Mount Apo

When: October 3 - 6, 2008
Where: Kidapawan Trail, Mt. Apo

The Story
The ID says 10,311 feet above sea level. Was supposed to go with Bok...but Bok suddenly came up with work plans, so it was me and UTREK and the powerpuff girls climbing majestic Mt. Apo.

From Davao City, we boarded a van to Kidapawan City in North Cotabato. There are actually several entry points to Mt. Apo -- we started from Lake Agco Mountain Resort in Brgy Ilomavis, Kidapawan City. From there, our first campsite was Koong Creek, and the next day', we had lunch at Lake Venado, then the 2nd night's campsite was Apo Peak already. Third day was assault to the highest peak.

During the first night, our tent was leaking and it was raining, so it was a bit miserable. Usapang "retirement" na nga nun eh, haha. Pero we survived, kaya obviously happy kami. Second night was great, despite everything it didn't rain, although temperatures inside the tent did reach 3 degrees celsius and I had to wrap myself in my black garbage bag since I didn't bring a sleeping bag or raincoat. Galing ko. :)

The trek to the summit was great...the clouds cleared up and showed a majestic view. Happiness! And more happiness -- even in the rainforests, there were no leeches along the trail. =)

Sa totoo lang, na-miss ko rin mag-climb. In fact, gusto ko na ulit mag-climb this weekend na! Haha. Pero fun climb na muna....at parang ayaw ko ng umuulan ulan at maging miserable sa tent ulit!