Planning for a mountain climb doesn't have to be perfect. It also doesn't mean you have to leave it all in your instincts and luck, you have to see a guide or at least have an idea to avoid untoward incidents. Here's my climbing essentials you might want to check out.
ITINERARY
Dayhike
4:00 - ETD Pasay
6:00 - ETA Jump-off Evercrest Golf course, Start Trek
8:00 - Campsite/rest
8:30 - Continue Trek to Summit
10:00- ETA Summit
11:00- Back to jump-off
1:00 - ETA jump-off/head back to Manila
3:00 - Pasay
Overnight
12:0) - ETD Pasay
3:00 - ETA jump-off Evercrest Golf course, Start trek to campsite
5:00 - Pitch tent/ prepare food for diner
6:00 - Eat/socials
9:00 - Lights out
4:00 - Wake-up call
4:30 - Light breakfast
5:00 - Trek to summit
6:00 - ETA summit, take pictures
7:00 - Back to campsite
8:00 - Cook breakfast/ break camp
9:00 - Head back to Jump-off, Back to Manila
11:00- ETA Pasay
HOW TO GET TO MT. BATULAO
Via Public Transpo
Ride any Nasugbu bound bus at Pasay, along Edsa or Baclaran. You can directly go to the terminal of BSC bus line bound to Lian, Calatagan, Tuy and Nasugbu which you can ride any of those just beside Mcdo near MRT Pasay, likewise bus terminal for San Agustin bus line at Cubao just near MRT station southbound or just wait at Baclaran.
Getting there is not difficult, just tell the conductor that you are going to Batulao or just say Evercrest golf course which is the Jump-off. Next, you are opt to choose whether you want to walk from there or ride a tricycle to the area where you can start the real trek. It is rough road by the way, muddy during rainy season, dusty during dry weather.
Getting there is not difficult, just tell the conductor that you are going to Batulao or just say Evercrest golf course which is the Jump-off. Next, you are opt to choose whether you want to walk from there or ride a tricycle to the area where you can start the real trek. It is rough road by the way, muddy during rainy season, dusty during dry weather.
Via car
Fom Manila, follow the way to Tagaytay till you reach the rotonda. From there, turn right (Petron gas station as your landmark) then straight ahead till you reach Nasugbu Batangas welcome arch. Once you reach it, you are 5-10mins away from the jump-off Evercrest which is at your right side.
THINGS TO BRING
Deciding what to climb in my first climb made me cram because I don't know what to bring, but as I gain mountain experiences I eventually knew what IMPORTANT things to bring. First you have to consider if you are going to do day or overnight hike.
For day hike you can bring:
1 liter of water
Food
1 set of clothes
Towel
Ponytail (very essential for girls)
Trail food (mostly sweets)
Hiking shoes
Hats/head gear
For overnight hike you can bring:
As a group:
Tent
Cook set
Butane gas
Lamp
Picnic mat
Individual:
Food for 3 meals
3L Water (trail water and for cooking)
2 sets of Clothes
Towel
Flashlight/ headlamp
Trail food
Hat/head gear
Ponytail
BUDGET AND EXPENSES
P110 Bus Pasay - Evercrest - Pasay
P20 Fee for dayhike (each trail, example, if you went to summit via old trail, you have to pay another P20 if you are going to descent via new trail. That's a total of P40. However if you use the same trail, no added fees will be inculded.)
P30 Fee for overnight (each trail)
Optional expenses
P50 Tricycle
P25 Shower
P5 Urinate
P10 Poopoo
P300 Guide fee
*food budget not included.
*Estimated budget depends on what trail to be used, if you're going to hire for a guide and if its overnight or not.
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