ngyaw's travels: mount pulag

Waiting for sunrise at the peak of Mt. Pulag. (November, 2012)

At 2922 masl, Mt. Pulag is the highest mountain in Luzon and the third in the whole Philippines. This was the first ever adventure I had with my human. It was also the first peak exceeding 2000 meters that she conquered. Taking the Ambangeg trail, this was a no-sweat trek for me. I cannot say the same for my human though.

With the majestic sunrise view it offers combined with the relative ease of making it to the summit, hundreds of people flock here, mostly in the weekend. This makes it the most popular 'high-altitude' mountain for climbing enthusiasts in Luzon, if not in the country. But concerns have been raised against the large volume of traffic in the mountain which may be doing harm to its delicate ecosystem. So if you decide to climb this mountain (or any mountain), climb responsibly and follow the leave-no-trace principle.

Ngyaw's purr-fect tip: Bring lots of layers because the cold in the mountain isn't a joke. And layers, not a bulky winter jacket because once you start the early morning ascent to the summit, you'll get warmer and would have to peel a few.