Climbing calls have been developed for clear communication between the leader and the second during a climbing session.This should be called out loudly and clearly without adding any words to these calls to avoid confusion. When in a busy route, always use climbing partner's name.
ON BELAY
Climber says this to ensure that the belayer is ready and alert.
BELAY IS ON
In response belayer will reply to indicate that he is prepared to belay, after making sure all knots, gates shut, tight on belay, in line with belay and able to brake correctly
CLIMBING
Climber will say this to let the belayer know he is about to begin the climb
CLIMB ON
Belayer's response indicating that he is ready and the climber can begin climbing
*The above rock climbing calls are usually done in order on the ground prior to a climb after all necessary checks on the equipments have been conducted.*
TAKING IN
Belayer will take up any slack in the rope requested by the climber.
SLACK
This is requested by the climber so that the belayer will give some slack, usually during clipping/unclipping of runner or top climbing.
TIGHT!
Often called by the climber, either when making an awkward move, or when expecting to fall off.
OFF BELAY
Climber says this when setting up a rappel at the top of a route so that the belayer knows that the climber is tied off to an anchor.
ROPE!
Call to warn other climbers when lowering or throwing out a rope or abseiling, top roping etc.
These are the usual calls in rock climbing and must be agreed upon by the group before the climb.
Sitio Silangan, Cantabaco, toledo city. In the center of cebu island A 1 hour drive from Cebu City via lutupan route v-hire. Landmark is Spring Park Mountain Resort. The route going to limestone wall is just in front of the resort, a 15 minutes walk from the brgy. road.
Areas of interest: Rock Climbing on bolted limestone wall with 5.11 - 5.14 difficulty walls, rapelling, multi pitching
Itinerary (from Cebu City)
7:00 am Assembly at citylink v-hire terminal (Cebu City)
7:30 am ETD for Cantabaco Toledo (via lutupan route v-hie)
8:30 am ETA at Sitio Silangan (meet-up with guide)
9:00 am Trek to RockFace (register at a logging area along the way)
9:15 am Start of the climbing activity (could also ask for rappelling activity)
12:00 pm Lunch (Carenderia is available along the road of sitio silangan)
1:00 pm Resume activity
4:00 pm Pack-up (ready for trip back home)
5:00 pm ETD for lutupan (take habal2x going to v-hire terminal)
5:15 pm ETD for Cebu City
6:30 pm ETA at Cebu City
Packing-up equipments needed
On the way to the Limestone wall
Mam Avs in action
posing si Sir Mark
Lunch Break
Limestone wall Route List
Left Side
1. Vulva
2. Dyols (5.11a)
3. Bungal (5.11b)
4. Original Siomai (5.12b)
5. Gamot Sa Bukol (5.11b)
6. Pork Barrel (5.8)
7. Hot Chocolate (5.11b)
8. La Filthy Gringas (5.13a)
9. Oh Baby! (5.9)
10. Snow Black and the Seven Pinchitas (5.13a)
11. Bangag (5.11a)
12. Alma Mater (
13. Paris Hilton (5.11c)
Right Side
1. Cinnamon Pwet (5.11c)
2. Toks Jeks (5.12b)
3. Vina Kulafu (5.10d)
4. Unsa Mani Mikko (5.12a)
5. 5.13
6. White Flower (5.13b)
7. Itchy Flutterby (5.11a)
8. Never Ending Journey (5.12a)
9. Juicy (5.12a)
10. Black Foot (5.12a)
11. Kanta Ba Ako? (5.12a)
12. Chikinina (5.12b)
13. Pumping Station
14. Lust for Lime (5.13c)
15. Guyabano (5.11b)
16. Mowgli (5.11a)
Located in Brgy. Danasan Danao City Cebu, in the mountain portion of danao. Its just before Danasan High School. A 2hours & 30 mins drive from cebu city. Its just the same road as going to intosan.Don't bring lowered vehicles, bumpy ride along the way.
> habal2x from danao to danasan - php100 (try to negotiate the fare)
I have just recently heard of Vertigo Climbing Center. Knowing about it, i browse thru the net for its location for me to try. Their facilities are cool.. After few days i got to see the place but still havent tried it yet. Many people were practising that time "mauwaw pako mosuway" (still shy to try). Ive ask the attendant about when there will be less people and they said usually by morning of any given day. So been planning to be back next week hoping there will be less people.
Just in my point of view, I can see that their facilities are safe. Specially the belay which are anchord on the floor using Grigri. Harness used are Habagat.
Indoor wall climbing is a great sport and a must have before going to actual rock climbing like in Cantabaco Toledo Limestone Wall
Below are the details for those who wanted to experience Vertigo Wall Climbing
Its just my way of showing how great it is to LIVE in this WORLD simply by SHOWING EVERYONE how fun it will be going outdoors. Enjoying the sunlight, feeling the wind breeze, smell of flowers, experience the thrill of living rather than just sitting at one corner of your house doing nothing.
Outdoor experiences
Before i was just at our house just letting time pass by. Ive been living a boring life for many years but just recently as i was watching a NatGeo video clip, I realize how enjoyable it is to live in this world. I was amaze on how things were totally unique in each places. To explore different places, exotic foods, hidden treasures which are just waiting to be unvield. Luckily 2 friend of mine which was also my co-worker were also interested and so our minds bind and so start planning on our first outdoor experience.
Island City Mall
Dampas District, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
One of the most grandest shoping mall in the province of bohol. It consist of 3 floors featuring cinemas, specialty stores, botiques, and a department store. It also holds some of the most popular fastfood chains in the philippines.
Tarsier Sanctuary
Corrella Bohol
Areas of Interest: Tarsier encounter, Nature Trek
Philippiine Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary at Corella Bohol. A branch of the Philippine Tarsier Foundation, Inc (PTFI).
Tarsiers had been declared to be specially protected faunal species of the philippines by virtue of Proclamation No.1030, declared by former Philippine President, Fidel Ramos on June 1997. With this proclamation, a 167 hectares sanctuary has been established by the by the PTFI covering the areas within the municipalities of corella, sikatuna and loboc.
Trails and pathways spreadout to various parts of the sanctuary where the tarsiers can be observed in their natural habitat. Viewing decks had also been setup to facilitate proper sightings.
Tarsier Trail - Has been set up by the foundation within the forested area. The pathway winds its way thru the gently rolling terrain of the interior towns of Corrella, Sikatuna and Loboc. The trail is over a distance of about 15 kilometers with establish vantage points along the way.
Its not easy to find Tarsiers on the trees. You must have good eyesight to find one.
Sikatuna Tree park
Brgy. Abucay Norte & Can-agong, Sikatuna Bohol
Areas of interest: Tree Planting, Nature Trek, Balsa Ride, Tarsier
The park is good for nature lovers, site for camping out and for nature trail.Its part of the Social Forestry Project of the Philippine Tarsier Foundation, Inc. Speaking of camping, the place is so wide, peaceful and totally different environment making it suitable for camping experience. You can also plant a tree for a fee of 100php inclusive of a seedling and a certification that youve planted a tree at the park.
Balsa Ride (carabao driven cart)
Carabao Spa
They also offer Balsa ride (carabao driven cart) while passing through rice fields and a carabao spa
Assorted places
Baclayon Church
The Church of our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Baclayon is considered to be one of the oldest churches in the philippines. Its is also one of the best preserved Jesuit build churches in the region although the Agustinian Recollects added modern facade and a number of stone buildings that now sorround the building.
Sikatuna TreePark Nature trek The tree park is located at brgy Abucay Norte and Can-agong. A 30 minutes ride from tagbilaran city of bohol. The park is good for nature lovers, site for camping out and for nature trail. Its part of the Social Forestry Project of the Philippine Tarsier Foundation, Inc. The place is so wide, peaceful and totally different environment making it suitable for camping experience. You can also plant a tree for a fee of 100php inclusive of a seedling and a certification that you've planted a tree atthe park.
Loboc Museum (Museo De Loboc)
A three storey convent converted to a museum which is attached to Loboc church. Most of Loboc Church artifacts and old statues of saints had been preserved and kept here.
Loboc River
The famous river in Loboc. Also known for its Floating restaurants that cruises and a band plays music while youre eating. As the boat takes off the buffet begins. The end of the trip which takes about an hour is Busay Falls
Panglao Beach
Panglao is known for its diving locations and tourist resorts.
Man Made Forest
This rainforest is about 20 km from tagbilaran City . Plying the interior road from thecapital. one passes the town of Loboc and the winding road up the mountain of Loboc going towards bilar.
the fame of chocolate hills are the 1268 cone-shape hills. A very strange geological formation that has baffled a lot of geologist. The hills are spread over an area of 50 square kilometers or more and vary in size from 30 to 120 meters in height. Read More
Before i was just at our house just letting time pass by. Ive been living a boring life for many years but just recently as i was watching a NatGeo video clip, I realize how enjoyable it is to live in this world. I was amaze on how things were totally unique in each places. To explore different places, exotic foods, hidden treasures which are just waiting to be unvield. Luckily 2 friend of mine which was also my co-worker were also interested and so our minds bind and so start planning on our first outdoor experience.
