Hiking matters #25: The new trail of Mt. Batulao

Sometimes, you really have to push it. We had planned to do a dayhike up Mt. Batulao last Saturday, but

MountainTalk #1: John Fortes on the early days and the Everest dream

I had lunch with John Fortes last month and he spoke to me of the early days of Philippine mountaineering.

This is an article belonging to the ‘climb health‘ category in PinoyMountaineer. Information provided in this article are based on

Exploring Manila’s water sourcesLast Saturday, I went with Ivan Henares and fellow UP Med Outdoor Society member Siena Ona to

Leave No Trace provides a framework for outdoor recreation decision making, which is summarized in the following 7 principles, as

Welcome to EnCore, the advocacy page of the blog where mountaineers and environmental-minded people can share and call to attention

The Seven Lakes of San Pablo San Pablo City, LagunaMajor jumpoff: San Pablo Plaza (Poblacion)Days required / Trekking time: 1

IPO WATERSHEDWe cannot keep our silence in the light of rampant destruction of our forests. Mountaineering is not only a

WHITE PEAK (MT. PANDADAGSAAN) New Bataan, Compostela ValleyMajor Jumpoff: Brgy. Andap, New BataanLLA: 2670 MASL (#13)Days required / Hours to

Mt. Matarem on Manila Bulletin My climb last April in Mt. Matarem together with the Sarreal siblings and my brod