Recreational

Activities
(Mountaineering)
Most Essential Learning Competencies:
…..Self-assesses health-related fitness (HRF) status,
barriers to physical activity assessment
participation and one’s diet
…..Sets FITT goals based on training principles to
achieve and/or maintain HRF
…..Engages in moderate to vigorous physical
activities (MVPAs) for at least 60 minutes most days
of the week in a variety of settings in- and out of
school
…..Observes personal safety protocol to avoid
dehydration, overexertion, hypo- and hyperthermia
during MVPA participation
PRE – TEST
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. The first Filipino who climbed or summited Mt. Everest.

A. Dale Abenojar B. Romeo Garduce C. Leo Oracion

2. The highest mountain in the Philippines.

B. Mt. Makulot B. Mt. Makiling C. Mt. Apo

3. The first Filipina who conquered the peak of Mt. Everest.

C. Carina Dayondon B. Noelle Wenceslao C. Janet Belarmino

4. The mountain that you can see in the provinces of Pampanga,

Zambales and Tarlac.
A. Mt. Katinglad B. Mt. Batulao C. Mt. Pinatubo
5. The mountain in Luzon that is known for its sea of clouds.
A. Mt. Pulag B. Mt. Halcon C. Mt. Ragang

6. The earth’s highest mountain above sea level.

B. Mt. Cho Oyu B. Mt. Everest C. Mt. Makalu

7. The mountain that is prominently known because of its knife-edge shape

peak.
C. Mt. Guiting-Guiting B. Mt. Halcon C. Mt. Mayon

8. The side of Mt. Everest that was climbed or summited by Romeo Garduce.
D. Tibet B. South Col-Nepal C. North Col-Nepal

9. The last Filipino who climbed or summited Mt. Everest in May, 2007.
E. Erwin Emata B. Pablo Regidor C. Carina Dayondon

10.Another term for mountain climbing.

A. Alpinism B. Outdoor Sports C. Hiking
What is Mountaineering?

Also known as Alpinism, it is the

sport of climbing a mountain. It
may involve using technical
equipment and combining a series
of related skills like climbing.
What is the purpose of
mountaineering?

Mountaineering is the act of trekking

and climbing mountains to see the
peak and appreciate the panoramic
view. The sport of mountaineering
aims to climb the peak of a mountain.
What are the benefits of mountaineering?

There are numerous benefits to

mountaineering. The most obvious
benefits are improving both your physical
fitness and cardiovascular fitness levels as
well as reducing body fat through aerobic
exercise. It also develops appreciation and
respect to environment.
Mountaineering Sites in the
Philippines
 MT. PULAG
"A walk in the clouds"
o Elevation: 2,922 Mount Pulag borders the provinces of Benguet,
m o Location: Ifugao, and Nueva Vizcaya. It is the Philippines’
Luzon third highest mountain and Luzon’s highest
peak. The mountain hosts more than five
o Region: Benguet hundred plant species. The dwarf bamboo, for
o Mountain range: instance, is endemic to the mountain. It also
houses several endangered species of mammals.
Cordillera Central Mount Pulag is definitely a haven for nature
lovers.
 MT. APO
o Elevation: 2,954 m
o Location: Davao
Apo Volcano Apo volcano is the highest
City; Digos;
mountain in the Philippines, and its
Kidapawan
name means "Master" or "Grandfather".
(Mindanao)
There are no known historic eruptions,
o Region: Cotabato,
but the volcano is considered still active.
Davao del Sur
 MT. PINATUBO
o Elevation: 1,486 m
Mt. Pinatubo volcano exploded spectacularly on 15 June 1991. The
o Volcanic arc/belt: Luzon Pinatubo eruption on 15 June 1991 was the second largest volcanic
Volcanic Arc o Location: eruption of the 20th century. Pinatubo is a complex of lava domes located
Luzon 100 km NW of Manila city, Luzon Island, Philippines. Prior to the
o Provinces: Pampanga, eruption, Pinatubo was a little known volcano and it had been dormant
for 400 years. There were no known historic eruptions. Before the
Zambales, Tarlac eruption in 1991 Pinatubo was 1745 m high (ca. 250 m more than now),
o Regions: Pampanga, and was only 200 m higher than the nearby peaks, which are remnants
Tarlac, Zambales of older volcanic edifices of Mt Pinatubo and hid it from views from
distance. Pinatubo mostly noted for a failed geothermal development
project.
Dale Sto. Tomas Abenojar born April 27,
1963, is an AFP special forces graduate, a
certified AFP military instructor, a Filipino
mountaineer and an adventure sportsman
and mountain guide by profession.
Recognized by veteran Himalayan
expedition chronicler Elizabeth Hawley as
“the first Filipino” to reach summit of
Mount Everest.
Answer the questions below:

1. Describe what you felt about the first Filipinos

who conquered the summit of Mt. Everest?

2. Do you see yourself climbing one of the

mountaineering sites in the Philippines? Choose
one that you would like to climb and explain why.
Activity 1: Think Ink Write your ideas and thoughts on
the different concepts in mountaineering.
A. Camping
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B. Trekking
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Activity 2: Poetry Writing Write a poem about the relation of man to nature.
There should be 2 stanzas and 4 verses each stanza. Use short bond paper,
write your name, section and date. Refer to the rubric below as guide.

Stanza1
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Stanza 2
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Multiple Choice
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. C
5. A
6. B
7. A
8. B
9. B
10.A
THANK YOU