Conquering Mt. Batulao

                                                          Mt. Batulao in Nasugbu, Batangas

When was the last time you do something for the first time?

I am just an ordinary urban girl working in a BPO company. Suddenly got bored in life and want to know what life has to offer. I then, joined a hiking event. The first ever mountain I conquer. Since its my first time to climb I didn't know anything about hiking / mountaineering and stuff, like what to wear, what to bring, etc.,

I even wear a cotton shirt, a sweat pants and a sneakers!

Imagine, I conquer my first Mountain wearing those?


For those who wants to try and explore the mountains. Don't ever try to wear those! haha





Here are the advisable attire that you can use.

1. Drifit  Shirt
2. Sleeves
3. Hiking Shoe or Hiking Sandals
4. Hiking Bag, (choose a bag that you will be comfortable, not too big! but can accommodate all things that you need to bring)

Reaching the peak, you can see the beautiful view of the nearby towns. A breath taking scenery of nature. The only thing that cross my mind is, Its all worth it! the pain, the exhaustion, the fears while ascending a top the peak.

It was a very unforgettable thing I've done for the first time! I survived my first hike. I conquer Mt. Batulao in Nasugbu Batangas.






How to get there?

From Coastal mall, just ride a bus bound to Nasugbu then ask to drop you at Evercrest Mountain Resort (the fare is around Php.99)

Itinerary:

0400 - ETD from Coastal Mall
0700 - ETA to Evercrest
0715 - Start trek
0900 - Arrival at Camp 1 (registration)
1100 - Arrival at the Summit (Lunch, Photo ops)
1200 - Start Descend
0130 - Arrival to new trail (Registration)
0300 - Arrival to Evercrest
0330 - Clean up at the nearby sari - sari store in front of Evercrest
0400 - Take a quick meal at the nearby sari - sari store in front of Evercrest
0500 - Take a bus outside evercrest bound for Lawton / Pasay
0800 - ETA to Manila

(Number of hours you spend depends on your pacing)


What to bring?

Personally, I bring the following with me.

1.5 litters of Water
Extra Clothes
Packed Lunch
Trail food (Jelly, chocolates)

I strongly suggest the you bring hiking gloves and use hiking shoes  (because the trail is dusty)