#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 –

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.

After Mt. Hilong-Hilong and Mt. Magdiwata, we proceeded to our final hike in Caraga, Kasunugan Peak in the historic town

As one of the sidetrips of our Mt. Hilong-Hilong hike, we went to San Francisco, Agusan del Sur to climb Mt.

After hiking up Sanchez Peak in General Santos City (see Hiking matters #475) we proceeded to climb Mt. Busa in

AMSTERDAM – Last year I went to General Santos City to do the famed Mt. Busa – the highest mountain

In response to the continued influx of visitors and amid growing concerns among mountaineers over the ecotourism in Mt. Pulag,

In 2015 I wasn’t able to do any big expeditions, and I was still busy working on my PhD, and

You mentioned a girl who joined you in your hikes and although you spoke of her in passing, I feel

by Gideon Lasco As hiking becomes more popular, many hiking parties are formed by people who don’t know each other