Kilimanjaro Gear Review: Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking Poles
I have always held the opinion of my hiking buddy, the Iron Lady Jo Steven, when she said of trekking
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Author: Gideon Lasco
Gear Review:Black Diamond Spot headlamp
For the past two years, my two main headlamps for hiking and camping have been the Petzl Tikka 2 and
Read moreSanaysay sa Buwan ng Wika: Sa aking mga kapwa mamumundok
Isinulat ni Gideon Lasco noong Mayo 30, 2012 para sa okasyon ng Buwan ng Wika, 2012. Sa unang tingin ay
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Essay on Japan: Beauty at the threshold of memory
Blogger’s note: This essay was written in Sapporo, Japan on May 25, 2012. SAPPORO, JAPAN – My friends and I
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Philippine mountain itineraries from A-Z
As of July 2012, PinoyMountaineer has written and compiled at least 135 separate itineraries and/or accounts describing various trails all
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How to join PinoyMountaineer climbs
Hiking is not just about climbing new peaks, but also about meeting new people, and I welcome hikers who wish
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Hiking matters #282: Mt. Damas Traverse dayhike!
Since it came out in PinoyMountaineer last year thanks to Tarlac-based GAME-NEST, Mt. Damas has always been on my list
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Hiking matters #280: A very short hike up Mt. Osdung along Halsema Highway, Benguet
I’ve always wanted to visit Mt. Osdung because at 2617 MASL, it’s 16th on our list of the highest mountains
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New additions to the list of mountaineering clubs in the Philippines (July 2012)
I am pleased to announce that the following mountaineering /outdoor groups have been added to the PinoyMountaineer list of mountaineering
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MountainTalk #12: The legendary Sky Biscocho speaks his mind
The name Sky Biscocho is synonymous with exploration, and he is a legend among Filipino hikers because of his remarkable
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