MOUNTAINEERING

ACTIVITIES
Mountaineering
also called mountain climbing

the sport of attaining, or

attempting to attain, high
points in mountainous regions,
mainly for the pleasure of the
climb.
hiking and trekking
through rugged terrain

camping
 climbing over rocks, fallen
trees and logs
passing by thick vegetation,
crossing rivers, and exploring
the great outdoors while
having fun in the process
 FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN
CHOOSING YOUR DESTINATION
3 difficult rating system by Gideon
Lasco:
1. Classification (Minor or Major)
2. Difficulty Scale (1/9 being very easy;
9/9 technical)
3. Trail Class (1 -5 which describes the
type of trail to expect).
 Minor Climb
• can be accomplished
within a single day
without extraordinary
physical effort

• taking five hours or

less from the jumpoff
point
 Major Climb
 requires two or more
days to accomplish
 climber exerting a
great deal of physical
effort
 takes six hours or
more to reach the
summit.
• Taytay Falls: Minor, Difficulty 1/9, Trail Class 1
• Mt. Maculot: Minor, Difficulty 2/9, Trail Class 2-3
• Mt. Batulao: Minor, Difficulty 3/9, Trail Class 2-3
• Tarak Ridge: Major, Difficulty 4/9, Trail Class 2-3
• Mt. Pulag via Ambangeg: Major, Difficulty 5/9, Trail Class
2
• Mt. Tapulao: Major, Difficulty 6/9, Trail Class 2
• Mt. Apo via Kidapawan: Major, Difficulty 7/9, Trail Class 2-
4
• Mt. Dulang-Dulang: Major, Difficulty 8/9, Trail Class 2-4
• Mt. Patukan: Major, Difficulty 9/9, Trail Class 2 with
• rappelling, river crossing
 TIPS IN PREPARING FOR A
MOUNTAINEERING TRIP

• Personal Health
• Clothing
• Gear
• Food
• Companions and Climbing
Buddies
• Itinerary
 PRECAUTIONS AGAINST
RISKS AND DANGERS
*To avoid dehydration –
always drink water

*To avoid
hypothermia – change
in dry clothes
 *To avoid sprained ankles
and knees
– watch your step on and
tread lightly

*Always
bring a basic
first aid kit
 MOUNTAINEERING
ETIQUETTE
• Do not throw your
trash anywhere

• Do not vandalize or
write words on trees
and rock formations
• Be considerate of other
visitors and
mountaineers.

• Be respectful to the locals

and their customs and
traditions.
• Leave what you
find.

• Follow the "Leave

no Trace" principle.