Hiking matters #434: Mt. Mayo, a major forest climb in Tarragona, Davao Oriental
When one thinks of hiking in Mindanao, Mt. Apo and the now-famous mountains in Bukidnon come to mind. But I have
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Author: Gideon Lasco
Hiking matters #433: Mt. Candalaga, Compostela Valley Day 2: Up the summit
Walking through fallen tree trunks en route to the summit of Mt. Candalaga Continued from Hiking matters #432: From Camp
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Hiking matters #432: Mt. Candalaga, Compostela Valley Day 1: To the campsite
For several years I have dreamed of climbing Mt. Candalaga, certainly of the more notable mountains in Mindanao. Along with
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Gear Review: Ray-Ban Folding Wayfarer
Recently I got a new pair of glasses from Glasses Online and I was reminded of the need to write an article
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Hiking matters #435: Mt. Apo dayhike via Kapatagan
After climbing two major mountains in southeastern Mindanao: Mt. Candalaga in Compostela Valley (see Hiking matters #432-433)and Mt. Mayo in
Read moreAnnouncing the position of Pinoy Mountaineer Junior Blogger
After seven years of blogging all by myself, I am pleased to announce that the position of Pinoy Mountaineer Junior
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Mt. Daraitan (739+)
MT. DARAITAN Tanay, Rizal and General Nakar, Quezon Major jumpoff: Brgy. Daraitan (village centre), Tanay Minor jumpoff: Sitio Cablao Brgy.
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Hiking matters #431: Discovering Mt. Daraitan – a great outdoor destination in the Sierra Madre
At the summit of Mt. Daraitan (734m) in the Sierra Madre mountain range, near the border of General Nakar, Quezon,
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Hiking matters #425: Hiking in Cebu Part 2 – Mt. Kan-Irag (Sirao Peak), scenic viewpoint of Cebu and Mactan
After hiking up Mt. Manunggal (see Hiking matters #424), we proceeded to Mt. Kan-Irag, also known as Sirao Peak. I
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PinoyMountaineer Expedition for Holy Week 2015: Mt. Fansipan (3143m), the highest mountain in Vietnam! — FULLY BOOKED
Note: As of December 1, 2014 the Mt. Fansipan trip is fully booked and I can no longer accommodate participants.
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