July 23,2011 to July 24, 2011
Pampanga
Entry point: Brgy. Ayala, Magalang, Pampanga
Exit point: Brgy. Juan Bano, Arayat, Pampanga
LLA: 15.2067N, 120.7441E, 1030 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: 1-2 days / 5 hours (NP) 8 hours (SP)
Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 5/9, Trail class 1-4 (10kms)
ITINERARY:
Day 1
0400 Assembly at Shangrila (for north participants)
0500 Take bus going to Pasay (Victory Liner Terminal)
0700 Take Olongapo-bound bus and get off at San Fernando, Pampanga
0900 ETA San Fernando, take jeep to Magalang town [turn right at DSWD sign]
0930 At Magalang, take trike to jump-off point in Brgy. Ayala
1000 ETA Brgy. Ayala
0400 ETA North Peak (Peak 1); set up camp at tower grounds
0500 Take a rest
0600 Prepare dinner
0700 Dinner
0800 S-O-C-I-A-L one 2 sawa
Day 2
0600 Wake up call
0700 Start traverse to South Peak via ridgeline
1000 ETA South Peak (Peak 2); visit viewdeck. Lunch.
1200 Start descent
1430 ETA National Park; bathe at the natural pools
1500 Head back to Manila
SPECIAL CONCERNS
Transportation. Since the climb is a traverse, public transport is a better option. Take an Olongapo-bound bus, get off at San Fernando, Pampanga (P100). From San Fernando, take a jeep to Magalang town then take a trike to the jumpoff in Brgy. Ayala. Magalang may also be accessed by jeepney from Dau.
WHAT TO BRING:
•Flashlight, headlamp
•Change clothes
•Foods: Packed lunch
•Trail water/2-3L water container
•Camera
•Rain coat/poncho,
•Insect Reppellent
•Personal Snacks
•Toiletries
•Personal medicines
•Sharing for foods (100)
•Sharing for drinkz (50)
Estimated budget (700) w/ sidetrip (swimming and window shopping in SM pampanga..
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