Hiking matters #523: The beautiful Mt. Kirishima (霧島山) in Kyushu, Japan
KAGOSHIMA – From Fukuoka’s Hakata Station, Jeshua and I took the Kyushu Shinkansen to the southern city of Kagoshima, then jumped
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Author: Gideon Lasco
Hiking matters #522: Kuju Volcano (九重山), Kyushu’s Highest Peak
KAGOSHIMA, JAPAN – After the warmup-turned-challenge hike of Homanzan (Hiking matters #521), Jeshua and I proceeded to one of the main
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Honorary members of the Pinoy Mountaineer Team
In recognition of my hiking companions since the inception of Pinoy Mountaineer in 2007, I would like to recognize them
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Hiking matters #521: Hiking in Kyushu – Fukuoka’s Homanzan (宝満山)
FUKUOKA, JAPAN – Three weeks ago, I had fantastic hiking trip that covered some of Japan’s highest peaks, and during the trip my
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DENR: Pico de Loro remains open; only Monolith is closed
Contrary to rumors, Pico de Loro remains open, Pinoy Mountaineer learned from DENR and Maragondon tourism officials today. Only the
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Hiking matters #516: The Pinoy Mountaineer Mt. Fuji Expedition 2016
On July 12, 2016, 25 Filipinos belonging to the Pinoy Mountaineer Fuji Mt. Expedition 2016 reached the summit of Mt.
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Mt. Guiting-Guiting National Park to set new fees for 2017
Mr. Andy Regla of the Mt. Guiting-Guiting National Park (MGGNP) office of the DENR has informed us of changes in
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Maysawa Circuit: Mt. Sapari (592m) and Mt. Binutasan (577m)
MAYSAWA CIRCUIT (MTS. SAPARI AND BINUTASAN) Tanay, Rizal Trailhead: Sitio Maysawa, Brgy. Cuyambay, Tanay LLA: 14°37′11.5′′N, 121°21′31.1′′ E, 592 MASL (Mt. Sapari); 14°
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Hiking matters #517: Balut Volcano: The only Philippine mountain where you can see Indonesia
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – I was in Davao for work, but I don’t bring my hiking shoes everywhere
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Hiking matters #518: Mt. Capistrano in Bukidnon – Malaybalay’s favorite dayhike
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Guided by my good friend Mijan Pizarro – the Bukidnon explorer turned DENR officer
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