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MT. HALCON (SIALDANG)
MAY 4 - 8, 2018
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
Availability: Open from February 1 to May 31 of every year
EVENT FEE: 2,700
RESERVATION FEE: 1,500
14 PARTICIPANTS ONLY
REQUIREMENTS:
★BMC - Basic Mountaineering
Course
★Medical Certificate
(Indicated Fit to Climb)
★2 Major Climb Certificate
★1 Valid I.D
★Waiver
★List of group members
★Itinerary of travel
REMINDERS:
★This is a Major Climb 9/9, and not
advisable for beginners
(No Pre Climb Meeting, NO CLIMB
POLICY)
★Pre Climb Meeting
(2 Weeks before the event)
★No Medical Cert. (Fit to Climb)
No Climb Policy
★No BMC, No Climb Policy
★No Valid I.D, No Climb Policy
DISCLAIMER:
● Itinerary may change depending on
the situation, like weather, traffic
and capacity of the participants.
● Organizer is not liable for any lost or
damages of your valuables.
● Hike/Swim at your own risk!!!
● Follow Leave No Trace (LNT)
Principles
LEAVE NO TRACE PRINCIPLES (LNT):
● Plan ahead & prepare
● Travel & camp on durable surfaces
● Dispose of waste properly
● Pack it in, pack it out
● Properly dispose of what you can't
Pack out
● Leave what you find
● Minimize use and impacts of fire
●Take nothing, but pictures
●Leave nothing, but footprints
●Kill nothing, but time
●Keep nothing, but memories
THINGS TO BRING:
● Medical Certificate (Fit to Climb)
● BMC - Basic Mountaineering Course
Certificate
● 2 Major Climb Certificate
● 1 Valid I.D
● First Aid Kit / Personal Med.
● Food for the whole climb
● Trail Food / Energy Food
● Portable Stove & Butane
● Cookset / Utensils: Spoon & Fork,
Plate & Cup
● Tent Water Proofing
● Sleeping Bag
● Raincoat / Rain Jacket
● Sweater / Jacket
● Bonnet / Gloves
● Flashlight / Head Lamp with
Extra Batteries
● Survival Kit (Light, Hunting Knife,
Whistle,etc..)
● 2L of Water
● Foldable Water Container
● Energy Drink (Poccari sweat,
Gatorade, Powerade)
● Extra Clothes
● Extra Money
● Camera
● Powerbank
- Itinerary
- Inclusions
- Exclusions
(May 4-8, 2018) + 1Day
4 DAYS LANTUYAN OR BAYANAN TRAIL (SUMMIT CAMP)
Day 0 - MAY 4, 2018 (Friday)
0530AM - Assembly at Buendia
corner Taft
0630AM - ETD Manila to Batangas City
0930AM - ETA Batangas Pier,
take ferry to Calapan
1015AM - ETA Calapan Pier,
Hire tricycle to Calapan
Market Place
1030AM - ETA Calapan Market Place,
Ride jeepney bound for Baco
1130AM - ETA Baco Municipal Hall,
Arrange for permit
1200NN - Lunch in Baco / Buy final
supplies
1400PM - ETD Baco Municipal Hall
to jump off point
1500PM - ETA jumpoff. Register /
Arrange for guides
1600PM - Free Time, Setup Camp,
Make Final Preparation
Day 1 - MAY 5 (Saturday)
(exact landmarks vary depending on choice of trail)
0600AM - Breakfast / Prepare for the
hike
0700AM - Start Trek
1200NN - Lunch along the the trail
1300PM - Resume Trek
1700PM - ETA Aplaya campsite
1830PM - Dinner
2000PM - Light’s Out
Day 2 - MAY 6
0600AM - Breakfast / Break camp
0800AM - Start Trek
0900AM - Dulangan River
1200AM - Lunch at Camp 2 or
along the trail
1200NN - Resume Trek
1600PM - Knife Edge Ridge
1700PM - ETA summit / set up camp
1900PM - Dinner / socials
Day 3 - MAY 7
0530PM - Wake-up call / Enjoy the
sunrise atop Mt. Halcon
0800PM - Start descent
1200NN - Lunch along Dulangan River
/ Swimming!
1300PM - Resume trek
1600PM - Back at Aplaya campsite /
Set up camp
1900PM - Dinner / socials
Day 4 - MAY 8
(exact landmarks vary depending on choice of trail)
0600AM - Breakfast / Break camp
0800AM - Start descent
1200NN - Lunch along the trail
1600PM - Back at trailhead.
End of trek!
1700PM - Take tricycle back to Baco
then jeep back to Calapan
1900PM - ETA Calapan. Dinner
2100PM - Take ferry back to Batangas
2300PM - ETA Batangas. Take bus
back to Manila
0230AM (+1 day) ETA Manila
★Bus: Roundtrip
Manila-Batangas Port-Manila
★Boat Fee & Terminal Fee
Batangas Port - Calapan Port
Roundtrip
★Jeep Rental Fee - Roundtrip
★Guide Fee
★All Fees in Registration
★Permit Fee
★Climb Certificate
★Bagtag
✩Event Dri Fit Shirt (300-400)
Depends on the design
✩Foods for the whole climb
(Group sharing)
✩Personal Porter (500pesos per day
Maximum of 15kilos)
✩Pasalubong/Souvenirs
✩Wash Up Fee
✩Not mention above