Chase the Clouds East of Manila 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 jump 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/ \l
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