“Wherever you go, be the soul of that place…” - Rumi
I always tell my friends that Rumi must be meant to be born ahead of us and figure everything out so we don't have to find words for our life realizations.
And it’s true. We were welcomed by dozens of Mountain climbers, travel enthusiasts, and a bunch of broken hearts who want to shout their lungs out in the sea of clouds. The vehicles are entering and leaving the area like ants heading on opposite directions. And the climbers, full of hopes and excitements, were stranded in the legion of adventure hopefuls waiting for their turn in the registration area.
We arrived at 9 am, and we were able to register at 2 pm – that’s how costly purpose finding is. So we burned the 5 hours chitchatting about each other’s lives, talking about what we could have been doing had we not held ourselves stranded in this group of hopefuls, again in search of purpose (damn those self-help books).
But here's another thing. When you set yourself up for things that are outside your control, you begin to see things in another perspective. And that's why I came up with 10 #truthbombs about mountain climbing.
10 #TruthBombs About Mountain Climbing
But here's another thing. When you set yourself up for things that are outside your control, you begin to see things in another perspective. And that's why I came up with 10 #truthbombs about mountain climbing.
10 #TruthBombs About Mountain Climbing
The first #truthbomb is: you don’t and won’t find purpose in mountains.
Whoever wrote that self-help book that tricked thousands to find purpose in mountains must be imprisoned. (I’m just kidding, I’m sure nobody wrote one, and if ever there is, oh my!)
The second truthbomb is: the mountain is your unexpected runway.
The third #truthbomb is: food sharing is the ultimate test of friendship. Everything hot will become tasty amidst coldness.
The fourth #truthbomb is: you will subconsciously find a new crush in your trip.
The fifth #truthbomb is: 90% of the climbers are there for the pictures, 10% are there for the experience.
The sixth #truthbomb is: you will sometimes think that this trek will not end forever. And you will start asking why you went there in the 1st place.
The seventh #truthbomb is: once you reach the summit, you’re pretty much convinced that this is worth it...
UNTIIIIILLLLLL…. It finally dawns into you that you still have to walk your way down from that summit. Why don’t we have ziplines from mountain summits to the base camp anyway?
UNTIIIIILLLLLL…. It finally dawns into you that you still have to walk your way down from that summit. Why don’t we have ziplines from mountain summits to the base camp anyway?
The eight #truthbomb is: you will gain long-time friends after this trip.
The ninth #truthbomb is: you will perpetually thank the inventor of powerbank, without having the nuts to know who he is. Who is he by the way?
Fun fact: Powerbank is invented by…
P.S. The only reason why I feel like writing whatever is on top of my head is because I know most people only read the introduction and conclusion of an article.
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P.S.S. The reason why I wrote the P.S. above is because I really want you to read the entire article. It’s not easy to come up with 10 #truthbombs about mountain climbing you know, more so justify them one by one.
For those who are interested, here is our two-day itinerary organized by Jerah Neil Insuya Lagrimas. His contact details can be found below the itinerary.
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Two-Day Trip Itinerary
Mt. Ulap - Ampucao to Sta. Fe Ridge
Itogon, Benguet
Entry point: Brgy. Ampucao, Itogon
Exit point: Brgy. Sta. Fe, Itogon
LLA: 16.2904 N, 120.6312 E, 1846 MASL (Mt. Ulap)
Days required / Hours to summit: 1 day / 2-3 hours
Specs: Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 1-3,
Features: Grassland and pine ridges, scenic views of the Cordilleras, burial caves
Damage rate: 1,999.00
Inclusion:
* Van transpo manila - Ampucao - Manila
* Registration fee
* Guide fee
* Camping fee
* meal (day 1 dinner day 2 breakfast)
* drinks and pulutan
Exclusion:
* Other Camping gear
Itinerary:
Day 1
2am Assembly Cubao farmers, Jollibee along EDSA
3am ETD to Baguio City
7am ETA Sison Resto snack
9am ETD going to Ampucao for Brgy. registration / lunch
10am Start trek
12pm lunch sa trail
1pm Gungol Rock, photo ops
3pm Set up camp
5pm Prepare Dinner
7pm Dinner, socials
10pm Lights off
Day 2
5am Wake up call
530am Sunrise viewing / Summit
7am Breakfast
9am Descend
11am ETD Sta. Fe exit point, washed up
1pm Lunch at Hiker's Den
2pm ETD going back to Baguio
3pm ETA Baguio, free time
6pm ETD going to Manila
12mn ETA Manila Cubao drop off point
THINGS TO BRING:
-Trekking Clothes (Dri-Fit,), Trekking Long sleeve/Polo
-Trekking Pants (Quick Dry), Trekking Shorts
-Shoes, Sandals
-Slipper
-Rain Jacket/ Waterproof Jacket
-Fleece Jacket/ Wind Stopper Jacket
-Base Layer
-Poncho (Just in case Umulan)
(malamig sa gabi) para sa pantulog
-Gloves (Thermal)
-Bonnet/ Head Wear
-Extra Socks
CHECKLIST:
-First Aid Kit
-Plastic/ Garbage Bag (for Water proofing)
-Mess Kit (Plate, Spork)
-Flashlight or Head Lamp
-Extra Batteries
-Toiletries (Tissue, Wet Wipes, etc)
-Trail Water
-Sunblock
-Trail Food
-Sleeping Bag
-Tent
-Earth pad
-Camera
-EXTRA MONEY
Note: 50% down payment to secure your slot.
BDO Savings account
Account Name: Jerah Neil I. Lagrimas
Account Number: 531-090-7565
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Organizer: Jerah Neil Insuya Lagrimas
Contact Details:
Connect with our team, The Traveler's Lifestyle, and we will connect you with the right individuals to make your trip to Mount Ulap memorable.
If you need mountain climbing wear, gears and accessories, feel free to visit Your Maximum Potential. We sell outdoor backpacks, tents, hiking accessories, and many others at very affordable rates.
For those who are interested, here is our two-day itinerary organized by Jerah Neil Insuya Lagrimas. His contact details can be found below the itinerary.
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Two-Day Trip Itinerary
Mt. Ulap - Ampucao to Sta. Fe Ridge
Itogon, Benguet
Entry point: Brgy. Ampucao, Itogon
Exit point: Brgy. Sta. Fe, Itogon
LLA: 16.2904 N, 120.6312 E, 1846 MASL (Mt. Ulap)
Days required / Hours to summit: 1 day / 2-3 hours
Specs: Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 1-3,
Features: Grassland and pine ridges, scenic views of the Cordilleras, burial caves
Damage rate: 1,999.00
Inclusion:
* Van transpo manila - Ampucao - Manila
* Registration fee
* Guide fee
* Camping fee
* meal (day 1 dinner day 2 breakfast)
* drinks and pulutan
Exclusion:
* Other Camping gear
Itinerary:
Day 1
2am Assembly Cubao farmers, Jollibee along EDSA
3am ETD to Baguio City
7am ETA Sison Resto snack
9am ETD going to Ampucao for Brgy. registration / lunch
10am Start trek
12pm lunch sa trail
1pm Gungol Rock, photo ops
3pm Set up camp
5pm Prepare Dinner
7pm Dinner, socials
10pm Lights off
Day 2
5am Wake up call
530am Sunrise viewing / Summit
7am Breakfast
9am Descend
11am ETD Sta. Fe exit point, washed up
1pm Lunch at Hiker's Den
2pm ETD going back to Baguio
3pm ETA Baguio, free time
6pm ETD going to Manila
12mn ETA Manila Cubao drop off point
THINGS TO BRING:
-Trekking Clothes (Dri-Fit,), Trekking Long sleeve/Polo
-Trekking Pants (Quick Dry), Trekking Shorts
-Shoes, Sandals
-Slipper
-Rain Jacket/ Waterproof Jacket
-Fleece Jacket/ Wind Stopper Jacket
-Base Layer
-Poncho (Just in case Umulan)
(malamig sa gabi) para sa pantulog
-Gloves (Thermal)
-Bonnet/ Head Wear
-Extra Socks
CHECKLIST:
-First Aid Kit
-Plastic/ Garbage Bag (for Water proofing)
-Mess Kit (Plate, Spork)
-Flashlight or Head Lamp
-Extra Batteries
-Toiletries (Tissue, Wet Wipes, etc)
-Trail Water
-Sunblock
-Trail Food
-Sleeping Bag
-Tent
-Earth pad
-Camera
-EXTRA MONEY
Note: 50% down payment to secure your slot.
BDO Savings account
Account Name: Jerah Neil I. Lagrimas
Account Number: 531-090-7565
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Organizer: Jerah Neil Insuya Lagrimas
Contact Details:
Connect with our team, The Traveler's Lifestyle, and we will connect you with the right individuals to make your trip to Mount Ulap memorable.
If you need mountain climbing wear, gears and accessories, feel free to visit Your Maximum Potential. We sell outdoor backpacks, tents, hiking accessories, and many others at very affordable rates.
