Photo Roll: Mt. Pulag Snapshots

So last time I wrote here, I wasn’t sure if I was going to survive Mt. Pulag. Fortunately though, I made it and I’m back with goodies for those of you who are interested in climbing the mountain.

First off: photo teasers.

Here are some of the Mt. Pulag pictures I took during the trip. These are mostly pics at the summit but also included are the sights along the way. I decided not to bring my DSLR because I figured it would be difficult to climb with such a load, and some friends also advised me not to bring it because it might get damaged due to the freezing weather up the mountain.

So making do with what I had, which was an old Olympus point and shoot waterproof/shockproof/freezeproof camera, here are the Mt. Pulag snapshots I managed to take, which hopefully will entice you to climb the mountain as well. 🙂

One of the sights you'll encounter in the easy part of the trail. — One of the sights you’ll encounter in the easy part of the trail.

These are the kinds of trees you'll normally see in Mt. Pulag. — These are the kinds of trees you’ll normally see in Mt. Pulag.

There are also some flowers along the trail.

"Horizontal trees" are common in Mt. Pulag. — “Horizontal trees” are common in Mt. Pulag.

These trees are actually a nice sight during the hike.

One of the views you'll enjoy while waiting for sunrise at the summit. — One of the views you’ll enjoy while waiting for sunrise at the summit: the sun peeking while the sea of clouds is slowly forming.

During sunrise, the moon was still present at the other side of the summit.

While waiting for the sunrise — Sunrise and sea of clouds

Cloud-covered mountain, one of the amazing sights in the summit

It's a sea of clouds up there. — It’s a sea of clouds up there.

There I was, taking this picture, while my officemate Cat was taking a selfie. :) — There I was, taking this picture, while my officemate Cat was taking a selfie video. 🙂

While we were about to descend, this was how the summit looked; it was as if the clouds were melting — While we were about to descend, this was how the summit looked like; it was as if the clouds were melting

These are just some of the many amazing sights you’ll see if you climb Mt. Pulag. Though it’s an exhausting and freezing hike up the summit, the rewarding views that await are all worth it.

Next time I’ll tell you all about our Mt. Pulag trip and the things to expect during the climb. 🙂

3 responses to “Photo Roll: Mt. Pulag Snapshots”

elhizamour

03/07/2014

Great shots! Makes me want to climb Mt. Pulag! 😁😄 Can I ask how much did you spend? Thanks!

1. jan
  
  03/07/2014
  
  thanks! we joined a group tour, Yabag Mountaineering. Their package costs 3,500 + 250 per person if you’re going to rent a tent. 🙂
  
  1. elhizamour
    
    03/07/2014
    
    Thanks a lot!! ☺️

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