Guiban Falls and Balabag Peak- The Mystical Beauty of Conception

The 18th Malindang Ascent offers the mystical beauty of Mount Balabag and Guiban Falls, situated in the municipality of Conception, Misamis Occidental.

During this event I have all the time and opportunity to exploit the flora and fauna of Mount Balabag and Guiban Falls. Unfortunately, I missed to capture the wild orchids - my camera batteries gone empties.

One of the best features in the area was the hospitality of the Subanen people, one of the most friendly indigenous people I've personally met.

The beautiful Guiban Falls of Conception, Misamis Occidental

My two climbing buddies (L-R Alexis Kho & Neil Ramiro)

Close-up view of Mount Balabag

The shy spider

Little spidy

Orange mosses

Mount Balabag's neighbouring peaks

Butterfly of Mt. Balabag

Guiban Falls

Guiban Falls is a waterfall located in the heart of Brgy. Guiban, Conception, Misamis Occidental. It is estimated to be 25 meters high. The waterfalls is feed by the abundant green lush of Mount Balabag.

Horse tail look a like flora

Mosses and stones

Crystal clear water

Mineral water

Unknown species of beatle approaching on my camera

Black Hawk

The deep ravine

The fauna - the little dragons of Guiban Falls

Little sunflowers

Mount Balabag, Mount Malindang Range

The lonely tree

Purple flora

Easy trail down to Guiban Falls

The road to Brgy. Guiban

Mr. Dennis Leopoldo - pioneering advocates of natural resources of Mindanao

One of the streams that surrounds Guiban Falls

Foothills of Mount Balabag

Enjoying the cool and fresh water

The mystical Guiban Falls

Sunset at Brgy. Guiban, Conception, Misamis Occidental

You can see more pictures here. I would like to thanks Malindang Trekkers for the very successful hosting of the 18th Malindang Ascent.

Announcing: 18th Malindang Ascent 2013

Balabag Peak and Guiban Falls, Mount Malindang Ranges, Conception, Misamis Occidental

Event Itinerary

ROUTE (A) 

Fun Climb and Falls Hopping

Day 1 (Friday) October 18, 2013 

7:00 AM - 12:00 NN Continuation of Registration

1:00 PM     ETA to Municipality of Conception 

3:00 PM     Conception Multi-purpose Hall (CAMP SITE)

5:30 PM     Tree Planting Activity

6:00 PM     Dinner Time

8:00 PM     President’s Meeting /Orientation (Briefing for 2nd Day Activity)

11:00 PM   Lights Off

Day 2 (Saturday) October 19, 2013

5:00 AM     Wake up call & prepare for breakfast

7:00 AM     Breakfast

8:00 AM     Break camp

8:30 AM     ETA to Brgy. Guiban

10:00 AM   ETD to Guiban Falls 

11:30 AM   Guiban Falls (Lunch on Trail) 

3:00 PM     ETD back to CAMPSITE

7:00 PM     Hosted Dinner

8:00 PM     Program /Socials/giving of Event Souvenir’s and Certificate

Day 3 (Sunday) October 20, 2013

6:00 AM     Wake up call & prepare for breakfast

7:30 AM     Breakfast

8:00 AM     Break camp

8:30 AM     ETD back to Oroquieta City 

ROUTE (B) 

Trail to Balabag Peak

(should wear leggings, gloves, warmer)

Day 1 (Friday) October 18, 2013 

7:00 AM - 12:00 NN Continuation of Registration

1:00 PM     ETA to Municipality of Conception 

3:00 PM     Conception Multi-purpose Hall (CAMP SITE)

5:30 PM     Tree Planting Activity

6:00 PM     Dinner Time

8:00 PM     President’s Meeting /Orientation (Briefing for 2nd Day Activity)

11:00 PM   Lights Off

Day 2 (Saturday) October 19, 2013

4:30 AM     Wake up call & prepare for breakfast

5:30 AM     Breakfast

6:00 AM     Break camp

6:30 AM     ETA to Brgy. Virayan (open trail)

8:00 AM     River Trekking/ Water Source

10:30 AM   Ascent to Balabag Peak (Lunch on Trail)

12:00 NN   Balabag Peak

1:00 PM     River Trekking/ETD-hard trail Traverse to Small Potongan

4:00 PM     ETD Brgy. Small Potongan Back to Campsite 

7:00 PM     Hosted Dinner

8:00 PM     Program /Socials/giving of Event Souvenir’s and Certificate

Day 3 (Sunday) October 20, 2013

6:00 AM     Wake up call & prepare for breakfast

7:30 AM     Breakfast

8:00 AM     Break camp

8:30 AM     ETD back to Oroquieta City 

Guiban Falls

Balabag Peak, Mount Malindang Range

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