After completing two minor climbs, namely Mt. Makiling via Sto. Tomas, Batangas and Mt. San Cristobal, Quezon, the PLDT Mountaineering trainees vested all their skills and energies to conquer Mt. Banahaw. The Itinerary was prepared by Chris Modina.
Mt. Banahaw, the "Mystic Mountain", is the highest among the dormant volcanoes in the Batangas, Laguna and Quezon area. It stands around 2200 meters (7260 ft.) above sea level. The mountain itself is shaped like an open pot with a deep scar in its southern rim. This opening, which looks like an incomplete 3/4 oval forms the Crater of this dormant volcano.
For the trainees, it was their first time to go on a climb without any PLDTMC Core Member within their group. Under the able leadership of Chris Modina (CustRel), the Core group acted as observers to determine if the PLDTMC trainees will exhibit proper decorum on a Major Climb. This climb also aims to develop their leadership potentials, cammaraderie and interdependence.
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Itinerary
EXPEDITION LEADER : CHRISTOPHER MODINA
ASSISTANT TEAM LEADERS : NOEL FARRALES & E.J. SANTOS
| Day 1: | Saturday |
|---|---|
| 5:00-6:00AM | ASSEMBLY TIME AT BLTB PASAY VIA ALAMINOS |
| 6:30 | ETD TO SAN PABLO CITY |
| 8:30 | ETA AT SAN PABLO CITY JEEP RIDE VIA DOLORES QUEZON |
| 9:00 | ETD TO DOLORES QUEZON |
| 9:30 | START OF ASCENT TO TATLONG TANGKE |
| 12:30PM | ETA AT TATLONG TANGKE (LUNCH) |
| 1:30 | RESUME TREKKING TO KAPATAGAN |
| 5:00 | ETA AT KAPATAGAN : GET READY TO USE YOUR FLASHLIGHT |
| 7:00 | ETA AT DURUNGAWAN I PITCH TENT |
| 8:00 | DINNER |
| 9:00 | NO SOCIALS |
| 10:30 | LIGHT OUT |
| Day 2: | Sunday |
| 5:30 AM | WAKE-UP CALL |
| 6:00 | BREAKFAST / BREAKCAMP |
| 7:00 | ASSAULT TO DURUGAWAN 2 & 3 |
| 7:30 | ETA AT DURUNGAWAN 2 |
| 8:30 | ETA AT DURUNGAWAN 3 |
| 9:30 | START OF DESCENT TO DURUNGAWAN 1 |
| 10:00 | START OF DESCENT TO TATLONG TANGKE |
| 1:30 | ETA AT TATLONG TANGKE |
| 3:30 | ETA AT DEMY'S PLACE |
| 4:00 | ETD TO SAN PABLO CITY |
| 5:00 | ETA AT SAN PABLO CITY |
| 5:30 | ETD TO PASAY |
Notes :
1. CAMPSITE WILL BE EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS SO BRING EXTRA GUYWIRES AND PEGS
2. THE CAMPSITE IS SMALL SO KEEP THE GROUP INTACT
3. BE CAREFUL ON THE LEDGE WHEN TAKING PICTURES
4. PRAY...MT. BANAHAW IS THE CLOSEST PLACE WHERE YOU CAN TALK TO HIM
5. AVOID SHOUTING DURING THE TREK, BANAHAW IS A SACRED MOUNTAIN
6. IF YOU FIND SOME TRASH ALONG THE TRAIL, PUT IN A GARBAGE BAG AND HANG IT ON A TREE SO WE COULD GET IT ON IT ON OUR WAY BACK.
7. GOOD LUCK AND PRAY FOR GOOD WEATHER.
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