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Mount Apo (Kidapawan)

Mount Apo is a large solfataric, potentially active stratovolcano in the island of Mindanao, Philippines. With an elevation of 2,954 metres (9,692 ft) above sea level, it is the highest mountain in the Philippine Archipelago and is located between Davao City and Davao del Sur province in Region XI and Cotabato province in Region XII. The peak overlooks Davao City 45 kilometres (28 mi) to the northeast, Digos City 25 kilometres (16 mi) to the southeast, and Kidapawan City 20 kilometres (12 mi) to the west.(Wikipedia)...

Sample Itinerary for Mt.Apo (Sta.cruz trail/Back trail).




Day:0 
   1300start travel to kapatagan
   1500 kapatagan ride habal2x going to jump off
   1530 sta cruz trail jump off
   1600 sitio tumpis (set camp)
   1800 prepare dinner
   1900 dinner
   2100  lights off 

Day:1 
   0300 wake up call and breakcamp
   0330 early breakfast 
   0400 start trek to whitesand
   0900 Camp 1 
   1200 lunch at boulders entry 
   1300 boulders
   1700 ETA white sand
   1800 prepare dinner
   2000 dinner
   2100lights off
   
Day:2
   0400 wake up call
   0430 start summit assault
   0530 ETA Summit
   0600 Breakfast
   0800  peak/summit hopping
   1000 Lake Venado (Optional)
   1200 ETA Lake Venado
   1300 Resume Trek
   1700 ETA white sand camp
   1800  prepare dinner
   2000 dinner
   2200  lights off

Day:3
   0600 wake up call 
   0700 breakfast 
   0800 breakcamp 
   0900 start descend
   1100 Boulders trail
   1200 lunch
   1500 ETA sitio tumpis
   1600 jump off 
   2000 Davao

What to bring to Mt. Apo ?

Backpack / raincover
Tent / groundsheet / earthpad
Sleeping bag*
Hiking shoes / plus optional slippers/sandals
Trekking pants/light pants
Thermal/cotton/wool undershirt
Long sleeved trekking shirt
Sweater
Windbreaker/Jacket
Poncho / raincoat
Extra shirts
Gloves/bonnet/thick socks
Bush hat / cap
Trekking pole*
2-3L water or liquids / hydration pack or water carriers
Trail food: could be energy bars, nuts, dried fruits
(Care of organizer)

Meals for 3 days

Eating utensils
Spoon/fork/knife/can opener
Lighter /matches
Garbage bags/Ziplocks
Trowel /tissue paper
Soap/ Shampoo
Toothbrush / toothpaste
Alcohol
Flashlight / headlamps
Cellphone / Two-way radios
Extra batteries / memory
CHECKLIST
Ballpen / paper/ ribbons / whistle
Insect repellant / Sunscreen or sunblock (>SPF 30)
First aid kit / Personal medication
ID with emergency phone numbers and blood type.

Budget for Mt. Apo climb : 

5500 Php - climb includes

  • Transportation
  • Meals good for 3 days
  • Guide fee
  • Porter Fee
  • Environmental fee
  • Medical fee
  • Climb certificate and Etc.

Air fare - Excluded 

  • Note : Book your flight as early dahil lalong nagmamahal ang ticket habang papalapit nang papalapit ang target date ng climb.
  • Paghandaan mabuti ang Climb.



 



 

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