THE SAN BEDA MOUNTAINEERING SOCIETY

"Take nothing but pictures,

Leave nothing but footprints,

Kill nothing but time."

- Mountaineering Motto

The San Beda Mountaineering Society, established 1989, has been engaged into the promotion of physical fitness in the Bedan community through the sport of mountain climbing. Mountain climbing as a sport started in Europe in the mountain ranges of Switzerland and France. The sport of mountain climbing eventually spread throughout the world and the introduction of more sophisticated equipment and gadgets made it even more interesting.

The San Beda Mountaineering Society was founded based on the principles of love of the sport of mountain climbing and environmental preservation consciousness.

SBMS is a physical fitness student organization aims to promote mountaineering as a sport and, appreciation of nature and spiritual being. Hence, mountaineering for SBMS is not only a sport, but also a way of life.

The San Beda Mountaineering Society envisions to promote mountaineering as a sport to Bedans, thus, enhancing their physical fitness, promoting a positive outlook in life and making them appreciate God’s given nature. To be able to realize this role in the regeneration of the environment, to further appreciate our country’s fascinating places and rich natural resources and the preservation of our cultural heritage.

Specifically, the objectives of SBMS are:

1. To promote mountaineering as a sport.
2. To promote goodwill and camaraderie among its members and fellow mountaineers around the country.
3. To promote the Bedan identity.
4. To enhance one’s physical fitness and mental aptitude.
5. To visit and enjoy places in the Philippines.
6. To appreciate God’s given nature.
7. To develop one’s resourcefulness.
8. To make one realize his role in the regeneration of our environment.