Hiking matters #613: Exploring Mt. Pamazam-pazam (1331m) in Aurora
Continuing our protracted – and oftentimes delayed – series of hikes in the Sierra Madre, my friends and I hiked Mt.
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Continuing our protracted – and oftentimes delayed – series of hikes in the Sierra Madre, my friends and I hiked Mt.
Read moreAfter exploring Mt. Amorong (see Hiking matters #605) we retraced our route back to the Rosales-Umingan Road and headed to
Read morePangasinan is not well-known for its mountains, but there are actually a number of peaks in the province – from
Read moreHIROSHIMA – Continuing my Hyakumeizan journey in the late autumn after a productive summer which saw me do a solo Daikiretto,
Read moreAs one of the paramount peaks in the Sierra Madre range, the 1903-meter Mt. Mingan (sometimes pronounced minggan) has always been high on many
Read moreLONDON – I have fond memories of trekking in Scotland’s West Highland Way, and when my colleague Maureen and her
Read moreTOKYO – I have always wanted to climb Mt. Yarigatake and do the Daikiretto – famous for being Japan’s most
Read moreTOKYO – After a restful sleep and early breakfast at Yarigatake Sanso, I set off for the most exciting 9 kilometres
Read moreTOKYO – Upon arriving at Hotakadake Sanso I thought it would be the end of Day 2, but I was
Read moreThe last time I hiked in Korea was way back in 2010, when Iron Lady Jo Steven and I climbed
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