Hiking matters #303: Mt. Maagnaw Traverse – Day 1
In the Philippines, hiking the major peaks of Mindanao is one of my priorities, and when I was informed by
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Author: Gideon Lasco
Politicians, leave the mountains alone. Better yet, help protect them.
After writing our names on the logbook in Mt. Romelo, we were asked to wear an ID which prominently featured
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Essay: Mt. Romelo and Buruwisan Falls, ten years later
Almost ten years ago, I climbed Mt. Romelo in an overnight trip that coincided with my 17th birthday. I was
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Gear Review: Deuter Futura 28 Daypack
Deuter Futura 28 Daypack in Tinagong Dagat, Mt. Mandalagan I had the opportunity to try out the Deuter Futura 28
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Altitude sickness in Mt. Kinabalu: How to avoid it and maximize your chances of reaching the summit
by Gideon Lasco, MD This is an article belonging to the ‘climb health‘ category in PinoyMountaineer. The information provided in this
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Sun Postpaid: The good choice in an adventurer’s life
Life is a matter of choice. Being adventurous, being happy, being successful: these things are not a given; but the
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Hiking matters #297: Stok Kangri (6153m) Day 2: From Zingchan to Stok La Base Camp
On Day 2 of our Stok Kangri trek, we proceeded from the initial camp of Zingchan to Stok La Base
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Hiking matters #296: Stok Kangri (6153m) Day 1: From Spituk to Zingchan
After climbing the 5,895-meter Mt. Kilimanjaro last December, I was thrilled with the possibility of pursuing a 6000-meter peak. In
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Gear Review: Inesca Gurka 30 Daypack
The Spanish outdoor products brand Inesca has arrived in the Philippines, and I have been getting feedback and inquiries from
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