Location: Bakun, Benguet, Philippines
Jump-off Point: Brgy. Poblacion, Bakun, Benguet
Elevation: Approximately 1,789 MASL (5,869feet)
Days required / Hours to summit: 1 day/ 4-5 hours
Specs: Major Climb, 5/9, Trail Class 1
Jump-off Point: Brgy. Poblacion, Bakun, Benguet
Elevation: Approximately 1,789 MASL (5,869feet)
Days required / Hours to summit: 1 day/ 4-5 hours
Specs: Major Climb, 5/9, Trail Class 1
Features: Superbly stunning views of massive, rocky slopes, stairway to heaven secured trail, five hanging bridges, open and forested trails, water source at the midpoint, breathtaking views of Mount Tenglawan and other mountains at the summit, long descent of concrete trail (around 45 minutes) with metal railings from Poblacion proper to the jump-off point, hanging burial coffins along massive rocky slopes. It was named after the highest deity or goddess of the Kankanaey myth, named Apo Kabunian, an Igorot God held to be the father of lesser gods and mankind, whom the locals believed bless their harvest abundantly and significantly. Thus, they call this mountain, the Home of the Sky God Kabunian.
With the backdrop of the summit
The name of the mountain Kabunian has a cultural significance, as it is named after Apo Kabunian, the supreme sky god in Kankanaey and Ibaloi belief systems. This mountain features traditional pre-colonial burial caves embedded directly into the rock faces and remains a revered site for local indigenous rituals. Mount Kabunian is one the three famous mountains which are the favorite hiking destinations of climbing enthusiasts called "Bakun Trio". This climb is the continuation of my Mount Tenglawan.
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