DAY 1 Saturday August 5, 2000
Details Time
Assembly at CCP Complex ferry terminal 5:00 AM
ETD for Orion, Bataan 6:00
ETA at Orion 7:00
ETD for Brgy. Alasasin, Mariveles 7:30
ETA at Brgy. Alasasin 8:00
Start of trek 8:30
ETA at "The Gate" 11:00
ETA at Papaya River; suggested lunch area 12:30 PM
ETA at SCAJ waterfalls 3:30
ETA at Lumber JACS; last water source 4:30
ETA at Tarak Ridge - Papaya River junction 5:30
ETA at Tarak Ridge; campsite 7:00
Lights out 10:00
NOTES & REMINDERS:
- Approximate trekking time: 8.0 hours.
- Minimum water load to the campsite is 3.0 liters.
- Tarak Ridge is often hit by strong winds. Bring extra pegs/stakes and guy lines.
- It can be very cold especially in the evening and early morning.
Bring sufficient cold weather clothing.
DAY 2 Sunday August 6, 2000
Details Time
Wake up call 4:00 AM
Start of trek to Tarak and EL SACO peaks 6:00
Start of trek to Brgy. Alasasin 9:00
ETA at Papaya River 11:00
ETA at "The Gate" 12:30 PM
ETA at Brgy. Alasasin; wash area 3:00
ETD for Orion 3:30
ETA at Orion 4:30
ETD for Manila 5:00
ETA at CCP Complex ferry terminal 6:00
NOTES & REMINDERS:
- Approximate trekking time: 8.0 hours.
TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES & FEES PHP 450.00*
Boat fare: Pasay City - Orion PHP 160.00
One-time terminal fee at CCP Complex ferry terminal 10.00
Jeepney rate: Orion - Brgy. Alasasin 600.00
*actual amount is PHP 440.00; it is computed as follows: (boat fare x
2) + ((jeepney rate / 12) * 2) + terminal fee + wash area fee of PHP 10.00
NOTES & REMINDERS:
- Expect to be rained out during this climb. Prepare for wet and
cold trekking. Waterproofing of your backpack is a must.
- There are long stretches of open trail. Bring a cap, sunglasses,
lip balm and sun protection lotion in case the weather becomes hot and sunny.
- Bring duct tape or packaging tape for treatment of poison ivy (a.k.a. lipa).
- Suggested trekking attire: long-sleeved shirt, and jogging pants or
leggings. Also bring your trekking gloves (if you have a pair).