Mt. Pulag - Summit

Day 2 - March 1, 2013


Woke up at 3:30am preparing for the summit assault. We had coffee, then headed straightaway to the summit at around 4:30am. Still freezing cold, my finger tips were getting numb. The trail is really easy but could still take up to 1:30 minutes to reach the summit. Luckily we were able to see the majestic  "Sea of Clouds" just in time for the sunrise.

Sample Itinerary:

Day 1, February 28 Thursday

0500 ETA Victory Liner (PNR) Baguio City.
0530 Take chartered jeepney to Ambangeg, breakfast along the way (Pinkan Jo Eatery).
0830 ETA Visitors' Center, registration / orientation.
0930 Set out for Babalak Ranger Station.
1100 ETA and early lunch at Ranger.
1200 Start trek.
1300 ETA Camp 1.
1500 ETA Camp 2. Set up camp; optional summit assault.
1800 Dinner at campsite; socials.
2200 Lights out.

Day 2, March 1 Friday

0330 Wake up call.
0430 Early morning trek to summit for sunrise.
0545 Arrival at summit just in time for sunrise.
0700 Start descent from summit.
0800 Back at Camp 2; heavy breakfast.
0900 Decamp; start descent to Ranger Station.
1130 Back at Ranger; Settle guide fees; lunch at Gina's House; tidy up; jeepney descend.
1330 Back at Visitors' Center; log out.
1400 Head back to Baguio City.
1700 ETA Baguio City.

Budget 1,500 for the package(Baguio based hikers)

Inclusion:
• Bagiuo - Ambangeg Jump off point V.V.
• Reg Fee, Camping Fee, Green Fee, Guide Fee
• Packed lunch for day 1 and lunch for day 2.
• Certificate

Exclusions:
• Victory Liner fares (Cubao->Baguio->Cubao = Php 900 total).
• Breakfast and dinner day 1, Breakfast day 2.
• Porter fee (Php 250.00, one way up to 15 kgs)- optional
• Mountaineering gears (Tent, cookset, stove, etc).

MUST BRING:

Individual:
• Trek pole
• Gloves
• Warmer / Sun block
• Whistle
• Headlamp / Flash Light
• Drinking water / Trail food
• Camera (optional)
• Sleeping bag
• Jacket / warmer (strongly advised)

• Utensils – (Plate, Spoon, Fork, Cup)
• Extra Clothes, thermal wear
• Insect repellant
• Toiletries
• Personal medical kit
• Poncho (rain gear)
• Garbage bag
• Slippers / Sandals
• Malong

Group:
• Tent with extra pegs
• Stove and cook set
• Food
• First Aid Kit