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Hiking matters #613: Exploring Mt. Pamazam-pazam (1331m) in Aurora
Continuing our protracted – and oftentimes delayed – series of hikes in the Sierra Madre, my friends and I hiked Mt. Pamazam-pazam (1331m) in the Bugkalot/Ilongot territory within Maria Aurora,...
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A beginner’s guide to hammock camping
by Kevin Jason Manuel A hammock and tarp setup is awesome. They’re incredibly lightweight, take up very little space in your backpack, versatile, easy to set-up, and comfortable. Done right, you’ll...
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Hiking matters #612: Climbing up Mt. Capoas in Taytay, Palawan
I have been dreaming of Mt. Capoas (also spelled as Capuas) ever since I saw it from Mt. Bloomfield in 2014 (see Hiking matters #406): the year I stayed in Puerto Princesa, and almost five years later...
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“Best days of my life”: A Filipino doctor shares his journey to Mt. Kilimanjaro
by Michael Mo, MD Rising so prominently above the African savannahs, Mount Kilimanjaro must have loomed large in the imagination of early humans. The tallest freestanding mountain in the world...
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Letter to a young mountaineer XV: Tell them of the mountains
TELL THEM of the mountains that changed your life; Tell them of the rivers that crossed your heart; Tell them of how, as you walked the forested paths, you found peace in times of loneliness; strength...
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Hiking matters #614: Mt. Bintuod, possibly the highest Sierra Madre peak
Because of its vastness and the fact that many of its peaks have a similar height, it is hard to determine which mountain is in fact the highest point in the Sierra Madre. Mt. Mingan is a worthy...
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Hiking matters #615: Hiking up Mt. Hibok-Hibok’s New ‘Itum’ Trail
MAMBAJAO, CAMIGUIN – Camiguin – the “island born of fire” – is certainly one of the Philippines’ most captivating islands and for a mountaineer the allure is boosted by the fact that it’s home to the...
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Fire safety: How to deal with mountain wildfires and forest fires
The fire in Mt. Apo in March 2016 by Gideon Lasco Wildfires (brushfires, bushfires, forest fires) in the Philippines occur mainly during the dry season. They are caused mostly by cultural practices and...
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Opinion: Let a thousand rafflesias bloom
It’s the season of flowers in many parts of the country, and over the past few weeks, we have seen a blossoming of people’s interest in them, particularly of our indigenous species – from the narra...
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Guiding Document: 6th National Mountain Cleanup Day
THEME “Clean Mountains for a Cleaner Philippines”. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Continuing the annual tradition, the sixth NMCD is envisioned to live up to being an annual reminder to the public of the...
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Announcing the 6th National Mountain Cleanup Day on June 15, 2019
Pinoy Mountaineer is pleased to announce that the 6th National Mountain Cleanup Day will be held on June 15, 2019, with the theme: “Clean Mountains for a Cleaner Philippines“. The logo, created by...
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UNHCR launches #StepWithRefugees campaign with Filipino hikers, outdoor lovers
For mountaineers, movement is a matter of pursuit and pleasure – but for many others it is a matter of escape and hardship. This is particularly true for refugees fleeing violence, persecution,...
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Hiking matters #617: Amputee climb in Mt. Talamitam
It has been 10 years since the first Amputee Climb in Mt. Batulao and I am glad that many amputees, and PWDS in general, are discovering the outdoors as a meaningful, enjoyable, empowering place....
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Hiking matters #618: Nagpatong Rock in Tanay, Rizal
Yet another limestone-filled dayhike in Rizal is Nagpatong Rock in Brgy. Cuyambao, Tanay. This hiking destination is not really a mountain per se but nonetheless is a nice and easy trek, beyond the...
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Hiking matters #619: Mt. Ibuki (伊吹山) in Maibara, Japan
OSAKA – As part of my series of birthday hikes I went back to Japan to continue my Hyakumeizan quest. Joining me was Jeion Paguio, a friend I have in common with the Sarreal brothers – and someone...
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Hiking matters #620: Mt. Nosaka (野坂岳) in Fukui, Japan
A day after the hike up Mt. Ibuki we decided to rest and just to visit Kobe and Uji – two places in Kansai famous for beef and matcha, respectively. The following day, however, we resumed our hiking...
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Hiking matters #621: Mt. Odaigahara (大台ヶ原山) – my 25th Hyakumeizan
= After doing Mt. Ibuki and Mt. Nosaka, we proceeded to the highlight of the trip – a hike up Mt. Odaigahara (大台ヶ原山) at the border of Mie and Nara prefectures. At 1695 MASL it is not as high as the...
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Hiking matters #622: The 26-km Mt. Ugo dayhike via Tinongdan
BAGUIO CITY – One of my favourite Cordillera hikes is none other than Mt. Ugo – I have climbed this mountain at least six times from 2008 onwards; the memorable ones include the Ugo-Pulag traverse in...
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Hiking matters #623: Mt. Zao (蔵王山) in Yamagata
TOKYO – My annual summer hiking in Japan resumes, even as I may have arrived too early, with the plum rains still affecting many parts of Kyushu and Honshu. Fortunately, with a JR Pass I can cover...
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Hiking matters #624: Mt. Nasu (那須岳) in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
TOKYO – Encouraged by my successful Mt. Zao hike, I decided to climb Mt. Nasu (那須岳) in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan the following day, once again taking the shinkansen this time to Nasushiobara (那須塩原駅)...
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