Hiking matters #497: Exploring Cagua volcano in the Northern Sierra Madre, Cagayan
TUGUEGARAO CITY – It all began with a Google Earth search of the highest mountains in Sierra Madre. Mt. Bintuod
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TUGUEGARAO CITY – It all began with a Google Earth search of the highest mountains in Sierra Madre. Mt. Bintuod
Read moreThe “fullpack” as we call it in the Philippines, refers to the big backpacks mountaineers carry on multi-day packs. In
Read moreThe next day we resumed our trek at 0745H, after the aforementioned ceaseless winds and rains that pounded our campsite
Read moreMt. Hilong-Hilong is the highest mountain in the Caraga region of Northeastern Mindanao and one of the mountains I have long
Read moreBy Gideon Lasco, MD Note: This article was originally published in Health and Lifestyle Magazine Philippines, October 2013. As a
Read moreI have very fond memories of Japan, having lived in Tokyo as part of my medical training in 2008, during
Read moreIn May 2008 I went to the then-little known 2842-meter Mt. Tabayoc, at the “far side” of Mt. Pulag National Park, hoping
Read moreWorld Wide Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF-Philippines) announced last night the selection of Pinoy Mountaineer Gideon Lasco as one of
Read moreby Gideon Lasco Blogger’s note: In lieu of my attendance at the Philippine Blogging Awards, to express my appreciation to the
Read moreMT. HUGOM San Juan, Batangas Trailhead: Brgy. Hugom, San Juan LLA: 13.6731 N, 121.3593 E, 570 MASL Days required / Hours
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