Guides - Mayon Volcano 

Sierra Trekkers Cebu Itinerary - Halloween 2002

Last October 30 to November 3, 2002 Sierra Trekkers Cebu climbed the 2,462 meters high Mount Mayon in Bicol. The team composed of 14 determined souls left for Legazpi City last October 30 via Masbate on board a inter-island ferry at the Ouano wharf. Before arriving Legazpi City the team was informed in advance that Mayon was closed by PHIVOLCS and chances of climbing the volcano was not possible. So the team decided that Malinao was the next best option.

They were graciously welcomed at George Cordovilla's residence and was given a tour of the scenic spots of the city. Last minute negotiations with authorities and waivers signed opened Mayon to the team to conquer. Everybody was happy and they immediately proceeded to the jump-off area with no other than Johnny Boy Anonuevo as guide. Due to the nature of Mayon's terrain and temper the mountain had to be climbed cautiously and cut-off times to be strictly met. The trek to the mouth of the crater, what mountaineers call "knife's edge", was arduous. The arid landscape was totally out-of-this-world and the elevation gain can literally take your breath away. The whole experience surely left a indelible mark on everyone.

Day 1 (October 30) Wednesday

  • 05:30 pm Assemble time at Ouano Wharf (Mandaue Reclamation area)
  • 06:00 pm ETD for Masbate (Trans-Asia Lines)

    Day 2 (October 31) Thursday
  • 06:00 am ETA Port of Masbate - Breakfast somewhere near the Pier area
  • 06:30 am ETD for Pilar, Sorsogon (pumpboat)
  • 10:00 am ETA port of Pilar, Sorsogon
  • 10:20 am Jeep ride for Legazpi City (George Cordovilla’s residence)
  • 11:30 am ETA Legazpi City - Lunch
  • 01:00 pm City Tour (Cagsawa ruins, Pacific mall)
  • 05:30 pm ETD for Philvocs
  • 06:30 pm ETA Philvocs; set-up camp
  • 08:00 pm Dinner-SOSYAL
  • 11:00 pm Lights off (DEPENDE!!!!!)

    Day 3 (November 1) Friday
  • 05:30 am Wake up call - prepare for breakfast
  • 07:30 am Break camp
  • 08:00 am Start trek to Camp 1
  • 11:30 am ETA Camp 1; set-up camp
  • 12:30 nn Lunch
  • 01:00 pm RELAX
  • 06:00 pm Prepare dinner
  • 07:00 pm Dinner-SOSYAL
  • 11:00 pm Lights off (DEPENDE!!!!!)

    Day 4 (November 2) Saturday
  • 04:00 am Wake up call - prepare for breakfast and pack lunch
  • 06:30 am Start trek to Camp 2 (more on bouldering)
  • 08:30 am ETA Camp 2
  • 08:45 am Start assault to knife edge (rock scrambling & climbing)
  • 11:30 am ETA knife edge (set turn-around time is 12nn); lunch
  • 12:30 pm Start descent to Camp 2
  • 01:30 pm ETA Camp 2;
  • 01:45 pm Start descent to Camp 1
  • 04:30 pm ETA Camp 1
  • 05:00 pm Break camp; rest
  • 06:30 pm Start descent to Barrio Buyuan
  • 09:00 pm ETA Barrio Buyuan
  • 09:15 pm ETD for Legazpi City;
  • 10:00 pm ETA Legazpi City; dinner
  • 11:20 pm ETD for Matnog, Sorsogon (bus)

    Day 5 (November 3) Sunday
  • 04:20 am ETA Matnog Pier
  • 04:30 am ETD for Allen, Samar
  • 05:30 am ETA Allen
  • 07:00 am ETD for Calbayog, Samar (jeep)
  • 08:00 am ETA Calbayog terminal; ETD for Tacloban (bus)
  • 01:30 pm ETA Tacloban; ETD for Ormoc (bus)
  • 04:30 pm ETA Ormoc; proceeded to Sabin Hotel (per invitation)
    - - - - - -> Dinner, Sing-Along , pics oppportunity with hotel guest, SEXBOMB
  • 07:00 pm Off to Ormoc Plaza (waiting for the 12mn boat trip to Cebu
  • 12:00 mn ETD for Cebu

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