Mt. Pamitinan Day Climb: Budget + Itinerary + Guide Updated 2018

It's about time 2018 to get out of my comfort zone.  Never have I been entertained by hurting my thighs and legs hiking up the mountain just to make it on top.  I didn't understand why mountaineers love climbing not until the day I did.  I live in the beautiful place of Rizal, known for great mountain ranges.  Thus, I told myself "Why not?"  I didn't have much time to prepare my body that much but I guess my will was stronger.

Mountain Name     :  Pamitinan

Elevation                :  426 + MASL

Location                 :  Rodriguez, Rizal
Major Jump-off      :  Sitio Wawa, Brgy. San Rafael, Rodriguez, Rizal

Difficulty                :  3/9 (Mountaineer)
Nearby mountains  :  Hapunang Banoi & Binicayan

Features                  :  steep trails, sharp rocks & limestones, limestones cliffs, uneven                                                             path, cramp karst openings

HOW TO GET THERE

From EDSA, take the UV Express loading at Jollibee, Farmers.  It will unload at Luvers (drop-off point).  The fare is 50 php.

From Luvers, take the tricycle going to Sitio Wawa.  The fare is 15 php per head.  The operation is 24-hours.



BUDGET

FEES
DENR Environmental Fee       -  P 50 php

Tour Guide Fee (500/4 pax)    -    125 php

Tricycle going to Sitio Wawa   -    15 php

EXPENSES
Melon juice  -  20 php
Halo-Halo     -  25 php
Bottled Water Refill   - 15 (500 oz)
Lugaw (quick b-fast)  - 25 php

ITINERARY

04:30 AM - 4:45 AM   :   Meet-up at Mini-stop, Luvers
04:45 AM - 5:00 AM   :   ETD Luvers/ ETA Sitio Wawa

05:00 AM - 5:15 AM   :   Pay DENR Fee at Brgy. counter
05:15 AM - 5:30 AM   :   Quick breakfast/ Bought supplies

05:30 AM - 5:45 AM   :   ETD Sitio Wawa/ Meet-up & Instructions w/ Tour Guide
                                        /Start of the Climb/

05:45 AM - 6:30 AM  :   First Stop/Drank Melon Shake/Rest 15 minutes

06:30 AM - 7:30 AM  :   Second Stop/Rest/Drank Water/Bathroom

07:30 AM - 8:30 AM  :   Third Stop/Photo Shoot/ Mid-ranged level

08:30 AM - 9:30 AM   :   Hike
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM :  ETA Rock Mid-summit

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM :  ETA Mt. Pamitinan Summit/Photoshoots
11:00 AM - 12:00 NN  :  Hike Down Mt. Pamitinan

SMART GUIDE & TIPS

*  Start hike body and mind ready to avoid cramps and muscle tears.

*  Follow and listen to the tour guide's instruction.

*  Ready supplies like rubber gloves for protection against the sharp stones and limestones.

*  Bring extra shirts to change.  Heavy sweating is expected.

*  Bring small towels and light jacket. Early morning hike will be cold.

*  Bring and apply mosquito repellent.

*  Wear closed sneakers with socks.

*  Bring a bottle of water to quench each time. But don't overload. There are stations there.

*  Hike, climb, crawl, squat, grope.  You do all these to make it on top.

*  Have something to cover your head against the heat.

*  Pack light above all.  Too much on the back will add to the load.