About this event
Read more See lessMT. HALCON
Baco, Oriental Mindoro
Major jumpoff: Brgy. Lantuyan, Baco, Oriental Mindoro
Alternate jumpoff: Brgy. Bayanan, Baco, Oriental Mindoro
LLA: 13° 15.749N 120° 59.703E, 2582 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: 3.5-4 days / 15-18 hours
Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 9/9, Trail class 2-4
Features: River crossings, mossy forests, rocky ridges
EVENT FEE: 3,300
Requirements:
One or two Climb Certificate (6-9/9)
BMC
Medical Certificate
Atleast 2 Valid ID
NOTES TO REMEMBER
make sure that your body is conditioned well.
DON'T FORGET TO WATERPROOF YOUR THINGS.
Expect the UNEXPECTED.
Following the LNT (Leave no trace) principle
(Bring your own water)
May water sources naman kaya baunin lang yung kaya.
NOTE
The Itinerary is just a basis and not absolute or will not be 100% perfect 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 Itinerary.
The Organizer or Event Coordinator has the right to change or adjust the Itinerary with prior notice to Guest/Participants.
PAG-USAPAN NA LANG ANG SIDE TRIP:
- Itinerary
- Inclusions
- Exclusions
Day 0 - April 09 (LUnES)
05:00AM Assembly at PasaY buenDia (Bus TerminaL)
06:00AM ETD Manila to Batangas City
09:00AM ETA Batangas Pier, take RORO to Calapan
11:00AM ETA Calapan Pier, tricycle to Calapan Market Place
11:30AM ETA Calapan Market Place, Ride jeepney bound for Baco
12:30AM ETA Baco Municipal Hall, Arrange for permit
01:00PM Lunch in Baco/Buy supplies
02:00PM ETD Baco Municipal Hall to jumpoff
03:00PM ETA Jumpoff. Register / Arrange for guides
04:00PM Free Time. (Setup Camp)
Day 1 - April 10 (Martes)
02:30AM Wake-up call /Breakfast / Prepare pack lunch food
03:30AM Start Trek
11:00AM Lunch along the the trail
12:00PM Resume Trek
04:00PM ETA Aplaya campsite; pitch tent
04:30PM Prepare dinner
05:30PM Dinner
10:00PM Light’s Out
Day 2 - April 11 (MeyerkulES)
02:30AM Wake-up call /Breakfast / Prepare pack lunch; Break camp
03:00AM Start Trek
08:00AM Dulangan River
11:00AM Lunch at along the trail
12:00PM Resume Trek
05:00PM Knife Edge Ridge
06:00PM ETA summit / set up camp
07:00PM Enjoy the sunset a top Mt. Halcon / Photo ops
08:00PM Dinner / socials
10:00PM Light’s Out
Day 3 - April 12 (HUWEBES)
05:30AM Wake-up call / Enjoy the sunrise atop Mt. Halcon
08:00AM Start descent
12:00PM Lunch along Dulangan River / Swimming!
01:00PM Resume trek
06:00PM Back at Aplaya campsite / Set up camp
09:00PM Dinner / socials
11:00PM Lights out
Day 4 - April 13 (ByerNEs)
06:00AM Breakfast / Break camp
08:00AM Start descent
12:00PM Lunch along the trail
06:00PM Back at trailhead. End of trek!
07:00PM Ride jeepney back to Baco then jeep back to Calapan
09:00PM ETA Calapan. Dinner
09:30PM Take ferry back to Batangas
11:00PM ETA Batangas. Take bus back to Cubao/Buendia
Day 5 - April 14 (SAbADO)
01:30AM ETA Cubao/Buendia
(Roundtrip) BuS fare
(Roundtrip) RORO with terminal fee
(Roundtrip) Jeep Calapan - Baco - Calapan
Local Guide
Registration Fees/Climb Permits
Climb Cert
Coordinator
Bagtag
Food (group-shared or self-contained)
Personal Porter
Camping gears and Mountaineering equipment
All not mentioned above