Essay: In the campsites and the trail, let nature’s sounds prevail
by Gideon Lasco PinoyMountaineer.com Now I will take this opportunity to affirm a very fundamental yet frequently violated principle in
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Author: Gideon Lasco
Mountain News: Several hikers stranded or missing in Mt. Talinis rescued today
Updated 0115H, May 28, 2011 Several hikers (exact numbers conflicting) who went on a hike up Mt. Talinis in Negros
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Hiking matters #175: Shihmenshan (石門山), one of the 100 Peaks of Taiwan
The endless stretches of Yushan cane, known in the Philippines as the Mt. Pulag dwarf bamboo, comprise the most stunning
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Hiking matters #174: The initial leg up ‘Black’ Cilai Ridge, one of the most challenging hikes in Taiwan
DAYULING, TAROKO NATIONAL PARK- As a send off to Nemi, our newfound friend in Hehuanshan, we accompanied him to the
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Hiking matters #180: Thumbs up for Thumbpeak! Another nice climb in Palawan
PUERTO PRINCESA – Perhaps for my final major climb this summer, Iron Lady Jo Steven and I climbed Mt. Thumbpeak,
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Hiking matters #179: A day hike up Pico de Loro in Ternate, Cavite
I am interrupting my series on Taiwan to share, briefly, the nice dayhike I did today of Pico de Loro
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Hiking matters #165: Manabu Peak and Mang Pirying
Manabu Peak is one of my favorite dayhikes, not only because of its beautiful peak, but also because of beautiful
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Hiking matters #173: Beautiful and joyful Hehuanshan (合歡山) in Central Taiwan
Beautiful Hehuanshan (合歡山) in Central Taiwan lies at the pinnacle of the Central Cross-Island Highway in Taiwan, literally meaning “Mountain
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Climb Advisory (May 2011): Theft situation in Mt. Romelo and Mt. Sembrano
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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Hiking Incident Report Form The purpose for this form is to gather evidence to support a particular policy or action
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