Essay on Japan: Beauty at the threshold of memory
Blogger’s note: This essay was written in Sapporo, Japan on May 25, 2012. SAPPORO, JAPAN – My friends and I
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Author: Gideon Lasco
Philippine mountain itineraries from A-Z
As of July 2012, PinoyMountaineer has written and compiled at least 135 separate itineraries and/or accounts describing various trails all
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How to join PinoyMountaineer climbs
Hiking is not just about climbing new peaks, but also about meeting new people, and I welcome hikers who wish
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Hiking matters #282: Mt. Damas Traverse dayhike!
Since it came out in PinoyMountaineer last year thanks to Tarlac-based GAME-NEST, Mt. Damas has always been on my list
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Hiking matters #280: A very short hike up Mt. Osdung along Halsema Highway, Benguet
I’ve always wanted to visit Mt. Osdung because at 2617 MASL, it’s 16th on our list of the highest mountains
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New additions to the list of mountaineering clubs in the Philippines (July 2012)
I am pleased to announce that the following mountaineering /outdoor groups have been added to the PinoyMountaineer list of mountaineering
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MountainTalk #12: The legendary Sky Biscocho speaks his mind
The name Sky Biscocho is synonymous with exploration, and he is a legend among Filipino hikers because of his remarkable
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Chronological order of Philippine mountains I have climbed
It is always nice to look back and keep track of the hikes you’ve done, and although I’ve recorded all
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Hiking matters #281: A dayhike up Mt. Palali in Quezon. Nueva Vizcaya
My interest in ‘extended dayhikes’ has not waned, and has only been exacerbated by our recent successes in Mt. Tapulao,
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Hiking matters #279: Joining the “Twin Dayhikes II” team in Manabu Peak
Last Saturday, just as we were on the way to do the Twin Dayhikes II: Maculot and Manabu Peak, I
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