Here's an extra challenge to all Day Hikers.

⛰MT. TAPULAO
Palauig, Zambales
Major jump-off: Sitio Dampay, Brgy. Dampay-Salaza, Palauig
LLA: 15.4833 N, 120.1166 E, 2037 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: 1-2 days / 6-12 hours
Specs: Major Climb, Difficulty 5/9, Trail class 1-3
Features: Pine forests, views of West Philippine Sea

Event Fee: P 1,100.00

Inclusion:
?Van Rental
?Driver's meal
?Parking fee
?Toll fee
?Guide Fee
?Reg Fee
?Climb Certificate of Completion

THIS IS NOT ADVISABLE FOR BEGINNERS.

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Proposed Itinerary:

Day 0, Sunday
?20:00 Pick-up point in KFC Northwing Mall of Asia
?21:00 Pick-up point in McDo Centris
?22:00 ETD to Dampay Salaza, Zambales

Day 1, Monday
?04:00 ETA Dampay Salaza - Register and Secure Guide - Prayer
?04:30 Start trek
?06:00 ETA Tindagan ni Aling She - Breakfast
?07:00 ETA Kilometer 6, 1st water source
?08:00 ETA Kilometer 10, 2nd water source - Rest
?08:30 Resume trek
?12:00 ETA Campsite (KM16) - Early lunch
?12:30 Resume assault in Mossy Forest
?13:30 ETA Summit
?13:45 Start Descend
?16:30 ETA Kilometer 10
?17:30 ETA Kilometer 6
?20:00 ETA Dampay Salaza - Wash up
?21:00 Homebound - Dinner along the way
?02:00 ETA Cubao

IMPORTANT REMINDER:
Itinerary is just a basis and may change depending on participants capacity.

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What to bring:
✔2L of water or depending on consumption
✔Trail Food or Snacks
✔Medical kit (Priority)
✔Flashlight/Head Lamp (priority)
✔Packed lunch
✔Trekking shoes and sandals
✔Extra Clothes
✔Cap
✔Sunblock
✔Toiletries
✔Raincoat/Poncho
✔Garbage bag
✔Powerbank

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LEAVE NO TRACE PRINCIPLE

1. Plan ahead and prepare.
2. Travel and Camp on durable surfaces.
3. Dispose of waste properly.
4. Leave what you find.
5. Minimize campfire impacts.
6. Respect wildlife.
7. Be considerate of other visitors.

☡HIKE AT YOUR OWN RISK☡

CareForNature #CleanUpQuest #ProudQuest