Scale the highest peak in Marinduque 1. EVENT IN BRIEF Destination mountain: Mt. Malindig Duration of climb: One day (day hike) Date/time: ________ 2. ABOUT THE DESTINATION MOUNTAIN Location: Buenavista, Marinduque Jump-off point: Brgy. Sihi, Buenavista, Marinduque LLA: 13.2413°N; 122.0136°E; 1157 MASL 3. REQUIREMENT TO CLIMB Climb permit from Brgy. Sihi, Buenavista, Marinduque 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  Mt. Malindig as seen from Poctoy Beach in Torrijos, Marinduque 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 Ruel Estrella 6. EMERGENCY CONTINGENCY a. Contact Person [Name redacted for privacy] b. Nearest Hospital/Medical Facility Torrijos Municipal Hospital, Torrijos, Marinduque 7. DETAILED ITINERARY 0900am Assembly at jump-off point at barangay hall of Brgy. Sihi, secure guide, briefing and final preparation 0930am Commence trek 1000am ETA viewing area looking north, photo opp, rest 1100am ETA military outpost, register, rest 1200nn ETA summit, photo opp, lunch 0100pm Commence descent 0145pm Back at military outpost, photo opp in the fog, rest 0400pm Back at jump off, close the climb, wash up, snacks, post-climb 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 \l
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