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INTRODUCTION
Mount Pulag is Luzon’s highest peak towering at 2,926 meters above sea level. It is standing along the borders of the provinces of Benguet, Ifugao and Nueva Vizcaya. The mountain’s unique environment of pine forest, mossy forest and grassland offers not only trekkers but also landscape photographers scenic playgrounds to enjoy and capture. The temperate climate is also a big factor why this mountain is so popular among adventure and nature seekers. If we will be lucky, we can be given a chance to photograph the majestic sun rising above a sea of clouds and distant mountain ranges. We will camping two nights in the mountain and will do two early morning treks to the summit. This must be a fun photography adventure to do this 2022 summer season. LOCATION Mount Pulag, Benguet, Philippines DATE April 6-8, 2022 (3 days not including the land travel) GROUP SIZE 6-12 not including the facilitator FACILITATOR Francis Ansing ACTIVITY DIFFICULTY Moderate: 3-5 hours of trek to campsite / 1-2 hours of trek to shooting locations. Porter will be provided from Ranger Station to camp. SEASON Dry ACCOMMODATION TYPE One or two in a tent TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS -Vaccination Card (complete) ***Will be based on IATF and DENR Health Protocol 30 days before the trip*** HEALTH PROTOCOL ✅Regular checking of temperature ✅Always use of facemask ✅Always use of facemask while inside the vehicle ✅Social distancing must be always observed ITINERARY April 5 2000: Meet up at Victory Liner Cubao 2030: Prepare to board our bus to Baguio 2100: ETD for Baguio April 6 0400: ETA Baguio 0430: Board our monster jeep to Mt. Pulag 0700: Lunch at Pinkanjo Restaurant 0800: Resume travel 0930: ETA DENR. Orientation 1000: Head to Ranger station 1100: Lunch and prepare for trek 1200: Start trek 1600: ETA camp 2. Set up tent. Dinner. Rest April 7 0200: Wake up call. 0300: Trek to the summit 0430: ETA Summit. Sunrise shoot 1 0700: Head back to camp 0800: Breakfast 0900: Rest 1300: Lunch 1500: Trek to transmitter tower peak for a sunset shoot 1830: Head back to camp 2 1930: Dinner 2000: Rest April 8 0200: Wake up call. 0300: Trek to the summit 0430: ETA Summit. Sunrise shoot 2 0700: Head back to camp 0800: Breakfast 0900: Start descent 1200: ETA ranger station. Lunch. Tidy up 1400: Head back to Baguio 2000: Head back to Manila April 9 0300: ETA Manila EQUIPMENT TO BRING 1. Camera body (mirrorless or DSLR) 2. Lenses -ultra-wide -standard zoom 3. Sturdy tripod 4. Remote shutter / intervalometer 5. Filters -ND (10 stops and/or 6 stops) -GND (0.9 soft) -CPL 6. Extra batteries 7. Charger 8. Extra memory cards 9. Rain protector PERSONAL STUFF TO BRING 1. Clothes for 3 days 2. Underwear 3. Socks 4. Insect repellent 5. Flashlight or headlamp 6. Warm jacket 7. Toiletries 8. Personal medicines 9. Shorts or comfortable pants 10. Raincoat or poncho 11. Waterproof trekking shoes 12. Water bottle 13. Identification 14. Trail food 15. Sunblock 16. Windbreaker 17. Bonnet 18. Gloves 19. Sleeping bag 20. Drinking water (spring water is available at the campsite) DISCLAIMER We are not liable for any bodily injury or harm, accidents, property damage or loss as a result of, but not limited to: physical exertion for which the participant was not prepared for; travel by plane, boat, car and other modes of transportation; consumption of alcoholic beverages and local food intake; forces of nature such as winds, hurricanes, typhoons, flooding, landslide, avalanche, etc; heat exhaustion; photography equipment failure includes but is not limited to water damage, loss, and theft; civil unrest or terrorism; or the unavailability of medical services and medicines in remote areas and the quality thereof. We are also not liable for: expenses that are not specified as included in the fee. We reserve the right to make hotel and car arrangements and/or itinerary or route plan changes in order to improve the quality of the trip. FEE Php 8900 WHAT'S INCLUDED? -2-night tent accommodation (2 in a tent) -2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinner -2-way bus (Manila-Baguio) -guide, green, cultural, camping fees -2-way monster jeep service (Baguio-Mt. Pulag) WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED? -water and trail food -personal and accidental expenses -travel insurance -sleeping bag -accommodations and meals not stated above -breakfast on April 6 at Pinkanjo Restaurant -porter fees for the entire trek (max 15 kg) REGISTRATION DEADLINE February 28, 2022 TO REGISTER -P4500 down payment must be made upon registration. -Balance must be settled 30 days before the first day of the trip. -Registration must be done by filling up the registration form. Scroll down to see the "REGISTER" button. -A copy of proof of down payment and identification must be sent francisansingphotography@gmail.com. CANCELLATION -Deposit/downpayment is non-refundable. -If full payment is not received by the specified dates, we reserve the right to treat the reservation as cancelled and we can retain the downpayment. -50% of the balance paid will be returned if cancelling 30 days or more before the first day of the trip. No refund will be given if cancelling within 30 days before the first day of the trip. -All cancellations must be made by writing an email to the organizers. PAYMENT CHANNELS Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Francis Eneria Ansing 9809-2077-33 Banco de Oro (BDO) Francis Eneria Ansing 008180116757 G-Cash 09177302505 Paymaya 09201233942 Paypal francisansingphotography@gmail.com Via crypto (wallet address is available upon request) |
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