The AMC which will be held on May 27-29 is part of the ladderized program offered by the Mountaineering Federation of the Philippines, Inc. (MFPI) Education Committee Instructors aimed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge on responsible and safe mountaineering.
Juber Lugas Sr., chairman of the Mountaineering Federation of the Philippines in a press conference on Wednesday (May 18) at The Royal Mandaya Hotel said the event will include lectures on the Basic Mountaineering Course, AMC , and the National Search and Rescue Training on Mountaineering Search and Rescue (NSART-MOSAR).
He said the course will also specialize in technical climbing, abseiling, rock climbing, advanced navigation, advance knot tying, and emergency survival.
Experts who were invited to speak during the training include MFPI Chairman Jong Narciso, MFPI NSART Chairperson Juber Lugas Sr., Rope Rescue Specialist and Rope Rescue Technician Arthur Abogado, and MFPI NSART Instructors Engr. Paul Pelino, Rolando Villotes, and Hygie Bajuyo.
Lugas said all course attendees went through a rigid process of screening to determine if their competencies are of the advanced level of mountaineering.
One of the pe-requisites of the course is for participants to have already undergone a BMC with an MFPI-accredited organization or training provider.
AMC is a landmark activity in the history of mountaineering in Mindanao as it is the first-ever advanced course on mountaineering offered in the island.
The first AMC was held in August of 2021 and was able to get strong support from the government and private sectors as it promoted mountaineering as one of the safe leisure in the new normal encouraging health and fitness away from crowds.
Advocating for “Responsible Mountaineering and Safety”, MFPI aims to re-educate outdoor enthusiasts that mountaineering is challenging and there is a necessary skills-set needed to ensure one’s safety.
In the light of mountaineering, becoming a common leisure activity in the country and the misdirection of some enthusiasts in conducting themselves outdoors, the organization wants to highlight that on top of the enjoyment and fun, mountaineers should be foremost responsible for themselves, their team, and for nature, thus the need to undergo the necessary trainings.
The MFPI is the national umbrella organization of mountaineering and outdoor clubs in the country and has its own standards in providing mountaineering-related training and programs.
Mountaineering Federation of the Philippines chairman, Juber Lugas Sr.
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