Talk:Mount Apo

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[edit] Apo Trek

If the summit is "very easy to reach", why wasn't it climbed until 1880? Coffee 16:30, 10 March 2006 (UTC)

No offense but you are asking the wrong question. Back in the 1800's when the trails are not yet established, you have to climb and hack from the base of the mountain all the way to the summit. The first climbers took weeks (if im not mistaken) to reach the summit and back.
Right now, there are roads and well established trails, and the jump off point on the way to the summit is at a higher elevation. The degree of difficulty on reaching the summit varies. Yes it is true that the summit is easy to reach if you take the Kidapawan trail via North Cotabato (one day up, one day down). On the other hand, the Kapatagan Trail via Davao del Sur is much more challenging (2 days up, one day down) compared to the North Cotabato approach. I summited Apo on 2006 via a new trail named Sibulan. I should say that this is my most challenging climb so far (3 days up, 2 days down).
Regular hikes and exploration climbs are two different things. Even a hill will take days to explore if you do not have established trails.
I hope this answers your question. If not, try climbing a mountain yourself. I'm quite sure you will eventually know what I mean. :)
--Gilgal1 (talk) 17:29, 20 February 2008 (UTC)


[edit] bundok poh ba 2??

??? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 124.105.61.220 (talk) 15:04, 18 February 2008 (UTC)