Outreach to Mount Timbak

Mount Singakalsa (a.ka. Mt. Timbak) is the third highest mountain of Luzon Island. It is one of the revered peaks of the Cordillera Mountains and it is located at Atok, Benguet. According to my research pertaining to its elevation, Mt. Timbak is 2,717 (+) meters above sea level.

This climb was actually “an” outreach by a friend (Ma’am Rhovee). I was blessed that I took part in realizing it. Thanks to Ma’am Rhovee for the invitation here.

Just a little story though for Paul: The supposed night trek turned out to be the opposite because of God’s Act. That night (15 May 2010), it rained like a celestial bucket was pouring H2O on the place the time we’re about to step on the toenails of this mountain. We ended up renting a room to spend the crying night at instead. I can vividly remember how Paul got disappointed for failing to seize that part of our I.T. Master Paul, I’d like you to know I felt you on that.

On May 16 May 2010, together with Ma’am Rhovee Dadis (the leader and provider of the group), Paul, and Red, we successfully put the outreach into fruition.

The two most important lessons I got from this climb are (1) witnessing how difficult it is for the people, especially the children going to school, to get the supplies they need up the place and (2) seeing the smiles of the kids of Timbak while receiving their stuff.

The first teaching made me say a little prayer of gratitude to the Aura up in the sky while the second gave me the aircraft for transporting one’s spirit on cloud nine. There’s no better way to repay the Aura’s Goodness than to give something out to our less fortunate brothers and sisters.

Thanks to Ma’am Rhovee for sharing with me the chance to help in her advocacy!

Mt. Singakalsa gave my camera truly breathtaking pictures and new perspective about life: I am more blessed than I ever thought.

- Mt. Singakalsa was my fourth subdued giant.

For more information (special concerns, how to get to the place, trivia, climbing notes, etc.), click this website: pinoymountaineer.com.

PS: K-C813

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