PNMS GROUP

THE BIGGEST GATHERING OF PINOY MOUNTAINEERS, OVER 40 SUMMITS, SIMULTANEOUS FLAG RAISING, THE LARGEST CLEANUP OPERATION, ONE COMMON GOAL

Philippine National Mountaineering Society (PNMS) will be organizing the biggest celebration of Independence Day for Mountaineers and the largest cleanup operation done simultaneously with contingents coming from different outdoor organizations nationwide. This is where groups and individuals from different walks will gather and unite as one for this occasion. The 1^st. Annual Freedom Climb is a tribute climb to our fallen heroes in commemoration of their struggle and gallantry to fight for our freedom. This kind of event has never been done before and what motivates us from achieving this is our passion for the sport. Our mountains played a major role during the war. Basically, it provided them refuge which gave them strategic advantage over their enemies. As Mountaineers, we are taking this opportunity to celebrate Independence Day and bring it right where the action is during the war.

The plan is to simultaneously raise the Philippine Flag on The 13^th of June at exactly 8:00am. There will be 40 mountain summits, 40 contingents composed of different mountaineering organizations, 40 flags and 40 photos to be included in the Mountaineering Photo Exhibit This July-August. This will also serve as a unifying cause for mountaineers to work together in promoting environmental awareness. The event includes a Freedom Climb Commemorative T-Shirt. Registration is P350 per individual inclusive of the shirt and the event ID.

PARTICIPATING CLIMB DESTINATIONS (with respective group participants)

LUZON

MT. PULAG – Philippine National Mountaineering Society, PNMS / Singles for Christ, SFC / Lyceum Drinking Team

MT. TAPULAO – Kit-One Mountaineering Society

MT. PULOG, SORSOGON – Bicol Federation of Mountaineers (Danilo Arispe, Edcel Cantialiana, Baba Alberto)

MT. CINCO PICOS – OSPI Mountaineers  /  Mtalk

MT. BANAHAW – AJAX Mountaineers

MT. TABAYOC – Happy Campers Pilipinas, HPC / Outdoor Addicts

MT. MAYON -Freelance Climbers

MT. UGU – Team Sagul / Hiking Medics Group

MT. PINATUBO – Travel Factor / Montanara Outdoors / Seven Peaks

MT. CRISTOBAL – Katilingban Ilonggo Kalinga Kalikasan Mountaineers, KIKKM

MT. TARAK RIDGE – ACN Freelance Mountaineers

MT. BIAK NA BATO – Conquer Outdoors

MT. ARAYAT – T-Rex Mountaineers / Emerson / MLQU Stallions Outdoor Club

MT. SEMBRANO – ARK Backpackers / LittelFuse Mountaineers

MT. MACULOT – Samahan ng Mountaineering Barkadas, SMB / Amorseko Outdoor Club / Pulum-Zuellig

MT. MANABO – Dahon Palay Mountaineers / Takip Silim Oudoor Group

MT. MALIPUNYO – Toshiba Mountaineering Club / Matahari Mountaineers

MT. PICO DE LORO – Sinag Mountaineering Society

MT. BATULAO – Batangas Mountaineering Society, BMS / Rock Face Mountaineers / Patikiw Pilipinas / Access Mountaineers

MT. NATIB – Tukad Adventure Club / Kalasag Mountaineers

MT. CAGLAGO – MFPI - IM (Batch 36)

MT. BALAGBAG – Jamboree Mountaineers

MT. MARAMI – Smart Mountaineering Club

MT. DAGULDUL – Baroc Mountaineers/  Malacanang Outdoor Group, MOG

MT. MALASIMBO - Ayala Mountaineering Club Inc., AMCI

MT. KALISUNGAN - Bayanihan Mountaineering Group

MT. TALAMITAM - USTMountaineering Club, USTMC

VISAYAS

MT. NAPULAK – West Visayas State University Mountaineering Club,

MT. KANLAON – Climb Up Outdoors / Cuernos De Negros Mountaineering Club

MT. PADHAN – Bohol Eagles Mountaineering Society, BEMS

MT. MAYANA - Bohol Eagles Mountaineering Society, BEMS

MINDANAO

MT. APO – Tourism Council of Sta. Cruz / Mountaineering Federation of Southern Mindanao / mctca / teak / logsac

MT. DULANG-DULANG – Tourism Council of Sta. Cruz / Mountaineering Federation of Southern Mindanao

MT. KITANGLAD – Tourism Council of Sta. Cruz / Mountaineering Federation of Southern Mindanao / amoss

MT. MATUTUM – Tourism Council of Sta. Cruz / Mountaineering Federation of Southern Mindanao

MT. HAMIGUITAN – Tourism Council of Sta. Cruz / Mountaineering Federation of Southern Mindanao

PROGRAM

June 12, 2009 (Friday)

Trail Cleanup / Tree Planting

Setup camp

Campsite Cleanup

Dialogue

Socials

June 13, 2009 (Saturday)

7:00am: Simultaneous Flag Raising and singing of National anthem

7:30am: Freedom Climb Remarks (1 slot each group)

8:00am: Mountaineers Unity Oath

8:30am: Pictorial for the Mountaineers Photo Exhibit

• Each group may insert additional programs or activities to make the event colorful and exciting.

REGISTRATION FEE: P350/pax

You may register at the following outlets:

• Montanara Outdoor Shop (2^nd Floor, Farmers Plaza, Cubao)

• Conquer Outdoor Shop (2^nd Floor, Robinsons Pioneer, Boni Mandaluyong

• Sandugo Outdoor Shop (2^nd Floor, Trinoma, Quezon City)

• Sandugo Outdoor Shop (5^th Floor, Market-Market, The Fort)

• Climb Up Outdoor Shop (Bacolod City, Negros)

• Margaja Outdoor Club (Crossing, Calamba, Laguna)

• Bicol Federation of Mountaineers -For Bicol Region registration pls contact: 09276480676 / 09293601327
  

• Engr. Albert Gabriel- 09193142117 (Tourism Council of Sta. Cruz, Davao)

CONTACT US

Mobile: 09267009892 / Jade Rance Acidre

09165185885 / Nino Mansaneros

09175073817 / Jeffrey Famatiga

e-mail: pnms.adventures@yahoo.com

url: www.freedomclimb.multiply.com

      www.freedomclimb.org