A Date To Remember – June 16, 2012

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Hakams

There were a few inquiries regarding the next training after the batch that was trained in 2011. We sent an advise that at the early part of 2012, there will be an upcoming training for the next batch. However, due to the busy schedule of members, we are unable to pursue with the training at early 2012. We would like to express our sincere apologies to our visitors who inquired on the website and also to our friends who were expecting a training early this year.

But without further ado, we are happy to announce the final date of the orientation. It will be on June 16, 2012, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Starbucks, Veranda of Robinsons Galleria in Ortigas Center, Pasig City. Last year we also conducted the orientation in this place because of its accessibility to all. Further details of the 2012 training will be released soon. Final schedule will be posted on this website after the orientation.

So I advise you to mark your calendars and see you on June 16, 2012. For inquiries, you may email us at hakbangkalikasan@gmail.com

Mt. Batulao – Feb 11-12, 2012 (Part 1)

Posted on February 12, 2012 by JP

14th Anniversary Climb (Mt. Batulao) – Feb. 11-12 ’12

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Hakams

Pre-climb Meeting: February 8, 2012, 7:00 PM @ Gilligans, Veranda, Robinsons Galleria

For inquiries, email hakbangkalikasan@gmail.com

Mt. Batulao Photo Gallery (May 5-6, 2007)

ITINERARY

11 February 2012 – Saturday

07:00 Assembly at Chowking, Pasay Rotonda
07:30 ETD – Pasay Rotonda to Nasugbu
09:30 ETA – Jump-Off
10:15 Start Trek
10:45 ETA – Start of Clearing (after the community area)
13:00 ETA – Campsite – Late Lunch
15:00 Prepare Dinner (no cooking yet)
16:00 Start Trek to Summit
16:30 ETA Everybody in the Summit (enjoy sunset)
17:30 Start Descent back to campsite
18:00 ETA – Campsite – Cook for Dinner
19:00 Dinner time
20:00 Socials (uminom na ang gusting uminom)

Kwentuhan:
o Reminiscing the past years
o Where were you? (courtesy of Kaiz)
o Out of Town (pag-usapan ang nasa ibang bansa)
o In Town (pag-usapan mga nasa pinas na di nagpaparamdam)
–:– Lights Out (sasampalin ko mga maiingay na lasing)

12 February 2012 – Sunday

06:00 Wake-up Call
06:30 Prepare Breakfast
07:00 Breakfast
07:30 Break Camp
08:00 Start Descent
10:30 ETA – Jump-Off / wash tmie
11:30 ETD – Jump-Off to Mahogany Market for lunch
12:00 ETA – Mahogany Market – Lunch
14:00 Starbucks Tagaytay
16:00 ETD – Starbucks to Olivares Plaza
16:30 ETA – Olivarez Plaza
19:00 ETA – Manila

Batch 10 Gimik Night – Nov. 19, 2011 – 7:00 PM

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Hakams

See you at the Batch 10 Gimik Night at Center Stage, Jupiter Street, Makati City

Time: 7:00 PM

Reg. Fee: 300.00 Php

For more details, Kris: 0927-590-0930

Mt. Pulag – October 21-23, 2011

Posted on October 29, 2011 by JP

Batch 10 Induction Climb, photos taken by Iggy Fernandez

Mt. Pulag – Akiki-Ambangeg Trails (Oct. 21-23, 2011)

Posted on October 18, 2011 by JP

P R E C L I M B M E E T I N G

Pre-Climb Meeting on October 16, 2011 / 8:30 PM at Starbucks (Robinsons Galleria, 2nd Floor, Veranda fronting Edsa Shrine)

Please bring 2,000 Php (Jeepney, Guide & Bus Fare to Baguio)
Food and grouping will be discussed
Distribution of equipments

Organizer: JP / Contact #: 0917-247-7093 / 0923-315-8146

I T I N E R A R Y

Day 0 – October 20, 2011 (Thursday)

21:00 – Assemble at Victory Liner (Pasay)
22:00 – ETD – Victory Liner to Baguio City

Day 2 – October 21, 2011 (Friday)

04:00 – ETA – Baguio City

Breakfast at Chowking (Session Road)

05:00 – ETD – Baguio City to Kabayan, Benguet

Stopover at Ambuklao Dam

11:00 – ETA – Kabayan, Benguet

Trek to Elementary School
Registration / Lunch
Final preparation for trek

13:00 – Start Trek to Eddet River
17:00 – ETA – Eddet River

Setup Camp
Prepare Dinner

18:00 – Dinner
19:00 – Socials

Final briefing before lights off

22:00 – Lights Off

Day 2 – October 22, 2011 (Saturday)

04:30 – Wake-up Call

Prepare Breakfast & Packed Lunch

05:30 – Breakfast

Break Camp after breakfast

06:30 – Resume Trek
11:30 – ETA – Marlboro Country

Lunch

12:30 – Resume Trek
16:30 – ETA – Saddle

Setup Camp

17:00 – Assault to Summit for Sunset
17:15 – ETA – Summit (Sunset)
18:00 – Start Descent back to campsite
18:15 – Prepare Dinner
19:00 – Dinner
20:00 – Socials
23:00 – Lights Off

Day 3 – October 23, 2011 (Sunday)

04:00 – Wake-up Call

Prepare food for breakfast (no need to cook yet)
Coffee

04:30 – Start Trek to Summit (for Sunrise)
04:45 – ETA – Summit
06:30 – Descent back to campsite
07:00 – ETA – Campsite

Prepare breakfast & packed lunch
Prepare for break camp

08:00 – Breakfast

Final packing and break camp after

09:00 – Resume trek
11:00 – ETA – Camp 2
12:00 – ETA – Camp 1
13:00 – ETA – Ranger Station (Late Lunch)
14:00 – ETD for DENR
15:00 – ETA – DENR

Stopover, souvenir shopping, etc.

15:30 – ETD – DENR to Baguio City
20:00 – ETA – Baguio City

Proceed straight to Transient House/Hotel
Those who will leave for Manila will take a bath first at the Hotel

Someone who will be left in Baguio will book the travel while the rest washes up, he will buy dinner for those who will for Manila.
Those who will leave for Manila that night will wash-up first and eat dinner.

Smoking & Alcohol Ban Lifted
21:00 ETD for those leaving for Manila
22:00 ETD – Baguio City to Manila

04:00 – ETA in Manila

For those who will be left in Baguio:
22:00 – Dinner at Session Road
23:00 – Socials somewhere
–:– Return to Hotel

Sidetrip (October 24, 2011)

07:00 – Wake-up Call
08:15 – ETD – Hotel to Restaurant
After Breakfast

Burnham Park
Minesview
Strawberry Farm
Baguio Market (for souvenirs & pasalubong)

16:00 – ETD from Baguio to Manila
22:00 – ETA – Manila

Galit-galit Na!

I M P O R T A N T R E M I N D E R S

For budget, please refer to the previous article about Budget Analysis for Mt. Pulag
NO ALCOHOL, NO SMOKING
To be collected during pre-climb: (2,076.00 or 2,000.00)

Bus Fare to Baguio City (460.00)
Guide Fee (258.00)
Jeepney Fare (1358.00)

Mt. Manabu (Oct. 8-9, 2011)

Posted on October 12, 2011 by JP

First Aid Training (Sept. 24, 2011)

Posted on October 12, 2011 by JP

Budget Analysis: Mt. Pulag

Posted on October 10, 2011 by JP

Below are some of the important details that determines the budget for Mt. Pulag. As the computation shows, climbers save some amount as their number increases. The bus fare is computed if climbers will come and return at Victory Liner (Pasay City).

FOOD: This analysis do not include the food. The budget depends on the meals planned. The food may also adjust to the budget or vice versa

# of Participants >>	7	8	9	10
JEEPNEY (9500)	1,357.14	1,187.50	1,055.56	950.00
GUIDE FEE (1800/7 Peeps)	257.14	450.00	400.00	360.00
DENR Fees	225.00	225.00	225.00	225.00
Bus (VV)	920.00	920.00	920.00	920.00
Contingency	200.00	200.00	200.00	200.00
ID & HAKAMS Reg	150.00	150.00	150.00	150.00
	3,109.29	3,132.50	2,950.56	2,805.00

# of Participants >>	11	12	13	14
JEEPNEY (9500)	863.64	791.67	730.77	678.57
GUIDE FEE (1800/7 Peeps)	327.27	300.00	276.92	257.14
DENR Fees	225.00	225.00	225.00	225.00
Bus (VV)	920.00	920.00	920.00	920.00
Contingency	200.00	200.00	200.00	200.00
ID & HAKAMS Reg	150.00	150.00	150.00	150.00
	2,685.91	2,586.67	2,502.69	2,430.71

Status

(09 Oct 2011) HAKAMS safely reached Manila after a weekend of Wet & Wild adventure in Mt. Manabu.

Next Activity: Pre-Climb Meeting for Mt. Pulag on October 16, 2011 at Starbucks, Robinsons Galleria (Veranda, 2nd Floor / Fronting Edsa Shrine)