Itinerary update as of May 31, 2015.
Mt. Mariveles
1130+ MASL, Major Climb
Difficulty: 4/9 Trail Class: 3
Things to Consider in Planning:
* Expertise/Climb Experience of Joiners
* Weather
Make sure to consider these things since Mt. Mariveles is a major climb; definitely, this is not advisable for first-timers. The trail to Tarak Ridge is very steep, one should go on 4×4 (on both hands and feet while climbing). Also, it is VERY IMPORTANT to check the weather updates before and on the date of the climb. Camping at Tarak Ridge is not advisable when it is raining.
MT. MARIVELES ITINERARY
Days Needed: 2 Days 1 Night
Day 0
02:00AM Assembly at Makati
02:15AM ETD Makati to Bataan Transit Cubao
02:45AM ETA Bataan Transit Terminal
Day 1
03:00AM ETD to Mariveles, Bataan
06:00AM ETA in Brgy. Alas-asin, Mariveles
06:05AM Breakfast at Alas-asin
06:30AM Registration at Alas-asin Barangay Hall
06:45AM Start Trek! 🙂
07:15AM Stop-Over at Nanay Cording’s
07:30AM Start Trek to Papaya River! 🙂
10:30AM ETA Papaya River
11:00AM Lunch at Papaya River
11:30AM Rest, Fill all water containers
12:00AM Start Trek to Tarak Ridge
05:00PM ETA Tarak Ridge (Set up Camp)
05:30PM Wait and watch sunset at Tarak Ridge
06:30PM Dinner/Socials
08:00PM Lights Off 🙂
Day 2
04:00AM Wake-Up Call
04:30AM Start Trek to Summit
05:00AM Wait and watch sunrise
06:00AM Start descent to Tarak Ridge
06:20AM ETA Campsite
06:40AM Start descent to Papaya River
09:30AM ETA Papaya River
09:45AM Have fun at Papaya River 🙂
10:30AM Lunch at Papaya River
11:00AM Have fun at Papaya River 🙂
12:00AM Start trek!
02:30PM ETA Nanay Cording’s
03:00PM Back to Jump-Off. Wash.
04:00PM ETD Mariveles to Manila
07:30PM ETA Cubao/Manila 🙂
Stop Over at Nanay Cording’s Place
Budget:
Bus Fare Cubao to Mariveles……….Php272.00
Bus Fare Mariveles to Cubao……….Php272.00
Registration Fee………………………….Php40.00
Fee at Wash Up Area…………………..Php20.00
Total Budget……………………………….Php604.00
Optional
Guide Fee…………………………………Php900/group
TIPS/REMINDERS:
* No need to pay another registration fee at Nanay Cording’s
* Make sure to get at least one contact at the registration
* Guide is not really needed. Minimal chances of getting lost.
* If camping at the ridge, make sure to bring sufficient amount of water. There is no water source at the ridge. The only water source in Mt. Mariveles is the Papaya River.
* If all bus to Cubao is full, another option is to take a mini-bus to Balanga. At Balanga, there are 2 bus terminals bound for Manila – Genesis and Bataan Transit.
* If camping at the ridge, make sure to bring extra pegs and jackets. The wind at the ridge is very strong.
* Most ideal campsite is at the Papaya River.
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