Mt. Halcon Climb - Lantuyan Trail (3D2N)

June 01, 2018

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TEAM KATORSE!
From left: Sabel na walang medcert, Zhet, Jed, Charmie, Willem, Jowin-organizer, Richard-ang pinaka gwapo daw, Mike-the Oppa master, Lannie, Edward, Nyor William, Kidlat d great, Dzae Archie, porter Bensor, guide Omar and Roldan.

Alto Peak in Ormoc was the original plan of Kalit2x Mountaineers before conquering Mighty Sialdang in Mindoro via Lantuyan Trail with its 2,586m elevation. Coming from different team from Cebu and Manila but with one goal. Actually this is my 3rd major climb in the Philippines. 1st - Mt. Talinis, 2nd - Mt. Mandalagan then 3rd - Mt. Halcon. Isn't something to be proud of?

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Day 0 - To Manila | Batangas | Mindoro

Climb Proper: May 26 - 28, 2018.

Touchdown Mindoro

From left: Sabel-Jed-Zhet-Edward-Richard-William

Jumpoff - Kambal Bato Mountain River Resort - where we stay for our first night and last as well.

Our body fuel before starting our day tomorrow for the first proper climb prepared by the Gabi's.

Meet our original harkor Mangyan guides from left: Omar, Roldan and porter Bensor.

Day 1 - To Dulangan River (1st Camp)

First water source.
Cold water? Not a problem. . This was the most abundant water source I've ever been in a trail before. You don't need to fill full your bottles to get to the next water source because a lot of rivers and other sources in it.

Beware: Leeches that would really love the heat of your blood.

Preparing for our dinner before getting dark.

Dulangan River Time Lapse

Some of us pitched their tent at the middle because there are already campers when we arrived. We also met different group from Cebu and other places since this was the climbing season of the year - summer. After the season, this will be close and will be open for climbers next year.

Lannie and Mike saved a small spot just to get near to us.

Day 2 - To Summit Camp

A wooden ladder before reaching the ridge.

A quick pose while trying to hold the wooden ladder.

The REWARD:

The best reward at the summit for all our struggles.

Jed Salumag aka "Pamboy" naked pose.

Cotton candy with different colors.

A satisfying pose of the famous Halcon's surfing board. We took the chance to took some photos no clearing or blessed by a nice sky for a forever story to tell.