thanks for your interest in the potipot trip on may 16-17 under UPM's Talikasan program.
unlike the usual recreational getaway the Talikasan is also a venue to inform participants on outdoor appreciation and learn basic outdoor skills in camping, trekking, etc.
for the potipot trip, estimated total cost is set at a minimum of P1500 inclusive of travel from manila to zambales and vice versa, boat ride, minimal registration fee, rescue fund and souvenir t-shirt.
this fee does not cover meals, which will be assigned and prepared according to groups of 5-6 persons to which you wil be assigned and led by a UPM member.
this also does not cover equipment which means that participants will be asked to provide for their own tent, cookware, cookset and stoves, and fuel, usually butane canisters. should you not have access to these equipment, the UPM Talikasan team will assist you in finding such provisions.
you will also be asked to sign a waiver clearing UPM from any and all inconveniences, or any other untoward incidents that may occurr outside the purview of the organization during before and after the trip.
a "pre-climb" meeting will be set a few days before the activity to orient the particpants on what to do before, during and after the trip, and is also the venue where equipment and meal assignmets are arranged. the exact date for this is TBA.
a non-refundable downpayment of 50% of published reg fee is also collected before or during the pre-climb.
a "post-climb" meeting will also be held after the activity to assess the trip, gather insights from participants, and also serve as the venue for returning all borrowed equipment used during the trip.
itinerary
the potipot trip is set for may 16-17, saturday-sunday. departure for zambales will be set at 10pm friday night may 15, so as to maximize the trip and allow for travel time which is estimated at 6 hours one-way, including the boat ride to the island from mainland zambales.
during the activity participants are expected to follow and direct all inquiries to the group leader to which they are assigned. any inquiries should be directed at these coordinators.
there will be lectures on outdoor appreciation/leave no trace principles/environmental situationer, as well as on basic mountaineering course 1 during the talikasan.
still, ample time will be provided for exploring the island, swimming, taking pictures and socials in the itinerary.
saturday night will be spent sleeping in potipot, and departure for the mainland is tentatively set at 1pm sunday may 17.
there are no facilities in the island. wash up will be done at the mainland upon return.
further detaisll on the trip will become available by april.
for further inquiries, please contact myself at 09185096148 or fe capitulo at 09198427711
hi vince... :) i got loads of participants with me for this trip. nasabi ko na kay boy. as of now, 14 participants na, all from Thomson Reuters, ang nagpapareserve, plus ako pa, ha? thanks!
from philcoa take the up jeepney, get down at AS/Library, walk towards the lib, it's on the other end (north wing) opposite college of law
vince, sent you a message. i can send you my deposit for the activity. about the meal plan: just let me know what i need to bring. i can whip up a really good meal. :D
sama ako dyan...Paging BOY! 