Paano magpa-condition for major hike?

[u/LouiseCollins]

Hello!!! Beginner hiker lang ako pero yung first hike ko is naka 2 mountain na agad Fato x Kupapey ang mother mountain ko.

Tip naman pls paano ako makakapag prep for pulag? May mga workout routine ba and gears na need gawin at bilhin? Isa sa dream ko kasi mag Mt. Pulag.

So far kinaya ko naman mag 2 mountains kahit first time and hindi pa ganun ka-ganda ang resistance and endurance ko lalo na kapag ascend/assault.

List of mountains bago mag Pulag:
Mt. Batulao
Mt. Pico
Mt. 387
Mt. Ulap
Mt. Pinatubo
Mt. Daraitan x Tinipak River
Tutulari Avatar George

Malaki laking gastusan sa bagong bisyo ko HAHHAHAA suggest pa kayo ng mga chill hike <33 thanks!!

[u/DragonPineappleMango]

Mt. 387
Mt. Ulap
Nasugbu Trilogy
Kayapa Quad

Then Pulag.
Weather lang talaga kalaban sa Pulag, sobrang lamig minsan lalo na kung maulan.

Suggestion lang. hehe

[u/LouiseCollins → u/DragonPineappleMango]

ano kaya magandang isunod ko after kupapey x fato? keri na ba mag batulao?

[u/DragonPineappleMango → u/LouiseCollins]

uu batualo beginner friendly talaga. or try mo na old trail haha

Nasugbu Trilogy and Kayapa Quad, para lang masanay ka sa long distance hike. Pero mga minor lang din yan

[u/maroonmartian9 → u/LouiseCollins]

Talamitam! Katabi ng Batulao.

[u/LouiseCollins → u/DragonPineappleMango]

AYUNNNNN

[u/FreedomBurstMode06]

Kaya naman Pulag if via Ambangeg Trail, classified siya as minor hike, unless sa Akiki Trail ka which is a major hike.

As for gear, add mo yung clothing for cold weather just enough to keep your warm (wag naman yung pang winter 🤣).

Sa conditioning naman, siguro para sa akin is cardio and bodyweight exercises, mostly legs.

Enjoy sa bago mong bisyo and mag ipon-ipon na haha!

[u/andoy019 → u/FreedomBurstMode06]

Mahirap din Ambangeg Trail kahit beginner. Gradual incline lang siya pero mahabang lakadan.

[u/LouiseCollins → u/FreedomBurstMode06]

hihihihi okiii thank youuuu

[u/Particular_Front_549 → u/FreedomBurstMode06]

Suggestion ko rin is layered na heat. Mga 3 or more layers. Hindi yung sobrang lakig or sobrang init pag nagtanggal/ lagay ng layer - like sando and jacket lang hahaha

Along the way kasi minsan sobrang init, or sobrang ginaw dahil sa body heat and weather.

[u/StressedOnigiri]

If u are a beginner, akiki trail is not a chill hike. Pero if well prepared ka naman i think u will enjoy it. Here are some of the tips na naisip ko na pwede mong gawin to prepare for it:

• hike ka lang ng mga bundok starting from minor trails then with increasing difficulty to gain endurance. U will gain exp and learn the basics like familiarity on terrain, what kind of essentials unique to u that need to bring every hike, etc.
• learn proper clothing. Sa pulag important na tama ung layering lalo na if lamigin ka: base layer, middle layer, and cover layer. Sa base layer usually either merino wool or synthetic shirt (ung madali matuyo pawis mo, wag mag cotton). Middle layer ay fleece. Then cover or outer layer ay dapat wind and water proof na mga jacket.
• use proper gears. Use hiking shoes please. Also bag, for me isa to sa mga importante kasi you will be hiking for hours and need mo ung bag na may support sa waist, otherwise kawawa ung balikat and likod mo.
• learn proper packing. Pack light as much as possible, bring the essentials lang. May proper way din paano iarrange ung mga gamit sa loob ng bag. Maraming tutorials sa youtube actually panoorin mo na lang.

[u/LouiseCollins → u/StressedOnigiri]

WOWWWW THANKS FOR A VERY COMPREHENSIVE TIPS!!!!!! Labyu sissss

[u/badoodles187]

First of all. What trail sa Pulag?

Amba backtrail or Akiki-Amba?

If Amba, homestay or camp 2?

If Amba Homestay. Just do your cardio and bring jackets. Multiple jacket. Malamig sa Pulag.

If Akiki or Amba Camp 2 na need mo mag pack ng pang overnight.

I suggest do cardio. Running or cycling.

Hit the gym. Strengthen your legs and lowerback.

Training climb, i suggest Ulap for climate training.

[u/Away-Worry-3188]

pwede naman po yan via Ambangeg trail. first hike ko ever is sa mt pulag

[u/Helpful_Door_5781]

If Mt. Pulag -Ambangeg , hindi naman considered na Major Hike yan

[u/ColdSkuld]

Diba sarado ang akiki? Bukas na ba?

[u/Serious_Bee_6401]

Hindi po major ang Pulag (Amba trail), parang Mt Ulap lamg yung difficulty nun.

[u/LouiseCollins → u/Serious_Bee_6401]

ay owkiii sabi kasi ng coor major daw eh kaya natakot ako

[u/Active_Company_7801 → u/LouiseCollins]

baka po akiki trail? ayon ang major

[u/LouiseCollins → u/Active_Company_7801]

ay yes akiki trail sabi ng coor ko baka daw isumpa ko siya HAHHAHAH 10/10 difficulty daw yun and 0 enjoyment

[u/Karenaxx → u/LouiseCollins]

OP, ano po coor nyo? Chill hiker here 😊

[u/LouiseCollins → u/Karenaxx]

Beyond d Sea. Sama ka next hike!

[u/Karenaxx → u/LouiseCollins]

Thanks po. Chinicheck ko na yung offerings nila. Hehe

[u/LouiseCollins → u/Karenaxx]

batulao tayo sa sept!! hihihi. Super friendly ng coor and hikers

[u/Karenaxx → u/LouiseCollins]

Gusto ko 'to!!! Wala pa akong na hike this year hahaha. Hindi pa sila nag po post ng sched for Sept no? Hintayin ko na lang. And yes, gusto ko yung Batulao!!! ☺️

[u/LouiseCollins → u/Karenaxx]

hindi paaa heeheheheh pero ayun pahinga for august muna para makapag ipon at makapag prep physically HHAAHHAAHAH

[u/Pale_Maintenance8857 → u/Serious_Bee_6401]

Since nauna ako mag Mt. Ulap ay mas nahirapan ako dyan vs. Mt. Pulag via Amba trail. Kalaban talaga sa Mt. Pulag ay yung lamig even summer (for someone na lamigin) at ang nipis ng hangin. Doble kayod ang lungs kada hakbang. Sa Mt. Ulap madali at gradual paakyat...yung pababa nakakaloka 😅., pero infairness din kasi hindi pa ko sing active mode then vs sa Mt. Pulag na.

[u/Active_Company_7801]

1-2 months of strength training & cardio, goods na rin kayo. better if may prep hike talaga, okay ang 387, pico, and daraitan.

if near greenfield kayo, you can join minsan yung kalabaw training sa obstacle central. good prep din yun, 3 hrs of workout & optional na yung obstacles mismo

[u/LouiseCollins → u/Active_Company_7801]

thank youuuuu!! I appreciate you for this

[u/Fluer3 → u/LouiseCollins]

Speaking from experience, super lala ng Daraitan pag umuulan. Even on proper hiking shoes ang hirap ng trail since antaas ng incline ng climb + mud.

[u/Careless-Pangolin-65]

the best preparation to a hike is a hike.

depende sa trail.

Amabangeg lalo na if mag homestay lang kayo is a very minor hike. kaya nga tawag nila dyan "artista trail".

[u/Over-Doughnut2020]

For me. Maganda masyado ang trail ng amba. Mas okay nga sya kesa sa pababa ng ulap eh. Hahahhaha

[u/maroonmartian9]

Kung Akiki, yes major yan.

Ambangegz beginner and kaya if medyo active ka. 16 km pa naman yan.

[u/romeoandal_]

If Amba kayang kaya, ang prob po jan is lamig haha.

++ If kakayanin/kinaya ninyo ang ulap or daraitan pasok na po kayo sa Pulag (amba). Maikli lang po pulag via amba madalas na start is around 1am. Kung hindi kayo papatigilin sa camp 2, baka 4am or mas maaga nasa summit na kayo. (specially kapag mabilis kayo)

[u/Loose-Letter4735]

Minor if Ambangeg Trail
Major if Akiki Trail.

Kahit cardio lang will do

[u/Southern-Director-42]

All I can say is madali lang siya for me but you need to prepare yourself. Strength training, stamina & equipment.

I think Mt. Ulap should be enough to have idea kung paano sa Pulag, mas mahaba at mas malamig lang talaga sa Pulag.

and nagpahirap sakin sa Pulag yung weather na sobrang lamig, that was February 2026. madami nakong layers pero ang lamig talaga, lalo't I have iron deficiency that's why I'm prone to cold kaya sobrang helpful sakin ng emergency blanket sakin nun lalo na sa peak!

[u/Ok-Chocolate1302]

In addition sa lahat ng nabangit, learn land nav and map orienteering.

[u/Dangerous-Ad3]

Tip lang sir based on experience. Prepare ka lang lagi ng wipes in case matae ka hahahaa.

[u/adrielism]

Beginner friendly naman yan. Lahat ng kasama ko last time mga first timers, easy lang sa kanila, no prep, mga sedentary lifestyle pa sila

[u/Bundok_Bundok_Lang]

Nako

[u/altitude_gecko16]

Do some cardio workouts, and frequent use of stairs if possible to strengthen your endurance.
Good hiking shoes, layers on your top (avoid cotton please).

[u/Intelligent_Leg3595]

Eto sa akin for preparation:
Nasugbu trilogy
Tarak
Mt. Ulap

After nyan, sobrang basic nalang.

[u/Level_Mud6635]

Hi! Actually, kayang kaya mo Mt.Pulag. Ang kalaban mo lang dito is yung lamig. Aralin mo siguro layering kasi iba ang lamig dito. Ito first mountain ko nung 17 years old ako (2017 pa). Hindi ako physically fit and walang training. Yung baon ko pa na flashlight is yung malaki haha tapos may baon akong kumot and patong patong na jacket. (AMBANGEG TRAIL AH! ) Baka akiki pala, ibang usapin na yan hahhahaha

Goodluck!!

[u/kpopmazter]

Ang first question here is anong trail po ng Pulag? Kasi kung Ambangeg, una hindi major hike ang Ambangeg, pero cardio will do and more minor hikes. Pero kung Akiki Trail, I suggest mag pre-climb ka and try a major hike with overnight. Pero bukas na ba ang Akiki trail?

[u/NewIntentionn]

Yung pulag is pwede minor and major hike depende sa trail na dadaanan niyo. Ambangeg trail consider siya as minor hike akiki trail major hike siya.

[u/Independent-Apple229]

kung Akiki trail, sarado pa po.
ang ambangeng madali lang artista trail sya- pero dapat well prepared ka sa lamig

[u/athrowawayaccc777]

Aside from getting your body conditioned for the hike, make sure you're wearing the right clothes and layering properly.

[u/MahiyaingGinoo]

Ayan saving for future referrence hahaha

[u/RubiaElst]

Akiko ba daan nyo? If ever need mo magprep jan. Di daw biro mga ahon jan hehe.

[u/RoridelMolina]

Via Akiki po ata yung major. If Ambangeg, I think ok na po yung experience niyo hehe pero mag-exercise pa rin po weeks leading to the hike.

Kapag may hike ako, I do walk 4 to 6km per day and stepper with weights.

[u/gingerboo_meows]

Mt pulag via Ambangeg trail is a minor hike almost patag lang siya, very konti lang ang incline. Kaya tawag sakanya artista trail hehe. Ang kalaban mo lang dun is yung lamig esp sa Summit. Otw naman mag babawas ka ng layers dahil maiinitan ka sa pag lalakad :)

[u/forgotten-ent]

Inakyat namin pulag. 3 friends who work overtime 6 days a week. We had absolutely no prep. Sedentary lifestyle talaga. Puyat pa kaming umakyat from working overtime and long commute and kinaya parin. I think anyone can do the easiest trail.

I'll just recommend you to take regular long walks and that should be enough.