Province of Albay
Day 01: 27 August 2011
Trekking - rain or shine!!
Jump-off point at Sto. Domingo |
While most people were enjoying the safety of their home with family and loved ones and some were bracing for a category 5 typhoon Mina while it traverses from Bicol region up north to the Cagayan Valley, I was at the wilderness climbing the majestic perfect cone under unpredictable weather with four other adventurous friends at Albay.
Trail leading to Camp 1 |
It was a "dream-come-true" after all. It was because of my love of photography and Mt. Mayon that brought me up the mountains, meeting new friends, enjoying nature and having fun.
Volcanic Rocks and Covered Trail |
Early on August 27, 2011, five climbers met at a usual meeting place in Albay - the Legazpi bus terminal. After completing the head count, we head on to the jump-off point at Sto. Domingo.
Camp 1 |
The jump-off point is actually a golf-course so it was nice. The first part of the climb going to camp 1, which took us about three hours, was an easy climb.
Preparing for Dinner |
We passed through nice landscapes of lava trail most of which were covered with "cogon" grass already. Then we reached a forest area and then finally, camp 1.
Water Source |
Super typhoon Mina was brewed somewhere near Albay so for few weeks, it was raining hard in that place. During our climb, the weather was totally cloudy and windy and drizzling. Advantage of this weather condition was that it provided a cool temperature that prevented us from getting dehydrated fast while trekking.
City of Legazpi at Night view from Camp 1 |
Day 02: 28 August 2011
The following day, we woke up early, took some photos of sunrise, had breakfast and started the assault to the knife edge.
Early Morning Sky at Camp 1 |
Unlike the trail at Mt. Malinao, the trail at Mt. Mayon going up was completely different. It was made of solidified lava, large rocks and cliffs.
Trail leading to Knife-edge |
Old Lava Trail Wet and Slippery |
Sitting near Knife-edge |
View of the City of Legazpi along the old Lava Trail |
Going down the Trail barefooted |
Rocky Trail |
Sto. Domingo Golf Course Jump-off Point |
An awesome, very challenging yet very nice climb at Mt. Mayon. See more photos.
Daragang Magayon!!
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