Mount Apo is the highest mountain in the Philippines that lives up to its name as the grandfather of all the mountains in the Philippines. It is said to be named after a nobleman named Apong, who was killed while mediating the battle between two suitors of his daughter Saribu.

At an elevation of 2,954 meters (9,692 feet) above sea level, Mount Apo towering over Davao Del Sur Province and in Cotabato Province provides an experience for every mountaineer it's awe-inspiring views from the jump-off to the trails and up to the summit.

CLIMB FEE :
5,800.00

Schedule of Payments:
September 15 - 2,000.00
September 30 - 2,800.00
October 15 - 1,000.00

NOTE:
Kindly deposit the scheduled payments to reserve your slot.
Reservation is Non-refundable but transferable to another participant not listed on the pax list.

*The organizer/s has the right to cancel the event if the number of participants is not met and if the weather is in bad condition. In such cases, the reservation fee is fully refundable.

*Please send the deposit slip/transaction with complete name and contact number to Mimi Rose Galsim Ecraila

• Be ON-TIME, Organizers have the right to leave late participants(no refund)

• Regardless whether pickup or meet up a place, Event Fee is fixed. Pickup is applicable to limited areas, pls ask the organizers.

PAYMENT DETAILS:
Bank of Philippine Island (BPI)
Account Number: 2959 0680 06
Account Name: mimi rose galsim ecraila

You may also opt to pay via LBC/Palawan/Lhuillier/Cebuana
Kindly pay to Ms. Juander Juaman w/ details below.

Name: Milanie Noriega
Address: 282-M. Geronimo St. Malibay Pasay City 1300
Contact Number: 09356171428

For other inquiries please call/text:
Lirio Flores 0916 336 5366
Juander Juaman 09356171428
Ernest Dale 09958797206

Inclusions:

1. Registration Fee (Inclusive of Climb Cert. & Bag Tag)
2. Transportation from Davao City-Kidapawan-JOP, RT
3. Climbing Permit
4. Guide Fee (1-5)
5. Logistics

Not Included:

1. Roundtrip Airfare from MNL-Davao City
2. Personal or Grp. Porter (Max. of 15kls. 800 per Day)
3. Personal or Grp. Camping Meals
4. Accommodation for Day 00 or Day 04
5. Personal Expenses
6. Other Charges
7. Other that are not Mentioned in the Inclusion

FLIGHT DETAILS:
Book your Flights with the ff Schedules:
OCTOBER 31: Anytime in this Day - Stay 1 Night at Davao
NOVEMBER 3: 9 PM ONWARDS OR ANYTIME THE NEXT DAY (NOVEMBER 4)

NOTE:
-Limited Slots Only (minimum of 9 - max of 12 pax)
-First come first serve basis.
-First to register and deposit will be prioritized.
-Slot confirmation is upon payment of the required registration fee which is P 2,500.00 on or before SEPTEMBER 15, 2018. Other shall be made prior the event on a scheduled dates.
-Registration fee is non-refundable but transferable to others.
-Last minute back out (October 15, 2018 - before the event, if already paid) is considered as sold.

ITINERARY
From Davao City

Day 1
0500 Early breakfast and Pre-Climb orientation
0600 At Davao Ecoland Terminal, take bus to Digos
0730 ETA Digos; take tricycle to Digos market
0800 Breakfast / Buy supplies
0900 Take Kapatagan-bound van
1100 ETA Kapatagan; Registration. Arrange guides.
1130 Take habal-habal to Mainit jumpoff
1200 Arrival at jumpoff; start trek
1730 ETA Camp 1 (Goodygoody camp). Set up camp
1830 Dinner / socials

Day 2
0600 Breakfast / Break camp
0800 Commence trek to crater via Boulder trail.
1200 Arrival at the crater. Lunch
1300 Arrival at Mt. Apo summit; Set up camp
1400 Explore vast summit area

Day 3
0600 Breakfast / Break summit camp
0700 Start descent
0900 ETA Lake Venado
1200 ETA Mainit Hot Spring; start river crossing
1500 End of trek, Lake Agko
1600 Take habal-habal to Kidapawan City
1700 ETA Kidapawan City; take van to Davao City
2000 Back in Davao City

Here's the list of essentials for this climb:

1. First aid kit and personal medicines (those with asthma or other pulmonary conditions should consult their physicians first to ensure they're fit to climb)
   • alcohol
   • bandages
   • cotton buds
   • iodine solution
   • biogesic
   • pain killers (ibuprofen, etc.)
   • diatabs
   • bonamine
   • epinephrine (for allergic reactions)
   • ben gay or omega
2. Body warmers
   • Thermals, muffler/scarf, bonnet, gloves, thick socks (it's freezing cold in the night)
   • Sleeping bag or earth pad/inflatable pad (if you don't have one, you can bring blankets)
   • Jackets, layers of clothing (up and down)
   • Disposable raincoat (optional; just in case it rains or if your jackets are not water-resistant)
3. Tent
4. Back Pack - 25L to 50L
5. Hiking shoes (you can wear rubber shoes, though the grip is not as efficient)
6. Headlamps or flashlights (preferably headlamps since it's advisable to have your two arms free when you're hiking)
7. Waterproofing for your clothes and other stuff (ziplocks or big transparent plastic bags used for vegetables na mabibili sa palengke)
8. At least 2-3L of water (may mga water sources dun pero ingat lang din sa mga sensitive ang tyan).
9. Trail food
   • nuts, chocolates, and raisins for energy
   • jelly ace (most mountaineers have this in their packs. di kasi nakakauhaw kainin)
   • energy bars/carbohydrate gels (optional)
10. Disposable spoon and fork
11. Disposable plastic plates/microwavable containers for food
12. Baby wipes and/or tissue
13. Toiletries
14. Towel (preferably aquazorb or viscose towel para lightweight)
15. Trek pole (optional)
16. Plastic bags for dirty clothes and trash
17. Masks (you can buy one in mercury drug for the sulfur vents in the boulders trail)
18. MEDICAL CERTIFICATE (fit to climb)- this is already required in Mt. Apo

The two key things to consider hiking Mount Apo:

1. Drink load of fluids

Dehydration is a key cause of Acute Mountain Sickness. The more fluids you can drink the better. Daily recommended intake is 3 litres of water. You can add an energy supplement to the water to make it taste better and always remember to add purification tablets.

2. Climb high, take a nap

Climbing high, sleeping low allows your body to experience altitude for a short period before descending to sleep.