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Hiking matters #547: Smith Volcano (Mt. Pokis) in Babuyan Island
Continued from Hiking matters #546: From Calayan Island we proceeded to Babuyan Island to formally commence our series of volcano hikes. Babuyan Island – one of the most fascinating in the country –...
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Hiking matters #548: Mt. Babuyan Claro (Chinteb a Wasay) in Babuyan Island
Continued from Hiking matters #547: The following day, we woke up early to trek Mt. Babuyan Claro, also known in the Ibatan language as Chinteb a Wasay – which mean’s ‘cut of the axe’. Another name...
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Hiking matters #550: The hike up Mt. Camiguin de Babuyanes
Continued from Hiking matters #549: After having climbed Smith Volcano and Mt. Babuyan Claro, and after having visited Didicas volcano, one final challenge remained: Mt. Camiguin de Babuyanes (712m),...
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Hiking matters #546: Sibang Cove, Nagudungan Hill and other treks in Calayan...
I have long dreamed of climbing – or at least visiting – the volcanoes of Babuyan, and that dream was further stoked when we actually saw Camiguin de Babuyanes from Cagua Volcano and Palaui Island...
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Antique mountaineers summit Mt. Nausang in Madalang, Aklan
The Antique Mountaineering Society, Inc. (AMSI) has reported a successful ascent of Mt.Nausang (locally known as “Nausan” ) in Madalag, Aklan on April 9, 2017. Measuring 1464 MASL, this mountain is...
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Mountaineer Gregg Yan proposes a ‘green officer’ for every hike
An alumnus of the Loyola Mountaineers, environmentalist Gregg Yan, has proposed that alongside regular positions in each hike like team leader, tail, and first aid officer, there should also be a...
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Gear Review: NatureHike Cycling Ultralight Silicone One Man Tent (Preliminary)
On my recent trips to Babuyan Islands and Mindanao I tried out the NatureHike Cycling Ultralight Silicone One Man Tent that my good friend Koi Grey gave me. So far, I like it: it is light enough...
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Hiking matters #552: Mt. Bullagao, the “Sleeping Beauty” of Langiden, Abra
Strategically located in the Northern Cordilleras and lying in the middle of several provinces – Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, Apayao, Kalinga, and Mountain Province – Abra is full of exciting hiking...
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Young Pinoy MD Terence Kua backpacks South America, goes alpine in Bolivia...
Terence Kua at the slopes in Huayna Potosi (6088m) in Bolivia Not many 24 year olds can boast of an MD in their name, but Terence Kua was just 23 when he received his medical degree and passed the...
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Essay: To all the hikers I’ve climbed with before
Anyone who pauses long enough to reflect on their lives will realize for themselves how true the maxim is, that things change and so do people; they come and go like passing clouds. This is true for...
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Hiking matters #553: Mt. Namandiraan in Cervantes, Ilocos Sur’s highest peak
I just completed a two-day hike of Mt. Namandiraan in Cervantes, Ilocos Sur, and am very impressed with this mountain, which happens to Ilocos Sur’s highest point at 2331 MASL! The hike features long...
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Opinion: Mt. Batulao’s ecotourism decline
by Gideon Lasco Batulao used to be the favorite training ground of hikers and trail runners, especially those living south of Manila. With open trails, scenic views, and seasonally cool weather, it...
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Guiding Document: 4th National Mountain Cleanup Day, July 8, 2017
National Mountain Cleanup Day 2017 logo by Jeffrey Canizares STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Continuing the annual tradition, the fourth NMCD is envisioned to live up to being an annual reminder to the public of...
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18-time Halcon climber Cynthia Sy on how to avoid limatik
by Cynthia Sy Blogger’s note: We are very honored to feature the thoughts of Ms. Cynthia Sy, an 18-time Halcon climber (from 1993-2004) and former AMCI member who was also part of the team of Sky...
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UP Mountaineer Jeshua Sales: Hikers should be ‘culturally sensitive’
In a recent speech, Jeshua Sales of the UP Mountaineers urged fellow hikers to be sensitive to the culture of the places they’re visiting.”It’s important to respect not just the environment, but also...
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UP Mountaineers invites presenters to “AkyatCon 2.0”
The University of the Philippines Mountaineers (UPM) is inviting interested organizations to propose topics to be presented at AkyatCon 2.0. Now on its 2nd year, AkyatCon is a national conference on...
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List of participating groups in the 2017 National Mountain Cleanup Day
PARTIAL LIST OF CLEAN-UP CLIMBS FOR THE NMCD 2017 As of June 7, 2017 For more information visit the Guiding Document for the NMCD 2017! You can sign up your group by commenting in this post or...
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Duties and responsibilities of climb organizers
Whether or not for profit, whether formal or informal in its setup or legal existence, climb organizers have duties and responsibilities to their participants, to local communities, and to the...
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Hiking matters #560: Mt. Tsukuba (筑波山), a great dayhike from Tokyo
TOKYO, JAPAN – Last year was a very productive time for me as far as hiking in Japan is concerned – three separate hiking trips allowed me to climb over 10 mountains, including five of the veritable...
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#NMCD2017: 4th National Mountain Cleanup Day a “great success”
#nmcd2017 at Mt. Sapari-Mt. Binutasan, Maysawa Circuit (Kervy Barlis) LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA – Over 100 groups and at least 1020 volunteers participated in the 4th National Mountain Cleanup Day on July 8,...
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