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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Feature: Marley, the three-year old mountaineer
by Nico Waya B. Rabanillo Blogger’s note: When Nico emailed this piece to me, I immediately wanted to publish it.
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Gear Review: Deuter ACT Trail 24
KOTA KINABALU – I’ve always given much thought to what kind of hiking pack is best for me. Would a
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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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ODMG’s Climb Advisory on Mt. Sicapoo
by Aggie Pinzon, ODMG PARENT ARTICLE Mt. Sicapoo (2,354+) Between 2009-2010, the One Degree Mountaineering Group documented and shared its
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Hiking advice: A guide to guides
by Gideon Lasco As I always tell foreigners who want to go hiking in the Philippines, here the guides are
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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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