Tag Archives: Mountain

Weekly Photo Challenge: Indulge

The highlight of my adventure to Mount Manalmon in the province of Bulacan a couple of weeks ago: indulging in the thrill of crossing Madlum river using the monkey bridge. Photo Credit: Mr. Paul Basco (a.k.a. Phoenix Pol) Related articles … Continue reading

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Little Wonders Series’ Third Episode

These photos were all taken during our challenging (amid the heavy rain and darkness) climb to Mt. Marami in Cavite last 08 May 2011. Like Mt. Cristobal in Quezon, Mt. Marami also boasts an array of flora. Unfortunately, I got … Continue reading

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Reunion (With the Masters) Climb at Mount Banoi and My New Friend From the Wild

Mount Banoi is located in the province of Batangas where its major jumpoff is at Sitio Malabnig, Brgy. Balatbat, Lobo. The mountains elevation is 960 meters above sea level (MASL) for the Main Peak and 850  MASL for the Two … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Mountains

When I read the notification in my inbox for this week’s photo challenge, I was so happy to know about the subject. Being a hiker/mountain climber for two years, I thought it would be easy for me to pick among … Continue reading

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The Abundant Mount Cristobal of Quezon Province

Background “Countless legends surround Mt. Cristobal. With its summit taking on a characteristic ‘W’ shape, like that of stealth bomber, it is flanked by the grander Mt. Banahaw to its northeast, and together, they figure prominently in folklore. For instance, … Continue reading

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Mount Maculot’s Irony

It has been my practice that when I blog about a particular mountain I conquered, what I always, if not usually, do is to just note the events or my reasons from pushing albeit the narration in my blog entry … Continue reading

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Why Do I Love Mountain Climbing?

One of my friends asked me that question while we were chitchatting the other night at the gym. For someone who’s not in the mood to tell a long story or to give a long answer, three words would suffice. … Continue reading

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The Coffee Adventure at Mount Manabu

Notes 1. Unpersuasive as it may sound but the main, if not the only, reason of my backpacking to Mt. Manabu last 23 July 2011 was just to taste that homemade kapeng barako of Mang Perying (MP), who is known … Continue reading

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The Mystical Mountain of Maria Makiling

Background “Mt. Makiling is a popular hiking destination. The two major trails begin at the UPLB College of Forestry and Brgy. San Miguel, Sto. Tomas, Batangas. The UPLB trail is more commonly used, taking 4–5 hours to reach the summit … Continue reading

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First Taste of the Summit at Mount Batulao

“The cool and arid clime of Mt. Batulao (811 MASL) is a pleasant escape from the tropics. The moment you alight from the Crow bus at Evercrest Golf Course – the jumpoff – you will feel the same coolness felt … Continue reading

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