Mt. Pamitinan Day Climb: Budget + Itinerary + Guide
- Carole See "The Chavacano
- May 7, 2018
- 2 min read
It's about time 2018 to get out of my comfort zone. Never have I been entertained by hurting my thighs and legs hiking up the mountain just to make it on top. I didn't understand why mountaineers love climbing not until the day I did. I live in the beautiful place of Rizal, known for great mountain ranges. Thus, I told myself "Why not?" I didn't have much time to prepare my body that much but I guess my will was stronger.
In collab with "Clipping Road", "Gals on the Go" was born. This is our powered blog together.
Mountain Name : Pamitinan
Elevation : 426 + MASL
Location : Rodriguez, Rizal Major Jump-off : Sitio Wawa, Brgy. San Rafael, Rodriguez, Rizal
Difficulty : 3/9 (Mountaineer) Nearby mountains : Hapunang Banoi & Binicayan
Features : steep trails, sharp rocks & limestones, limestones cliffs, uneven path
HOW TO GET THERE
From EDSA, take the UV Express loading at Jollibee, Farmers. It will unload at Luvers (drop-off point). The fare is 50 php.
From Luvers, take the tricycle going to Sitio Wawa. The fare is 15 php per head. The operation is 24-hours.
BUDGET
FEES DENR Environmental Fee - P 50 php
Tour Guide Fee (500/4 pax) - 125 php
Tricycle going to Sitio Wawa - 15 php
EXPENSES Melon juice - 20 php Halo-Halo - 25 php Bottled Water Refill - 15 (500 oz) Lugaw (quick b-fast) - 25 php
ITINERARY
04:30 AM - 4:45 AM : Meet-up at Mini-stop, Luvers 04:45 AM - 5:00 AM : ETD Luvers/ ETA Sitio Wawa
05:00 AM - 5:15 AM : Pay DENR Fee at Brgy. counter 05:15 AM - 5:30 AM : Quick breakfast/ Bought supplies
05:30 AM - 5:45 AM : ETD Sitio Wawa/ Meet-up & Instructions w/ Tour Guide /Start of the Climb/
05:45 AM - 6:30 AM : First Stop/Drank Melon Shake/Rest 15 minutes
06:30 AM - 7:30 AM : Second Stop/Rest/Drank Water/Bathroom
07:30 AM - 8:30 AM : Third Stop/Photo Shoot/ Mid-ranged level
08:30 AM - 9:30 AM : Hike 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM : ETA Rock Mid-summit
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM : ETA Mt. Pamitinan Summit/Photoshoots 11:00 AM - 12:00 NN : Hike Down Mt. Pamitinan
SMART GUIDE & TIPS
* Start hike body and mind ready to avoid cramps and muscle tears.
* Follow and listen to the tour guide's instruction.
* Ready supplies like rubber gloves for protection against the sharp stones and limestones.
* Bring extra shirts to change. Heavy sweating is expected.
* Bring small towels and light jacket. Early morning hike will be cold.
* Bring and apply mosquito repellent.
* Wear closed sneakers with socks.
* Bring a bottle of water to quench each time. But don't overload. There are stations there.
* Hike, climb, crawl, squat, grope. You do all these to make it on top.
* Have something to cover your head against the heat.
* Pack light above all. Too much on the back will add to the load.
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