Mt. Agua Colonia - An unexcpected climb.

That one climb you thought was easy but it ain't.

On the 24th of April of 2017, the day has come.


..to be continued.

BTS Backpackers PH - schedule of climbs for May to July 2017

Hello fellow hikers! Let's get ready to hike Before The Sun!

The following days are set for a climb! Join us in conquering those mountains!

PS: Chill hike lang 'to :)

May 14, 2017, Sunday 
MTS. PAMITINAN AND MT. BINACAYAN - CANCELLED
Rodriguez, Rizal
Major jumpoff: Brgy. Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal
LLA (Pamitinan): 14°43′51.7′′N 121°11′29.2′′ E 426 MASL
LLA (Binacayan): 14°43′30.5′′N 121°11′26.1′′ E 424 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: 1 day / 1.5-3 hours (P); 2-3 hours (B)
Specs: Minor, Difficulty 3/9 (P); 3/9 (B) / Trail class 1-4
Features: Limestone formations, scenic views of Sierra Madre and Rizal province

May 27, 2017, Saturday

MAKILING TRAVERSE (MAKTRAV)

Entry point: Sitio Jordan, Brgy. San Miguel, Sto. Tomas

Exit point: UP College of Forestry, Los Banos, Laguna

LLA: 14.13°N 121.20°E, 1090 MASL (Peak 2)

Hours to Peak 2 / days required: 1-2 days / 5-8 hours

Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 5/9, Trail class 3 with roped segments

Features: Roped segments, rocky face, limatik, rattan, tropical rainforest

June 25, 2017, Sunday
MAYSAWA CIRCUIT (MTS. SAPARI AND BINUTASAN)
Tanay, Rizal
Trailhead: Sitio Maysawa, Brgy. Cuyambay, Tanay
LLA: 14°37′11.5′′N, 121°21′31.1′′ E, 592 MASL (Mt. Sapari); 14° 37′38.9′′N, 121°21′59.6′′ E 577 (Mt. Binutasan)
Days required / Hours to summit: 1 day / 1.5h (Sapari); 2.5 (Binutasan)
Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 1-3
Features: Scenic views of the Sierra Madre, sea of clouds, river

July 9, 2017, Sunday
MT. AYAAS TRAVERSE
Rodriguez, Rizal
Major jumpoff: Brgy. Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal
Minor jumpoff: Brgy. Mascap, Rodriguez, Rizal
LLA: 14°45′3.38′′ N, 121°12′27.5′ 627 MASL (+570)
Days required / Hours to summit: 1 day / 3-4 hours
Specs: Minor, Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 1-3 with river trekking
Features: River trekking, scenic views, waterfalls


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credits to www.pinoymountaineer.com for the subtle descriptions.