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MT. APO TRAVERSE via KAPATAGAN-KIDAPAWAN TRAIL
"The Highest Mountain in the Philippines"
EVENT DATE: Oct. 17-19, 2019 (Thur-Sat)
EVENT FEE: P6800 (All in Package)
EVENT ORGANIZER: Ber Salangsang
DETAILS:
Jump Off Point: Brgy. Mainit, Digos City, Davao del Sur
Exit Point: Brgy. Ilomavis, Kidapawan City, North Cotabato
Elevation: 2956 masl
Days Required: 3 days
Hours Required: 18-20 hrs (6-8 hrs/day)
Specs: Major Climb; Not advisable for beginners
Difficulty Level: 7/9
Trail Class 2-4
Features: Tropical Forest, Crater Lake, Boulder Trail, Scenic views of Davao, Lake Venado, River Crossings and Hotspring
IMPORTANT:
Arrival in Davao: Oct. 17 at 3am or earlier
Departure from Davao: Oct 19 at 11pm or later
SUGGESTED FLIGHT DETAILS:
Z2 621 MNL-DVO via AirAsia
Departure: Oct. 16 (Wed) 10:15pm
Arrival: Oct. 17 (Thurs) 12:05am
5J 974 DVO-MNL via CebuPacific
Departure: Oct. 20 (Sunday) 09:20pm
Arrival: Oct. 20 (Sunday) 11:25:pm
NOTE:
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The itinerary is just a basis and not absolute or will not be 100% perfect. It can be changed or delayed due to some factors such as weather condition, traffic, late comers, participant's pacing, numbers of rest, over photo ops, etc. But we will do as much as possible to impose to everyone to follow the itinerary.
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The Organizer/Coordinator has the right to adjust or change the itinerary with prior notice to the participants/guests depends on the situation.
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The Organizer/Coordinator has the right to cancel the event with prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather conditions, temporary closure of the location, or the minimum number of participants (10) was not met. Down payment will be fully refunded if the event is cancelled.
- The Organizer/Coordinator is not liable for any lost or damages from the participants.
REMINDERS:
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Know your limitations. Your body must be prepared for this climb. Jog. Run. Exercise.
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This is mountaineering. Expect the unexpected. Hike at your own risk. (Bawal ang Pabebe!)
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Please inform your family about this event.
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Don't forget your medication and first aid kit.
- Always follow "Leave No Trace" principles.
HOW TO RESERVE A SLOT:
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Down payment of P3500 is required to reserve your slot. Deadline is on Sept. 17, 2019
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Remained balance must be settled a week before the event date. Deadline is on Oct. 12, 2019
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Upon payment, kindly send us a copy of printed deposit slip as a proof of your payment.
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Strictly No down payment, No slot reservation policy.
- First to secure down payment will be prioritized.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
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Please honour your commitment. Down payment is non-refundable if the participant is not able to attend the said event but it is transferable to other guest.
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Backing out, especially just a few days before the event date is not good and you should try to avoid it at all cost. We understand that there are unavoidable problems but you should try to make an effort to fulfill your commitment.
- Last minute back out (1 week before the event date) is considered as sold. The participant needs to pay the event fee in full.
MODE OF PAYMENT:
- You may send your payment thru my bank accounts or any payment centers.
BERNARD P. SALANGSANG
Account #: 0769 1315 74
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
BERNARD P. SALANGSANG
Account #: 004920248248
Banco De Oro (BDO)
BERNARD P. SALANGSANG
Contact #: 09499056852
Angeles City, Pampanga
Palawan Express, Western Union, Cebuana, MLhuiller
- Note: Service charge may be applied.
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- Itinerary
- Inclusions
- Exclusions
ITINERARY:
Day 1 - Oct. 17 (Thursday Morning)
05:00am - Meet up at Davao Airport/Hotel Uno
05:30am - Departure to Kapatagan
07:00am - ETA Digos, Breakfast (own expense)
08:30am - ETA Kapatagan
- Register
- Process Permits
- Secure Guides
09:00am - Ride Truck to Jump Off Point
10:00am - ETA Jump Off Point - Final Preparation
- Pray, Start Trek
12:00pm - Lunch along the trail
05:00pm - ETA Gudigudi (Campsite) - Set up Camp, Rest
07:00pm - Dinner, Socials
Day 2 - Oct. 18 (Friday)
05:00am - Wake up call, Breakfast
06:00am - Break Camp
07:00am - Resume Trek to Crater via Boulder Trail
11:00am - ETA Crater
11:30am - ETA Mt. Apo Summit, Lunch
03:00pm - Start Descend
05:00pm - ETA Lake Venado (Campsite)
- Set up Camp, Rest
07:00pm - Dinner, Socials
Day 3 - Oct. 19 (Saturday)
06:00am - Wake up Call, Breakfast
07:00am - Break Camp
08:00am - Resume Descend via Ko-ong Trail
12:00pm - ETA Matiao Camp, Lunch
01:00pm - Start of River Crossing (Marble River)
03:00pm - ETA Lake Agco
- Relax at Mainit Hotspring
04:00pm - ETA Exit Point, End of Trek - Rest, Wash Up
05:00pm - Ride Truck to Kidapawan City
06:00pm - ETA Kidapawan City - Ride Van to Davao City
08:00pm - ETA Davao City, Dinner
09:00pm - Flight Back to Manila - or Samal Island Sidetrip (optional)
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INCLUSIONS:
Roundtrip Van & Truck Transfers
Registration and Permit Fee
Environmental Fee
Kidapawan Exit Fee
Guide Fee
Group Porter Fee (for food supply only)
Climb Certificate
Group Shirt
Personalized Bagtag
7 Full Board Hosted Meals During Climb
Coordinator's Fee
Parking Fee
Driver's Meal
Diesel/Gas
Photographer
Poging Organizer
EXCLUSIONS:
Roundtrip Airfare
Personal Porter Fee
Food Not Mentioned Above
Samal Island Sidetrip (optional)
THINGS TO BRING:
Camping Gears
Personal Water
Trail Food (jelly ace/lychee, choc bars, candy)
Emergency Food (biscuits, sky flakes, cupcakes)
Extra set of clothes pampalit
Flashlight/Headlamp
Camera, Cellphone, Powerbank
Armsleeves, Cap, Shades, Sunblock, Umbrella
Toiletries/Personal Hygiene
Food Container, Utensils and Mug or Cup
Insect Repellent
Trekking Pole (optional)
Extra Slippers
Rain Jacket/Poncho (incase umulan)
Pocket Money
Garbage/Plastic Bag (bawal magkalat sa bundok)
Personal Meds/First Aid Kit