Mt. Kalatungan-Mt. Wiji Travers Climb Itinerary and details
It seems like TEAM TAMAC will be pushing with its planned Mt. Kalatungan-Mt. Wiji Traverse climb after all. Thus we got on "rushing" our climb preparation. For those joining the climb, here's the proposed itinerary given by MJ Pizzaro of T-REX Bukidnon and modified to suit climbers from Tacurong City/Davao City. Note that itinerary will change depending on the weather condition and availability of transport vehicle. I will add the other climb details soon.
Mt. Kalatungan Traverse- Mt. Wiji Climb
Sitio San Abel, Miarayon, Talakag, Bukidnon
Entry point: Brgy. Mirayon, Talakag
Exit point: Brgy. Mendis, Pangantucan
Days required: 3-4 days
Level: Major climb Level III, Philippines' 6th highest peak
Features:open trails, Mossy forest, multiple "peaks"
Pre Climb Concerns: Transport to the jump-off (Mirayon) and early registration (50php/head) with DENR- PAMB(Capitol Drive Malaybalay)should be pre arranged. Guide fee, "ritual" , materials, proceedings and fees should be included in the team time and funds consideration.
Climbing Cautions: Extreme cold temperature and heavy rains on moonsoon. Waters source limited to two sites (Camp 1 and peak) specially on summer season. Sometimes called "Mt. Kalatunga" by some local mountaineers because the "peak" may not be accessible on certain difficult weather conditions. It's not considered one of the more difficult trails/climbs among Philippine's peaks for nothing.
(Photo courtesy of MJ Pizzaro of T-REX)6:00 AM: Departure from Tacurong /Davao City bus terminal to Malaybalay
12:00 NN: Arrival at Malaybalay City, Bukidnon (Pre arranged: visitors permit at DENR-PAMB
12NN:Lunch Break, Last Buys, Ritual Requirements (3 Native Chickens, White and Red Cloth, Candles)
1:00 PM: Departure from Malaybalay City to Brgy. Miarayon, Talakag, Bukidnon
6:00 PM: ETA at Brgy. Mirayon
8:00 PM: Ritual Starts
10:00 PM: Lights Off
Day 2: Climb Proper
5:00 AM: Preparation, Cook for breakfast and packed lunch
6:00 AM: Breakfast, load plenty of water
6:30 AM: Start trekking an open trail
8:00 AM: Forest Line
12:00 PM: Relax, Chill, Take Lunch
1:00 PM: Resume Trekking
5:00 PM: ETA at Camp 1, Pitch Tent, Plenty of Water on Camp but be Careful bcoz it is Stagnant! No Other Choice!
6:00 PM: Cook for Supper then Eat
8:00 PM: Socials as usual..(Dili lang MAGPALABI kay Assault kaayo pagkabuntag padulong sa Peak)
10:00 PM: Lights Out
Day 3: Summit Assault
4:30 AM: Wake-up Call
5:00 AM: Cook for Breakfast and Pack lunch
6:00 AM: Breakfast, Preparation, Call of Nature, Etc..
7:00 AM: Start Trek (Load Much Water kay walay Tubig sa Summit)
9:00 AM: ETA Enchanted Forest (Lapad kaayo ni nga Lasang mga 5 Hectares nga Purely Mossy Forest)
10:00 AM: Assault to Summit Ridge (This is my Favorite Part kay dinhi makita nimo ang klase2x nga mga views pati Mt. Kitanglad Ranges!)
12:30 PM: ETA Summit of Mt. Kalatungan (Yehey! Abot na gyud ko! Salamat Lord!)
as usual sa Peak mag Lunch para lingaw pud mag sight-seeing. Dont Forget to Offer any Coins, Candies to the Halaranan and Say your Prayers and give thanks to the Almighty
2:00 PM: Start Descend from Summit to Camp 2 (This is also one of my favorite part kay graveh ka Challenging ang pa Down-hill)
4:00 PM: ETA at Camp 2 (Lu-ag kaayo ang Campsite dinhi as in! pwde mo mag Tumbling2x, Headbang2x
dinhi under the Mossy Forest and as usual Water Source is just located near the camp)
5:00 PM: Cooking time and then Dinner
6:00 PM: Socials, Relax, Chill.
10:00 PM: Lights Out
Day 4: Assault to Wiji's Peak and Descend to Dead Nail's Trail
4:30 AM: Wake-up Call
5:00 AM: Cook for Breakfast and Packlunch
6:00 AM: Breakfast, Preparation, Call of Nature
7:00 AM: Start Trek (Load much Water)
8:00 AM: Summit Ridge of Mt. Wiji
10:00 AM: ETA Summit of Mt. Wiji. (Sight-seeing, Picture2x, snacks, relax, chill)
11:00 AM: Departure from Wiji's Peak to water source
12:30 PM: ETA water source, Lunc time
1:00 PM: Start Descend (Dead Nails Trail)
4:30 PM: View deck (Makita ninyo ang Lake Napalit dinhi)
5:00 PM: Open trail (Naa nay mga locals dinhi so Be Culture Conscious)
7:00 PM: ETA at Brgy. Mendes, Pangantucan, Bukidnon
8:00 PM: Cook for Supper, Relax, Chill.
9:00 PM: Socials nah!!!!
Day 5:Travel back to our place.
Notes: The team has decide to bring only essential gears and personal belongings. Group equipments will be divided accordingly among climbers. Backpack weights should be within 10-15% of body weight. Not advisable to carry overhead and oversize packs in Mt. Kalatungan.
Ubundok is a board certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Southern Mindanao, Philippines. He writes mostly about his medical encounters, public health views, mountaineering, blogging, badminton and just about everything his scalpel would allow him to.
if only i'm fit enough to join this i would! hey, thanks for visiting my blogsite! sali ko site mo sa blog roll ko...
Sir Orman, yup there's always a mountain for everyone. Thanks for dropping by too...There's your blog in my sidebar too..
thanks doc! the only mountain i could conquer now are the mountain of pillows in my bed! hahahaha!
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