Stampa

October 21, 2012
Stampang Bato, Montalban, Rizal

This was our 2nd induction climb for this year. Five members for this batch, they were Andrew Patoril, Emie Yabut, Maria Santelices, Lorenzo Maramara and Xani Llamas. We also have first timers to the group, they are Ricky Balboa, Rhea Lhyn Valles, Isabella Escueta and Keith Gifford M. Joves.

Itinerary:
0705 - Jeep - Ligaya to Montalban (Jump off) - PHP40/pax
0800 - Registration - free
0815 - Start Trek
0825 - Banka - PHP5/pax
1100 - Stampang Bato
1130 - Lunch
1200 - Induction
1440 - (Back to jump off) River Crossing
1740 - Banka - PHP5/pax
1800 - Jump off (Dinner PHP45, Bath PHP10)
1900 - Tricycle to Terminal - PHP10/pax
1910 - Jeep - Terminal to Ligaya - PHP27/pax
2020 - Ligaya
Total Expenses -  PHP164.00 including home to Ligaya v.v.

At jump off, the Barangay is trying to collect PHP300 from us as climb fee. They argue with the collecting officer simply because at the registration, they asked if there were registration fee, they said, "none" but then at night they want us to pay for the climb. They said that it was  their barangay ordinance.

Overall, it was fun. The most exciting part for me was the river hike. We're walking the river all the way back to jump-off. Crossing the river with current was kinda scary and fun at the same time. Not advisable for the kids though.