Panay Island Top 3

Top 3 of Panay Island Mountains to Trek:

1. Mt. Nangtud in Barbaza, Antique. See I.T.

2. Mt. Madia-as in Culasi, Antique. See I.T.

3. Mt. Baloy in Valderrama, Antique. See I.T.

Also:

Mt. Napulak in Igbaras Iloilo.

Mt. Porras in Sibalom Antique. See I.T.

Mt. Igcuron in Valderrama, Antique. See I.T.

Mt. Porras:

Brgy. Imparayan is a jump off Barangay of Mt. porras

Along 15 other barangays of Sibalom comprise the Sibalom Natural Park (SNP) Mt. Porras

is 800 ft. from the ground and the heart of  SNP.

SNP:

5,511.47 hectares protected area with 201 species of Flora and 152 species of fauna and still has 672 hectares of old forest. One of the few remaining rainforest in the country.

Mount Nangtud

Mt. Madia-as 3 Days I.T

Day 1:

2pm: ETA at Brgy. Alojipan ( Camp Site )

Day 2:

3pm: ETA at Boundary of Antique and Aklan ( Camp Site )

Day 3: 

7pm: ETA at Culasi PNP for log-out.

Contact Culasi Tourism Officer for Mayor's Permit To Climb: +639163245068
Contact Adonnis Local Guide from Brgy. Alojipan: +639297934067 
See Pics of Mt. Madia-as Recommended guides and porter.

How to get there:
From Catiklan to Culasi is about 2 hours by Ceres bus.

From San Jose, Antique is about 2 hours by Ceres bus.

Antique Natural Attractions

Nogas Island, A 24-hectare government naval reservation island 3 miles from the shoreline of Anini-y town proper; 20 minutes by sailboat or motorboat. Ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving.

Sira-An Hot Spring, A government-owned hot sulphur spring atop solid rock; warm water flowing from crevices and collects in tiled basins into a junior size, swimming pool; is along the highway 1&1/2 kilometers from Anini-y town proper and overlooks Nogas Island.

Taguimtim, 2 kms. south of Tobias Fornier. Best for picnics and swimming.

Pula Waterfalls, Red-tinted Water cascades. 2 kms. away from poblacion of San Remegio.


Danao Lake, Located in the high mountains of San Remegio. 


Batabat Coral Reef, Barbaza. 1 km. offshore, a 20-minute ride by pumpboat; varied colored corals can be seen through clear waters.

Cadiao Resort, 11 kms. from poblacion Barbaza to Brgy. Capuyawan, then 5 kms. on foot. Has a Bagiui-like temperature. (how to get there)

Macalbag Waterfalls, A waterfall 50 ft. high, 8 kms. from poblacion Barbaza' several caves, some still unexplored.(how to get there)

Hatay-Hatay Beach Resort, Barbaza. 5 kms. from poblacion Tibiao; with sparkling sand and nearby cave.

Mararison Island, 4 kms. off the coast of Culasi. 15 minutes by pumpboat; long stretch of white sand beach; ideal for beachcombing and spear fishing; presence of "pitcher plant" noted.

Mt. Madia-as, Culasi. 2,117m. above sea level; beautiful mountain scenery, different species of flora and fauna, rare orchids, wild deer and boar, a lagoon and rain forest. Mt. Madia-as I.T

Mt. Nangtud, Barbaza. I could say the highest mountain in Panay island. Mt. Nangtud I.T

Mt. Porras, Sibalom. Ideal for overnight trekking, Biggest flower can be found along the trail. Mt. Porras I.T

Mt. Igkuron, Valderama. Ideal for trekking. (See I.T)

Batbatan Island, 8 kms. from Mararison Island. A mound of soft greenery, an attraction to scuba divers and it has a natural coves, anchorages and white sand beaches.

Bugtong Bato Waterfalls, Tibiao. 6 kms. to Sitio Moleta accessible by motor vehicle up to Brgy. Tuno and a short hike along murmuring streams and hidden rice terraces. Ideal for excursions/picnics with excellent opportunities for bathing, swimming and picture taking. First three waterfalls with height up to 150 ft. are accessible. (How to get there)

Tibiao River, Tibiao. 4 kms. from the poblacion considered ideal for white water kayaking by the Boracay based Tribal Adventure Group. (How to get there)

Kipot Falls, 7-basin falls., Culasi. 3 kms. northeast of town proper.

Kalamsag Falls, Sebaste. About 100 ft. high; 7 kms. and a 3-hour walk form the national road.

Igpasungaw Falls, Sebaste. 3 kms. from the national highway' a 30-minute walk up hills' a natural swimming pool.

Bugtong Bukid, Sebaste. 500 meters from the national highway; has a bamboo and nipa resthouse.

Malumpati Health Spring & Tourist Resort, Pandan. Spring Water collects in a small lake believed to have medicinal properties.

Marble Mountain, Pandan. Marble deposit has diferent colors and expected to last a thousand years.

Kaniang Resort, Libertad. Has seven water basins; seven kms. from town proper.

Idiayan Resort, Libertad. It has the advantage of a sloping beach and nipa cottages.

Maanghit Cave, Libertad, teh cave is rich in guano deposited by bats' 7 kms. from the town proper.

Duyong Beach, Pandan. A privately-owned white sand beach overlooking the mountains; ideal for swimming.

Mt. Madia-as: Brgy. Alojipan- Brgy. Flores I.T

Mt. Madia-as Itinirary
Brgy. Alojipan - Brgy Flores

The Three Day I.T for Mt. Madia-as Traverse Climb.

Day 1:

Contact Culasi Tourism Officer for Mayor's Permit To Climb: +639163245068

Contact Adonnis Local Guide from Brgy. Alojipan: +639297934067 
See Pics of Mt. Madia-as Recommended guides and porter.

Mountain Trekking In Antique

Mt. Madia-as. A man size sport involving a 15 km trek thru a trail of rock leading to a dry rriver bed, crossing an improvised wood-bamboo bridge over a boulder - strewn river, hurding numerous hills before reaching a village at its foot where ascent actually starts, tightrope walking on a two-foot bridge that float on a sea of clouds, clambering up near vertical slopes while precariously holding on to tiny rock outcroppings, grasses, and roots of trees. Mt. Madia-as I.T

Mt. Nangtud. Trek thru river and boulders at amost 70 degres slope, opened rigde, breathtaking view as you continue to walk to the ebj peak. climb it to tell.

Mt. Porras. Ideal for overnight trekking and camping. Mt. Porras I.T

Mt. Igkuron. Ideal for overnight trekking and camping, With 360 views at the peak overlooking the town of Valderrama.

From Mud To The Star 1

From Mud To The Stars 1 

October 23-26, 2008 Climb Itinerary

Mt. Madia-as

Day 1:

11am ETA at Culasi PNP

Day 2:

 

5pm ETA at Boundary of Antique and Aklan(Campsite)

Day 3:
*Due to Bad Weather Condition we decided to backtrack 12nn

*3am ETA of the Lead Pack at Brgy. Alojipan

*Midpack Camp at the Field at 12am

*While the Swept Camp at 9pm somewhere along the Trail of mt. Madia-as 3hrs away from the mid.

Day 4:

3am ETD of the Swept

 

4th Visayas Mountain Festival

4th Visayas Mountain Festival
PAGPANG-AGDA SA TANAN NGA MGA BUKIDNUN
 

KRuuuHAY !!!

It is an honor and privilege that this year our group, the Antique Mountaineering Society, Inc. (AMSI) was chosen to lead the hosting of the 4th Visayas Mountain Festival.

The venue of the festival scheduled on March 2-6, 2007 will be at Mount Nangtud in Barbaza and Mount Madja-as in Culasi. These mountains are known for their rich natural diversities and majestic peaks. Base camp activities will be held at the idyllic Camp Eupre, Cadiao, Barbaza.

Various mountaineering groups from other regions under the umbrella of theMountaineering Federation of the Philippines, Inc.(MPFI) will converge to promote mountaineering as an ecological friendly activity and a fast growing adventure sports in the country.

Base camp activities such as mountain biking, trekking and spelunking will be held at Camp Eupre, an idyllic hang-out for nature lovers while water sports will be held at the spectacular Batabat reef area.

AMSI also intends to highlight the activity by giving tribute to Antique’s folk hero and mountaineer, the late Governor Evelio B. Javier. He is remembered for this legacy and contribution by pioneering mountain adventure and upland development in our province. Consequently, a symbolic marker at the peak ofMount Nangtud, where the late Governor once roamed, will be installed as tribute to his commendable achievement in mountaineering.

Likewise, an Environment Forum and Basic Mountaineering Course under the context “Earth Alert: Ravaged Environment, Beckons Disaster” and “Leave No Trace” that will be participated by the LGU’s and academe will cap the activities.

Knowing fully well that you are equally zealous to be part of this event, “dali, ron”, AMSI enjoins you to “conquer a dream, takras ta!”

(TAKRAS  is a kinaray-a word that means A CLIMB EXERTING or USING EXTRA EFFORT.)