This is the pre-climb and Basic Mountaineering Course deck. Please read the details. Let Cherry know if you have questions.

1. See you,
Manalmon!
Pre-Climb Meeting
&
Basic Mountaineering Course
Major jump-off: Sitio Madlum, Brgy. Sibul, San
Miguel, Bulacan
LLA: 15°15.11'N; 121°1.22' E; 196 MASL

2. Basic Mountaineering Course
Why is it important?
To be well-prepared
To have a safe trek
To have a pleasurable experience

3. How do I prepare for a climb?
Physical fitness
Planning
Pre-Climb Meet
Understanding the objectives of the climb
Understanding the nature of the climb
Planning the route
Discussing the Itinerary of the climb
Preparing your gears
Assigning Tasks (climb organization)
Setting the budget
Planning the meal

4. Physical Fitness?
• Remember: Regardless if one is an
expert or a beginner mountaineer, one
has to condition the body.
How do you do that?
walk
jog
take the stairs
do some stretching

5. Pre-Climb Meeting
• Objectives of the climb:
• Explore the beauty of Manalmon
• Take a day trip to Manalmon for
some; others will stay overnight.
• Reach the summit of Manalmon.
• Experience the other possible
recreational activities in Manalmon,
such as Zip Line, Monkey Bridge,
Spelunking, Bouldering and
Bouldering. (If available, rappelling
can also be included.)

6. Nature of the Climb
There are 6 categories:
1. Training Climbs - part of a participant’s training
program, usually to prepare for a major ascent.
What do you
think is the 2. Minor climbs or Fun climbs - light and relaxing
climbs that are done for recreation.
of our
nature Feb 4? 3. Clean-up climbs - preserving and maintaining a
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c limb o mountain that has been abused or neglected; tree
planting and maintaining the trails are examples.
4. Major climbs - ascents that have a high degree of
difficulty compared to training climbs.
5. Guideship climbs - provide groups with guided
treks. done for a fee and can be considered as eithe a
major or minor climb.
6. Exploratory climbs - trailblazing climbs. create
routes or trails in mountains that have not been
climbed yet.

7. Planning the Route
• A guide will join us.
• Php600 for 10 persons.

8. Group Formation
Some of the conventions on group formation during a
trek are the following:
The lead man (Trail Master) is always in front and is
responsible for pacing the group, while the tail man
(Sweeper) is responsible for bringing up the rear.
Line formation on narrow trails should be single file.
Overtaking should be avoided. Ask permission if you
want to advance.
The ideal distance between two climbers is
approximately two (2) meters. This gap will give
climbers some space in which to negotiate the trail
and proceed along the group’s pace.

9. Trail Signals
1.The signal for stopping is one long whistle blasts -
and to commence trekking, two short whistle blasts.
2.The lead and tail men are the only persons who can
give orders to stop or proceed.
3.The international mountaineering distress signal is
six (6) blasts to a minute. To signal aid is on the way,
give (3) blasts to a minute.
1. Always watc
h
your step.
2. Stay alert.

10. Pacing
1. Always start with a slow pace to slowly warm up your
muscles. Then gradually change your pace to the
desired pace of the group.
2. The pace of the group should be that of the slowest
member or the person who has the heaviest load.
3. Do not allow anyone to lag behind.
4. Should there be a need to stop, inform the lead or tail
man so that he or she can give the appropriate order to
stop.
5. Maintain a steady rhythm while trekking. When
negotiating steep slopes, keep the rhythm (pace) by
shortening your strides. On level ground, maintain the
rhythm by taking longer strides.

11. REMINDERS:
• Waterproof your things.
• Always listen to the instructions.
• Stay with the group always.
• Notify the Team Leader, Group Lead or
the Sweeper if you need rest.
• Leave no trace.

12. Itinerary (IT)
DAY 1 (Day Trip)
4:30 AM - Assembly (Makati Area - Insular)
5:00 AM - ETD from Makati to San Miguel, Bulacan Team L
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7:30 AM - ETA Sitio Madlum, San Miguel, Bulacan (Jump-off , group w y the
register at DENR and hire a guide) ho will
descend
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8:00 AM - Breakfast at one of the cottages along the river.
9:00 AM - Start Trek to Mt. Manalmon (check out for river
crossings)
10:00 AM - ETA at the summit of Mt. Manalmon. Picture taking
& lounging.
10:30 AM - Start preparing lunch (delegation of tasks)
11:00 AM - Lunch time! (meal plan)
12:30 PM - Start descend to Madlum
01:00 PM - ETA at Sitio Madlum
01:30 PM - Zip Line, Monkey Bridge crossing, swimming,
bouldering... anything goes.
04:00 PM - ETD to Makati
06:00 PM - ETA at Insular, Makati

13. Itinerary (IT) - OVERNIGHT
DAY 1:
4:30 AM - Assembly (Makati Area - Insular)
5:00 AM - ETD from Makati to San Miguel, Bulacan
7:30 AM - ETA Sitio Madlum, San Miguel, Bulacan (Jump-off , register at DENR and hire
a guide)
8:00 AM - Breakfast at one of the cottages along the river.
9:00 AM - Zip line Reminders:
Day 1 Breakfast &
9:30 AM - Trek to Madlum Cave Lunch - packed (bring
your own)
10:30 AM - ETA at Madlum Cave Spelunking
Cooking Gears
12: 00 PM - ETD from Madlum Cave. Cable Crossing. needed:
4 burners
12:30 PM - ETA at Madlum River. Lunch time and socials 2 (sets) of cook set
3:00 PM - Start ascent to Mt. Manalmon 8 cans of butane
04:00 PM - Reach campsite and summit of Mt. Manalmon
04:30 PM - Start setting camp
05:00 PM - Prepare dinner
06:30 PM - Dinner and socials
11:00 PM - Lights out!

14. Itinerary (IT) - OVERNIGHT
DAY 2:
5:00 AM - Rise and Shine! Watch the sunrise Cookin
g Gea
6:00 AM - Prepare breakfast needed rs
4 burn :
ers
2 sets
7:00 AM - Breakfast! of
8 cans cook set
of buta
ne
8:00 AM - Break camp
8:30 AM - Start descend to Madlum river
9:30 AM - ETA at Madlum River
10:00 AM - Recreational activities: bouldering, swimming, picture taking, etc.
12: 00 PM - ETD from Madlum Cave
12:30 PM - ETA at Madlum River. Lunch time and socials
3:00 PM - Start ascent to Mt. Manalmon
04:00 PM - Reach campsite and summit of Mt. Manalmon
04:30 PM - Start setting camp
05:00 PM - Prepare dinner
06:30 PM - Dinner and socials
11:00 PM - Lights out!

15. Gear up! Day Trip
1.
Jacket / wind breaker
2.
Rain gear
3. 2L trail water (including water for cooking. depends on
your consumption)
4.
Mess kit.
5.
Off lotion & Sunblock
6.
Trail food.
7.
First aid kit (optional)
8.
Trek shoes / sandals.
9.
Earth pads or matting of some sort.
10.
Personal medicine (for those who are under
medication)
11.
An extra set of clothing
12.
Extra money (for urgent needs) & other personal
belongings that you need most.
13. ID
14. Headlamps or flashlights
15. Bring a trash bag.
16. Arm warmer (you can get this at the tiangge or for a

16. Gear up!
OVERNIGHT
1. Jacket / wind breaker
2. Rain gear
3. 3L trail water (including water for cooking)
4. Mess kit
5. Off lotion & Sunblock
6. Trail food
7. First aid kit (optional) & personal meds
8. Trek shoes / sandals.
9. Personal medicine (for those who are under medication)
10. Three sets of clothing & swimwear (no denim)
11. Extra money (for urgent needs) & other personal
belongings that you need most.
12. ID
13. Headlamps or flashlights (for spelunking)
14. Extra money for urgent needs
15. Earth pad/matting
16. Bring a trash bag
17. Arm warmers (you can get this at the tiangge or for a
more comfy and sturdy kind, buy a pair at the Conquer

17. TASKS
• Team Lead: Cherry Cular
• Trail Master: Guide
• Group Leads: TBD
• Scribe: Cherry Cular
• Medic: TBD
• Sweeper: Aron Cornejo

18. Budget
• 600/ 10 persons - guide fee
• 50 - Zipline
• 5 one way/ person - bamboo raft
• 2300 - excld gas, toll, parking &
driver’s food (9-seater vehicle)

19. Meal Plan (Day Trip)
• Breakfast: packed
• Lunch:
• Rice - 1/4 kilo per person
• Hotdogs - c/o Kat
• Mixed veggies & butter - c/o Aron
• Liempo (cooked) - c/o Helen
• Grilled bangus and kangkong - Cherry
• (Dessert)

20. Budget
IMPORTANT!
For both groups, just allot 1,000 pesos
for the trip. The budget has not been
finalized yet as we still need to confirm
the number of people who are 100%
going.
Hopefully, we could have this by
Wednesday or Thursday.