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Mt Pulag, Benguet - After 4 years, I once more set foot on Luzon 's rooftop. Thanks to pinoymountaineer.com for organizing the friendship climb. I have always wanted to return to this 2,922 masl beauty after a not so good climb due to rain and harsh cold via akiki trail on December 2005.
Travel from Manila to the jump-off point at the Ranger’s Camp will approximately consume about 10 hours. This includes a bus ride from Cubao to Baguio and a bumpy jeepney ride from Baguio to the jump off point - Babadak Ranger Station in Bokod, Benguet.

DENR visitor's centerRanger's Stationadvance team for sunset..

Upon completion of the pre-climb orientation at the DENR by park superintendent Emerita Tamiray, the trek started via the Ambangeg Trail from the Ranger’s Camp towards Camp 2. It was just an easy pace that I was able to find time and proceed trekking towards the summit for the sunset.

I was expecting a picture perfect sea of clouds but I got disappointed once again. After staying for about 30 minutes on top, the temperature dropped rapidly. I trekked down towards camp 2 as fast as I could for dinner preparation and for some socials. It’s so hard to cook outdoors with 5ºC temperature but I was able to cook my spicy spaghetti in mushroom sauce and pork chops.

At the second day, we’re supposed to get up early at 0400H for the sunrise at the summit but it was just so cold to move. I opted to stay at camp 2 and sipped hot swiss-miss while preparing breakfast. At around 0720H, I decided to break camp to feel the heat of the lower altitude.