Mt. Kinabalu reopens with “more challenging” Ranau Trail
Our Malaysian colleagues have informed us that Mt. Kinabalu has reopened, with a group of foreign tourists, local mountaineers, and
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Author: Gideon Lasco
Medical certificates now required for Pulag; here’s how to get one
BAGUIO CITY – Amid confusion brought about by the reports of requiring a medical certificate in Mt. Pulag, Park Superintendent
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Climb health: Sample medical certificate for hiking
Many doctors have contacted me about what kind of medical certificate Mt. Pulag National Park is requiring for hikers. While
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Mt. Irid and Mt. Tukduang Banoi closed due to military operations
The status of Mt. Irid (and its neighbouring Mt. Tukduang Banoi; itinerary unavailable) in Brgy. Sta. Inez, Tanay, Rizal has
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Mt. Ulap (1846m) in Itogon, Benguet
MT. ULAP ECO-TRAIL Itogon, Benguet Entry point: Brgy. Ampucao, Itogon Exit point: Brgy. Sta. Fe, Itogon LLA: 16.2904 N, 120.6312
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Mt. Batulao: Hikers forced to get guides despite not being required
Ten days ago it was clarified to us by Nasugbu Tourism OIC Perlita Rufo that guides in Mt. Batulao are not required,
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8 latest updates and tips for Pico de Loro (2015)
Policies in Pico de Loro keep on changing, and oftentimes what’s on paper isn’t what hikers seen in practice. Here
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Hiking matters #492: Mt. Hugom, a great dayhike in San Juan, Batangas
Today I visited Mt. Hugom in Brgy. Hugom, San Juan, Batangas in what turned out to be a very nice
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Hiking matters #491: Mt. Ulap, a perfect dayhike from Baguio!
I have just come from Baguio City after a great dayhike of Mt. Ulap. I left Cubao at 0100H, started
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Mountain News: Mt. Kanlaon closed for hiking due to volcanic activity
Volcanic activity in Mt. Kanlaon has prompted PHIVOLCS to place the volcano on Alert Level 1 status – which means
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