Mt. Manabu (Manabu Peak) Location: Sto. Tomas Batangas Diffulty: 2/9, 2-3 hours to summit Elevation: 760+ MASL Jump-Off: Sulok, Brgy. Sta Cruz, Sto. Tomas Notable sites: Dense trails, Looped trail which resembles a rosary, a grotto, a giant white cross on the summit, spectacular views of the Malipunyo mountain range, Mt. Maculot, Mt. Banahw, and […]
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Mt. Purgatory: Ascend to the Six Peaks
Jumpoff: Japas, Bokod, Benguet Exit: Ekip, Bokod, Benguet Days required / Hours to summit: 2 days / 9-11 Hrs Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 6/9, Trail class 1-3 Features: Pine forests, mossy forests, Views of Mt. Pulag, Mt. Ugo, Mt. Salingsing, Mt. Timbak, Mt. Ulap *Source: www.pinoymountaineer.com View this post on Instagram It's these scenic views […]
Mt. Guiting-Guiting Day Hike
In the heart of Sibuyan Island lies the majestic Mt. Guiting-Guiting. Its daunting saw-toothed peaks, technical trails, and verdant forests made it a noteworthy adventure spot in the country. Popularly known as “G2”, Mt. Guiting-Guiting is one of the most difficult mountains to climb in the Philippines with a rating of 9/9. I was only expecting a longer […]
Mt Talamitam + Mt. Apayang
Climbing two summits in a day is a daunting idea. The fact that you have to exert almost twice as much time and effort made me think if it was possible to finish before sundown. I got curious and so off we went to Nasugbu Batangas to climb the peaks of Mt. Talamitam and Mt. […]
Mt. Pulag (Part 2): Descend via Ambangeg Trail
If Akiki trail was dubbed as the “Killer trail,” Ambangeg trail would be the opposite. The stunning views of endless clouds, beautiful rolling hills and comfy grasslands for resting will leave you in awe. Some people even call it the “Artista trail” because of its traveler friendly pathways and features that are photo shoot worthy. *If you missed […]
Mt. Maculot Night Trek
A week after our Mt. Pulag climb, my friends and I decided to take on another mountain. With thinner wallets from our previous travels, we agreed to climb Mt. Maculot but with a twist: To hike from the jumpoff to the first campsite during night time! Since Mt. Maculot is situated just near my mom’s hometown […]
Mt. Pulag (Part 1): Ascend via Akiki Trail
I’ve been planning to climb Mt. Pulag for almost 8 years! Yes, I wanted to climb this mountain waaay way back but I dismissed the idea and moved on with my life until I met my very enthusiastic travel friends 2 years ago which rekindled my desire to take on the third highest mountain in […]
Mt. Marami: Scaling the rocky summit
Situated in Maragondon, Cavite, about 2.5 hours south of Manila is Pico de Loro’s neighboring peak. Mt Marami has several forgiving trails, three rivers to cross over, and a stunning view of its rocky summit along the hike. It is one of the least known hiking destinations in the south, providing trekkers with its beautiful scenery […]
Mt. Daraitan and Tinipak River
*Update: Access to Tinipak cave is already open as of January 2017. We found our way back to Rizal once again, this time in Tanay to climb Mt. Daraitan. What made us add this mountain to our list was it’s stunning features. From grueling assaults, marvelous limestone formations, scenic viewpoints, treacherous river currents, to exploring the caves. […]
Mt. Tapulao: The 36 kilometer epic day hike
Sunday- It was around 6:30 am when we saw tents on the first camp site of Mt. Tapulao. Hikers were just outside savoring their morning coffee as we passed by. We smiled and greeted them a good morning. The smile somehow masked our sore feet from the 6 kilometer rocky assault. As we went by, I overheard […]