New Year! New Hike!

Happy New Year everyone!

Its now time for our monthly hikes to resume. For January, our target will be Mt. Sipit Ulang with a sidetrip to Payaran Falls in Brgy. Mascap, Rodriguez, Rizal.

This will be held on January 16, 2016 which is a Saturday!

Here are the mountain details:

http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2015/08/mt-sipit-ulang-252-in-rodriguez-rizal.html

Photo taken from: http://www.yodisphere.com/2015/08/mt-sipit-ulang-and-payaran-falls.html

Trip Schedule

5:30: Call time at Mcdonalds Taft

5:45: Departure to Shaw Station/Cubao via LRT/MRT

6:20: Departure to Brgy. Mascap, Rodriguez Rizal via FX

8:20: Arrival at Brgy. Mascap, Registration, Secure guides

8:30: Start Climb

11:00: Arrival at Summit, Photoshoot, Lunch (?)

12:00: Start Descent, Head to Payaran Falls

13:30: Arrival Payaran Falls, Free time

15:30: Return to Brgy. Mascap

16:30: Back to Brgy. Mascap, Wash up

17:30: Depart to Manila via FX

19:30: Arrival at Taft, Manila

Things to Bring:

-> Toiletries, Sun Protection

-> Waterproofing (Bag/Ziplock/Plastic layering)

-> Trekking shoes, Slippers, Extra clothes, Cap

-> Packed lunch and water, trail food and snacks

-> Extra plastic for wet items / trash

-> Trip Budget of P250 (Bring extra for your personal expenses)

P250 Individual Budget Breakdown

*Note that the expenses may change depending on the number of hikers joining the trip.

-> P50: FX from Shaw Station/Cubao to Montalban, Rizal

-> P150/4: Tricycle to Brgy. Mascap

-> P50: Registration Fee

-> P400/6 (if more, *2): Guide Fee

-> P150/4: Tricycle from Brgy. Mascap to Montalban, Rizal

-> P50: FX to Megamall

*Alternative: Rent out FX straight to Brgy. Mascap and back for P1000/no. of hikers

Trip Notes

*Note that those that are bolded are only trip-specific notes while the others are general notes

-As much as possible, try to bring only what you would need in order to have a regular sized bag. Some parts of the trail are actually narrow so it may be hard for you to pass through if you have a large bag. It is also possible to leave unecessary things (not valuables) in the brgy. hall if ever you really have a lot of things with you.

-There are multiple river crossings present in the entire hike so make sure to bring slippers or be prepared to get your shoes wet.

-Weather conditions will affect how we go about our trip but as much as possible it will push through. -The mountain summit is a bit bare with its rock formations, so expect that it may be mainit or very maulan and there will no shade for either conditions so bring umbrella or sunscreen!-Do bring extra money for personal expenses such as food. -Inform us if you have a medical condition that requires attention in order for us to be prepared beforehand. -Shower rooms are available after the trip

For concerns and suggestions, feel free to message me! Cheers!