UNGAS, re: Hi-peak, Zambales trip Feb.8-9

[afrasay]

jon2:::kakilala mo pala si phil jackson, kausapin mo na.

edwin:::hindi ba foreigner yan?

[Olive Drab]

jon2:::kakilala mo pala si phil jackson, kausapin mo na.

edwin:::hindi ba foreigner yan?

oo foreigner siya.

[johnqpublic318]

I am aware of this trail on Feb 8-9. It could be moved to the next weekend depending on some conditions. It will be overnight and will trail the C-Square mining route that has been carved out of High-Peak mountain. High-Peak is part of the Zambales mountain range and is the highest peak in central Luzon-- over 7,000ft. Pulag is higher but that's northern Luzon. The trail is a bit challenging but stock 4x4s have conquered it.

Phil Geeslin is trail-leading and the bulk of those going will be from the Land Rover Club. If any of you guys/girls know Phil and can get an invitation to join thru him then Land Rover Club approval will be unnecessary. Phil drives a slightly lifted Nissan Frontier running 32-inch MTs.

LRCP members may also coordinate with Robby Consunji. Non-Rover owners will be better off coordinating with Phil.

[Ungas]

Sorry to cause disappoint you guys, but I seem to have misplaced the number of Phil. :oops:

[afrasay]

Ungas:::Find it.

[Ungas]

I found it! :mrgreen: (thanks to sir OliveDrab)


Now the question is WHO will join on this trail? I believe it is an overnight trip. It is somewhat, kinda, sorta light trail "daw".
Who ever has been to Hi-Peak, kindly help me out how to describe what trail to look for. :P

[Olive Drab]

I found it! :mrgreen: (thanks to sir OliveDrab)


Now the question is WHO will join on this trail? I believe it is an overnight trip. It is somewhat, kinda, sorta light trail "daw".
Who ever has been to Hi-Peak, kindly help me out how to describe what trail to look for. :P

alam ko Afrasay & lc80 ar interested.
i was there feb. last year with the Landrover Club too.

Destination: -- Hi-Peak is the 2nd highest mountain of Luzon with an
elevation of approximately 6,000 feet, similar to Baguio City; it is
accessible from Palauig, an hour north of Olongapo City. Distance from
Manila to Hii-Peak is 260Kms. The last 25Kms leading to the Peak is an
abandoned mining trail within the mining concession of C-Square Mining.
Hi-Peak is not open to the general public.

The abandoned mining trail to Hi-Peak consists mostly of buldozered rocks
and hardened soil; generally not steep, but there are a few slopes up to 45
degrees over short distances around 100 meters -- clearly Low 4-Wheel Drive
Diff Lock terrain in a Land Rover Defender. During wet weather conditions,
the trail may require vehicle towing and/or winching.

The Summit of Hi-Peak is consistently dotted with pine trees and wild
strawberry bushes; there are wild deer in the area. The temperature towards
the end of the trail is expected to be from cool to cold, something like 20
degrees C at noon time to almost freezing at night; with fog constantly
passing through. A one hour hike from the end of the Trail leads to the
Summit of Hi-Peak, with panoramic view (if there is no fog) of the South
China Sea, the Zambales coastline, the crater of Mount Pinatubo, and the
plains of Central Luzon.

PICTURES:
http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/lrcp/lst?.dir=/Hi+Peak&.src=gr&.order=&.view=t&.d one=http%3a//briefcase.yahoo.com/

[kimpOy]

im interested kaso overnight eh,pede bang daytrip lang
yung gusto umuwi eh uuwi?

[lc80]

ungas,
sama ako if matutuloy... si kcboy din sasama yan

olive,
di naman kelangannaka mud tires?

[Ungas]

Papayag ba si KCboy pag overnight?

Madami yata kasing gusto sumama kaso gusto ng 1 day event only. Mahihirapan tayo maghatak ng 1 vehicle from LRCP kung ganun.

We have to talk and decide if people will have to spend a night in Hi-Peak before we decide to push thru.

[Boy2]

gusto pong sumama ni ERMAT diyan!!! e... pag si ermat ang may gusto... wala na magagawa si ERPAT!!! :mrgreen::mrgreen:

[Olive Drab]

Boy2,
ayos na ayos, di lang pang-PAMILYA, pang-SPORTS pa!

lc80,
ok lang maski street tires especially nowadays na hindi umuulan.

kim and others,
pwedeng balikan but you will have to drive yourself down from the peak.
and you will miss a lot. the sunrise, sunset, the coldness, etc.
for me, the trail is not that exciting. the 45 degree climb is similar to sacobia which i climbed twice. its the PLACE that you should enjoy!

eto schedule nila:Saturday, Feb 08 --

4:45am meet at Petron Gas Station, Km 22 North Luzon Tollway; assemble for
Driver's Briefing.
5:00am ETD for Zambales
8:30am ETA Iba, Zambales; meet Phil & Co.
9am ETA Palauig 10am;
11am ETA end of Hi-Peak Trail; lunch, camp, siesta, hike to the
Summit of Hi-Peak, watch the sunset over the China Sea
(if no fog) and camp overnight.

Sunday, Feb 09 --

6am sunrise and breakfast
10am ETD for Subic
12nn ETA Iba, Zambales for lunch
2pm ETD for Manila
5pm ETA Manila

other details:
Camp Site: -- The Hi-Peak has camping ground only; i.e. -- grassy
ground surrounded by pine trees. There is a fresh water spring near the
caretaker's house / parking area at the end of the trail. We have the option
to camp near the vehicles or at the summit of Hi-Peak (after a 1 hour hike).
The area is not populated, so don't expect to hire a cook for your meals, or
a porter / guide to go to the summit.

Food: -- Bring your own food, drinking water, ice, cooler, etc. for
breakfast, lunch, dinned, tea and snacks; including your own cooking and
eating utensils. Don't forget the garbage bag. Bring pre-cooked meals, or
cook it yourself.

Things to Bring: -- Land Rover or 4x4 vehicle, duplicate car keys, tire
gauge, tools, spare parts, recovery equipment, tow strap, shackles, hi-lift
jack, shovel, pick, axe / saw, thick lumber for your jack's base on soft
terrain, 2-way radio (e.g. Motorola Talk-About), Global Positioning System
(GPS); Satellite Phone; camping equipment, tent, sleeping bag, food, warm
clothing and shelter for 2 days & 1 overnight, boots, raincoat, towel, first
aid kit, personal medicine, plus lots of patience and sense of adventure...

Weather: -- The weather is expected to be clear to cloudy. At an elevation of
approximately 6,000 feet, expect the night time temperature to be colder than
Baguio City around the 10 degrees Celsius.

Expenses: -- We will split the trail clearing expense; last year it was
Php2,250 total. With around 30 participants; it will cost Php75/head.

Other reminders: -- Review your vehicle's Owner's Manual and 4WD driving
books; Service your vehicle to ensure road and trail worthiness; Install
wading plugs, if applicable, before the trip (although there are no water
crossings to Hi-Peak); Check tire condition and pressure; Remove mud flaps,
spoilers, and low mounted auxiliary lights; Secure battery in its bracket;
lower antenna; secure cargo; Eat breakfast before the trip; Remove your step
boards or folding steps; Set your 2-way radio (e.g. Motorola Talk-About) to
Channel 5, Sub-Channel 0 (462.6625Mhz). alternate is Channel 6, Sub-Channel
0. Please identify your Rover Buddy. In the unlikely event of a mechanical
breakdown, your Buddy (not the entire convoy) will be required to assist you
with the problem.

Safety is a concern; so, no alcohol please for drivers. Fuel, tire vulcanizing
and air are available at Palauig. Load fuel BEFORE the Drivers' Briefing and
BE ON TIME.

Expect this event to be a great photo opportunity, so wear your Land Rover,
LRClub or Camel Trophy shirts, caps and bring your camera / videocam. If we
can get someone to take slide photos and do the write-up of the event, we
can submit an article and the photos for publication in LROI.

Finally, the Club does not assume responsibility for any injury or losses.
Please confirm your cellphone number and provide the name and contact
information of the person to contact in case of an emergency.

Ungas,
i suggest makipag communicate ka kaagad kay Phil G.

[Boy2]

sama sama sama na yata kami!!! :mrgreen::mrgreen:

[Ungas]

Are we really going? I'm still waiting for the rest of tsikot peeps to reply if they wiill confirm an overnight stay on High-Peak.

We must decide now, no overnight stay no go.

Before I call up Mr. Geeslin to confirm our group.

[afrasay]

overnight kami ni tess. :D

pls. call phil na plssss.

[Boy2]

overnight na din cguro kmi... undecided pa po....

[Ungas]

So far only 1 vehicle has confirmed.

For me, it's still 50-50 chance that I'll be going. (because of that darn hiking again!)

And a good excuse is I have insufficient hardwares for camping. :D

[lc80]

mas madali naman hike dito kesa pinatubo di ba? :D
ungas, pwede naman ata matulog sa kotse pag walang tent...

[KCboy]

kayo, kung makakapunta kayo, try ko din sumama. tama lc80, pwede na jar ma2log, lamig naman gyan......

[Olive Drab]

lc80,
yes, pwedeng matulog sa loob ng sasakyan. last year, my friend and i slept inside the surf. doble damit ko + jacket + blanket. brrr...

Ungas,
walang hiking. hiking is optional. tamang tama ang camping gear.

Boy2, kim and others,
mag-overnight na kayo. who knows there will be no more next time.
i bet you wont regret!