Showing posts with label Mount Tarak Ridge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mount Tarak Ridge. Show all posts
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Mount Tarak Ridge, Mariveles, Bataan (1,130 MASL), Day Hike
We were a little hesitant in climbing Mount Tarak Ridge again because we were so tired that day, we haven't packed our things yet and my husband is so sick. We were just so shy to turn down climb hike by my kumare and my boss, hehehe =). My boss and my kumare went ahead of us. And while we were walking, the three of us, Dad, Josh and me... we were always saying "Hayyyy! ang sarap talaga sa bahay...", hahaha =)
Anyway, I would like to give the specs again of Mount Tarak Ridge...
Jump off point: Brgy. Alas-asin, Mariveles
LLA: 14°30.357′N, 120°30′E, 1,006 MASL (ridge); 1,130 MASL (peak)
Days required / Hours to summit: 2 days, 5-6 hours
Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 4/9, Trail class 3
LLA: 14°30.357′N, 120°30′E, 1,006 MASL (ridge); 1,130 MASL (peak)
Days required / Hours to summit: 2 days, 5-6 hours
Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 4/9, Trail class 3
It was supposed to be my kumare, her hubby and their friend, my boss, dad's bestfriends, Brando and Johnmar and the three of us to hike, but instead my kumare's group went ahead, and Brando and Johnmar just got addicted taking photos anywhere and posting status at free facebook for prepaid globe users. Ending... it was just the three of us walking, hehe =)
My eldest child became the yaya and was not able to join us coz our hired yaya for 2 days did not arrive.
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| arrived at Nanay's Cording's kubo 30 minutes from the jump-off |
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| Josh sipping from his own hydro bag |
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| a lot of roots along the way |
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| the super hot trail approaching Papaya River |
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| rest! |
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| rest again... |
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| a lot of teka teka plant at Mount Tarak Ridge |
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| source of water at Papaya River |
Papaya River can be reached 3 hours from the jump-off. It is the only water source so refill everything...
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| most of the trails after Papaya River are like this... |
After Papaya River steep climb will follow for 1.5 to 2 hours. It was quite difficult climbing the rooty parts of the trail, but again I really enjoyed it. What became harder was climbing the loose rocks that will lead to the ridge.
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| Dyamanteneers... when they saw the three of us, one of them said "parang nabasa ko sila sa blog"... and then they took photos with us... Hope to see you again Dyamanteneers =) ... We really are so thankful that some people appreciates my blog =) |
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| boss ko yan! ang tapang eh! |
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| my kumareng Irene... the one who influenced me to climb mountains |
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| Do not imitate... matigas lang talaga ulo nyan! hahaha =) |
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| the famous ridge |
Strong winds should be expected at the ridge. Be very careful when you're near the cliffs, you may fall because of the very gusty winds. The right side on this picture, the area covered with trees, is the base camp.
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| my mag-ama with boss Andy |
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| this time si Joshua naman ang kasama dati si Kuya |
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| Oliver, Levi and Dad, ampopogi! |
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| sa wakas nagkasama rin ang magkumpare sa bundok! |
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| with pareng Oliver |
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| the boys! |
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| one of the boys! |
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| mag mommy na addict sa bundok! |
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| ang tigas din ng ulo neto... pasaway ka daddy... |
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| kasabay naming umakyat na pinaka pasaway... kuya kung may problema ka pag-usapan natin at bumaba ka na dyan... |
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| relaxing after the 5 hour trek |
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| view from where we are relaxing |
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| Dad, Brando and Johnmar at the dangerous rocks |
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| halatang dating macho dancer, hahaha =) |
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| emo! |
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| a lot of care must be observed, just one wrong move will take you 6 feet underground forever |
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| jayshelle on top |
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| thank u Dad for always being not only by my side but also at my back |
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| love this pic <3 |
After seeing the pictures, buti na lang umakyat tayo, di baleng hirap basta maganda ang pictures, hahaha =)
We planned to camp at the ridge, but because we have to leave early the next day for Manila, we decided to camp at the Papaya River, but we found out that it was already full of campers. We decided to continue going down. We were also thinking of my kids that's why we proceeded going down though the three of us are already exhausted and it's starting to get dark. We climbed down in just 3 1/2 hours from the ridge.
When my friends were left at Mount Tarak Ridge, they texted us that there is a lost mountaineer. He fell from a cliff approaching Papaya River. The mountaineer even made a call to one of his friends saying that he doesn't know how he can climb from where he fell. But thank God he was found alive a day after. The news about the lost mountaineer at http://balita.ph/2014/03/25/missing-mountaineer-rescued-in-bataan/
Mount Tarak Ridge will always be one of our favorite mountains, aside from it is only an hour ride from home, it is also one of my province's pride...
Read my previous blog about this mountain when we first climb it at http://www.bantogbackpackers.blogspot.com/2013/11/mount-tarak-ridge-mariveles-bataan-1130.html
Itinerary for a day hike :
3:00AM to 6:45AM - Pasay to Alas-asin, Mariveles
bus fare around Php272
6:45AM to 7:00AM - Registration at Brgy. Alas-asin, Php40
7:00AM to 10:00AM - Alas-asin to Papaya River
10:00AM to 10:30PM - early lunch and rest
10:30PM to 12:30PM - Papaya River to Tarak Ridge
12:30PM to 1:00PM - Tarak Ridge to Summit
1:00PM to 1:15PM - exploring the summit
1:15PM to 1:45PM - Summit to ridge
1:45PM to 3:30PM - Photoshooting at the ridge
3:30PM to 4:30PM - Ridge to Papaya River
4:30PM to 7:30PM - Papaya River to Alas-asin
7:30PM to 11:30PM - Alas-asin to Pasay
for 2-day itinerary, go to my first blog about Mount Tarak Ridge here
bus fare around Php272
6:45AM to 7:00AM - Registration at Brgy. Alas-asin, Php40
7:00AM to 10:00AM - Alas-asin to Papaya River
10:00AM to 10:30PM - early lunch and rest
10:30PM to 12:30PM - Papaya River to Tarak Ridge
12:30PM to 1:00PM - Tarak Ridge to Summit
1:00PM to 1:15PM - exploring the summit
1:15PM to 1:45PM - Summit to ridge
1:45PM to 3:30PM - Photoshooting at the ridge
3:30PM to 4:30PM - Ridge to Papaya River
4:30PM to 7:30PM - Papaya River to Alas-asin
7:30PM to 11:30PM - Alas-asin to Pasay
for 2-day itinerary, go to my first blog about Mount Tarak Ridge here
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Mount Tarak Ridge, Mariveles, Bataan (1,130 MASL)
Jump off point: Brgy. Alas-asin, MarivelesLLA: 14°30.357′N, 120°30′E, 1,006 MASL (ridge); 1,130 MASL (peak)
Days required / Hours to summit: 2 days, 5-6 hours
Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 4/9, Trail class 3
(Source : http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/08/tarak-ridge-1130.html)
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| one needs to register at Alas Asin Barangay Hall before proceeding to your climb, Registration fee Php40
How to get to Alas-asin, Mariveles, Bataan?
From Genesis Pasay or Cubao terminal, ride the Mariveles bound buses and took the four hour long drive. There are also Bataan Transit Mariveles bound buses in Five Star Cubao terminal. Bus fare around Php272.00.
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| mga nakasabay sa pag akyat, Dhenz, Joshua, Tristan and Jerald... |
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| start of the trek...under the scorching heat of the sun... The first part of the trek is flat and plain ground... |
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As we started trekking, I really was silently wishing, Hmmp sana sinama na natin ni Joshua kasi parang mas hirap pa kami umakyat ng Pico pero si Joshua nakayanan nya yun...anyway, pwede naman bumalik anytime since we are only 3 municipalities away from Mariveles...
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| first resting place... with new friends, Sir Miguel and his group |
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| ayan...malilim na =) |
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| approaching Nanay Cording's kubo...second resting place =) |
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| with Nanay Cording |
The first part of the trail has flat and plain grounds. Most of our first three-hour trek from the jump-off to Papaya River was quite easy, easier than Mount Pico de Loro which is uneven, rocky at puro assault, hehe =)...The one thing that will make you tired especially during the first part was the hot trek at the foothills of the mountain... But before approaching Nanay Cording's kubo, there are already shaded trails. Trekking becomes more relaxing though the trails becomes narrower.
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| lunctime at Papaya River |
My husband fetched drinking water at Papaya River at the upper side of the river... The three foreigner mountaineers who went ahead of us also got water at the side of the river, it's just that they have a gadget that can purify their water instanty. It is the only water source during the entire trek, so bawal ang maarte, anyway we are still alive and nothing happened to us. I therefore conclude that the water here is really safe =)
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| JP and the roots |
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| close encounter |
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| nakakapagod din ang 3 hours trekking, tulog muna =) |
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| my partner in climbing |
Okay let's go and start the second part of the trek...
It is after the Papaya River where other mountaineers get lost so make sure you are trekking the right trail going to the ridge. It is where I've discovered why they classified Mount Tarak Ridge as a major climb... Only after ten minutes of hiking, we already get tired and asked for a rest.
It was an hour and a half of steep slopes and holding on to roots and branches of trees during the second part of the climb. But I really enjoyed the second part, the shady trails helped a lot. It was so fun and challenging that you have to pull yourself up and hold on to roots on climbing. There were also a lot of fallen trees and you need to get over them. The trail becomes steeper with an almost 40 to 50 degrees slopes going upward. Holding on to roots is okay with me, what is hard for me are the rocky and slippery roads before the ridge. Pico de Loro is harder but Mt Tarak Ridge hike is more dangerous. That maybe the reason why they considered it as a major climb. Climbing Mount Pico de Loro first, which is classified as a minor climb, is an advantage. When we climbed Pico, I always asked my co-mountaineers, minor ba talaga to? I expected that climbing Tarak Ridge is harder that I even left Joshua minding that he will get a hard time climbing Tarak. Anyway we really have to get back here and join Joshua in trekking this mountain. But we will make sure that it will not rain, it will be dangerous to climb Tarak during rainy seasons.
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| mga ugat na kakapitan |
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| okay!!! |
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| Ang hirap nun!!! |
the benefit of being a mountaineer??? Seeing God's creations from above...
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| on ledge |
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| we will only live once, so try everything that this beautiful life has to offer!!! |
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| AMOC's president, Jonti =) |
We pitched our tents on the covered part of the ridge
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| our neighbors for a night at the ridge |
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| makiuso sa pag look-up =) |
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| wacky pose with Sir Migz and his group |
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| Dinner and Socials |
Lights off!!!
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| Good morning Mariveles!!! |
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| the view from here was just so amazing!!! |
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| with AMOC's president and Sir Migz |
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| enjoying GOD's gift to humans |
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| ang lamig promise!!! basta lahat ng bundok malamig... we actually forgot our jackets, hehehe =) |
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| and... action!!! |
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| nung bata ako, wala akong ganitong mga pictures... lucky kid, he can go anywhere where his parents go... |
What is notable in Mount Tarak Ridge is the very abrupt rush of wind. We didn't pitched our tent at the open area because aside from the cold winds, the wind is just so strong, extra pegs or rocks needed to support the tents...
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| Bantog Backpackers without Joshua, Janelle and James... soon makukumpleto rin kami sa bundok!!! |
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| AMOC!!! Puso!!! |
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| the amazing view from above...we will surely climb Tarak multiple times =) |
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| stopover!!! with lovers Lala and Jonti <3... marami talaga nagkakatuluyan na mountaineers <3 |
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| ikaw na, daddy!!! |
It took us around 20 to 30 minutes hiking the ridge to the summit. Wider view here and it is where we found Wally Bayola (lookalike!) hehehe =)
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| Aha! dito ka pala nagtatago =) |
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| scenic views from the summit =) |
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| don't be overconfident on relaxing your back to the tree, a cliff is just around the corner... |
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| the lone tree at the summit |
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| Oh Yeah!!! |
viewing from above without riding a helicopter...
so don't hesitate to join us next time
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| whattamen!!! |
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| the other side of the summit |
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| viewing the ridge from the summit |
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| photographed by me =) |
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| ang gwapo eh! |
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| dad's shoes gave up!!! |
Start of the descent...
We thought that we can reach Papaya from the ridge in just an hour, but the descent is also the same as the ascent. The first part is the slippery rocky trail that when you are going down, some of the rocks will go with you. After this you still have to hold on to roots and branches climbing down vertically. We're rushing going down to Papaya River because we run out of drinking water already, and luckily we still have some jellyace used as trail water during the one and a half trail going down.
We thought that we can reach Papaya from the ridge in just an hour, but the descent is also the same as the ascent. The first part is the slippery rocky trail that when you are going down, some of the rocks will go with you. After this you still have to hold on to roots and branches climbing down vertically. We're rushing going down to Papaya River because we run out of drinking water already, and luckily we still have some jellyace used as trail water during the one and a half trail going down.
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| Lunch time again at Papaya River |
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ang sarap magkape!!! photo credits to Glenn Viloria  |
Going back to Nanay Cording's kubo
climbed Mount Tarak Ridge
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| Saying goodbye to Sir Migz group for now... |
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| AMOC's mementos to Nanay Cording, an AMOC shirt |
"It is not the mountains we conquer, but ourselves." I found it is so true since I was so afraid of heights before, but since I became a mountaineer, I conquered my fear... Mountaineering had taught me a lot of lessons in life. Climbing mountains taught me to be patient, to endure the pains and to care more about others. Although you want to reach the summit, you will still be thinking about your companions, if they are feeling tired you have to wait for them and let them take their rest and reach the summit all together. We have met a lot of friends who shared the same interest.
And in reaching summits, you feel closer to HIM, and become so thankful on everything HE has created.
And in reaching summits, you feel closer to HIM, and become so thankful on everything HE has created.
AMOC's Itinerary
Amadeo, Cavite to Pasay
Day 0
5:00PM to 11:00PM - Amadeo, Cavite to Bantog's Residence in Balanga, Bataan
11:00PM to 5:00AM - Sleep
Day 1
7:00AM to 8:00AM - Balanga City to Alas-asin, Mariveles, Bataan
bus fare Php48
8:00AM to 9:00AM - Waited for Sir Migz group
9:00AM to 9:30AM - Registration at Brgy. Alas-asin, Php40
9:30AM to 10:00AM - Jump-off to Nanay Cording's kubo
10:00AM to 12:30AM - Nanay Cording's kubo to Papaya River
12:30AM to 2:30PM - Lunch and Rest
2:30PM to 4:00PM - Papaya River to Tarak Ridge
4:00PM to 6:00PM - exploring and photoshooting at the ridge
6:00PM to 7:00PM - pitching of tents and cooked dinner
7:00PM to 7:30PM - Dinner
7:30PM to 9:30PM - Socials
10:00PM - Lights off
Day 2
5:30AM to 6:00AM - breakfast
6:00AM to 6:30AM - ridge to summit
6:30AM to 7:00AM - Exploring the summit
7:00AM to 7:30AM - summit to ridge
7:30AM to 8:30AM - break camp
8:30AM to 10:00AM - ridge to Papaya river
10:00AM to 12:00NN - Lunch and bathing time at Papaya river
12:00NN to 2:30PM - Papaya river to jump-off
2:30PM to 3:00PM - Bath time at the jump-off Php20
3:00PM to 4:00PM - Alas-asin to Balanga (Bantog Backpackers)
3:00PM to 7:00PM - Alas-asin to Pasay (AMOC)
7:00PM to 9:00PM - Pasay to Amadeo, Cavite
Day 0
5:00PM to 11:00PM - Amadeo, Cavite to Bantog's Residence in Balanga, Bataan
11:00PM to 5:00AM - Sleep
Day 1
7:00AM to 8:00AM - Balanga City to Alas-asin, Mariveles, Bataan
bus fare Php48
8:00AM to 9:00AM - Waited for Sir Migz group
9:00AM to 9:30AM - Registration at Brgy. Alas-asin, Php40
9:30AM to 10:00AM - Jump-off to Nanay Cording's kubo
10:00AM to 12:30AM - Nanay Cording's kubo to Papaya River
12:30AM to 2:30PM - Lunch and Rest
2:30PM to 4:00PM - Papaya River to Tarak Ridge
4:00PM to 6:00PM - exploring and photoshooting at the ridge
6:00PM to 7:00PM - pitching of tents and cooked dinner
7:00PM to 7:30PM - Dinner
7:30PM to 9:30PM - Socials
10:00PM - Lights off
Day 2
5:30AM to 6:00AM - breakfast
6:00AM to 6:30AM - ridge to summit
6:30AM to 7:00AM - Exploring the summit
7:00AM to 7:30AM - summit to ridge
7:30AM to 8:30AM - break camp
8:30AM to 10:00AM - ridge to Papaya river
10:00AM to 12:00NN - Lunch and bathing time at Papaya river
12:00NN to 2:30PM - Papaya river to jump-off
2:30PM to 3:00PM - Bath time at the jump-off Php20
3:00PM to 4:00PM - Alas-asin to Balanga (Bantog Backpackers)
3:00PM to 7:00PM - Alas-asin to Pasay (AMOC)
7:00PM to 9:00PM - Pasay to Amadeo, Cavite
Visit my favorite mountaineering website for more information about Tarak Ridge at http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/08/tarak-ridge-1130.html
