06/04/2024
๐๐๐ ๐๐. ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ (CAMP @ CAMP 2)
Travel date: Feb 15-16 2024 (weekdays) 200+ Hikers
BEFORE GOING TO DENR(REQUIRED)
MEDICAL CERT: 150/PAX (Meron sa baba ng DENR) Make sure to go there as early as possible since pila. Hindi kayo papansinin dun kapag naka tayo lang kayo so better ask or pasok mismo kayo to inquire. May ibibigay sainyong paper to fill up and hintayin niyo nalang tawagin ung name niyo.
FEES YOU NEED TO PAY AT THE DENR:
โญEntrance fee: 250/PAX
โญENVIRONMENTAL & CULTURAL FEE: 300/PAX
โญCamping fee: 100/PAX ( Don't include if mag accommodation kayo)
โ ๏ธTAKE NOTE LANG GUYS NA WALANG CAMPING SA CAMP 2 ON WEEKENDS.
โญClimb Cert: 50/PAX (Optional) Kung gusto niyo na may certificate kayoo, Go.
FEES YOU NEED TO PAY AT THE RANGER STATION:
โญGUIDE FEE: 240/PAX (5 PAX AND BELOW: 1,200/GROUP)
โญPORTER: 1,000 - FOR 15 KGS AND BELOW ADDITIONAL 100 per kilo
โ ๏ธ Since we're 7 in our group, 34kgs ang pinaporter namin including our food and etc. 21kgs na ung 4 tent, 4 insulation pad, 7 sleeping bag. Guys, if you have budget mag porter kayo.
๐ช๐๐๐ง ๐ง๐ข ๐๐ฅ๐๐ก๐:
โผ๏ธ 1x1 or 2x2 picture ( if bet niyo ilagay ung picture niyo sa Wall of History)
โผ๏ธ FLASHLIGHT/ HEAD LIGHT
โผ๏ธ 3-4 LAYER OF CLOTHES
โผ๏ธ PONCHO/ KAPOTE
โผ๏ธ BONNET
โผ๏ธ SCARF
โผ๏ธ GLOVES
โผ๏ธ SLEEPING BAG
โผ๏ธ TENT
โผ๏ธTRASH BAG
โผ๏ธ Socks
โผ๏ธ2-3L of Water
PERSONAL NEEDS: first aid kit, tissue, wet wipes, tumbler
โผ๏ธPOWERBANK
โผ๏ธTRAIL FOODS/SNACK
โผ๏ธ If mag camp kayo wag niyo kakalimutan mga gagamitin niyo sa pangluto ๐ค hahaba to kapag isa isahin ko pa. ๐
โญ FOR REFERRENCE:
We bought/ rent near the ranger station. Andun na lahat kapag may nakalimutan kayo ๐
โผ๏ธ Tent w/ Insulator pad: 450 good for 2 pax (rent)
โผ๏ธ Trekking pole: 100 (rent)
โผ๏ธ Sleeping bag: 100 (rent)
โผ๏ธ Gloves: 150-250 (for sale)
โผ๏ธ Head lamp: 100 (rent)
โผ๏ธ Poncho: 65-70 (for sale)
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DENR:
โช๏ธ While waiting for your turn sa Med Cert, kain na kayo para derechong DENR nalang..Akyat lng naman kayo.
โช๏ธ 30-45 Minutes Orientation - Orientation first before kayo magbayad then Ranger Station na.
Ranger station: Punta muna kayo sa green building since mag rregister ulit kayo. Then proceed na kayo sa tabi niya para mag ask ng tour guide and porter(if mag ccamp kayo).
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Eat your lunch first!
From ranger station (Jump off) to camp 2:
Jump off to Camp 1: Departure - 1:05 PM
Arrival - 1:50PM Yeyy, 45 mins only ๐ Mabilis daw pacing namin sabi ni Ateng Tour guide usually 1H- 1H15M papuntang Camp 1
Camp 1 to Camp 2 : Departure - 2:05pm
Arrival - 3:10pm
โช๏ธ3 groups ang nadaanan namin. When we reached Camp 2, konting space nalang ang naabutan namin. Nag camp na sa Camp 1 ung last group since punuan and ayaw nila bumalik sa ranger station ( according kay ateng tour guide) This is the reason why you need to be early din if mag ccamp kayo.
Camp 2 -Summit: 1 Hour and 5 minutes
โ ๏ธ 2-3 MINS lang talaga rest namin. Upo lang saglit then gora na.
Tips/ Note:
โ๏ธ BRING BONAMINE zigzag ang daan papuntang bokod.
โ๏ธ Make sure that you're in good health. Do cardio or walk 8k steps weeks before your climb.
โ๏ธ Don't underestimate the temperature. Bring layers of clothing.
โ๏ธ If your going to ranger station, please drive safely. Daming mga blind curves magugulat ka nalang may sasalubong sainyo so prepare your brakes โบ๏ธ
โ๏ธ Agahan niyo pumunta kahit weekdays may pila rin sa pag kukuhanan ng med cert.
โ๏ธ INTERNET: Malakas ang signal sa DENR but if you reach ranger station wala na or isang bar nalang.
โ๏ธ No camping gears? No worries. You can rent equipements at the Ranger station.
โ๏ธ If it's your first time to hike, rent a trekking pole to make life easier. ( Wag na ung kahoy guys, mabigat un)
โ๏ธ Socialize with your tour guide. Mag tanong tanong kayo. Marami kayong matututunan sakanila.
โ๏ธPlease consider this one!! If sa summit kayo first pinunta and gusto niyo pa sa mas malapitang sea of clouds or gusto niyo ibang spot sabihan niyo ung guide niyo na pupunta kayo sa Tower. Dalian niyo mag picture sa summit para maabutan niyo ung sa may Tower. 6:30 kami umalis sa summit and we arrived 7:30 sa tower. 8:30 kami umalis sa Tower and meron pa ung sea of clouds. Sobrang lapit ng sea of clouds sa tower โ(This is applicable to weekdays only since weekends talaga sobrang puno ang mount pulag according kay Ate)
โ๏ธ As someone na may asthma, I'll rate it 3/9 Good for beginner but it is advisable to talk 8-10k steps/day a week before your hike.
** Take note: Nag camp kami sa Camp 2 para less walk sa umaga)
โ๏ธ May source of water sa camp 2. If you have sensitive stomache, please bring atleast 2L of water. This is nonnegotiable! Hindi ako nakatulog dahil sa sakit ng tyan ko ๐ฅน
โ๏ธ Socks: bring atleast 2-3.
โ๏ธ Dont expect too much sa cr. And please huwag dugyot. Tumae po sa cr huwag sa may damuhan malapit sa camping site. (Dala kayo ng plastic bag para dun niyo ilagay ung mga gagamiting tissue. Nagsikalat na ang tissue sa cr wag na po tayong magdagdag ๐)
FAQ's:
โผ๏ธ Saan maghahanap ng tour guide? Sa ranger station po mismo, after mo magbayad sila na mismo mag aassign ng tour guide mo.
โผ๏ธ Malamig ba sa Mt. Pulag? Yes, sobrang. Masakit sa ilong ung lamig once nag hike na kayo sa umaga.
PROS IF YOU CAMP @ CAMP 2:
โ๏ธ 4AM departure going to summit. AGAIN, before 4:20 nakaalis na sa camp 2 para hindinkayo magmadali. More on pataas na un.
โ๏ธSummit before tower. Mas magandang unahin ang Summit. Why? Isahang baba nalang ang gagawin..unlike sa tower before summit, masakit na sa balat ung init pataas ka palang sa summit.
โ๏ธ Closer to the stars.
โป๏ธ Make sure to leave no trace ๐
ALWAYS BE A RESPONSIBLE, MINDFUL,AND RESPECTFUL TOURIST๐ค
๐๐๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ญ! ๐ซฐ๐ผ
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