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Hiking matters #567: Autumn hike up Mt. Iwate (岩手山) in Tohoku, Japan
As continuation of our quest to complete Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains, my Hyakumeizan buddy Jeshua Sales and I went to the Tohoku region to do some autumn hiking. Using the town of Morioka as base, we...
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Trip Report: An exploration climb of Mt. Mingan
by Mel Solis, Team Leader The idea for this Mt. Mingan exploration just come across my mind after the declaration of special non-working holiday in Metro Manila on dates April 27-28, 2017 due to ASEAN...
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Hiking hydration: How much water should you bring on a hike?
by Gideon Lasco Water is life – this is true on and off the trails. Every hiker must bring sufficient loads of water, because dehydration is a very real possibility when hiking – especially during the...
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Staying safe: Hiking security tips for mountaineers
We often associate mountain climbing with freedom, and fortunately, most of the time it is true: hiking in the Philippines remains generally safe and highly recommended. Even so, crimes have...
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Mt. Pigingan (1328m) in Itogon, Benguet
MT. PIGINGAN Itogon, Benguet Major jumpoff: Sitio Balocloc, Brgy. Dalupirip, Itogon LLA: 1328 MASL (to be verified) Days required / Hours to summit: 1-2 days / 5-7 hours Specs: Borderline major,...
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Nick the ‘niknik’: How to prevent and treat gnat and sandfly bites
Mt. Pigingan in Itogon, Benguet is one hiking destination where niknik bites have been reported. by Gideon Lasco, MD More feared by mountaineers than mosquitos and perhaps even the notorious limatik,...
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Hiking matters #585: A dayhike up Mt. Danayag in San Luis, Aurora
BALER, Aurora – From the time I first visited Aurora and hiked Mt. Udok way back in 2010 (see Hiking matters #105), I knew that the hiking possibilities in the province are boundness. Unfortunately,...
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Hiking matters #584: Mt. Palukong Simbahan (1098m) in Infanta, Quezon
A decade ago, the Sierra Madre was seemingly beyond the reach of mountaineers, for many reasons: insurgency and lack of access among them. But this is set to change in the coming years with more...
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Mountain photography: How to capture the Milky Way
by Kevin Jason Manuel Ever wanted to photograph the Milky Way? Well, you’re in luck–read on. What is the Milky Way? Basically, it’s a dense band of stars that look very impressive in a photo. It comes...
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Hiking matters #586: An early spring hike up Mt. Oyama (大山) in Kanagawa
TOKYO – Springtime in Japan is nice when it’s sunny, and there is the additional anticipation of the arrival of the sakura-hana. I was a bit too early for the full bloom, but just in time for a sunny...
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Guiding Document: 5th National Mountain Cleanup Day, May 5, 2018
The 5th National Mountain Cleanup Day logo by Wey Dela Peña STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Continuing the annual tradition, the fifth NMCD – held in cooperation with the DENR – is envisioned to live up to being...
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Pinoy Mountaineer joins the ‘Best Friends of the Forest’ Movement
Last March 23, 2018, Pinoy Mountaineer joined the Forest Foundation of the Philippines (FFP) in its ‘Best Friends of the Forest’ movement, which aims to raise awareness about the many environmental...
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Hiking matters #587: Exploring Hong Kong Global Geopark in Sai Kung
MONG KOK – Hong Kong may be known as a commercial centre and a shopping paradise, but it is a great outdoor destination. Although the land area of the territory is just 1,104 square kilometres – just...
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Hiking matters #588: Hong Kong’s Lantau Trail – Fan Lau to Yi O
MONG KOK – After the geologic wonders of Sai Kung (see Hiking matters #587), we turned our attention to exploring the agricultural (and another unexpected) side of Hong Kong by visiting the southern...
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Hiking matters #589: Sai Kung revisited – Hong Kong’s Sharp Island
MONG KOK – As a sequel to our trip to the hexagonal columns (see Hiking matters #587), we returned to the area this time to visit Sharp Island, which is also part of the Hong Kong Global Geopark....
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Hiking matters #590: Trekking to Lai Chi Wo, home of Hong Kong’s Hakka people
On the final day of our four-day Hong Kong itinerary, we headed to Plover Cove Country Park in the New Territories, very close to the border with mainland China, to do a trek to Lai Chi Wo, an ancient...
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“My Deuter Adventure” photo contest offers hike in the Alps as grand prize
Wanna hike in the Alps? Deuter is holding a contest that gives you a chance to do so – for free! “My Deuter Adventure”, a photo contest, invites hikers to fill in an entry form, post their best hiking...
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5th National Mountain Cleanup Day held in over 50 mountains!
National Mountain Cleanup Day in Mt. Yangnbew (Ayan Apilar) (FIRST UPDATE) – Images and reports indicate a successful 5th National Mountain Cleanup Day, with over 50 hiking destinations serving as...
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Opinion: Conquering disability through determination and teamwork
by Simon Adriano Blogger’s note: Mountaineer Simon Adriano has worked closely with the visually-impaired community to bring VIs to the mountains, and he most recently organised a hike together with...
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Drone etiquette for the outdoors
Photo courtesy of Chris Brookfield by Gideon Lasco As drones become more popular and affordable, expect them to appear in greater frequency in the mountains. While there is nothing wrong in making use...
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