MOUNT APO INDEPENDENCE CLIMB
Sta. Cruz Davao Del Sur traverse to Kidapawan City
Sibulan trail to mandarangan trail

Entry point: Brgy. Kapatagan
LLA: 7°0′30″N, 125°16′33″E, 2,956 MASL (#1)
Days required / Hours to summit: 3 days / 10-11 hours
Specs: Major Climb, Difficulty 7/9, Trail class 3
Exit point: kidapawan

BACKGROUND
The highest mountain in the Philippines is Mt. Apo, towering over Southern Mindanao, covering the provinces of Davao del Sur and North Cotabato. At 2,956 MASL, it possesses a formidable array of landscapes, from craggy rockscapes to virgin forests; from mossy swamps to volcanic structures. Indeed, Mt. Apo possesses the widest spectrum of environments, and provides an experience for mountaineers that lives up to their expectations from the country’s highest.

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NOT RECOMMENDED FOR FIRST TIMER AND BEGINNER

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REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST:
(original and photocopy for verification)
✔medical certificate
✔climb certificate of major climb
✔valid identification card
✔pre-climb and conditioning climb activities
Same or higher difficulty

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FOR AIRFARE BOOKING:
Basic airfare + 10% admin fee
Send: Fullname/birthdate/contact number

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?TRAVEL DATES:?
February 16-18, 2018
April 28 - May 1, 2018
June 9 - 12, 2018
November 30 - December 2, 2018
Any day requested by group (10+1)

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?FEES:?
Event Fee: Php6,900

Add: Php800 for jacket

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INCLUSIONS:
✔Round trip van transfers from (Davao – Kidapawan – Davao)
✔Round trip habal-habal transfers
✔Driver fees and allowances
✔Coordinator fee
✔Registration and Climb Permit fee
✔Entrance fees
✔Exit permit fee
✔Camp Management Fee
✔Kidapawan Agent Fee
✔Guide fee
✔Food Porter Fee
✔Certificate of Conquest
✔Bagtag
✔7 hosted meals
✔Bath fee
✔Loyalty Card (Free)
✔Event dri-fit Shirt
✔Event Jersey Jacket (optional)
✔Accident Insurance
✔side trip to City of Davao

EXCLUSIONS:
❌Other meals
❌Tent (rental Php400)
❌Other camping and outdoor gears
❌Forever
❌Personal Porter Fee (Php500/day)

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?PROPOSED ITINERARY:?

January 26,,2018
DAY 1 Friday
4:00AM---------------------WAKE UP CALL
4:00AM-5:00AM---------FOOD PREPARATION AND ORIENTATION
5:00AM---------------------START HIKING FROM MAHOMANNOY
RESORT TO MATI-AW (1st) RESTING
AREA(2HOURS OF TREEKING)
7:00AM----------------------ARRIVED AT MATI-AW RESTING AREA
(4,166.67 FT.ASL). WATER BREAK
7:30AM-----------------------START HIKING TO KOONG SECOND
RESTING AREA 4 HOURS OF WALKING
11:30AM----------------------ARRIVAL AT KOONG 2ND RESTING
AREA 6,384.51 FT ASL. LUNCH

12:N---------------------------START HIKING TO LAKE VENADO 3
HOURS OF TREEKING
3:00PM-----------------------ARRIVAL AT LAKE VENADO CAMP SITE
7,503.28 FT.ASL PITCH TENT AND
FOOD PREPARATION WITH GUIDE AND
PORTER.
7:00PM-----------------------DINNER
9:00PM-----------------------LIGTHS OFF.

January 27, 2018
DAY 2 Saturday
2;00AM----------------------WAKE UP CALL WITH LIGHT MORNING
SNACKS.
3;00AM-----------------------START HIKING TO SUMMIT 2 HOURS OF
TREEKING.
5:00AM-----------------------CATCH THE SUNRISE ON THE PEAK
10,311 FT ASL. AND CLIMB 7
DIFFERENT PEAK OF MT. APO.
6:00AM-----------------------BREAKFAST AT MT.APO
9;00AM-----------------------JUMP OFF TO LAKE VENADO 1 HOUR
AND 3O MINS OF TREEKING
10:30AM----------------------LAKE VENADO ARRIVAL,EARLY
LUNCH.
11:00AM-9:00PM----------------------Free Time

January 28, 2018
DAY 3 Sunday
6:00AM------------------------WAKE UP CALL
6:30AM------------------------FOOD PREPARATION
7:00AM------------------------BREAKFAST
7:30AM------------------------CAMP CLEARING PREPARATION
8:00AM------------------------CAMP BREAKDOWN
11:00AM-----------------------ETA TO KOONG CAMPSITE
11:30AM-----------------------LUNCH
12:30PM-----------------------CAMP BREAKDOWN
3:00PM-------------------------ETA TO MANDARANGAN
4:00PM-------------------------END OF TOUR

End of tour

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?HOW TO RESERVE & CONFIRM YOUR SLOT?

1) send in your DOWN PAYMENT OF P2,500 thru

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CHINABANK-SM dasmariñas branch
acct name BLESSED FEET TRAVEL AND TOURS
acct no 136500004001

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BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
acct name JINALINE T ACALLAR
acct no 8703-1176-01

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WESTERN UNION, CEBUANA, PALAWAN EXPRESS
JINALINE T ACALLAR
09278963926

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2) take a photo of your proof (deposit or remittance slip) with your NAME (handwritten)
3) to avoid cancellation of the events, downpayments are non-refundable but can be transferred to another participant who is not within the group.
4) cancellation made 1 week before the event is already forfeited because it will cover the seat reserved on your behalf.
5) backout dancers are not tolerated
6) The event coordinator-organizer has the right to cancel and/or transfer date/van event if the desired number of participants was not met.
7) The Itinerary is just a basis and not absolute or will not be 100% perfectly followed due to many factors such as the weather condition, participants pacing, traffic,etc but we will do as much as possible to impose to everyone to follow the Itenerary.

Automatic cancelled and resched ang event kapag may bagyo sa PAR.
Thank you very much.

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?THINGS TO BRING:?
?Food (Packed Lunch)
?Atleast 2L water
?Gatorade
?Trail Foods(chocolate,Jellyace,cracker, biscuits)
?Cap/Visor Cap
?Knee protector / knee support
?Shades/Sun Glasses
?Camera*
?Poncho or Rain coat (in case of rain)
?Personal Medicine / first aid kit
?Kikay and Kikoy kits (Personal Hygiene and Toiletries)
?Trash Bag
?i.d with emergency contact
?Extra Clothes (3days)
?Pang-aura sa summit
?Warmer: gloves, bonnet, fleece jacket
?Cookset
?Food to cook
?maraming kape, kape at kape
?Dayhike Bag
?Tent, Earth pad, sleeping bag
?CD disk (emergency purposes)
?Headlamp / flashlight
?whistle (for emergency help)
?sunblock lotion
?traveller's pillow
?power bank
?extra hiking shoes/sandals
?extra pocket for money
?Trekking poles
?Bring your partner para mas sweet
?DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOURSELF

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?REMINDER?
Bawal po umakyat ng Naka Maong Shorts or Pants
-for Girls Leggings and dri-fit short
-For Boys -trekking shorts
Para din po sa ikagagaan ng pag akyat natin..

?HIKING NOTES:?
Pack light (Dalhin lang po ang mga importanteng dadalhin
Use backpack, Stringbags or Day bags for a comfortable hike
Wear comfty clothes like drifit shirt and leggings.
wear good pair of Shoes or Sandals (YUNG MAKAPIT, YUNG HINDI AGAD BUMIBITAW)
We follow the LNT Rules (Leave No Trace) Kung ano po yung inakyat natin, yun din po ang ibababa natin.
Avoid playing loud music (Yung iba po kase umaakyat ng bundok para manalangin at mag-selfie nadin)
Be Kind to locals and co-hik
ers (Saying Good morning Mam or Sir is aroma to the ears )
Be Vigilant at all times (Secure your belongings )
INGAT-INGAT-INGAT!
Every mountain is Sacred (don't ever dare it)
Always have your buddy with you
Do not underestimate time

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