So, since everybody in the group wanted to do something out-of-the-ordinary during that long weekend, and we were not allowed to climb Mt. Apo, we opted to settle for the second highest peak in the Philippines --- Mt.Dulang-Dulang (aka D2) in Bukidnon. I seem to sound arrogant with that statement huh?! hehehe...
We started our trek around 2:30 pm of June 7 after the tribal ritual. This experience was quite different from the previous climb we had at Mt. Hamiguitan because of the rain that accompanied us the whole time. It took us approximately one and a half day to reach the peak where we endlessly whined on the freezing cold atmosphere.
Both campsite (1st one near the creek and the other one at the peak) were so cold we can hardly move around. Most of us girls covered ourselves and settled inside the tent. The crack of dawn breeze felt like we were in a "winter wonderland" but still brought out the photo addict part of us and got us to pose like we're in a Koreanovela.
One of the best part was feeling the cool early morning breeze on our faces with the fog & morning mist along with rays of the beautiful sunrise touching our shivering bodies. I never felt that close to nature so far. It's such an overwhelming experience watching the neighboring Mt. Kitangland and the sight of the gigantic Mt. Apo at a distance.
I never imagined I could make it 2,938 MASL. I'm just a newbie in this mountain climbing stuff and yet I already made it to the 2nd highest peak in the country.
It's considered a major climb by mountaineers and I consider it as a major achievement I can truly be proud of. Thanks to the MINSSAD Mountaineers who gave me the chance to explore this kind of adventure.
Watch out as I dare to climb Mt. Apo...hope to make it. ;-)
“It is important that you recognize your progress and take pride in your accomplishments. Share your achievements with others. Brag a little. The recognition and support of those around you is nurturing.”
=Rosemarie Rossetti=
Oh, you were the group that climbed Mt. Dulangdulang after us. So you experienced the cold that had been bothering our traverse climb. Heheh...nice try! See you on the trail.
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