TREE PLANTING
Native trees such as narra and cupang are planted in Sapang Anginan near Ipo River.
WE ARE THE U.P. MOUNTAINEERS
A student organization of the University of the Philippines-Diliman, which promotes responsible mountaineering as a healthy physical activity, and as a means to advocate environmental awareness-particularly forest conservation and protection of mountain habitats.
ASTIG-FACTOR TRAINING
Be fit for climbs, both mentally and physically.
Equipment Packing
Tips and tricks on backpacking, what to bring (e.g. shelter, clothing and food), and water systems
Outdoor Cooking
Types, operation and maintenance of portable stoves, outdoor food preparation and pre-cooking
Shelter systems
Tent-pitching, campsite selection, temporary shelter set-up
Wilderness First Aid
Emergency response, first aid kit, types of injuries and wounds, basic life support/CPR, carrying and transport of injured patients
Land Navigation
Parts of a map, compass basics, how to orient the map, land navigation techniques
Knots Ropework
Parts of a rope, basic and advanced knots and when to use them, rope care and storage
MOUNTAIN ROCKSTAR SESSIONS
STRENGTH ENDURANCE
Physical training program for members and applicants. Includes running, circuit training, strengthening exercises and weight training.
INITIATIVES
GREEN IS GOOD
Green is Good or GIG represents the environmental projects of UPM headed by the Environmental Committee.
REHABILITATION PROTECTION OF THE IPO WATERSHED
Deforestation in the Ipo Watershed is degrading Manila's water supply. GIG is fully committed to protecting Manila's water source via a holistic approach.
TREE NURTURING
Many planted trees do not survive when outplanted because of infertile soil, drought or too many weeds overtaking it. To increase the trees' survival, they are visited and the surrounding areas are weeded. Water drip systems are also put in place during times of drought.
TREE TAGGING
The location or GPS coordinates of seedlings are recorded to be able to check and monitor their growth.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Through help from expert members and our partners in Philippine Plants Conservation Society(PNPCSI), the residents of Sapang Anginan are educated on the value of forest resources and are trained to produce tree seedlings for reforestation. By selling seedlings, they are able to have extra income for their families. The children in Sapang Anginan are educated through story telling and interactive activities such as water education games, community clean-up and bird watching.
COLLABORATION
The DENR and various government agencies and non-governmental organizations such as the Hortica Filipina, Philippine Native Plants Conservation Society were consulted in this project. We also tapped the expertise of nurses, community developers, local leaders and residents. In addition, the cause has been well financially supported by government and private institutions and private individuals.
LEAVE NO TRACE VIDEO
The U.P. Mountaineers proudly presents this 3-minute video clip about outdoor ethics. Feel free to share this and help us promote responsible mountaineering. #LeaveNoTrace #LNT
The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace were developed to help educate and guide recreationists in sustainable minimum impact practices that mitigate or avoid recreation-related impacts. The member-driven Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics teaches people how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly.
UPM SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM (UPMSAR)
An all-volunteer auxiliary group belonging to the University of the Philippines Mountaineers. The unit has been actively serving in mountain search and rescue deployments for more than 20 years with its on-call rescue team.
Aside from creating awareness and conducting promotional activities, the group also offers training modules on basic safety and disaster preparedness.
DISASTER RELIEF
- 2016 Typhoon Nona (Mindoro)
- 2015 Typhoon Lando (Nueva Ecija)
- 2013 Typhoon Yolanda (Tacloban)
- 2013 Bohol Earthquake
- 2011 Typhoon Sendong
- 2011 Typhoon Pedring
MOUNTAIN RESCUE & RETRIEVAL
- 2014 Mt. Makiling
- 2013 Mt. Maculot
RESCUE OPERATIONS
- 2016 Typhoon Mario
- 2012 Habagat
MEDICAL MISSIONS
- 2013 Typhoon Yolanda (Coron)
- 2013 Smart Communications Project Casili
EXPLORATION
GUITING-GUITING
Deemed as one of the highest peaks in the country, Mt. Guiting-Guiting in Romblon, is any mountaineer’s dream to tick off their climb bucket list. The usual trail is in itself a challenge on its own. UPM takes the adventure up a notch by exploring new trails all leading toward Guiting-Guiting’s famous saw-toothed peaks, and documenting amazing flora and fauna along the way. Additional steps and coordination with the proper authorities still need to be undertaken to officially open the newly explored trails to the public.
PINATUBO
Still unnamed, the new trail in Mt. Pinatubo serves as an alternative route with Angeles as the entry point. Exploration was conducted last 21-22 June. The new trail is still for approval of the indigenous peoples in the area which is covered by their ancestral domain.
CAPUGAN - THREE KINGS TRAVERSE
Found in Capugan in the municipality of Kiangan, the Three Kings are the three distinctive peaks that dominate the skyline of Lagawe, Ifugao’s capital. The new trail is meant to traverse the three peaks, spanning from Ambabag Kiangan to Munggayang Kiangan, where trekkers can revel in the diverse flora and fauna along the trail including bats, wild pigs and numerous small birds. Sightings of snakes were also reported in the area and interestingly, one of them is the spitting cobra or what is locally known as ‘hakuku’. A final exploration trip is expected to finish the trail so that it can be opened to the public.
ACTIVITIES
Hindi ka mauubusan ng gagawin at kasama sa mga ganap.
Bigla kang nagka-mountain/road bike, football cleats, rock climbing shoes, scuba gear, binoculars, frisbee, goggles, compass, harness, paddle
Dennis Lopez, 2011
e dati naman wala kang ka sport-sport
HALIKA. JOIN NA!
HALIKA. JOIN NA!
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