Mt. Guiting - Guiting (G2) Traverse via Olango-Tampayan Trail

October 29-30, 2016

MT. GUITING-GUITING
Sibuyan Island, Romblon
Major Jump-off: Brgy. Tampayan, Madgiwang, Sibuyan
LLA: 12°24’50″N, 122°34’4″E, 2058 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: 3 days / 10-13 hours
Specs: Major Climb, Difficulty 9/9, Trail Class 5 with rock climbing/scrambling
(Source: http://www.pinoymountaineer.com)

After two (2) months of resting my body in extreme outdoor activities, I was so determined to hike one of the most difficult climb in the Philippines - Mt. Guiting - Guiting (G2) in Sibuyan Island, Romblon Province. Given the unpredictability of my work schedule next year, I thought that I should hike G2 this year.

I joined one of my friends who was with me in Mt. Mantalingajan in Palawan - Bien Rubia. We were with Sir Greg Galicia of BaseKamp - Market! Market! in one of our hardest climb so far - G2 Traverse (Olango - Tampayan Trail) Overnight itinerary.

Group Picture (c) Biyaherong Barat

Some of the pictures I have during the hike are posted below. We were rewarded of great views somehow during this difficult climb showered by heavy rainfall.

 Take 5 before Bulod's Spring on our Day 2

 "Kiss the Wall" portion

Waiting for a "clearing"  

 Trail to Knife-Edge and Mayo's Peak

 Scenery along the trail

Knife-Edge and Mayo's Peak from afar

Other photos uploaded in my facebook account:
Mt. Guiting-Guiting Traverse (Oct 29-30, 2016)

Here's a copy of our itinerary:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/yb917binlcwer33/Guiting-Olango-Tampayan.pdf?dl=0

Budget for the Climb:
P5,500 - event fee
Transpo Buendia-Batangas RT P350
Food and Other expenses P3,000
(i love to eat especially after the climb hehe)

Video of our climb and sidetrip to Cantingas River
Up and Up: Mt. Guiting-Guiting Traverse

I'LL BE BACK NEXT YEAR DURING SUMMER TIME, WHO'S WITH ME?