TARAK RIDGE (DAY HIKE)
Mt. Mariveles, Bataan
Jump-off: Brgy, Alas-asin, Mariveles, Bataan

Elevation: 1,006 MASL (Ridge) and 1,130MASL (Peak)
LLA: 14°30.357'N, 120°30'E
Days Required: 1 day | Hours to Summit: 5-6 hours
Specs: Major Climb | Difficulty 4/7 | Trail Class 3

ORGANIZER: Peak Trekkers PH

EVENT FEE: P850
• Required down payment: P400
• Deadline of down payment one (1) week before the event.
• Balance upon meet up.

INCLUSIONS:
• Land transfer (RT Pick-up point to Jump-off)
• Registration Fee
• Donation
• Tour coordinator
• Bag Tag

EXCLUSIONS:
• Trail food
• Meals
• Wash-up P25
• Other personal expenses
• (Estimate budget for exclusions: P300)

? Send PM (private message) for event details and itinerary.

“WE HIKE AS A TEAM”
“Walang iwanan. Lahat sama-sama.”

ITINERARY:
12:00 MN - Meet up in Cubao
01:00 AM - ETD to Bataan
04:30 AM - ETA Alas-asin Brgy. Hall
05:30 AM - Jump off | Nanay Cording's house
06:00 AM - Start trek to Papaya River
08:00 AM - ETD Papaya River
08:30 NN - Resume trek
10:30 PM - ETA Tarak ridge | Lunch (packed meal) | Photo ops
11:30 PM - Start descend
01:30 PM - ETA Papaya River | refill water
02:00 PM - Resume trek to jump off
03:30 PM - ETA Jump off | Nanay Cording's house | Short rest
04:30 PM - Highway | Wash up
06:00 PM - ETD to Cubao
10:00 PM - ETA Cubao

NOTE: Itinerary serves as a guide and may vary from actual due to several factors; i.e. weather, trail pacing, obstructions, etc.

“WE HIKE AS A TEAM”
“Walang iwanan. Lahat sama-sama.”

THINGS TO BRING:
• Drinking water 2 to 3 L iters
• Trail foods (jelly ace, nuts, chocolates, raisins, biscuits)
• Lunch (packed meal – own account)
• Hiking shoes/sandals
• Trekking pole
• Headlamp / flashlight
• Cap
• Gloves
• Raingear/poncho
• Extra clothes & socks
• Sunblock & Toiletries
• First aid & Personal medicines
• Good camera/power bank
• Plastic bags for wet clothes
• Garbage bag for waste
• Extra cash
Waterproof your bag
pack light

RESERVATIONS:
• First to pay down payment, first to secure slot.
• Down payment is non-refundable, but transferrable.
• Remaining balance to be paid on the event day.
• The organizer has the right to cancel the event in case of bad weather condition, failure to meet the minimum number of participants, or due to uncontrollable circumstances.
• In case of cancellation, the event maybe rescheduled. Otherwise payment shall be refunded.

PAYMENT:
Via Bank Deposit:
CONSTANTE ALMUETE
BDO ACCT# 004260018429
***BPI ACCT# 1959208367

Via Remittance Center: Cebuana, MLuiller, LBC
Receiver: CONSTANTE ALMUETE
Address: Project 8, Quezon City
***Mobile#: 09162124484

IMPORTANT NOTES:
• Know your limitations. Mid or Major Hikes are not for beginners.
• If you have medical condition or allergy please notify us. Doctor’s certificate maybe required.
• Be sure to inform your family about this event.
• Send PM or TEXT for any query.
• Please adhere to LNT Principles (Leave No Trace).

TRAVEL ▪ ENJOY ▪ CARE

FOR ORGANIZER:
• Last trip: Mariveles 7 PM | Balanga 9 PM
• Restaurant: The Food Project in Orion, Bataan
• Nanay Cording – 09174723978
• You need to register first at the Brgy. Hall prior to your climb. Registration fee is P40/head.
• Climbing guides are not mandatory, but they can also be hired at the Brgy. Hall for first-timers who want to avail of one. Guides charge roughly P500-700.
• The porter fee is P1,500 per porter for overnight climbs.
• The trail is well-established and there’s very little chance of hikers getting lost.
• There’s a mobile phone signal present throughout the trail.
• Mt. Mariveles is considered a major climb and is not recommended for first-timers.
• The trail to Tarak Ridge is very steep, and there are portions with almost vertical ascents. You need to keep your hands-free for climbing.
• Check weather updates before and on the date of the climb. Camping at Tarak Ridge is not advisable during the rainy season.
• Do not use soap at the river since this is the drinking water source of communities downstream.