Mount Sicapoo Explained

Mount Sicapoo
Elevation M:2361
Prominence M:1581
Country:Philippines
State Type:Region
Region Type:Provinces
Map:Luzon#Philippines
Coordinates:18.0131°N 120.9392°W

Mount Sicapoo (sā-kā-pöö[1]) is a mountain in the Cordillera Central of Ilocos Norte & Abra, Luzon, northern Philippines. It is the highest point in Ilocos Norte. Located to the south of Mount Kilang, to the southeast of Laoag and to the east of the Padsan River. The mountain is heavily forested with pine trees. Its highest point is above sea level.[2]

Ascents of the mountain begin at the Gasgas River in nearby Solsona and initially lead to the campsite at Saulay, before moving to Bubuos and Pakpako campsmmites. Due to its steep cliffs in places, particularly approaching the summit, it is considered highly treacherous and exceptionally difficult to climb. Sicapoo wasn't fully ascended until 2009.[3] [1]

In October 2016, when Typhoon Haima broke out, the mountain played a role in diminishing its power as it headed towards China, though it remained a Category 1 Typhoon.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mt. Sicapoo. Rediscover.ph. 17 September 2017. 1 February 2020.
  2. George Thomas Kurian, Geo-data: The World Almanac Gazetteer (1983), Gale Research Company, p.582
  3. Web site: Mt. Sicapoo/Traverse via Timarid-Simagaysay (2,354 +) . Pinoy Mountaineer. 14 July 2010. 1 February 2020.
  4. Web site: Typhoon Haima now heads towards China's Guangdong. Aljazeera.com. 20 October 2016. 1 February 2020.