Hiking matters #434: Mt. Mayo, a major forest climb in Tarragona, Davao Oriental
When one thinks of hiking in Mindanao, Mt. Apo and the now-famous mountains in Bukidnon come to mind. But I have
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Hiking matters #433: Mt. Candalaga, Compostela Valley Day 2: Up the summit
Walking through fallen tree trunks en route to the summit of Mt. Candalaga Continued from Hiking matters #432: From Camp
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Hiking matters #432: Mt. Candalaga, Compostela Valley Day 1: To the campsite
For several years I have dreamed of climbing Mt. Candalaga, certainly of the more notable mountains in Mindanao. Along with
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Hiking matters #435: Mt. Apo dayhike via Kapatagan
After climbing two major mountains in southeastern Mindanao: Mt. Candalaga in Compostela Valley (see Hiking matters #432-433)and Mt. Mayo in
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Hiking matters #431: Discovering Mt. Daraitan – a great outdoor destination in the Sierra Madre
At the summit of Mt. Daraitan (734m) in the Sierra Madre mountain range, near the border of General Nakar, Quezon,
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Hiking matters #429: Exploring Mt. Kalbo in Aborlan, Palawan
The mountains of Puerto Princesa including Mt. Salakot (centre) as viewed from Mt. Kalbo in Aborlan, Palawan PUERTO PRINCESA –
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Hiking matters #427: Mt. Bloomfield revisited – truly a gem in Puerto Princesa, Palawan!
Passing through one of the seasonal waterfalls in Mt. Bloomfieldin Sabang, Puerto Princesa, Palawan PUERTO PRINCESA, PALAWAN – Last week,
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Hiking matters #428: The Mt. Magarwak Hiking Trail – a nice and easy hike in Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Beholding the islands of Honda Bay atop the viewpoint in Mt. Magarwak, Puerto Princesa, Palawan PUERTO PRINCESA, PALAWAN – Palawan
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Hiking matters #424: Hiking in Cebu Part 1 – Mt. Manunggal, the crash site of Magsaysay’s plane
Since I was very young I’ve been fond of history, and when I went on to become a mountaineer, I’ve
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Hiking matters #421: Cleopatra’s Needle Day 3 – The beautiful summit and the long descent
PUERTO PRINCESA – Continued from Hiking matters 420: From the Puyos campsite, we emerged from our hammocks and sleeping pads and
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