Hike through scorching heat before dipping in 3 falls ABOUT THE DESTINATION MOUNTAIN
Location: San Clemente, Tarlac Altitude: 685 m REQUIREMENT Previous major climb DAYS TO CLIMB: 2 TEAM COMPOSITION (With cellphone number and contact in case of emergency) Team Leader: Asst. Team Leader: Scribe: Medic: Sweeper: Other climbers: Contact person: ITINERARY Day 1, Saturday 0400 Assembly at Victory Liner Cubao (EDSA southbound between Aurora and New York) 0430 (first trip for Alaminos-bound bus) ETD to Camiling, Tarlac 0830 ETA Camiling palengke near Petron Hire jeep/tricycle to Canding crossing, San Clemente, Tarlac Breakfast while in transit 0930am ETA Canding crossing, meet guide Kuya Oden 1200 ETA Dueg resettlement(jump off) Register and courtesy call with chieftain Manong Jody, lunch 1300 Start trek 1700 ETA Mt. Damas summit 1900 Dinner/socials Day 2, Sunday 0530 Wake-up call, breakfast, break camp 0730 Start trek to Ubod Falls 1030 ETA Ubod Falls, lunch 1200 Resume trek to Papaac, Camiling 1500 ETA Papaac, tidy up Hire jeep/tricycle to Siesta bus station, Tarlac 1700 ETA Siesta bus station Post-climb dinner at SM Tarlac (walking distance from Siesta bus station) 2100 ETA Manila THINGS TO BRING 1. Personal a. Full pack with water-proofing b. 5 liters water + trail c. Packed meals in reusable containers Day 1 breakfast (can have breakfast at Jollibee Camiling near Petron/palengke) Day 1 lunch (can take out lunch at Jollibee Camiling near Petron/palengke) d. Headlamp with batteries + spare batteries e. Umbrella/raincoat, wind-breaker/jacket, arm sleeves, hat, gloves f. Trash bag (plain, generic without printed brand) g. First aid kit and personal medicine h. Other essential items per BMC 2. Group Tent Groundsheet Temp shelter String Stove and fuel Cook set Trowel MEAL ASSIGMENTS Dinner Breakfast Lunch PRE-CLIMB MEETING Ideally at least three (3) days before departure POST-CLIMB MEETING Ideally immediately after the climb COST ESTIMATES (As of March 2012) Bus fare (Cubao - Camiling) - 260 one way Jeep/tricycle (Camiling to Canding crossing) - 150/head estimate Jeep/tricycle (Papaac to Siesta bus station, Tarlac City) - 60/head estimate Guide (1 only) - P300-400 (Not to give more. Tip, if deserving, should be any item except extra cash) Registration - NA SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS 1. Most part of the trail going down is by river handrailing, making the trek dangerous due to risk of flash flood if it rains. 2. Final decision to proceed with the climb would largely depend on the weather forecast, and the on-site weather situation as reported by the guide. READS http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2011/08/mt-damastraverse-685-in-san-clemente.html
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