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

Hiking matters #164: A dayhike of Pantingan Peak, the summit of Mt. Mariveles in Bataan

A few weeks ago, just over a day after the 7-mountain Bicol mountain marathon, I climbed up Pantingan Peak (no

I went to Cagayan de Oro recently to visit my med school classmate Ton Llagas, and I met with members

YABAG Mountaineers and Michael Babao, popularly known as MikeB, were pioneers in the exploration and establishment of hiking trails in

Habagat Outdoor Equipment was founded in 1980s as one of the earliest outdoor brands in the Philippines. Today it is

Columbia Sportswear is a relative newcomer in the Philippines, but it is well-received and to date there are six Columbia

Although now there are many various brands already, The North Face is still one of the most popular. There are

In a DENR-approved climb (Permit No. 2011-023) that coincided with my 25th birthday last May 6, 2011, my friends and

PANTINGAN PEAK – MT. MARIVELES Bagac, Bataan Major jumpoff: Gabon, Sitio Duhatan, Brgy. Saysain, Bagac LLA: 1388 MASL Days required

by Gideon Lasco, PinoyMountaineer.com HO CHI MINH CITY – Climbing season 2011 is over, and while off-season hiking in the