Mt. Apo additional Info!
WHEN AND HOW TO GO
If you will be coming from Manila, there are two ways to travel to the jump-off point. The first option is via 
plane taking the local carriers PAL, Grand Air, Cebu Pacific, and Air Philippines. You can either take Davo City of Cotabato City flights though the former is best advised but either way, time and cost is negligible. The second option is via ship like Super Ferry Liners which has trips to either Davao or Cotabato although the Cotabato route is nearer and cheaper. Apo is best climbed during the summer months though organized climbs are being conducted by the local tourism office usually during Holy Week, October and last week of December. Permits and prior arrangements should be made with the DENR or Tourism Office.
SUGGESTED ROUTES
There are six known routes to the Mt. Apo summit, though one of the route, the Tico – Magpet route has other sub-routes at its lower slopes. It is advisable to take different routes in going up and going down to maximize your visit. But on a regular day, only the Kidapawan route is advised since other routes are only safe during the peak climbing seasons. Other routes will also require more hours of trekking and not as established as the Kidapawan route. Otherwise, if taking 2 routes, the recommended routes are the Kapatagan and Kidapawan trails especially for mountaineers who are first timers to Apo due to its totally unique environment, very different from each other. Substantial information can be gathered at jump-off points.
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Posted by Denz
on Aug 16 2008. Filed under outdoor info.
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