Mt. Aconcagua Expedition from the Philippines reaches summit. Congratulations!
The growing number of Filipinos pursuing international expeditions, whether to the Seven Summits or beyond, is a great reason to
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Author: Gideon Lasco
Hiking matters #221: Mt. Kilimanjaro, Day 1 – Up the Rongai Route to the First Campsite
On December 20, 2011, the actual climb of the PinoyMountaineer Kilimanjaro Expedition commenced via the Rongai Route, also known as
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Congratulations, Romi Garduce, for reaching Vinson Massif and thereby completing the Seven Summits!
PinoyMountaineer heartily congratulates Filipino mountaineer Romi Garduce for reaching the summit of Vinson Massif, at 4892 MASL the highest mountain
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Mt. Talomo (2,674+) Traverse to Mt. Apo (2,956+)
TALOMO-APO TRAVERSE Davao City and Davao del Sur Entry point: Purok 6, Tamayong, Calinan, Davao City Exit point: Sitio Mainit,
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MountainTalk #11: Ten questions for PinoyMountaineer
At the start of the year, some of my hiking friends sent me one question each, and my answers to
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Hiking matters #220: The road to Mt. Kilimanjaro
On December 17, 2011, the six-person PinoyMountaineer Kilimanjaro Expedition took off from Manila to Nairobi, Kenya in East Africa via
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My Top 10 Philippine climbs of 2011
Every last day of the year, it has been my tradition to post what I consider my “Top 10” climbs
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PinoyMountaineer reaches Mt. Kilimanjaro summit
MANILA – The PinoyMountaineer Kilimanjaro Expedition 2011 has ended with a successful and safe climb, with our group of six
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Gear Review: Dexshell Coolvent Lite Socks (Preliminary)
It’s waterproof, and it’s breathable…unbelievable! These two characteristics have always been the ‘Holy Grail’ of all outdoor products, from shoes
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Mountain News: Romi Garduce, Levi Nayahangan, to scale Vinson Massif, highest peak in Antarctica, in Seven Summits bid
Two Pinoy mountaineers, Romi Garduce and his hiking partner Levi Nayahangan are leaving Manila on December 23 to travel to
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