Gender Sensitivity: A Mountaineering Perspective by Ms. Heia Natalia

Blogger’s note: I personally met the author of the article during the “Saragka sa Bukid Bulusan 2009” event. The roster of the outdoor peeps I am looking up to are mainly composed of men. It is a rarity that I admire a female outdoor person… and Ms. Heia is one of them.

For what I know, she has already achieved the status of “Everest basecamper”. She had climbed most of the hardcore mountains in the Phils., and she is an advocate for MFPI’s All Women’s Climb. She has also scaled Mt. Kinabalu in Malaysia, and is planning to do Mt. Kilimanjaro come 2012.

What was stuck in my head was that, as a training climb for Mt. Everest, she did a dayhike of the mountain where I almost died… Mt. Isarog.

Get Me Out of Here!: Naga Airport (WNP)

One of the 3 major airports in Bicolandia is Naga City Airport (the two being Legazpi and Virac airport). The airport whose domestic code is WNP, primarily serves most passengers bound for Camarines Norte and Sur, and probably the nearby Iriga. It is classified as a Class 1 airport. Terminal fee is around php30.00-50.00 (honestly I forgot).

Negros Outdoorshop: Island Life in Dumaguete City

Whenever we go on a climb out of town… one of our considerations is the presence of an outdoor shop. It has been our comfort to find one amidst the strangeness of the new surroundings, we know that we have a kindred soul whenever we find local mountaineers on said outdoor shops.

Get Me Out of Here!: Legazpi Airport (LGP)

Legazpi Airport (LGP) serves the aviation needs of the Albay region. It is located in Legazpi City. This is the airport of choice for those visiting Albay and Sorsogon. The airport itself affords a great view of the majestic Mt. Mayon.

I Don't Know Any Other Way to Wash My Tent

ITINERARY: CATARMAN TRIP

Experiencing Northern Samar for the first time… in just one day.
June 18-19, 2011

Day 1 Saturday June 18
0315 ETD Guadalupe
0330 ETA Airport
0545 ETD Manila via Cebpac
0740 ETA Catarman
0800 ETA GV Hotel, check-in
0815 ETD GV Hotel for Lavezares
0915 ETA Lavezares, ride pumpboat to Biri (php50)
1030 ETA Biri, roam the area
1300 ETD Biri
1400 ETA Lavezares
1500 ETA Catarman town proper, explore the area
1800 Dinner
1900 Back at hotel, prepare the Dumaguete trip itinerary

Day 2 Sunday June 19
0600 ETA airport
0740 ETD Catarman to Manila
0915 ETA Manila Domestic
1000 ETA Guadalupe

BUDGET: 1.5k-2k

Plane tickets were acquired via CebPac on sale, purchased last August 2010 for less than Php400 roundtrip.

Bicol Outdoorshop: Kadlagan Store in SM Naga

Owner: Jojo Villareal
Location: 2nd fl. SM Naga
Products: Climbing gears like backpack, knives, carabiners, ropes, sandals etc and local outdoor souvenirs

Mt. Masaraga check!

A climb that's one year in the making. Booked the flight and marked my calendar for this a year ago. =D

Kawasan Falls: Turquoise Set in Emerald

KAWASAN FALLS is a popular destination to tourists especially foreigners of all ages. It’s a blue green gem that is hidden somewhere in Matutinao, Badian… southwest part in the province of Cebu. Along the bus ride you could see the outline of the Negros Islands.

The walk to the falls itself from the highway is a bit tiring, especially if you are carrying heavy loads while thinking that this is supposed to be a chillax trip. But on the way, you can feast your eyes at the blue green stream on your left.

AMCI Basic Mountaineering Course 2011

Note: I got this invite via email.

You were drawn to the AMCI Mountaineering Club’s photo exhibits at TriNoma and Glorietta 4 for a reason. Images of lush mountains, deep ravines, rushing rivers, and campsites perched at high altitudes piqued your interest because you crave adventure. Allow us to satisfy your hunger.

Every year, the AMCI Mountaineering Club, Inc. offers individuals the opportunity to take their outdoor passions higher through its Basic Mountaineering Course. You are invited to a free Orientation on June 9, 2011, Thursday at the OnStage Theater in Greenbelt 1. Registration starts at 7PM.

For more information, send us an email at amcibmc@gmail.com, or get in touch with Dennis at 0906 515 0441 or Janice at 0917 895 5269. Please feel free to bring along your friends.

See you there!

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