First Attempt
After over a year of stagnation, I am back to the mountains! The first date was set on October 26-27. However, it was rescheduled on Nov. 9-10 due to Typhoon Kristine. Several landslides going to Ifugao Province which covered the roads with thick mud and boulders. The mountains are just there. Safety first.
Day 0 Manila to Ifugao. (November 8, 2024)
Finally, the van came after waiting for...
Mt. Kitanglad ranked as the fourth highest mountain in the Philippines with an elevation of 2899 masl while Mt. Dulang-dulang as the second highest with a towering height of 2938 masl.
One of the most unforgettable climbs I had in Mindanao was in these two summits. It was a long weekend in November 2012. I gained a lot of friends which...
Preparation
Among all the mountains I’ve been to, Mt. Baloy has the strictest policy when it comes to permit application. The Indigenous People leaders and NCIP in San Jose Antique have implemented this rule for 6 months now. Quite new. To secure your climb permit, submit a letter of intent addressed to Ms. Milagrosa V. Crespo, CDO III/ Head NCIP,...
Our fourth day in Spain was well spent with the ascent at Pico Aneto, the third highest mountain in Spain at 3404 masl and is the highest mountain in the Pyrenees. This is one of the mountains I’ve been that never requires any climb permit. The cold temperature outside the apartment didn’t hinder us from making this dream into reality....
1st day.
Immediately started the trek after a hearty breakfast at Joring's Cafe in Kanlaon City. The hike to Makawiwili's Peak was worthwhile. Gloomy and occasional appearance of sunshine. I always want to arrive at the campsite before dark. I'm always lazy to pitch the tent at dark. Dinner of vegetable curry was enjoyed by the gang. No more socials...
At a towering height of 2117 masl, Mt. Madjaas (also called Madia-as) is one of the 3 mountains in Panay trilogy often visited by adventure seekers locally and internationally. Madia-as means "high" in Kinaray-a, a widely spoken dialect in Antique Province. It was a dream for me and when I got the chance to be there, I never wasted...
This is one of my favorite mountains in the Philippines located in Kabayan, Benguet with its major jumping-off point in Brgy. Ballay. Second highest mountain in Luzon and the fifth in the Philippines with an elevation of 2800+ masl. The long and dangerous ride from Baguio till Ballay is rewarded with panoramic views of unending valleys and mountain ranges,...
At a towering height of 2086 masl, Mt. Mantalingahan Protected Landscape is one of the important mountains in the country for it harbors important flora and fauna. New species are still waiting to be discovered. It is also home to one of the oldest tribe Tau't Bato who had lived thousands of years ago and is the highest point...
Locally known as Mt. Amandiwing, this mountain is considered to be the highest in the Eastern Visayas region. My first ultimate outdoor experience and I would love to tell my story over and over again.
It was on May 5, 2010, when I first visited this mountain and I have no idea about mountaineering. I was definitely in love with the place...
A lot of people want to be in the mountains but are afraid for several reasons. Many of my friends had expressed their desires of going to the mountains and enjoy nature at its best but still bugged with concerns as to how will they survive. In my 10 years of mountaineering, I had been exposed to several mountains...
