Mount Pulag

[traveler]

For the hikers out there. Mount Pulag is a great hike. Like you are up in the clouds.

[wanderlust]

For the hikers out there. Mount Pulag is a great hike. Like you are up in the clouds.
What is better for beginners? Mt. Pulag or Mt. Banahaw?

[SARAWI]

2,158 m - Banahaw

2,922 m - Pulag


but I think a beginner can do both

[Cess]

Where is Mt. Pulag located anyway?

[SARAWI]

Nueva Vizcaya..

wikipedia: The borders between the provinces of Benguet, Ifugao, and Nueva Vizcaya meet at the mountain's peak.

[filz_33]

Mt. Pulag is highest peak in Luzon and the dream destination of every Filipino outdoorsman.

[filz_33]

these are the trails of Mt. Pulag

http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/3403/pulagtrue.jpg (http://img93.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pulagtrue.jpg)

[wanderlust]

How long can it take for a beginner to reach the peak?

[Manix16]

For the hikers out there. Mount Pulag is a great hike. Like you are up in the clouds.It's so high, the oxygen is thinner. I've been invited by my hiker friend countless times. I said I need to diet first and get back to condition or I think I'll just drop dead from exhaustion. Hahaha
I'll get my friend to send me some pix so I can post it here. Those who haven't been there like me, let's enjoy them pikchers... ;)

[filz_33]

How long can it take for a beginner to reach the peak?

Level 1- Easy climb. For beginners. Usually a 1 to 2 day climb.

Level 2- Moderate climb. For those with some mountaineering experience and those who do this irregularly.

Level 3- Hard climb. Hard-core mountaineers. Regular trekkers with vast experience already.

The easy trail in Mt. Pulag is Ambangeg trail it's just a half- day climb.

[Manix16]

2,158 m - Banahaw

2,922 m - Pulag


but I think a beginner can do bothA mountaineer friend told me that Mt Banahaw is not for beginners. Besides, its closed...there are rangers patrolling the area. Pulag is okay, he says. The hiking is not strenuous; it's just the temperature that's gonna get you. It goes as low from 5 to -8 on the trail -- at 12nn!

[Cess]

A mountaineer friend told me that Mt Banahaw is not for beginners. Besides, its closed...there are rangers patrolling the area. Pulag is okay, he says. The hiking is not strenuous; it's just the temperature that's gonna get you. It goes as low from 5 to -8 on the trail -- at 12nn!

5 to -8?! that's crazy:eek: It could be a good experience though.. We never get to experience that low of a temperature in our country :D

[wanderlust]

whaaaaaaaat? It'd be freezing up there!

[filz_33]

it's good to get a breath of fresh air in mount pulag.

[Cloud Rat]

Here's a pic we took from the summit of Mt. Pulag during the Holy Week 2009 climb organized by the municipality of Kabayan.

http://images.cokeaholic.multiply.com/image/1/photos/53/500x500/70/DSC06815.JPG?et=ro19DhYxtNP2Cm7koyyqWg&nmid=230243901
Under the sea clouds, one could see the town of Tinoc, Ifugao. The best months to get such a view is during April-May, December to February. Temperature at the summit could drop from 5 degrees centigrade to as low as negative 8.

You could spice up your Mt. Pulag trip by visiting some of these sights or stopovers along the way..
http://images.cokeaholic.multiply.com/image/4/photos/53/500x500/111/DSC06865.JPG?et=oL4CZFi%2Bi6mqoIFFej46nw&nmid=230243901
Scenic Ambuklao Dam, along the Benguet-Nueva Vizcaya Road at Bokod

http://images.cokeaholic.multiply.com/image/2/photos/52/500x500/14/DSC06666.JPG?et=h6bf2lwMbRs7h4qT8Bq5dQ&nmid=230224935
Badekbek ("Hell On Earth") Hot Springs at Daclan, Bokod, just 5 minutes from the main road going to Mt. Pulag

http://photos.friendster.com/photos/89/94/21484998/1_529587584l.jpg
Opdas Cave, Poblacion, Kabayan, Benguet

[traveler]

Here's a pic we took from the summit of Mt. Pulag during the Holy Week 2009 climb organized by the municipality of Kabayan.

http://images.cokeaholic.multiply.com/image/1/photos/53/500x500/70/DSC06815.JPG?et=ro19DhYxtNP2Cm7koyyqWg&nmid=230243901
Under the sea clouds, one could see the town of Tinoc, Ifugao. The best months to get such a view is during April-May, December to February. Temperature at the summit could drop from 5 degrees centigrade to as low as negative 8.

You could spice up your Mt. Pulag trip by visiting some of these sights or stopovers along the way..
http://images.cokeaholic.multiply.com/image/4/photos/53/500x500/111/DSC06865.JPG?et=oL4CZFi%2Bi6mqoIFFej46nw&nmid=230243901
Scenic Ambuklao Dam, along the Benguet-Nueva Vizcaya Road at Bokod

http://images.cokeaholic.multiply.com/image/2/photos/52/500x500/14/DSC06666.JPG?et=h6bf2lwMbRs7h4qT8Bq5dQ&nmid=230224935
Badekbek ("Hell On Earth") Hot Springs at Daclan, Bokod, just 5 minutes from the main road going to Mt. Pulag

http://photos.friendster.com/photos/89/94/21484998/1_529587584l.jpg
Opdas Cave, Poblacion, Kabayan, Benguet


Nice one. Looks like a scene from Indiana Jones.

[Manix16]

Me have to stop smoking first if I intend to go up there. Not ready, not ready!!! Waaaaaaaaahh!!

[tadz1158]

That's a lot of real adventure!

[tadz1158]

Nice one. Looks like a scene from Indiana Jones.


Is there anyone who can relate to these skulls in the photo? It gives me goose-pimples seeing these.

[Kelly]

Is there anyone who can relate to these skulls in the photo? It gives me goose-pimples seeing these.

Same here. There's too many skulls and bones. :eek:

[megan21]

the view on top is spectacular! i'm surprised that there is a temperature that low in the philippines. that's cool! :)

[Gr@ciousJDC]

i've encountered that in mt. pulag and it reaches to 2 to 5 C degree during the time i've climb mt. pulag...and my other friends they experienced -2 in mt. pulag

[Manix16]

Same here. There's too many skulls and bones. :eek:But makes for a good story, don't you think? It's a come-on for the curious and adventure seekers.

[darki]

can you put some pictures for that place please:)