This activity aimed to develop the Land Navigational skills of the trainees, and provide a temporary respite from the rigors of the last Major Climb (Mt. Banahaw via Crystalino). Other activities included practical examinations on Ropemanship and tent-pitching.

After negotiating for outriggers from the local baranggay official and final safety instructions from the Philippine Coast Guard, the contingent left the shores of Pundaquit. Arriving at the island, the campsite was set up and meals were prepared.

 

After lunch and a brief rest, the trainees were divided into three groups. The PLDT Mountaineers consisting of Lito Cespedes (Mkti OPSIM), Dle Santos (ColGovSpec), Lenie Yumang (Budget) and Eugene Silva(Mkti OPSIM) conducted actual ropemanship examinations. The timed tent-pitching was initiated by Joven Despabiladers (GMM Bus Offc-Ugong) The novice mountaineers were under time pressure to work as group and set-up their tents, simulating a harsh condition environment.

In Orienteering, the groups were given the initial bearing and number of paces of the first station. The coordinates of the next station is noted on the Flags or Tapes of the previous station. The trainees were made to pass through five stations in different parts of the island. Coordinators for this activity were Jo Gangan (GMMS-NOSD) and Eugene Silva (Mkti OPSIM).

Normally reserved for Advanced Mountaineering Course (AMC), both members and trainees were taught the basics of "rappeling" or "abseiling", a method of descending using ropes. A twenty-foot rock face was used by the participants. First off the rappel were Adelle Comia (FinAcctg.), Dong A. Dangel (MetNet) and Edward Pike (GMM-IOT/TX), followed by the group of Vines Del Rosario (CustCare), Zaldy Cayton (IOTServe) and Mallix Huidem (RTD- N. Pque.), and lastly, the pack of Molly Cordova (CustCare), Onie Villapando (MetNet) and Alice Pulido (GMMS-NOSD). Instructions, safety checks and belay were initiated by Joven Despabiladeras, Noel Farralesv (Mkti PABX) and Mike Salalila (QCID).

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