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Mt. Tibig (563+) in Lobo, Batangas
MT. TIBIGLobo, Batangas Jump-off point: Hulong Banalo, LoboLLA: 14.0408 N 120.8011 E 563 MASLDays required / Hours to summit: 1 day / 1.5-2.5 hoursSpecs: Minor climb, Difficulty 2/9, Trail class...
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Hiking matters #417: Mt. Bahile, a hidden gem in Puerto Princesa, Palawan
At the summit of Mt. Bahile in Puerto Princesa, Palawan with Ulugan Bay and Cleopatra's Needle at the backgroundPUERTO PRINCESA, PALAWAN - After a hiatus of over a month, I finally had the opportunity...
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Mt. Bahile (747+) in Puerto Princesa, Palawan
MT. BAHILEPuerto Princesa City, PalawanMajor jumpoff: Rural Agricultural Center, Brgy. SalvacionLLA: 9°59′7.87′′N 118°44′32.3′′ E, 747 MASL (+700m)Days required / Hours to summit: 1-2 days / 4-6...
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Mt. Bloomfield (787+) in Puerto Princesa, Palawan
MT. BLOOMFIELDPuerto Princesa, PalawanMajor jumpoff: Sabang Beach, Puerto PrincesaLLA: 10°11′47.8′′N 118°52′19.2′′ E, 787 MASL (+787m)Days required / Hours to summit: 1 day / 3-4 hoursSpecs: Minor...
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Hiking matters #418: Mt. Salakot, another great dayhike in Puerto Princesa,...
PUERTO PRINCESA, PALAWAN - Today, for my seventh hike in Palawan, I hiked up Mt. Salakot in Napsan with a couple of my newfound friends here: Karina and Julius. Salakot is mountain that lies at the...
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Essay: Going outdoors and staying online
A hiker uses a Lenovo Yoga tablet on a hike up Mt. Salakot"When was this?" Asked one of my blog readers, upon seeing my picture at the summit of Mt. Tibig in Lobo, Batangas - one of the my more recent...
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Hiking matters #419: Cleopatra's Needle in Palawan Day 1 - The endless...
PUERTO PRINCESA - I'm back in Puerto Princesa after a great adventure up Cleopatra's Needle, the highest mountain in Puerto Princesa and the third highest in Palawan! I've always dreamed of climbing...
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Hiking matters #420: Cleopatra's Needle Day 2 - Through the jungle to Puyos...
Continued from Hiking matters #419: Very early the next day, we broke camp and by 0340H we were starting the trek again. For a good three hours, we were still crossing more than a dozen sections of...
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Hiking matters #423: Mt. Bandilaan and other outdoor attractions of Siquijor
The century-old tree in Campalanas, Lazi, SiquijorDUMAGUETE CITY - Today I visited the island province of Siquijor, and was greatly rewarded with some interesting outdoor attractions, together with my...
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Mt. Naguiling (1,007+) in Lobo, Batangas
MT. NAGUILINGLobo, BatangasMajor jumpoff: Brgy. Jaybanga, LoboAlternate jumoff: Brgy. Curba (if via Bangkalan)LLA: 13°39′50.7′′N 121°18′0.5′′ E 1007 MASL (+850)Days required / Hours to summit: 1-2 days...
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Hiking matters #421: Cleopatra's Needle Day 3 - The beautiful summit and the...
PUERTO PRINCESA - Continued from Hiking matters 420: From the Puyos campsite, we emerged from our hammocks and sleeping pads and proceeded to hike the final 100 meters to reach the summit of...
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Hiking matters #424: Hiking in Cebu Part 1 - Mt. Manunggal, the crash site of...
Since I was very young I've been fond of history, and when I went on to become a mountaineer, I've taken a special interest on the mountains and places that have had a significant in our nation's...
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Hiking matters #428: The Mt. Magarwak Hiking Trail - a nice and easy hike in...
Beholding the islands of Honda Bay atop the viewpointin Mt. Magarwak, Puerto Princesa, PalawanPUERTO PRINCESA, PALAWAN - Palawan continues to amaze me. Today, I discovered yet another gem of a mountain...
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Hiking matters #427: Mt. Bloomfield revisited - truly a gem in Puerto...
Passing through one of the seasonal waterfalls in Mt. Bloomfieldin Sabang, Puerto Princesa, PalawanPUERTO PRINCESA, PALAWAN - Last week, I revisited Mt. Bloomfield in Sabang, which I consider one of...
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Essay: "To the Mountains" by Kevin Jason Manuel
by Kevin Jason ManuelKevin Jason Manuel is an outdoor enthusiast from Marikina City. He wishes to dedicate this piece to his fellow mountaineers.IT BEGAN WITH a desire: a longing to get out of the...
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Hiking matters #429: Exploring Mt. Kalbo in Aborlan, Palawan
The mountains of Puerto Princesa including Mt. Salakot (centre) as viewedfrom Mt. Kalbo in Aborlan, PalawanPUERTO PRINCESA - Last Wednesday I woke up to a beautiful, sunny day in Pueto Princesa, did my...
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PinoyMountaineer Expedition for Holy Week 2015: Mt. Fansipan (3143m), the...
Join me next year, from March 28 to April 5, on a trip to Mt. Fansipan (3143m), the highest mountain in Indochina! The Mt. Fansipan trip is part of a more relaxing week-long travel to Northern Vietnam,...
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Hiking matters #425: Hiking in Cebu Part 2 - Mt. Kan-Irag (Sirao Peak),...
After hiking up Mt. Manunggal (see Hiking matters #424), we proceeded to Mt. Kan-Irag, also known as Sirao Peak. I would have preferred the longer trail that starts from Sitio Budlaan in Talamban...
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Hiking matters #431: Discovering Mt. Daraitan - a great outdoor destination...
At the summit of Mt. Daraitan (734m) in the Sierra Madre mountain range,near the border of General Nakar, Quezon, and Tanay, RizalFor many years Daraitan has been synonymous with the picturesque river...
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Mt. Daraitan (739+)
MT. DARAITANTanay, Rizal and General Nakar, QuezonMajor jumpoff: Brgy. Daraitan (village centre), TanayMinor jumpoff: Sitio Cablao Brgy. Pagsangahan, General NakarLLA: 14°36′48.5′′N 121°26′19.5′′ E,...
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