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MFPI 30th Federation Climb: Mts. Dulang-Dulang and Kitanglad
The Northern Mindanao Mountaineering Society (NORMMS) Ecological Foundation Incorporated will be hosting the 30th MFPI National Congress and Climb on
Read moreMt. Banahaw still closed / Mt. Cristobal still open
This morning I spoke with Ms. Sally Pangan, Park Superintendent (DENR PASU) upon whose jurisdiction Mt. Banahaw and Mt. Cristobal
Read moreWhat is PinoyMountaineer?
This short note is just to clarify some misconceptions about the blog. First of all, it is not a mountaineering
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Climb of the Month: Mt. Balingkilat-Anawangin Cove Traverse
BLOGGER’S NOTE: Starting January 2009, PinoyMountaineer will feature exploration climbs from various mountaineering clubs as “Climbs of the Month”. If
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Boulder Face #1: Backpacking Sulop Mountain Ranges
On December 20-21, 2008; the Local Government Unit of Sulop, Davao del Sur, (a small town southwest of Davao del
Read moreBlogging matters #2: MikeB’s mountaineering experiences
The power of the Internet as a means to share and get information has a great impact for hobbies and
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Gear Review: Timex Expedition Altimeter
An altimeter watch is cool for two reasons. First, it looks cool. Second – and more importantly – it can
Read moreHiking matters #39: Happy new year!
2008 – the old year – was a very momentous one for the mountaineering community. I am glad that more and
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Climbing Log 2007
2007 is the year I began to take mountain climbing seriously – leading to 27 mountains. Highlights include the D2K
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