Mt Silay (Cadiz)

Philippines / Western Visayas / Kapitan Ramon / Cadiz
 mountain, volcano
Stratovolcano with summit elevation of 1510 meters.

Mount Silay
Northern Negros Forest Reserve, Negros Is., Philippines


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5,033 ft.

South of Cadiz City near the borders of Victorias City and E.B. Magalona

Unknown; Climbed by the an SB team, the first mountaineers to do so, at 5:00 p.m. on August 29, 1999 although this feat was recognized by the SB after 1 1/2 years later

The official summit of Mt. Silay; mostly primary forest cover; volcanic mountain; sheer south face with a base that is difficult to approach due to its rugged terrain and thick forest cover

South Base from Barrio Gawahon

Uphill and downhill logging road (1 day); bushwhack to south base (0.5 days)

Nagabusay Col

Hack a trail to Nagabusay Col between the summit-ridge of Dinamlagan East Wall and Silay-Proper (1 day); climb the ridge and follow it to the northeast (0.5 days); bivouac is neccessary

Orienteering skills or a sense of direction in the forest is a must; pack water from water-sources
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Coordinates:   10°47'2"N   123°14'25"E

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