Hello! 😉
Finally, after 28 months, was able to climb this beauty again.
It's my 5th time in Mt. Batulao and until now, am still in awe of its
charm.
Mt. Batulao is situated in Nasugbu, Batangas. It's elevation
stands at 811+ masl.
Jump-off point: KC Hillcrest Hotel and Golf Club (formerly Evercrest
Hotel and Golf Club)
Considered as a Minor Climb with a difficulty
level of 4/9.
March 26, 2017 - the Day hike happened with my
long lost kumare - Lovely Joy. Hehe. The goal was to be active again and yes,
lose weight. Trim these unwanted fats. LOL. Call time is 5:30am - yes am late,
I arrived roughly 7AM. The endless kwentuhans with LJ and the reunion with the mountain are the highlights of this trip. Labyu, Mare! 💋
Our planned itinerary which you guys could follow
for a day hike:
3:00AM Depart from Pasay via Nasubgu
Bus
5:00AM ETA KC Hillcrest Hotel and Golf Club
((formerly Evercrest Hotel and Golf Club)
5:30AM Start Trek
8:00AM Arrival at Camp 1, old trail
10:00AM Summit, photo-op
10:30AM Descent to Camp 1, old trail
11:30AM ETA Camp 1, old trail
11:30AM - 3:30PM Cook lunch, socials
4:00PM Descent to Jump-off
5:00PM ETA Jump-off, clean-up (PHP10 - CR fee)
6:00PM Bye, Batulao
9:00PM ETA Manila
Notes: Batulao has two trails - old and new. The
new trail is pretty much an open spot; old offers some shady spots. If you're
climbing during the summer, old trail is recommended. Batulao could be VERY
muddy when it's rainy. Sari-sari stores could be found along the
trail. There's a loo in Camp 1 - PHP10 for half a pail of water.
Before: Only 1 registration (PHP20), Campsites
Now: 3 Registration spots will come your way while
trekking via the old trail (PHP20, PHP30, PHP20) and two more if you'll descend via the new trail.
FARE: Pasay to Nasubgu - PHP106
Tricycle
to Jump-off - PHP100 (walking is an option)
WHAT TO BRING:
Trail food (Jellyace, Chocolates, Energy Bars)
Water (2-3L)
Sun protector (shades, umbrella, fan, arm
protector, sun block etc)
Mosquito repellant
Extra clothes
Medicine
Speakers (for soundtrippin' - optional)
Cookset (+butane, cooking oil, etc)
Toiletries (kikay kit)
Good vibes and sense of humor Ü
Good vibes and sense of humor Ü
Estimated Budget: PHP600-PHP650
Sidetrip to Tagaytay is always an option. 👌
Some snaps of our day hike! Remember, packlight! 👍
And - always remember, take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints and kill nothing but time. 👌
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| that's Camp 1, old trail |
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| the outdoors - picnic lol |
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| thanks for the photo, mare |
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| the split |
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| Chill under the tree |
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| Negrita. Ang dumiii. LOL |
