Mt. Apo Fire Day 4: Fire NOT yet contained – heads to Davao side of the mountain
While the Mt. Apo fire has been contained in Kidapawan, Makilala, Bansalan and Lake Venado, our correspondents on site report that the fire
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Author: Gideon Lasco
(UPDATED 2) Mountain News: Mt. Apo is burning. Here’s how mountaineers can help in Mt. Apo fire.
Note: This is a developing story. Please contact news@pinoymountaineer.com if you have updates or further information. Update (3/28/2016): We are getting
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Trip Report: 5-day hike of Hong Kong’s 100 km Maclehose Trail
Blogger’s note: In the spirit of encouraging hikers to explore more of the Philippines and share their experiences in other
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Ten mountains not named Pulag where you can catch the sea of clouds
As the peak season of hiking approaches we want to encourage hikers to #SpreadTheImpact by going to lesser-known but no
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Tips for submitting outdoor/hiking photos
by Gideon Lasco Let me begin this piece by saying that I greatly appreciate all the photos that hikers send
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Taking hiking gear on a plane: What’s not allowed
Going to Mt. Apo for your first out-of-Luzon hike? Packing your bags for a hike that involves air travel? What’s
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Trip Report: Mt. Igduao – Mt. Tarabgan Traverse in Valderrama, Antique
Blogger’s note: In the spirit of encouraging hikers to explore more of the Philippines, we welcome “trip reports” like this one!
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#SpreadTheImpact: Striking a balance between protecting and promoting the mountains
by Gideon Lasco Whenever I post photos of a mountain on Facebook – or blog about it in my website –
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How to take a dump outdoors
by Gideon Lasco I still remember the first time I took a dump outdoors -it was in 2007, in Mt.
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Hiking matters #485: The canyons of Kasunugan Peak in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte
After Mt. Hilong-Hilong and Mt. Magdiwata, we proceeded to our final hike in Caraga, Kasunugan Peak in the historic town
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