Third Major Climb
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MT. UGO (2,150+)
Nueva Vizcaya and Benguet
Jump-off points: Kayapa, N. Vizcaya; Brgy. Tinongdan, Itogon, Benguet
LLA: 16.31916°N, 120.80166°E, 2130 MASL
Days required / hours to summit: 2-3 days, 9-10 hrs
Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 5/9, Trail Class 1-3
Features: Pine forests, highland villages, views of Cordillera peaks
Source: Pinoy Mountaineer
LATEST UPDATES
Nueva Vizcaya and Benguet
Jump-off points: Kayapa, N. Vizcaya; Brgy. Tinongdan, Itogon, Benguet
LLA: 16.31916°N, 120.80166°E, 2130 MASL
Days required / hours to summit: 2-3 days, 9-10 hrs
Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 5/9, Trail Class 1-3
Features: Pine forests, highland villages, views of Cordillera peaks
Source: Pinoy Mountaineer
LATEST UPDATES
Considering the improved road conditions and easier access to Kayapa via rented jeepney or even by public transport, as well as an expedited descent with the jeepneys able to reach all the way to the "waiting shed", PinoyMountaineer.com recommends a two-day itinerary for Mt. Ugo starting March 2012
Source: Pinoy Mountaineer
ITINERARY
KAYAPA-ITOGON TRAVERSE
Day 0 FRIDAY MARCH 1 2013
1930 Assembly, Victory Liner GMA-Kamuning Station
2000 ETD for Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya via Isabela-bound bus
Day 1 SATURDAY MARCH 2 2013
0500 ETA Aritao or Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya,
0530 ETD for Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya via rented jeepney
0700 ETA Kayapa, Register at police station, secure guides, breakfast
08000 Start Trek
1200 ETA Indupit Village / Lunch
1300 Resume trek to Domolpos
1700 ETA Domolpos Village. Stay in the Elementary School
Day 2 SUNDAY MARCH 3 2013
0330 Wake up call, breakfast
0430 Commence final leg to summit
0700 ETA Mt. Ugo Summit (2150 MASL).
0900 Start descent on very steep, ridge-like pine forest trail
1200 ETA Lusod Village, lunch, register at Brgy. Hall
1300 Resume trek
1600 ETA Itogon Village; take pictures at Itogon bridge
1630 End of trek. Jeepney will be waiting past the river
1700 Arrival at barangay hall
1730 ETD for Baguio via chartered jeepney
1800 ETA Baguio, proceed to Manila by bus
Things to Bring
•Tent
• Extra Clothes, thermal wear
• Jacket / warmer
• Slippers / Sandals
• Warmer / Sun block
• Whistle
• Headlamp / Flash Light
• Camera
• Toiletries
• Personal medical kit , Oxy Can *Optional
• Trek pole(optional)
• Extra battery
• Sleeping bag
• Malong
• Poncho (rain gear)
• Gloves
• Socks ( at least 3 pairs)
• Utensils – (Plate, Spoon, Fork, Cup)
• Drinking water / Trail food
• Garbage bag
• Mother Bag / Emergency Shelter (you can buy this on conquer P90) Anti Hypothermia,a big help based on my experience.
ESTIMATED BUDGET :TBA not more than P 2500
KAYAPA-ITOGON TRAVERSE
Day 0 FRIDAY MARCH 1 2013
1930 Assembly, Victory Liner GMA-Kamuning Station
2000 ETD for Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya via Isabela-bound bus
Day 1 SATURDAY MARCH 2 2013
0500 ETA Aritao or Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya,
0530 ETD for Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya via rented jeepney
0700 ETA Kayapa, Register at police station, secure guides, breakfast
08000 Start Trek
1200 ETA Indupit Village / Lunch
1300 Resume trek to Domolpos
1700 ETA Domolpos Village. Stay in the Elementary School
Day 2 SUNDAY MARCH 3 2013
0330 Wake up call, breakfast
0430 Commence final leg to summit
0700 ETA Mt. Ugo Summit (2150 MASL).
0900 Start descent on very steep, ridge-like pine forest trail
1200 ETA Lusod Village, lunch, register at Brgy. Hall
1300 Resume trek
1600 ETA Itogon Village; take pictures at Itogon bridge
1630 End of trek. Jeepney will be waiting past the river
1700 Arrival at barangay hall
1730 ETD for Baguio via chartered jeepney
1800 ETA Baguio, proceed to Manila by bus
Things to Bring
•Tent
• Extra Clothes, thermal wear
• Jacket / warmer
• Slippers / Sandals
• Warmer / Sun block
• Whistle
• Headlamp / Flash Light
• Camera
• Toiletries
• Personal medical kit , Oxy Can *Optional
• Trek pole(optional)
• Extra battery
• Sleeping bag
• Malong
• Poncho (rain gear)
• Gloves
• Socks ( at least 3 pairs)
• Utensils – (Plate, Spoon, Fork, Cup)
• Drinking water / Trail food
• Garbage bag
• Mother Bag / Emergency Shelter (you can buy this on conquer P90) Anti Hypothermia,a big help based on my experience.
ESTIMATED BUDGET :TBA not more than P 2500
CREDITS:
Itinerary: Von Ryan Castillo
Photos: ME.....^^....Joselyn Osorio, Barney Ramos, Ann Bolano, Ryan Mariano, et. al.
FIN!!!
I will definitely go back to UGO....and enjoy the death march!...AWESOME!!!...yeah!
'Till next climb!!!
The next mountain would be...
OLI
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