Hiking matters #150: The assault from Laban Rata to the spectacular summit of Mt. Kinabalu
Now the most breathtaking part of the classic Kinabalu climb is the early morning ascent from Laban Rata to Low’s
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Hiking matters #152: Descent from Mt. Kinabalu and postclimb in Mesilau
After the unforgettable PinoyMountaineer Mt. Kinabalu Expedition 2011 that saw 27 Pinoy hikers reaching the summit of Mt. Kinabalu, we
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Hiking matters #153: Mt. Banoi dayhike in Lobo, Batangas
Today I climbed with Iron Lady Jo Steven and Josh Lim in one of the Batangas mountains that have not
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Hiking matters #149: From Timpohon Gate, the rainy march to Laban Rata
After a sumptuous buffet breakfast at Promenade Hotel, the 30-man Mt. Kinabalu Expedition Team took the 90-kilometer trip to the
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Hiking matters #148: Outdoor shops in Kota Kinabalu, continued
KOTA KINABALU – Upon our arrival, the PinoyMountaineer Mt. Kinabalu Expedition Team was billed at the four-star Promenade Hotel and
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Hiking matters #151: PinoyMountaineer Expedition Team reaches the summit of Mt. Kinabalu, 4095 MASL
KOTA KINABALU – I am pleased to share the success of the PinoyMountaineer Mt. Kinabalu Expedition 2011! The 30-man all-Filipino
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Hiking matters #147: Twin Dayhikes in Zambales II: Mt. Cinco Picos-Silanguin Traverse
One day after dayhiking Mt. Balingkilat and spending the night at Chieftain Jimmy’s house in Sitio Cawag Settlment, we packed
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Hiking matters #146: Twin Dayhikes in Zambales I: Balingkilat
I have long harbored the hope that someday I can have two free days (and at least one crazy companion)
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Hiking matters #145: Actual itinerary of the Balingkilat – Cinco Picos Twin Dayhikes
The itineraries for the separate dayhikes of Mt. Balingkilat and Mt. Cinco Picos will be integrated with their respective mountain
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Hiking matters #130: Mt. Sicapoo Day 2: The assault from Bubuos to the summit, and back
After a nice sleep outside of tents in the Bubuos campsite, we woke up to better weather, and thus proceeded
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