01/08/2026
The first training climb of AMCI's BMC 2026 took place along the steep ascents and challenging descents of the Cayabu Mountains—specifically the Maynuba-Cayabu traverse with Mt. Ayngat in Tanay, Rizal.
⛰️ MT. AYNGAT stands 650 meters above sea level and features quaint waterfalls, dense bamboo groves, flat cacao plantations, and rattan plants. The trainees were faced by slippery uphill sections due to a sudden downpour that added extra challenge to the climb. The mountain's challenging ascent is rewarded by a picturesque mountainscape visible from its view deck. According to local guides, the mountain's name is a portmanteau of "Ay!" and "Ingat!".
⛰️ The second mountain, MT. MAYNUBA, is known as a beginner-friendly hike when climbed on its own. It features gentler uphill slopes, vast rolling grasslands, and a view deck overlooking lush hills. Standing 626 meters above sea level, it is also where the campsite is located. Its name means “May Tuba” due to the presence of tuba (physic nut) plants, but it can also mean "intersection" or the "crossing of two paths."
The campsite, also known as "CAMP 2" is known to the local guides as "Mt. 720" and is interestingly, the highest point of the climb.
⛰️Traversed on Day 2, the final mountain stands 580 meters above sea level. MT. CAYABU features a seemingly endless downhill trek after its own videw deck. The descent challenges the trainees and members all the way to the exit point, the trail presents an extra challenge with its prickly narra trees. It was named after “Ka Ambo,” a respected elder and original settler in Barangay Cayabu.
With many member participants supporting our 2026 trainees, the hike was made more memorable with various challenges, social presentation in the campsite, and countless stories shared by member supports as the trainees tackled their 1st training climb.
The AMCI BMC 2026 is proudly sponsored by Decathlon Philippines
Special thanks to the fuel partners of AMCI BMC 2026:
Max's Restaurant
Gold Heritage Foods
Angin Philippines
