Mt. Mabilog (441+)
MT. MABILOGSan Pablo and Nagcarlan, Laguna Major jumpoff: Purok 3 (Sandig), Brgy. Sta. Catalina, San Pablo Alternate jumpoffs: (1) Brgy.
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Author: Gideon Lasco
Hiking clubs and service organizations mounting relief operations in flood-affected areas
There is a spirit of volunteerism among hikers that make me believe that we can not only reach new heights
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Hiking Advisory (08/07/12): List of mountains affected by ongoing floods, rains
PinoyMountaineer.com periodically issues “Hiking advisories” as a form of warning to fellow climbers as regards conditions in various mountains. However,
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Kilimanjaro Gear Review: Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles
I have always held the opinion of my hiking buddy, the Iron Lady Jo Steven, when she said of trekking
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Gear Review:Black Diamond Spot headlamp
For the past two years, my two main headlamps for hiking and camping have been the Petzl Tikka 2 and
Read moreSanaysay sa Buwan ng Wika: Sa aking mga kapwa mamumundok
Isinulat ni Gideon Lasco noong Mayo 30, 2012 para sa okasyon ng Buwan ng Wika, 2012. Sa unang tingin ay
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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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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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