Columbia ECO Trail Run: Pinatubo

Columbia Eco Trail is a Trail Running Event organized by Columbia. This event is held in the different provinces of the Philippines. Each Trail is different kind of thrill and challenge. This is the first Eco Trail Event that will be held in Mt. Pinatubo.

Columbia has always been an advocate of local tourism and the environment. These activities do not only highlight the beauty of each province but also drives local tourism. Columbia organizes low-impact (on the environment), adrenalin pumping adventures that will be enjoyed by the adventurous and weekend warriors as well.

Thank goodness we made it, first 20 registrants at SM Mega Mall today, (4 slots left as of 11:30AM). I went there yesterday to register Myself and Mai right after I saw their posting wishing that we can be included in the first 20 for free shuttle ride. In my dismay you cannot register other person since they (Columbia) require participants to sign a waiver in the store only (you need to be physically present to register your-self). They are quite particular on it since accident might occur in trail runs they wanted to be sure that participants did understand and personally singed the waiver which I think is fair enough. Also for the slots not to be sold-out to a certain group only.

Actual Singlet design (Front)

Back (No print) I wish they could have been more creative here.

Upon registration, singlet and bib are already available. Also a 50% off on selected shoes on the day you register but you need to avail on that day/moment only. The 20% discount coupon is valid  up to November 13.

Timing chip is attached at the back of the Bib, powered by STRIDER the same timing chip used by Merrel Adventure Run last June. Good choice of timing chip.

Free ride (Two way) are  only allotted for the first 20 registrants of any category per Store. (Could have been best if they will offer an option to pay for a ride. Since going at the site is pretty tough. Kindly consider that Columbia.

Posted details in http://www.pinoyfitness.com/2012/08/columbia-pinatubo-eco-trail-run-2012/

Have you dreamed of running in Mt. Pinatubo? Then here’s your chance! Get to experience a 25K, 12K or 5K Trail Run in Pinatubo! So Save the date!

Columbia Pinatubo Eco-Trail Run 2012
October 13, 2012
Angeles City, Pinatubo
25K/12K/5K

Registration Fees:
25K – PHP 1,000
12K – PHP 800
5K – PHP 600

* Limited Slots
* Eco-Run – Bring your own Hydration

Registration Venues:
- Columbia Sportswear Festival Supermall +63(2) 772-3400
- Columbia Sportswear Gateway +63(2) 913-6648
- Columbia Sportswear Greenbelt 5 +63(2) 729-9308
- Columbia Sportswear Mall of Asia +63(2) 556-0299
- Columbia Sportswear Megamall +63(2) 638-6234

Read more: http://www.pinoyfitness.com/2012/08/columbia-pinatubo-eco-trail-run-2012/#ixzz24uKOEzex

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Never stop Exploring entry picture

This is our entry picture for The North Face "Share your Never Stop Exploring Moments"

 See details here about the contest http://apps.facebook.com/onemillion-fans/about.php

I have a handful of pictures to chose from but I decided to post this picture for a couple of reasons, first I'm wearing TNF cap, patronizing the product it's a plus point, second we have a good pose here, finally I want to showcase what wonders of nature we have here in our country. Not the best view but my concern is the signage of " Mt. Pinatubo" I want people from other countries to be curious about Mt. Pinatubo,  I know somehow they heard it before and have few ideas about it, I want to entice them on how it looks like today.

I hope somehow I succeeded even if got only 7 votes for this entry, since I just learned about it few days before the contest ended. I'm glad to see entries from other Pinoys, which some of them we know personally, Mas madami silang votes like Ultraman Ace 117 votes and Marmi Mags 24 votes. More votes for us next time. Let's show the World our passion for adventure.

NEVER STOP EXPLORING!

-Boy Zilla