Hiking matters #174: The initial leg up ‘Black’ Cilai Ridge, one of the most challenging hikes in Taiwan
DAYULING, TAROKO NATIONAL PARK- As a send off to Nemi, our newfound friend in Hehuanshan, we accompanied him to the
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International climbs
Hiking matters #173: Beautiful and joyful Hehuanshan (合歡山) in Central Taiwan
Beautiful Hehuanshan (合歡山) in Central Taiwan lies at the pinnacle of the Central Cross-Island Highway in Taiwan, literally meaning “Mountain
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Hiking matters #171: The temple trails of Mt. Qinglong and Mt. Erlong in Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan
TAICHUNG (臺中) – I am back here after a successful overnight trip to Sun Moon Lake, where we were able
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Hiking matters #170: A challenging dayhike up beautiful Shuisheshan (水社山) in Sun Moon Lake (日月潭), Taiwan
ITASHAO VILLAGE – From Taichung City, we took the bus to Sun Moon Lake (日月潭) in Nantou, one of the
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Hiking matters #169: Trekking in scenic Dakeng (大坑) in Taichung (臺中), Central Taiwan
TAICHUNG (臺中) – I am here in Taiwan’s third largest city after a very nice first day in the island
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Announcing the PinoyMountaineer Mt. Kilimanjaro Expedition on December 2011
I am organizing a personal expedition to Mt. Kilimanjaro this December 2011. As the highest mountain in Africa, at 5895
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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 #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 #211: The successful ascent of Snow Mountain (雪山), Taiwan’s second highest peak
Continued from Hiking matters #210: Cika Hut (七卡山莊), two kilometers away from the trailhead, was our cozy starting point on
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