ACTIVITY 2: RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN
Direction: Make a risk management plan for a specific outdoor activity. Identify the
hazard, risk, assessment and reduction strategy by filling in the details below.
ACTIVITY: CAVING AND SWIMMING
PLANNED SITE OF THE ACTIVITY: DUBA CAVE TRAIL
HAZARD RISK RISK ASSESSMENT RISK REDUCTION
(Identify the specific (Identify the specific STRATEGY (What
source of hazard) risk that the hazard should be done to
may bring) reduce or manage the
risk?
Factors coming from - lack of preparation What is the hazard? - Planning for one-pot
the participants: - lack of training - Going without meals and light
- Going without - poor judgment proper knowledge snacks reduces
proper knowledge about the place. rubbish, needs less
about the place. Who may be harmed time for packing and
and how? preparation, and
- A group that is - may put people at - Tourists may be lightens loads. One-
inexperienced or risk by traveling harmed while pot meals can be
unfamiliar with the through areas exploring the place if prepared with few
geography of an susceptible to flash she don’t know cooking tools and
area floods or along ridge anything about the without a campfire.
tops vulnerable to safety measures and - If you have two large
lightning activity. unfamiliar with the pots, you can use two
Groups traveling arid area. backpack stoves to
lands often fail to What further action is prepare all the meals
carry adequate necessary? for large groups (or
water or a way of - Identify and record one huge pot on two
purifying water from the goals stoves for speedy
natural sources. (expectations) of your heating). Keep in
Checking with local trip. mind that a stove
land managers and - Identify the skill and leaves no trace.
studying maps and ability of trip - Before you pack
weather conditions participants. your backpacks, you
can contribute to a - Gain knowledge of should take the
low-risk existence. the area you plan to majority of your food
visit from land out of its commercial
managers, maps, and packaging and put it
literature. in sealable bags.
- Choose equipment Food is protected
and clothing for from contamination
comfort, safety, and and waste by
Leave No Trace sealable bags. Empty
qualities. bags can be packed
- Plan trip activities to out for reuse at home
match your goals, by stacking them
skills, and abilities. inside one another.
- Evaluate your trip This technique can
upon return note lessen the amount of
changes you will trash your company
make next time. needs to remove.
Environmental Standing under What is the hazard? -Avoid unstable
factors: anyone doing - Object may fall breakdown (fallen
CAVE - Be aware climbing or other while caving rock) and steep rocky
that objects may fall vertical work places Who may be harmed slopes.
while caving. the caver in danger and how?
of being struck by - Tourists may be -Use a slipper
falling rocks or cave harmed while because some rocks
equipment. exploring the cave. where just stubbornly
rough.
While traveling What further action is
through a cave, necessary?
- Make sure not to slip
narrow crevices and - Do not enter a cave
and hit your head in a
tight places may be when there is rain
Cagayan Valley rock.
encountered predicted in the area.
Cave often flood
suddenly.
Never touch or
damage stalactites or
other cave
formations. These
take thousands of
years to grow.
Crossing the river Slippery, moss What is the hazard? - Since the water is
covered rocks, swift - Tourists may slip typically shallower
currents, soggy and fall while where the river
boots, and cold feet. crossing the river. widens than it is
If you do fall in, you Who may be harmed where it narrows,
have soaked and how? cross at that spot.
clothing and gear, - Tourists may be Never try to cross a
the risk of harmed while deep river with strong
hypothermia, crossing the river. currents. Do not cross
potential projectiles the river if you are
in the water like logs What further action is unsure about its
and boulders, and necessary? safety in the slightest.
much more. - Always keep two - Rivers that are
points of contact— deeper than your
either both feet or thighs should not be
one foot and your crossed. You have a
pole—with the stream greater possibility of
bottom. Focus on the losing your balance
far beach. If you and being swept
glance down at the downstream if the
churning water, you water is deeper than
might feel queasy. your waist.
When the water is - Wear a personal
particularly rapid or floatation device
deep, cross as a (PFD) at all times,
group. particularly if the river
is deeper than knee-
deep. Find a PFD that
is portable and
lightweight by
shopping around. If
you have to cross any
deep rivers, it will
save your life.
Equipment: - you are going to What is the hazard? - As you crawl
- Inadequate suffer when you through spaces with a
equipment or things have insufficient - Object may fall headlamp or flashlight
when travelling equipment and foods while caving to guide you,
while travelling. Who may be harmed impressive rock
and how? formations, canyons,
- Tourists may suffer underground streams,
while exploring the waterfalls, and even
place. critters, such as bats
may be revealed.
What further action is - Clothing should be
necessary? appropriate to the
-adhere to personal environment.
gear standards - undergarments
designed expressly should provide the
for caving, whether necessary thermal
they are entering a layers and be made
cave for exploration of a fabric that
remains warm when
wet. Layering
undergarments
provides the most
versatile system of
clothing.
TRAIL NAME: DUBA CAVE TRAIL
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Moderate Distance: 3 kilometers (round trip)
SCENIC FEATURES: Underground River, unique rock formations, bats and cave-
dwelling wildlife
The Duba Cave System and Underground River, which are located in Brgy, are
another attraction worth seeing in Baggao. Miguel Santos. It is the ideal location for
swimming, kayaking, picnics, and diving adventures because to its emerald sea. One
must scale the many rock formations in the cave and swim for around 15-20 minutes
before they can see the skylight falls and the magnificent vista of the icicle-shaped
stalactites and stalagmites up close. The location provides a cinematic perspective of
"circadian flight," or local bats lingering in different formations around night.
TRAIL INFORMATION
San Jose, Baggao is less than four hours from Sta. and two hours from Tuguegarao
City. Ana.
• A van headed towards Baggao departs Tuguegarao City. Van terminal is located
close to the University of Cagayan Valley along Balzain Highway.
• The Country Inn Hotel and Restaurant in San Jose is the place to stay if you want
to visit Duba Cave.
• Sitio San Miguel, where Duba Cave is situated, is 20 minutes from the hotel.
• To arrange a rented tricycle, call Village Councilor George at 0906-848-2142.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
- Foods
- Water
- Hard hat
- Clothing
- Headlamps and batteries
- Footwear
- First aid kit
- Additional Protection
While not essential, you may want to use knee pads, elbow pads, and gloves for
added protection.
- Camera
GROUP MEMBERS
LORIEFER A. PALOGAN
JONALYN QUILANG
ALYSSA MARCHAN
EDWIN JOSEPH ASPA
MICHAFLOR VILLACASTIN
A. TRAIL SELECTION
LAGUNZA TRAIL (Sta. Ana, Cagayan, Philippines)
MOUNT TINAGO (Sta. Ana, Cagayan, Philippines)
TRAIL SELECTION AND INFORMATION
MT. ULAP
Benguet’s Itogon Province is home to Mt. Ulap. One of the most popular mountains in the
Philippines. It provides beautiful views of the Cordillera mountain range and is frequently
referred to as “mini Mt. Ugo” because it offers a vista of pine ridges that is comparable.
The elevation of Mt. Ulap is 1846 meters, or 6506 feet, above sea level. Since Mt. Ulap’s
starting point is so close to Baguio City - just 45 minutes away by car - hikers and
mountaineers looking for a solitude in nature can easily take a day trip there.
Mount Ulap has three recognizable peaks and is year-round climbable mountain.
Ambanao Paoay, the highest mountain, rises to a height of 1788 meters above sea level.
The summit, which is third peak, is 1846 meters above sea level, while the second peak
is Gungal Rock, which is 1814 meters high. You can ascend via its heights to get breath-
taking views of the Benguet mountain range, grassy slopes, burial caverns, and sea of
clouds.
Name: Mt. Ulap
Difficulty: 3/9
Elevation: 1846 MASL
Hours to summit: 3 to 4 hours
Jump-Off: Barangay Santa Fe, Itogon, Benguet
Features: Gungal Rock formation, pine ridges, rolling grassland, open trail, burial caves,
hanging bridge, and the spectacular view of the Cordillera mountain range and
landscape.
SCENERY
The sun continues to rise and gives a clear view of the landscape and mountain ranges. I
was stunned by the beauty of nature. The view is magical. In any direction I look is an
amazing view. It is one of the best sunrises we will ever see or witnessed. The bright ray
of the sun passing through the tall pine trees is a spectacular sight to behold. Also, the
breathtaking endless mountain view is amazing to witness with own two eyes. As a
result, everyone is having a hard time in taking so many photos as a souvenir of this
majestic place. This is the perfect place to chill and relax while connecting yourself to
mother nature.
THINGS TO BRING ON MT. ULAP
- Clothes
- 2 to 3 liters of Bottled Water
- F1
SAFETY MEASURES
MOUNT TINAGO (Sta. Ana, Cagayan, Philippines)
This 33.2 km. Point-to-point track may found close to Santa Ana, Cagayan. It takes an
average of 7 hours, 58 minutes to accomplish this course, which is typically regarded as
moderately difficult. You can hike, fish, and observe birds on this trail, and you probably
won’t run into many other people while doing so. The route is lovely to explore at any
time of the year and is open all year. Dogs must stay at home because this trail is off-
limits to them.
This trail is suggested if you’re looking for one that begins and ends near the Cagayan
shoreline. Along Camalaniugan-Santa Ana Road, the hike often begins close to Santa
Ana Municipal Hall. The stunning green and blue regions of the province are what this
journey will reward you with. While in the vicinity, Santa Ana also has tranquil beach
locations that you can visit.
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
- Plenty of food
- Plenty of water
- hiking pack
- hiking footwear
- weather-appropriate clothing (think moisture - wicking and layers)
- first aid kit
- Navigation tools such as a map and compass
- trekking poles
- hand sanitizer
- insect repellent
- sunscreen and sun hat
SAFETY MEASURES
LOGISTICS
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