November 2008
Mitch
Sabit Mountaineers
It was really a trip to remember, Imagine carrying to bags, cold weather, low stamina, basically unfit to this climb, but still manages to conquer Pulag.
Sad thing is, halfway to the summit I decided to turn around because our guide is telling us that there is a strong possibility that we might not see a beautiful sunrise above the clouds because of the weather. Good thing is, it was so cold that I feel my face freezing due to the raindrops. that we decided to follow the advice of our guide and just return to the campsite.
I don't really get cold that easily, I can stay outside the tent when I'm taytay falls, while it was raining during night time, But this is pretty much what separates me from thinking I'm a snowman.
About the place
Mount Pulag (or sometimes Mount Pulog) is the third highest mountain in the Philippines. It is Luzon’s highest peak at 2,922 meters above sea level. The borders between the provinces of Benguet, Ifugao, and Nueva Vizcaya meet at the mountain's peak.
Because of its high elevation, the climate on Mount Pulag is temperate with rains predominating the whole year. Rainfall on the mountain averages 4,489 mm yearly with August being the wettest month with an average rainfall of 1,135 mm. Snow has not fallen on its top in at least the past 100 years.
There is also a lot of trail to go here, but the most popular is ambangeg trail and the akiki trail, ambangeg is more easier than the akiki.
How to go here
From Baguio you can chartered a jeep going to ambangeg, then you'll proceed to the visitors area for some orientation of the place and the peoples culture. from there you'll then proceed to the ranger station where you can eat your lunch before proceeding to camp 1 and 2.
Tips
Bring clothes that can keep you warm, it really freezes over here. Gloves, Bonnets and a extra pair of socks is a must.
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| clouds flowing like water |
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| at the registration area |
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| at the campsite of mt. pulag |
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| the trail to the campsite |
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| sunset |
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