Makulot Gameplan

BACKGROUND

Mt. Maculot is one of the most popular daytrip destinations. It is so popular that on weekends and summer months, there is a sari-sari store at the campsite. This mountain, at the heart of Batangas, is known as a landmark for locals and travellers alike; it is easily identifiable because of its abruptly terminating east side - forming a cliff that is challenging for rock climbers and breathtaking to everybody else. Others describe the shape of the mountain as 'igloo-like'.

At 830 MASL, the mountain has three destinations: the grotto, the peak and the rockies (685 MASL). These can all be covered by a traverse dayhike. Most climbers head to the Rockies. This rocky formation stands beside Taal Lake, creating a scenic view, encompassing the whole of Taal Lake including the world-famous Taal volcano; as well the plains of Batangas. From a distance looms, on opposite sides, Mt. Makiling and the Tagaytay Highlands. If you follow Batangas Bay to the South you can see Maricaban Island, and beyond that, Mindoro's Mt. Halcon. The climbing time is variable; experienced climbers can reach the Rockies in a matter of two hours. From the Rockies, one can continue to the peak (830 MASL) or the Grotto on the other side of the mountain. You can also do the traverse vice-versa, starting off at the Grotto and ending at the Rockies. The Grotto area is grassy, but it then the trail becomes forested until it reaches the summit - and down. Either way, the trails are steep but Maculot is one mountain where you can stay the visual rewards are really worth the effort.

SPECIAL CONCERNS
There are no permits required in Maculot and it is generally safe, even for beginners. During April weekends, however, there may be too many climbers. The Rockies is quite small and can only accommodate 30 is sufficient for hiking trips.

Although taking less than 10 minute, the trail from the campsite to the Rockies is very steep. Beginners must be assisted during this leg of the trip.

There are two registration sites: the "tindahan" and the brgy. outpost near the mountaineers' store. You only need to register in either one of them. At times, the registration process is not enforced.

Background and Special concern -got from pinoymountaineer.com

Itineraries:

Itinerary for Mt. Maculot climb courtesy of kirishi thru pinoymountaineers site:
(Modified IT for 2 days:)
TRAVERSE- FIRST DAY:
1300 Northern group will meet at JAC Liner-near Buendia (Gil Puyat LRT Station) then lunch at nearby fastfood or foodstore.
1400 Board Lemery-bound bus[LIPA BUS STOP] from Buendia (P124) via JAC Liner
1700 ETA Cuenca Municipal Hall. Either walk or take trike to jump-off
1800 ETA jump-off point, start traverse.
1915 ETA Grotto, pitch tents
1930 cook dinner
2000 dinner
2030 socialan-activities/games/etc
2300 lights out

SECOND DAY:
0700 wake up call
0745 breakfast
0800 take pictures at Grotto
0830 set out for the peak via forested trail
1100 ETA summit...lunch.
1230 start descent to shoulder campsite and rockies
1430 ETA rockies; take pictures
1500 ETA start descent to mountaineer's store
1620 ETA mountaineer's store...tidy up then head back to the highway for Manila-bound bus

ROCKIES- FIRST DAY:
1300 Northern group will meet at JAC Liner-near Buendia (Gil Puyat LRT Station) then lunch at nearby fastfood or foodstore.
1400 Board Lemery-bound bus[LIPA BUS STOP] from Buendia (P124) via JAC Liner
1700 ETA Cuenca Muncipal Hall. Walk or take trike to jump-off. Pay P10 registration fee.
1730 start trek
1915 arrive at campsite, pitch tents
1930 cook dinner
2000 dinner
2030 socialan-activities/games/etc
2300 lights out
SECOND DAY:
0700 wake up call
0745 breakfast
0830 head for Rockies
0845 at Rockies...pictorials
0930 return to campsite
1000 socialan-pahinga...more pictorials
1100 early lunch
1130 start descent
1300 back at jump-off...tidy up then head back to the highway from Manila-bound bus.



Where: Mt Makulot, Cuenca Batangas
When: ?
Who:
NORTHERN GROUP:
1. computerhazard888 - Valenzuela/ 0917-8715623
2. hellokitty888(Cecille)[tentative] - Valenzuela/ 0917-8841770
3. kirishi - Manila/ 0920-8422614 / 4175118
4. goodguy23 - Taguig/ 0915-8783764
5. johnbrew - Manila/ 0923-8891708
6. polarbear -QC/ 0915-6409067
7. sandugo - Pasig City/0929-3003961
8. destined child - Marikina/ 0922-3449624
9. eingheL24(Angela){tentative pa raw] - Marikina
10. yobs -QC/ 0915-1140512(tentative)
11. kuneknek - QC/ 0927-4973204(tentative)
12. GTraveler - Marikina/ 0910-4296305
13. limmax - Manila/Kalookan/ 0922 889-1672 (tentative)
14. vincecarter - Manila/ 0905-2648578
15. yandiler007 - Makati/ 0922-8713493

SOUTHERN GROUP:
1. skateboxx - Batangas /0927-5094528
2. murex- Binan/ 0918-6615168 (tentative)
3. qtnice - 0908-4590260
4. lups - Cavite/ 0908-7650008
5. simplylheng - 0908-1416196
6. edibokyo - Batangas /0916-8802059
7. jeepneyko - San Pedro, Laguna/ 0927-263-3198 (Globe)/ 0923-886-9149 (SUN)


Do's and Don'ts:
• Observe cleanliness
• No military uniform and paraphernalia, or those resembling such items
• Wear pants and long sleeve (leg and arm warmer)
• Waterproof things
• Be polite and courteous to people we meet on the trail
• Bring sufficient cold weather clothing


What to bring:
Individual . . .

- Flashlight
- Head lamp
- Extra Batteries
- Rain Gear (Rain Coat )
- Trail water
- Trail food (energy bar, candies, life saver, banana chips for potassium source)
- Hiking Gear
- Jacket
- Gloves (hand protection)
- Toiletries
- Cup, spoon and fork
- 3-4 L of water
- Weather proof Tent (look for your partner)
- Sleeping bag, fleece blanket
- Earth Pad
- Zip-lock plastic
-personal medication

Others: - Plastic bags and plates
- Knife – 3
- Iwatani 4-5
- Lamps
- Kovea Stove
- Cooking ware – 3 (pan, rice pot, pot (kaldero))-----> biggie size

Etc etc. – radio, camera


Assignments-

Sponsors (Tents):
1. computerhazard888 = 6-8 pax + 4-5pax
2. greenbaythera = 4-5 pax
3. yobs = 4-5 pax (magpapahiram sya if di makakarating)
Sponsors (Foods, etc):

Stoves + butane:
1. kirishi
2. computerhazard888
3. johnbrew


Cooking ware-pan, rice pot, pot----->biggie size?
Lamp-johnbrew, computerhazzard, ?

Meal-
Lunch1- rice, beef tapa,chicken adobo (cooked)
Dinner1-rice, ensaladang talong and bagoong, chicken tinola
Socials- chips, liquor, hotdog
Breakfast- rice, noodles, corned beef, bread, itlog na pula

To buy-?
Rice
Chicken adobo-chicken 1 kg, onion, pepper,soy sauce
eggplant
bagoong
tomato
chicken tinola ingresients
noodles-6 pcs
corned beef- 3 cans
bread- 4 loaves
itlog na pula- 6 pcs