Colder Than Your Ex's Heart: Morning Frost Hits Mt. Pulag
Temperatures tend to drop at Luzon's highest peak this time of year.
(SPOT.ph) As a tropical country, the Philippines only has two seasons: rainy (from June to November) and dry (from December to May). But sometimes, temperatures suddenly drop, and a bit of moisture freezes over grass, giving us the closest we'll probably get to snow (and the temps of your ex's heart). Such was the case for Mt. Pulag—the highest peak in Luzon and the second-highest mountain in the Philippines—on Tuesday morning, January 24. The dormant volcano, which is known for its "sea of clouds" and views of the Milky Way, has camping trails starting from Benguet and Nueva Vizcaya.
In a now-viral photo by Silva Pacliwan, one of the guides at the Mt. Pulag Protected Landscape, you can see morning frost over dwarf bamboo grass. The temperature in Mt. Pulag can drop to as low as 1°C, just a little over the freezing point of water. Plus, the mountain peak is 2,922 meters above sea level, making the higher altitude all the more susceptible to lower pressure and lower temperature.
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Camping in Mt. Pulag
In mid-January, Mt. Pulag's park management reminded guests and trekkers about the chilly weather from January to February.
"Those planning to camp at the camp Sites are advised to bring thicker body warmers to avoid hypothermia. It is too cold in Camp Site 2. Need to bring lip balm, a thermos, a kettle, and more tea bags, coffee, or other soup packs as most trekkers are compelled to drink hot water more than usual due to the freezing weather. All-weather tent is a must and blankets with heater is advised," they said in a post.
Homestays are also recommended during these cold nights.