MAKI The Great: MT. TALAMITAM & MT. APAYANG TWIN DAYHIKE

After resting from climbing for almost 3 months, I decided that I needed a break from everyday stress and pressure from work. Few days before the long weekend (Eid'l Fitr), I started looking for events together with my Baratpacker friends Toff and Bryan, and ended joining A's Adventure PH headed by Alex Barbadillo.

Mt. Talamitam in the background.

Mt. Talamitam is one of the popular mountains of Nasugbu, and adjacent to it is Mt. Apayang, which was opened 2 years ago to public. Jump-off point is located in Sitio Bayabasan, Brgy. Aga. If you're looking for a perfect chill climb, maybe these twin mountains are what you're looking for.

On the jump-off with the squad. Photo credit to Bryan Toledo

Mt. Talamitam Jump-off is located at Sitio Bayabasan, Brgy. Aga, Nasugbu, Batangas

Sunrise.

A Balete tree along the trail.

The trail is different from other mountains I climbed in Nasugbu, compared to Mt. Pico de Loro and Mt. Batulao. The trail also reminds me of Mt. Ulap because of its New Zealand ambiance. It will take you almost an hour (depending on your phasing) from the jump-off point to the foot of Mt. Talamitam. The view is a perfect grassland and recommended for beginners. The cool breeze will cool you down despite the summer's heat.

Grassland on the way to Mt. Talamitam.

The group taking a short break.

"See each sunrise as a gift", Coldplay, Up & Up

Facing the jagged peaks of nearby Mt. Batulao.

Mt. Talamitam, Maki the Great and a cow in one frame.

New Zealand feels.

Intimate moments with Toff and Bryan.

Campers.

Coconut tree with Talamitam in the background.

Groupie with the climb-buddies of the day. Photo Courtesy of Toff.

The twin mountains in the background.

Baratpackers with Mt. Talamitam in the background.

From the foot up to the summit of Mt. Talamitam is a less than hour trek. From the summit, you can capture a nice view of Mt. Batulao and its jagged peaks. You can also enjoy a halo-halo and an iced cold Mountain Dew. If you're looking for a photogenic spot, then the summit is the best place and strike a pose like Angel Locsin.

From the IG account @therealangellocsin

Strike a pose like idol Angel.

The group ascending to Mt. Talamitam's summit.

With the Baratpackers climb buddies: Toff and Bryan.

Grotto from Mt. Talamitam's summit.

Can you spot Mt. Batulao in the background?

Yeah, that's Mt. Batulao and its jagged peaks.

Enjoying halo-halo with Alex (Organizer), Jam, Toff and Bryan at the summit of Mt. Talamitam.

The descent from Mt. Talamitam's summit to the shoulders of both peaks (Apayang) is quite an obstacle because of the overgrown grass. Otherwise, it can take to 30 minutes up to Mt. Apayang's summit. The view from the summit is not different from Talamitam. The Maragondon range of Cavite is also visible from there.