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Hiking matters #295: Otherworldly Pangong Lake (4249m), at the heart of the...
LEH, INDIA - I love high places, which usually happen to be mountains, but there are also lakes perched in some of the highest places in the world. In the Philippines, among my favorites are Lake...
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ONGOING: Follow PinoyMountaineer in Nepal and India as he journeys in the...
UPDATE (via Facebook): Thank you, Lord! Successful ascent of Stok Kangri, 6153 MASL, Indian Himalayas, on Sept. 27, 11:48 AM (UTC +5:30) on the 9th day of our expedition. Congrats also to Farah...
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Hiking matters #300: Successful ascent of Stok Kangri (6153m) in Ladakh,...
LEH, INDIA - I am pleased to announce the success of our hike up Stok Kangri, 6153 MASL, on our 9th day here in Ladakh and our 5th day in the climb proper, in the Indian Himalayas. I, together with my...
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Hiking matters #289: Outdoor shopping in Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
LEH, INDIA - When I announced to my friends that I was finally going to Kathmandu, their advice was for me to bring a lot of pocket money, as the outdoor shops would prove irresistible. Indeed,...
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Gear Review: Inesca Gurka 30 Daypack
The Spanish outdoor products brand Inesca has arrived in the Philippines, and I have been getting feedback and inquiries from blog readers asking what I think about this newcomer. Lately, I had the...
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Hiking matters #296: Stok Kangri (6153m) Day 1: From Spituk to Zingchan
After climbing the 5,895-meter Mt. Kilimanjaro last December, I was thrilled with the possibility of pursuing a 6000-meter peak. In my mind, it's a psychological barrier, for after having some...
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Hiking matters #297: Stok Kangri (6153m) Day 2: From Zingchan to Stok La Base...
On Day 2 of our Stok Kangri trek, we proceeded from the initial camp of Zingchan to Stok La Base Camp, which is at the foot of a steep pass called Stok La, the summit of a highland path which connects...
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Sun Postpaid: The good choice in an adventurer's life
Life is a matter of choice. Being adventurous, being happy, being successful: these things are not a given; but the everyday decisions we make turn these ideals into part of our lives, and part of who...
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Altitude sickness in Mt. Kinabalu: How to avoid it and maximize your chances...
by Gideon Lasco, MD This is an article belonging to the 'climb health' category in PinoyMountaineer. The information provided in this article is based on research and clinical experience and are not...
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Gear Review: Deuter Futura 28 Daypack
Deuter Futura 28 Daypack in Tinagong Dagat, Mt. Mandalagan I had the opportunity to try out the Deuter Futura 28 Daypack on two very nice dayhikes in the past few months: Mt. Damas in Tarlac - on its...
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New stocks of PinoyMountaineer shirts now available at The Perfect White...
I was informed by The Perfect White Shirt that there are new stocks for the PinoyMountaineer shirts, particularly Shirt. no. 8 (P350), and the PM Drifit shirts (P400)! The Perfect White Shirt is...
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Essay: Mt. Romelo and Buruwisan Falls, ten years later
Almost ten years ago, I climbed Mt. Romelo in an overnight trip that coincided with my 17th birthday. I was overwhelmed by the experience. Part of it was because hiking was still very new to me back...
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Politicians, leave the mountains alone. Better yet, help protect them.
After writing our names on the logbook in Mt. Romelo, we were asked to wear an ID which prominently featured the face of Siniloan's mayor. It was disgusting to see that politics finds its way even in...
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Hiking matters #303: Mt. Maagnaw Traverse - Day 1
In the Philippines, hiking the major peaks of Mindanao is one of my priorities, and when I was informed by my good friend Mijan Pizarro, the Northern Mindanao explorer who now works with the DENR in...
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Collect the PinoyMountaineer shirts and share the passion for the peaks!
Collect the PinoyMountaineer shirts - "the visual representations of the outdoor spirit that we envision and cherish; they are the canvas by which we express and attempt to capture, then share, the...
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PinoyMountaineer Birder's List
To further my appreciation of the forests and the fauna that I encounter along the trail and as an end in itself, I have begun taking up birding in 2012. I would like to thank my friends Paula...
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Join me in Twin Dayhikes IV (Mabilog and Kalisungan) on December 8, 2012
The Twin Dayhikes series continues with Twin Dayhikes IV: Mt. Mabilog and Mt. Kalisungan on December 8, 2012! Join me in this exciting Trail Adventours daytrip in Laguna province that features awesome...
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Hiking matters #304: Mt. Maagnaw Traverse Day 2 - Through the Langkayugan...
On the second day of our Mt. Maagnaw traverse, we woke up to good weather at the Langkayugan campsite, and after a hearty breakfast, we descended for a hundred meters only to ascend again, reaching...
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Mt. Lobo/Bangkalan Peak and Nagpatong Peak (710+)
MT. LOBO (BANGALAKAN PEAK & NAGPATONG PEAK)Lobo, Batangas Major jumpoff: Curba, Brgy. Nagtaluntong, Lobo LLA: 710m (Nagpatong); 670m (Bangkalan) Days required / Hours to peak: 1-2 days / 3-4h (B);...
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Sir, Magkano Budget? The PinoyMountaineer Table of Hiking Expenses
by Gideon Lasco To make things easier for hikers, I am posting this page that compares the budgets of different mountains that are within dayhike range of Manila. I will continue to improve this page...
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