The Great Outdoors: October 2011

Monday, October 24, 2011

Wall climbing @ Vertigo Climbing Center

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

Location: Metrosports, Archbishop Reyes Ave, Lahug, 6000 Cebu City, Philippines
Mon-Sat: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Rates: Php130 - for maximum of 4 hrs of climbing inclusive of Harness

Phone: 4122283
Website: http://www.habagat.com

For more Adventure pack climbing visit
Rock Climbing at Cantabaco, Toledo, Cebu, Philippines

ENJOY CLIMBING SAFETLY

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Why the Great Outdoors?

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.

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Bohol

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 at the 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.

Chocolate Hills

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.
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Our ride around bohol

References:
http://www.bohol-philippines.com/the-philippine-tarsier-and-wildlife-sanctuary.html
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sikatuna-Tree-Park/152846584734948
http://www.asiarooms.com/en/travel-guide/philippines/philippines-tourist-attractions/philippine-tarsier-and-wildlife-sanctuary.html
http://www.worldwanderings.net/2009/08/16/museo-de-loboc/

Osmeña Peak traverse kawasan

Nov.1-2 2009

my first climb

Mt. Talinis

The ever wonderfull Mt. Talinis. Many climbers were fascinated by the beauty it presents. It is also popularly known as Cuernos De Negros (Horns Of Negros). At about 1903 meters (6243 ft) above sea level, it is considered the second highest mountain in Negros after Mt.Kanlaon. It is located 20km from Dumaguete City. The Cuernos De Negros Mountaineers are the famous group offering guideship on the mountain. Few individuals also offer guideship but most prefer Cuernos De Negros Mountaineers.

Trails

Trails available through the mountain are the following:

*Bediao route - considered the easiest passing through lake yagumyum, lake nailig, kaipuhan sulphur vent, rancho campsite, twin falls and Casaroro falls.

*Apolong route - reversed of the bediao route. Considered moderately challenging starting at Casaroro falls.

*Tembao route - the shortest and most difficult route

*Bongbong route - comparable to tembao route in terms of difficulty and are overlapping with each other

*Lunga route - the longest route

Mt.Talinis (Bediao-Apolong Traverse)

Dec.27-29 FunClimb

Itinerary during our climb

note: usual climbers would make it an overnight climb going this route but making our climb for 3days and 2 nights made our climb more relax and made us enjoy the place even more with no time to beat in mind.

day 1
0630 Assembly time at freedom park Dumaguete City (mamahaw daan)
0700 From Dumaguete, take Ceres minibus to Dauin or rent Jeep straight to PNOC (more convenient)
0800 Get off at plaza; arrange habal-habal to PNOC

Site, Bediao (Brgy. Bediao, Dauin) (log, stretching, fill water container)
0830 ETA jumpoff. Start trek

10:00 Ridge (Pahuway mode, expose to strong winds)
1230 ETA Lake Yagumgyum; Lunch Break (last water source going to nailig)
1300 Trek to Nailig Lake
1730 ETA Lake Nailig; set up camp
1800 Dinner / socials

Day 2
0600 Talinis summit assault
0730 ETA summit
0800 Head back to Nailig campsite
0900 Start descent
1230 ETA Sulfuric River; Lunch Break at Rancho Campsite (also known as leech ranch); set up camp

1330 Trek to Twin Falls ( maligo ta! )
1530 Back at Rancho
1800 Dinner / socials

Day 3
0600 Wake Up Call
0630 Breakfast
0800 Trek to Apolong Valencia
1200 ETA Apolong Valencia; 30-minute going to Casaroro Falls
1400 Back in Dumaguete