What's the Best Day to Climb Mt. Ulap?

Every day is the best day to climb Mt. Ulap, they say. But for me, the perfect months to climb is from November to February.

Yup, Mt. Ulap is more fun from November to February.

Here are a few of my reasonable reasons why:

1. There's less rain.

Less rain means the pathways are easier to climb. You are less likely to slip. You can sit on the grasses when you want a few walking breaks. 

Mt. Ulap trail (Image from Google)

2. There's less clouds.

Well, it won't be called Mt. Ulap if not for its clouds, but, hey, More clouds means you won't be able to enjoy the views around you. There's one part where you can see the Sto. Tomas Ridge. There's another part where you can overlook Pangasinan and part of San Roque Dam. One can also view from there, Pangasinan/La Union coast and Kennon Area below. There's also an open view of the Philex Mine Site. 

Overlooking Ampucao (Image from Google)

3. The skies are bluer.

Believe me. I grew up here. Landscape look their best with blue skies.

Blue skies (image from Google)

4. It's colder than the Summer Months

It's best to experience the Ampucao cold during these months. You can still enjoy Mt. Ulap during summer days minus the cold weather.

Stone Pillars (Image from Google)

When you go up Mt. Ulap, you are also supporting the local economy. Most Ampucao residents get their living from small scale mining and farming. When Mt. Ulap was introduced to the public and gained its popularity, local market was boosted. 

Please be reminded that Mt. Ulap is a sanctuary. I believe every mountain is. Treat it like it's your home. Keep it clean. Avoid throwing trash everywhere. Do not vandalize. 

Also, keep your vans/vehicles parked at the designated areas. And keep right when you drive as the roads are narrow and there are curbs everywhere. I am a driver, too, and I have experienced a lot of van drivers of Mt. Ulap trips that cut lanes. It's dangerous.

Enjoy your hike!