Mt. Pulag via Akiki Trail

Location: Kabayan, Benguet
Specs: Difficulty 7/9, Trail class 3
Elevation: 2,922 masl
Distance: 16 kms
Elevation gain: 1900 meters *
Features:
Scenic views of the Cordillera
Pine and Mossy forest
Grassland
River
Hanging Bridge
Trail: Open and exposed trails, river crossing during the descent
Water source: None
River crossing: Yes (with hanging bridge)
Limatiks: None
Rattan: None
Poison Ivy: None
Campsite: Yes
Cellphone signal: Present in most parts
Rope segment: None
Stores: None
Toilet: Yes at camp sites
Facilities at the jump-off point: Restrooms and parking areas
On Assignment: Adventure Guide for Trail Adventours. www.trailadventours.com
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Connect with me on Instagram: / cobysarreal
Equipment Used:
GoPro 7
Sony A6000
DJI Mavic 2
Please leave a comment for any destination you want us to visit next! #Mtpulag #Akikirail #taraakyat

[@brd0814]

I agree na magulo and system nila when it comes to assigning porter. Last Aug, we started our climb with no guide or porter kasi wala na daw available. This was a coordinated hike, not really sure whose fault it was but yeah. They left us sa ranger station (literally kami lang tao, no locals or nag-assist) and we were asked to wait for updates. We waited for almost 3 hours but no update at all. It was getting late (3pm na ata non) so we decided to continue and with hike ng walang "guide" or porter, kesa naman umuwi kami back to Manila tapos yung isang couple galing pa talaga ng Davao just to climb Pulag via Akiki (we know it was not safe and shit and we we're a bit irresponsible on that part so wag gagayahin). Anyway, sabi kasi nung isang kasama namin (coor), nakaakyat na daw sya so akala namin alam nya yung daan, yung coor na din pala nagbitbit ng food and supplies namin and syemps tumulong kami to the best we can do, 18kgs ba naman and dala ko and I'm 5'4, shout out Deuter-you the best. Ayun na nga. sorry magulo mag kwento lol. Dahil may hindi namin alam yung trek, sinundan na lang naman yung kalsada, tapos may nakita kami na gate na sarado, e wala na kami makita na ibang daan, so binuksan namin tapos lakad lang ulit tapos dead end na yung kalsada tapos may bakod na. HAHAHA. potek talaga, natatawa ako pag naaalala ko. So ginawa namin bumalik kami tapos may nakita kami na bahay, pinuntahan namin yung bahay at kinatok, tapos nagpatulong dun sa lokal kung san ang daan, tinuro nya naman and he guided us to Edith river-it was almost 5 when we arrived. We decided to have our dinner na lang muna, and the initial plan was to camp there and climb early the next day, but we decided to just have our dinner then continue sa next camp site. 8PM-killer trail. Can you imagine hiking with a group of people, mostly not harkor hiker if you know what I mean, in the middle of a very dark cold forest, it was raining, ascending with no guide, only following the well-trodden path created by the previous hikers before us while carrying 18kgs of stuff? Buti na lang talaga may baon akong Pau, hayop. Anyway, we arrived sa campsite ng 2am (or 3am?), puno na space but buti na lang aalis na yung iba to continue their climb while kami magpipitch pa lang ng tent HAHAHA. Ayon, the plan was to get some rest until 5 am-ish but we decided na wait na lang until morning since wala din naman clearing because of the weather. 8am or 9am, after breakfast we left the campsite to reach the peak. Long walk and shitty weather. Reach the peak at around 12pm or 1 siguro. Not sure anong oras na yon, gutom na ako. wala kaming lunch. ubos na sneakers ko na dala (yes, rich kid ako bakit ba). Akiki-amba pala kami, kaya mas madali na pababa. and dulas lang. solo mode na ako neto tapos naubusan na ako ng water and energy. kinakausap ko na lang sarili ko na kaya ko pa. kinaya naman, di gaya nya na sumuko na lang. Nakababa kami na may konti pang liwanag. wash up. sakay sa van, then dinner ng cup noodles at tinapay sa daan. Moral of the story. magdala ng pau, more sneakers, and water. lol. pumili ng okay na coor. Don't get me wrong, this was my best climb ever because of this experience. Sabi nga, minsan great experience comes from the wrong people. iba pala yon. Ayun na nga. sana ma-beat ni G2 yung experience na to. SKL. Hindi nyo naman ako kilala. Salute pala sayo Coby! I don't usually share my thoughts but your vlog made me do this. PS. nag o-auto correct words when I was typing. bahala kayo dyan.

[@FranzCo]

I was part of this hike. Coby, Vianka and the team were all very patient and inspiring. Learned a lot on this trip and met amazing people who share the same passion. Keep it up!

[@MercuryDrug-c7s]

Such a positive attitude! Inspiring and motivating.

[@billymacaraeg7761]

kakamiss mag Mt. pulag 🥺🥺, sa ngaun one time palang ako nag hike via ambangeg trail, need to gather more experience bago ko mag akiki trail, grabe ganda ng akiki 🤩 awesome content 😄, thanks for sharing 😁

[@ErroldelaFuente]

I remember, we just rested sa marlboro campsite from 7:30pm to 1 or 2 am and started the trek again to the summit. we used all the time that we could get to eat and rest. we were the only group who did the akiki trail that weeked. sobrang nkakapagod, but when we reached the summit, it was very rewarding lalo na nung pinalakpakan kami ung umakyat via ambangeg. it was my 3rd time sa Mt. Pulag and my 1st time via Akiki trail.

[@TROPANGBISIKLETA]

Such a beautiful episode with complete narrative and insights ragarding the mountain itself.

[@bryllespeja8219]

Hoping to go back soon at Mt. Pulag. Sana maka Akiki trail na and magka sea of clouds na. 🤞

[@sean.a4404]

Very nice video sir! Kakamiss hehe. Sobrang panalo yung panapos na kanta :)

[@jevannoble1]

Proud akiki-amba survivor in 2017. This was before nasunog ang saddle camp. Nakapag camp pa kmi sa saddle noon and experienced a negative temperature I believe. I recall walang pansinan sa unang assault papuntang unang campsite - galit galit. I was not informed na ganito kahirap and was carrying around 18kg already offloaded to the porter. I also did amba-amba in 2022 and the experience in akiki on the transition of different landscapes is magical.

[@renalynpabustan9291]

Nice to watch again your vlog sir coby!

[@aicee1955]

Salute to all porters! ❤️ But why am I crying while watching your porter carry so many bags?😢💔

[@lebrante001]

Nice to be back sir Coby!

[@rommelpacao3212]

Yong assault after Edet river,tlaga nman💪considering ako Yong pinaka matanda I think 42 yta ako ,KUDOS s lahat NG tinatahak Yong killer trail NG Mt. Pulag🙂❤️grabe Yong scenery,worth it pag nsa summit k n🗻

[@Joe-rf9qh]

Grabe ang ganda, I was contemplating whether to go for akiki trail given I dont have major climb pa.

[@TheRunningCouple-Josh-Roz]

nicely done....👆👆👆

[@carladrianisidro3715]

very nice sir Coby

[@charlesvillarba8288]

Ang gandaaaaaaaa :)

[@emzialforte8328]

Salute to the porters talaga

[@josephinebeltran9084]

❤ wish I could do akiki trail too

[@jacqroldan4712]

im from baguio...and i experienced also to reached the peak of mount pulag as a porter....the so called "grassland".. were..(cmpanions from baguio) d one hu built the office of the DENR b4 starting to hike going to mt.pulag

[@sisisadventuremixvlogs5723]

Wow umakyat kmi via ambangueg trail wlng clearing🙄

[@angeloclosa9961]

Hi sir Coby ask ko lang is it a necessity to have a knee brace/support while hiking especially in major hiking events? If yes do you have a recommended brand of knee support? Sana ma notice. Thank you.

[@jhonturtosa6258]

Is this recommended for a 1st timer?

[@madj7152]

Nahirapan nako sa ambangeg. I cant imagine akiki. 😢

[@jonathanteodoro4156]

Paps. uploaded na ba ang Mt. Tuwato vlog mo? kami yung nakasabay nyo don hehe.

[@CobySarreal]

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[@josehidalgo5051]

How to join Coby?

[@kachinahowynsolis28]

pano po mag join? oct 14-15 mt pulag po sana

[@Evert-v9j]

naka slippers lang porter belebs

[@bobbysierraVlogs]

Hello anyone planning to go up there 20th of December or 22nd..hit me up.