-2.html?updated-min=2010-01-01T00:00:00%2B08:00&updated-max=2011-01-01T00:00:00%2B08:00&max-results=15" target="_blank">link</a>). That was my second climb. After 4 years, I went back to Maculot for a day hike.<div>
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Major Jumpoff: Mountaineer's Store, Brgy. 7 "Siete", Cuenca</div>
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Exit point (traverse): Brgy 5 (to Grotto), Cuenca</div>
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LLA: 13°55 N; 121°2 E; 706 MASL (Rockies) / 930 MASL (summit)</div>
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Days required / Hours to Rockies / summit : 1 day / 1-2 hr / 2-4 hr</div>
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Specs: Minor, Difficulty 3/9 (Rockies); 4/9 (Traverse) Trail class 1-3.</div>
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Features: Scenic views of Taal Lake, rock formations, forests</div>
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As of February 2013, the trail to the Rockies was closed and a new one was opened. This new trail is well marked by white arrows and signs. The difficulty and distance of the new trail is practically the same as the old one, thus no changes in the itinerary will be made.</div>
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Mt. Maculot is one of the most popular daytrip destinations. It is so popular that on weekends and summer months, there is a sari-sari store, dubbed '7-11' at the campsite. This mountain, at the heart of Batangas, is known as a landmark for locals and travelers alike; it is easily identifiable because of its abruptly terminating east side - forming a cliff that is challenging for rock climbers and breathtaking to everybody else. Others describe the shape of the mountain as 'igloo-like'. (read more <a href="http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/08/mt-maculot-685.html">pinoymountaineer.com</a>)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>T</b></span>he reason why I wanted to go back in Maculot is its majestic view from the Rockies. If you are not afraid of height, standing on top of the double sided cliff will give you the best view of both Batangas and Taal Lake. </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">B</span></b>ased on this Maculot experience, I recommend that you do an early Saturday climb to avoid the huge number of hikers. We arrived at the campsite around 9:00 AM and we were the only people there plus the two locals who were manning a store. The best part is you own the Rockies!!!</div>
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