Skookum Mountaineers: October 2016

Sunday, October 16, 2016

Tarak Ridge / Mt. Pulag - Rescued Hikers (Typhoon Karen)

With Typhoon Karen wreaking havoc in Central and Northern Luzon this past weekend, news has it that there are some hikers who were rescued in mountains located in the different parts of the country.

According to news reports, 100 hikers were rescued in Tarak Ridge in Mariveles Bataan,

Tarak Ridge - Rescued Hikers

Meanwhile, 16 hikers were supposedly rescued in Mt. Pulag due to the inclement weather that was brought about by Typhoon Karen.

According to reports, theses hikers tried to fight the bad weather out and pushed the hike until Camp 3 at the Ambangeg Trail, to no avail.

There are also reports over the net and mountaineering group pages that mention of another group of hikers that were stranded at the Akiki Trail.

Mt. Pulag via the Ambangeg Trail

Mt. Pulag - Rescue
16 trekkers rescued in Mt. Pulag
Tarak / Pulag - (Typhoon Karen)

Mt. Pulag - All trails are temporarily closed!

The Office of the Mt. Pulag National Park Superintendent has recently issued a declaration about the temporary closure of all trails leading to Mt. Pulag until Thursday this week.

The public is advised accordingly.

http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/17/16/mt-pulag-trekking-trails-closed-temporarily

Thursday, October 6, 2016

PASKOokum 2016

The annual outreach climb of the Skookum Mountaineers dubbed as PASKOokum (from the words "Pasko" (Christmas) and "Skookum") will be held on December 10, 2016. This outreach climb will be held at the jumpoff point in the Akiki Trail, also popularly known as the killer trail of Mt. Pulag.

PASKOokum 2016 will be for the benefit of the students of Duacan Primary School in Tujakap, Duacan, Kabayan, Benguet. It is exactly the same place where we held PASKOokum 2015.

Everyone is invited to join this fun-filled activity where happiness will be shared. Should you have questions or wish to make your donations in support of this activity, you may comment below or contact the Skookum Mountaineers at the following numbers: +63 927 7470339, +63 906 4412618 and +63 917 5537819.