23/02/2021
Dahil uso yung Coor-Joiner issue dito, napapanahon na din sigurong ibahagi ito as a learning opportunity para maenjoy ng bawat isa ang kabundukan.
For 'Joiners', para maiwasan natin ang mga hindi magagandang karanasan, magsimula tayo sa ating mga sarili:
1. Matuto tayong magsaliksik tungkol sa ating pupuntahan (difficulty, trail class, hours/days required, water source, weather forecast) Hanggang ngayon gamit na gamit namin yung blog ni Sir Gideon Lasco (www.pinoymountaineer.com) tuwing bago umakyat. Wag basta sugod, Bes. Research research din muna.
2. Mag-self assess kung kakayanin ba natin ang aakyatin. Take note that they will never change the destination because you can't join, ikaw ang mag-aadjust. Kung hindi kaya, wag ipilit para lang makakuha ng pang Instagram, humanap ng iba. Remember, Hiking should be a pleasurable experience for you.
3. Huwag nating iasa ang ating mga sarili sa iba (self contain), bago ka pumasok sa hobby na to, meron ka sanang at least 3 basic items: Durable HIKING shoes/sandals, Hiking Bag at Tent (Maraming lokal brands na quality pero mura). Nagbabago ang sitwasyon sa bundok, kailangan nating matutunang umaksyon depende sa ating pangangailangan. Magdala ng personal first aid kit at medicine box mo.
4. Maghanda: Mag ehersisyo, tumakbo, maglakad lakad at least 1-2 weeks before climb for minor climb, tune up climb kapag major hike. Make sure na fit ka, iwas liability ng grupo.
5. Pack light. Just bring all neccessary items. Kung dayhike, wag ka magdala ng buong wardrobe mo, Bes. Motto nga namin, "Matutuyo naman yan sa trail". Enough water, spare shirt, trail foods lang sapat na. Kung overnight naman, magdagdag ka lang ng tent/hammock, at least 3 sets of clothing, jacket, emergency blanket, ready-to-eat meals (Preferrably yung mga nasa sachet para mas magaan at less space), powerbank at kung ano pang tingin mo NECESSARY para comfortable ang experience mo.
Para sa mga 'Organizers':
1. Learn to assess your participants (Experience, Endurance, Medical condition, etc.) Wag pilitin isama kung alam nating mahihirapan, humanap ng ibang participants.
2. When hiking in large groups, divide your group to at least 8-10 members per group with one experienced team leader that can sweep (if required ang guide) or assign an experienced participant to sweep (if no guide required) with at least 30 mins interval to minimize environmental impact.
3. Focus on safety and experience not on sales. Mas babalik balikan ka if pleasurable ang experience nila lalo sa mga first timer.
4. Keep your group informed (What to do, what to wear, what to expect, what to bring, etc.) at least 3 days before climb.
NOTE:
Andyan lang yung bundok para akyatin, eventually maakyat mo din yan in time, wag magmadali, unless ipapasara yung bundok na gusto nating maakyat, kaya kung gusto mo pang maraming bundok na maakyat, please obrserve strict LNT principle. Enjoy. Climb safe. Explore.
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