One of the amazing places to go to near Manila is Masungi Georeserve. It is just 45 kilometers away from the city and is located in the border of Baras and Tanay. What separates this piece of Sierra Madre treasure among the mountains of Rizal is its man-made features and impressive rock formations. Its karst […]
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Epic MTB Ride: The Laguna Loop (200 kms via Jala-jala)
My friends and I have been planning to circumnavigate the lake through mountain passes, and national highways on a bike. After a few months of scheduling, map research, and hesitations, it came down to two brave souls who have decided to finally conquer one of the difficult bike rides in the South. The popular Laguna Loop. […]
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. […]
Mountain Biking Pililla Wind Farm
A few years ago, you had to travel for 11 hours way up north to see the gigantic Bangui Windmills in Ilocos. Fortunately, Alternergy Wind One Corp, a company that provides alternate energy services, started the Pililla Wind Farm project back in 2013. These 27 wind turbine generators cover 4,515 hectares of scenic views from the hills of […]
Mt. Sembrano Day Hike
Another weekend was spent on higher ground as we headed to the far-flung town of Pilillia Rizal to hike Mt. Sembrano. Sticking out in to Laguna lake in the Jala Jala Peninsula, It peaks at 745 meters above sea level and is one of the most accessible hiking destinations in the Province of Rizal. Upon reaching Pililla, […]
The Rodriguez – San Mateo 3-day epic circuit
It was a Good Friday when we decided to head east to prepare for the Timberland King of The Mountain race which will be held in San Mateo, Rizal. It was supposed to be a track check for the upcoming event but it turned out to be a three-day epic adventure! It was three days […]