Plan a Climb via CyberSpace

In Simple Steps via CyberSpace

1. Start with a clear purpose why you want to climb. Read PALMC’s “Why Do I Climb?”
2. Set the destination to climb. Choose initially from the listing of Metropolitan Mountaineering Society list of itineraries. (Update to http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/)
3. Locate the mountain in the map. NAMRIA guides you. (Update to http://wikimapia.org/)
4. Complete equipment requirements. Review PLDT’s MC expedition checklist.
5. Before you leave, check the weather in Weather News or call Telephone # 813-0679 for daily forecast. (Update to http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/ or http://www.tropicalstormrisk.com/)
6. Climb. (Cyberspace cannot do this for you!)
7. Complete your climb with a journal. Read Meralco’s Pulag Chronicles. (Update to http://ialman.livejournal.com/ for narration and visual or http://www.ironwulf.net/)
8. If climbing is for you, check out affiliated clubs in Bundok’s listing. (Update to http://mfpi.wordpress.com/)
9. If it really is for you, put up a club. Trace UPM’s club history. (Update to http://upmountaineers.multiply.com/)
10. Be guided by the Wilderness Ethics (still the same):

• Prepare well.

• Respect local practices.

• Be conscious of your impact on the wilderness.

• Camp well.

• Carry down all garbage.

• Practice healthy sanitation.

• No chemicals on the river for washing yourself and dishes.

• No fires.

• No smoking.

• Respect space of others.

• Be involved.

Embrace the new thinking of “Leave No Trace."

First published December 26, 1995, updated Dec 2009 Chito Razon

Foto courtesy of Rico