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Mt. Batolusong

12/31/2018

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Chase the Clouds East of Manila

Mt. Batolusong
Walking amidst the sea of clouds in my Deuter Futura 26
1. EVENT IN BRIEF
Destination mountain: Mt. Batolusong featuring 3 peaks (Duhatan Ridge, Mapatag Plateau, Rangyas the summit)
Duration of climb: One day (day hike)
Date/time: 0400am-0400pm                                                    


2. ABOUT THE DESTINATION MOUNTAIN 
Location: Tanay, Rizal
Jump-off point: Brgy. San Andres, Tanay, Rizal
Peaks:
Duhatan Ridge: 442 MASL 

Mapatag Plateau: 645 MASL
Rangyas (the summit): 883 MASL

​​3. REQUIREMENT TO CLIMB
No prior permit required to climb 

4. REQUIREMENT TO JOIN (To determine and ensure fitness for a whole day of climbing. Honor system: No proof required)
a. Day hike within the last 3 months, or
b. 5k run in 40 minutes within the last 3 months but not within 3 days prior to the event, or
c. Un-timed, continuous 10k run within the last 3 months but not within 3 days prior to the event

5. TEAM COMPOSITION

a. Climbers
Team Leader: [Name redacted for privacy] 
Asst. Team Leader/Sweeper:  [Name redacted for privacy]  
Scribe:  [Name redacted for privacy] 
Medic:  [Name redacted for privacy] 
Others:  [Name redacted for privacy] 

b. Guide 
Wenie Reyes

6. EMERGENCY CONTINGENCY

a. Contact Person 
[Name redacted for privacy]

b. Nearest Hospital or Medical Facility
St. Joseph of Nazareth Hospital
Cogeo Gate 2,, Marikina-Infanta Hwy, Antipolo, 1870 Rizal

7. DETAILED ITINERARY 

0400am Assembly at Fairview Terraces main entrance drive way
0430am ETD for jump off, breakfast along the way (somewhere in Cogeo)
0630am ETA j
ump off at Brgy San Andres, Tanay, Rizal, breakfast, secure guide, pay fees, briefing and final preparation
0700am commence trek
0800am Duhatan Ridge
0900am Mapatag Plateau
0930am Ranyas (the summit), photo opp, rest
1000am Commence descent
1100am Back at Duhatan Ridge, lunch, proceed to Kay-Ibon Falls
1130am ETA Kay-Ibon Falls, swim
1215pm Back at Duhatan Ridge
0130pm ETA jump off point, wash up
0200pm ETD for Manila
0400pm ETA Fairview Terrraces

8. WHAT TO WEAR

a. Appropriate hiking apparel (Recommended: Dri-fit shirt, hiking pants, arm sleeves and leggings if wearing shorts for protection against cogon/talahib and other tall grasses)
b. Hiking or trail running shoes. Hiking sandals are acceptable depending on comfort and durability.

9. WHAT TO BRING

a. Primary
Day pack (fully water-proofed with day hike essentials)
Water in reusable container (volume based on consumption, ideally 1.5 liters)
Packed lunch in reusable container
Snacks/trail food
Umbrella/raincoat
Arm sleeves/leggings
Gloves
Cap/visor
Headlamp with extra batteries
First aid kit and personal medicine
Eco-bag
Groundsheet

b. Secondary
Sandals/slippers
Extra clothes
Wind-breaker/jacket
Trowel

10. HOW TO GET THERE (Although the itinerary was designed with own vehicle, below is how to get there by commute)

a. From Aurora Blvd in Cubao, take a jeepney going to Antipolo Cogeo. Drop off at Cogeo Gate 2 or Cogeo public market.
b. At Cogeo Gate 2, take a jeepney going to barangay Sampaloc.  Tell driver to drop you off at Batangasan at km 51.
c. Take a tricycle to jump-off in barangay San Andres. Tell the driver that you are going to Mt. Batolusong.

11. COST ESTIMATES ((Although the itinerary was designed with own vehicle, below are the cost estimates for commute based on interview with Manong guide Wenie Reyes) 

Cubao to Cogeo Gate 2 (and vice versa) – P25 x 2
Cogeo Gate 2 to Batangasan at km 51 (and vice versa) – P42 x 2
Tricycle to jump off at Bgy. San Andres (and vice versa) – P40/pax (P120 if special) x 2
Environmental fee - P50/pax
Cultural fee - P20/pax
Tourism fee - P30/pax
Mountain guide fee – P500 (group of 5)
Parking - P50

12. USEFUL LINKS
https://wanderhacker.com/mt-batolusong-sangab-cave-travel-guide-budget-itinerary-and-useful-tips/

​https://annmaziingblog.wordpress.com/2017/01/23/mt-batolusong-day-hike-with-sidetrip-at-sangab-cave-expenses-and-itinerary/

http://rediscover.ph/2016/03/mt-batolusong/

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