AnaKalang Hikers of Nature
A.H.O.N
A.H.O.N. is an informal group of individuals having the same passion in hiking adventures to stay fit while enjoying nature. The group takes pleasure and shares mutual interest for exploring Nagcarlan's countryside. Hike is regularly scheduled every first Sunday of the month.
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We respect the environment ( POEDe ka ba evaluation) and offer hikes for beginners and advanced hikers (check our "Boot" system).
AHON Hike blogs and some more interesting features:
http://nagcarlanadventureloop.blogspot.com/
POEDe ka ba?
• Punctuality - Hikers must arrive at the meeting venue on time. Hindi po hihintayin ang mahuhuli nang dating sa oras ng tagpuan.
• Outdoor Ethics required. Iuwi ang kanya-kanyang basura. You are expected to respect nature, and must not pick flowers or any plants or remove species (flora and fauna) from their natural habitat.
• Determined that you can finish the hike at a crisp pace. Please check out our „Boot‟ system.
A.H.O.N. Boot System
(Level of difficulty are rated by a count of boots)
1 Boot: Easy relaxed walking, usually along flat trails or with a few low hills involved. Suitable for beginners.
2 Boots: Walk with challenging trails and usually longer but still within the endurance and capability of most walkers. Will not involve hills as high as 500 metres.
3 Boots: Walk that requires stamina and not suitable for walkers who have difficulties in high places. Also classified as “trek” because of its length and it involves elevations over 500 metres. More patience and endurance is necessary. Not recommended for novice hikers.
NOTE: You are attending the hike at your own risk. The event host will try his/her best to assist and guide, but is in no way responsible, liable or accountable for any damage or personal injuries.
Ask Us More
1. Do you have details of your next walk?
An itinerary will be posted before the hike-day on A.H.O.N. Facebook group page
2. Can you send me email of your next walk?
Sorry! We communicate via our Facebook group and we do not maintain a mailing list.
3. How do I join?
• Simply show up at the meeting point on the day of the hike.
• Be on time please
• We don't charge fees for our hikes..
• We are not a club, so you don't have to become a member to join the hike
Am I ready for the hike?
While we welcome anyone who enjoys walking to join us, we need to stress that walking, to us, is hiking, not strolling. You should prepare yourself to walk at a crisp pace, which is at least twice the pace of when you go malling. Please also check our boot rating system carefully and evaluate your walking ability before you decide to join our hikes.
Pwede nyo pong subukan ang mga sumusunod:
Can you do it without resting?
• Umakyat at bumaba 30 times sa hagdan ng simbahan (malapit sa palengke) sa loob ng 15 minutes
• Maglakad mula kanto ng munisipyo hanggang sa tulay ng Alumbrado sa loob ng 30 minutes.
• Pass our POEDe ka ba Evaluation
Safety is a priority
• Always let someone know where you are going
• Walk in a group and NEVER leave the group without letting the group know and telling them where you are heading. We take the safety of all hikers very seriously, and will not leave an area if anyone is thought to be missing.
• Keep a hiking companion during hikes
• Know your limitations
• Better to turn back than persist
• Wear suitable footwear. Proper walking shoes are those with a good sole grips.
• Suitable comfortable clothing required, Jeans are not recommended as they restrict movement, become heavy when wet and dry slowly
What‟s inside our backpack?
• Extra set of clothing
• Plenty of liquid: water, fruit juice or rehydration drink
• Healthy snacks, BINALOT or MALUTO
• A towel
• First aid kit: plasters, antiseptic cream, paracetamol, antacid
• Sun gear: sun block, hat
• Raincoat/windbreaker; umbrella,
• Survival kit: whistle, torch, match, pen knife
• Mosquito repellent
• Plastic bags for rubbish, wet clothing, to sit on or to keep things dry in case of rain.
• Handy-wipes
• Personal hygiene items
• Money for transportation, local snacks and/or souvenirs
• camera
A.H.O.N. meet-up group page will feature:
• Pictures of hikes posted by participants ( we will always have group picture on the hiking jump-off and on the featured sites listed in the itinerary)
• testimonies of participants
• Lessons learned on past hikes
• Posts about next hiking itinerary
AHON tayo sa Nagcarlan!
