My Checklist for Trekking / Mountain Climbing

Trekking a mountain is certainly not a walk in the park! This, I could say all the more after my first experience in climbing Mt. Apo --- the tallest mountain in the Philippine archipelago. I'll write a separate blog about the entire experience, but for now, I'll outline the checklist that I've prepared and research weeks ahead of the climb. I hope this helps other climbers-wanne-be.

I've highlighted the topmost essential things.



Checklist

(1) List of contact numbers of co-trekkers -> give to loved ones
(2) Raincover
(3) Tent with pegs and flysheet
(4) Sleeping bag
(5) Clothes:
- 2 sets (wet & dry set)
- sweater or thin-long sleeved shirt
- light pajama
- trekking pants or light pants (male)
- leggings and short pants (female)
- goretex jacket
- Body warmers (bonnets, gloves, socks
(6) Sunblock
(7) Sunglasses
(8) Hiking shoes
(9) Slippers/sandals
(10)Water bottle (with metal clips) or Hyrdation pack
(11)Trail food (energy bars, candies, chocolates)
(12)Swissknife
(13)Lighter
(14)Garbage bags - for covering things
(15)Ziplocks - for sealing money, cellphone
(16)Tissue paper/wet wipes
(17)Soap & shampoo
(18)Toothbrush & toothpaste
(19)Alcohol
(20)Mirror
(21)Flashlight
(22)Headlamps (LED type) white light
(23)Camera
(24)Cellphone
(25)Compass
(26)Extra battery
(27)Whistle
(28)Insect repellant
(29)First aid kit
(30)Utility rope
(31)Duct tape
(32)Lense Lubricant - for contact lense
(33)Baby oil/ efficascent oil
(34)Trekking pole
(35)Salonpas/Omega painkiller
(36)Butane

Ziplines? Here are the Rates at Camp Sabros, Kapatagan

If you've fantasized flying with Superman way above the troposphere or be carried in Edward's arms (twilight) above age old pine trees; well Lois Lane or Bella Swan... here's the closest thing to it --- ZIPLINE!

The Rates

Seize the day!
Go for the 'All rides'!






Accommodation:

P 1500 per night for 2 to 4 pax
P 1800 per night for 5 to 8 pax
P 2000 per night for 9 to 10pax





The Budget

Take-off Point: Davao City

P 70 per head Aircon Bus Ecoland Terminal to Digos City
P 20 per head to Old Terminal
P 240 4 pax Habal habal Digos City to Camp Sabros (one way)
P 75 per head Breakfast
P 75 per head Lunch
P 750 per head Zipline --- all rides!
P 240 4 pax Habal habal Camp to Digos City
P 70 per head Aircon Bus Digos City to Ecoland Terminal

*habal habal is very risky. You could also rent a van for P 2000 (2-way) good for 14 pax.

Scenes and Sights
The Camp

Safety First

A Very Good Thing: PPE at Camp sabros --- Safety harness, helmet, gloves and goggles. These, and the straps, of course makes you feel safer.







Flight Mode

Tree Top Rappel --- The Best of all rides!

Up up and away!
Tandem on the 380 meters

before doing the 820...

I flew by that seemingly little house in the middle (that's the function hall where you can have lunch). I suppose this was made, so that others could cheer you on as you conquer your fear, but then again, it could work the other way. hehe!

A few meters ahead that function hall was where i landed.

I didn't took any pic while on flight mode. Documentation is good but i was thinking, i have to relish the 30 seconds of flying... weeeeh!

my travel buddy aka roadrunner on the 820 meters

Cable Lift after doing the 380 zipline

View of Mt. Apo from Camp Sabros

Feel free to email me if you'd like to ask for the contact number of the resort owner or the driver of habal2 or van.


More Travel Tips:

1.) Bring a handy water bottle
2.) Loads of sunblock
3.) Wear a jacket
4.) Go with your best buddies
5.) Let go of all your fears. Don't close your eyes (sayang ang bayad)
Have fun flying --- you deserve it! [and of course... say your prayers *_* ]

Click here for --> Camp Sabros website


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The Roadrunner's Wife blogs

A few months ago, my roadrunner asked if I have any bright ideas on what subjects to blog about. He says some earns money online just by doing that. More so, if your website creates traffic, you can expect to receive request from advertisers, who are willing to pay you, to advertise on your page.

Although earning money online sounds very interesting, I am not yet sure how this works; or if it will work for me. For one, I do not claim to be an excellent writer! I think, I still have a lot to learn to practice this craft. And even so, I expect the 'sticklers' in you, to occasionally spot some errors on my write-ups. Secondly, and an even greater challenge, I could not write about something I am not emotionally attached with; or if I do not have any idea what the subject matter is all about and/or how it works. Definitely, writing reviews for products I haven't tried or writing about tooth jackets which I haven't experienced yet, is definitely not for me! --- My roadrunner however, excels in that. It's like he breathes words so effortlessly!

So this idea floated at the back of my mind, a few weeks ago and came one inspired tuesday night, I googled how to earn from blogging online. I came across this page with List of 26 Sites That Pay You To Blog. Interesting, eyh? My attention was drawn to blogburner.com. It says, "Get your own FREE blog on BlogBurner and just post to your blog - and get paid. We'll show you how." What's more attractive is that, they allow you to write about subjects that you are passionate about! So I quickly registered an account, and followed the instructions to create a Google Adsense account as well. Afterwhich I received an email confirming my application, but accordingly, I will need to click a given link to complete my registration. I am not sure what the case is, but the link always prompts an error message "Can't connect to cpanel". I suppose cpanel refers to control panel? Has any of you encountered the same error? I am confused as well. I have tried several times for a couple of days. Yesterday, I gave up and created a blog account here in blogger.com. I think it is more hassle free. And I wouldn't have to download or install anything unlike wordpress. As you can conclude already, I am not the "techie type", so the simpler the method, the better for me.

And so this starts my attempt to blog to earn, or i guess the more proper online jargon for it is Pay per Post.

In this blogsite, I'll try to write just about anything under the sun. But I guess the bulk of my blogs will be about my Roadrunner, and about being a Runner myself.

Stay tuned =)

Race Results 2009 & 2010

Runner: Samuel Manlosa Jr.

Race Name (Venue) - Date - Distance - Finish Time

2009 Races:

Race For Life 09 (Global City, Taguig) - 10/24/2009 - 10k - 59:36
Adidas KOTR 2009 (Global City, Taguig) - 10/25/2009 - 10k - 61:07
UPIS (UP Diliman, QC) - 11/15/2009 - 10k - DNF
Botak Paabilisan (Global City, Taguig) - 11/22/2009 - 10k - 57:39
New Balance Power Run 2009 (Global City, Taguig) - 11/2009 - 10k - 52:28

Conquer Corregidor Challenge (Corregidor Island) - 12/06/2009 - 16k - 1:47:39
Mt. Makiling Nature Run (UP Los Banos, Laguna) - 12/13/2009 - 5k - 39:48 (Aisa and Neji's first ever run) :D
Philstar Celebrity Run (Global City, Taguig) - 12/20/2009 - 10k - 51:24

2010 Races:

Striding Together for Greener Communities (McKinley Hill, Taguig) - 1/24/2010 - 10k - 65:24
Condura 2010 Run for the Dolphins (Skyway) - 2/7/2010 - 21k - 2:04:50
Century Superbods Run (Global City, Taguig) - 2/21/2010 - 21k - 2:02:39
The Amazing Kidney Race (UP Diliman, Quezon City) - 3/7/2010 - 15k - 1:25:09

Globe Run for Home 2010 (Ayala Triangle, Makati) - 3/21/2010 - 21k - 2:04:58
Earth Run 2010 (Global City, Taguig) - 4/18/2010 - 21k - 2:07:50