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
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Author: Gideon Lasco
Guiding Document: 5th National Mountain Cleanup Day, May 5, 2018
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Continuing the annual tradition, the fifth NMCD – held in cooperation with the DENR – is envisioned to
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Nick the ‘niknik’: How to prevent and treat gnat and sandfly bites
by Gideon Lasco, MD More feared by mountaineers than mosquitos and perhaps even the notorious limatik, niknik are a group
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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
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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
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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
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