MT. NAMANDIRAAN TRAVERSE (Major Climb-Highest in Ilocos Sur)

Mt. Namandiraan Traverse Overnight
Cervantes, Ilocos Sur
Entry Point: Bessang Pass/Sitio Biwak in Brgy. Malaya.
Exit Point: Sitio Paang in Brgy. Dinwede East
LLA: N16.91730° E 120.69162° 2331++ MASL
Days required/Hours to summit: 2 - 3 Days/ 8 - 9 hours
Specs: Major Climb, Difficulty 8/9,Trail class 1-3
Features: Highest mountain in Ilocos Sur, mossy, pine forests, wide grassland summit, summit camp.

EVENT FEE: 4,500/pax
Downpayment: 2,000/pax

MAJOR CLIMB: NOT ADVISABLE FOR BEGINNERS

REQUIREMENTS:
*Valid ID
*Medical Certificate

Proposed Itinerary
Day 0
2000H - Meet-up @ Mcdo Quezon Ave.
2100H - ETD to to Cervantes
Day 1
0700H - ETA Cervantes Town, breakfast, buy supplies.
0800H - Meet the Local guides, register at PNP. Secure climb permit.
0830H - Proceed to Brgy. Malaya,
0900H - ETA Brgy. Malaya, register. Short briefing.
1000H - Proceed to Jump-off
1030H - ETA Jump-off (Bessang Pass) final preparation.
1100H - Start trek.
1200H - ETA Sitio Biwak, take lunch @ daycare center.
1300H - Resume trek.
1345H - ETA Viewdeck. Photo ops.
1400H - Resume trek @ Pine forest
1500H - ETA Ballay Campsite (Basecamp), river.
1515H - Resume trek
1900H - ETA Summit, set-up camp. Dinner
2200H - Lights off
Day 2
0400H - Wake-up call, prepare breakfast and pack lunch.
0530H - Fetch water at kotkot aso, 45 minutes away from summit.
0630H - Take breakfast
0730H - Break camp.
0830H - Start descent - 45 degree down to pine forest.
1000H - ETA Peak 5 (1,928+ masl) Kay-ang Rock formation, rest.
1030H - Resume trek. 45-80 degree descent.
1200H - ETA Peak 6 (1,373 masl) take lunch.
1300H - Resume trek.
1500H - ETA Peak 7 (1, 299)
1600H - ETA Water source, spring
1700H - ETA Sitio Paang
1730H - ETA Gambang Hanging bridge. Optional Sidetrip at Gambang falls
1800H - ETA Sitio Namita, Barangay Malaya. Log - out. Back to town proper.
1830H - ETA town proper. Wash up, take dinner.
2000H - Travel back to Manila.
0400H - ETA Manila

THINGS TO BRING:
2 liter of water
Pack Lunch
Trail Food
Tent (NOT BEACH TENT)
Gloves
Slippers
Cap/SunBlock
Flash Light/ Head Lamp
Poncho/ Rain Coat
Camera
Garbage Bag
Extra T-Shirt with Sleeve
Extra Cash, ID

Reminders :
Leave no trace Principles
1. Plan Ahead and prepare
2. Travel and camp on
3. Dispose Of waste Properly
4. Respect wildlife
5. Leave what you find
6. Minimize campfire impacts
7. Be considerate to others

Note: The itinerary may change depending on how long all the participants complete the climb or depending on circumstances that may occur during the day of the event and on weather conditions.

REMINDERS:

• To guarantee your slot, a Php1800 down payment is required.
• PAYMENT OPTIONS: GCASH 09187167522 / BPI/ Metrobank/ Unionbank / Maya
• Once payment is made, please send a copy of the transaction slip via WhatsApp (09187167522) or Messenger.
• Downpayment is 100% NON-REFUNDABLE but transferable to other persons not included in the initial list of participants.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

• The Organizer reserves the right to cancel two (2) days before the event or amend a booking due to adverse weather conditions.
• Last minute back out (1 week before the event departure shall be charged the total amount because it will be considered BOOKED.)