MT. GULUGOD BABOY
I don’t know what got into me that day but I felt so alive. It might be the longing of again setting foot to a mountain’s grounds. Geez, it has been three months since the last time I have.
To start off, lemme show my Many-Firsts List for this year.
First climb for 2010.
First climb for this [...]
7 CHALLENGES FOR FILIPINO MOUNTAINEERS
Adventurers love to overcome set challenges in their field, hence the allure of the “Seven Summits.” In the Philippines, here are some quests, arranged in increasing difficulty.
2010 ELECTIONS: TELL US WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND.
2010 Elections: Tell us what’s on your mind. Contribute to KANTO ZINE now!
THE NORTH FACE: WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN LATELY?
The birth of MissBackpacker and Where Have You Been Lately? blog.
MT. NAGSASA TRAVERSE NAGSASA COVE
1st Mt. Nagsasa Traverse Nagsasa Cove Invitational Climb. Sept 19 to 20 2009. Itinerary, budget and inclusion.
ANOTHER DEATH IN PUNDAQUIT?
I just received a message, fresh from the oven. Props to Agot and Migs.
Two members of the mountaineering community, Anna Capili and relative Jessielou Capili, 30 and 13, went missing after strong currents swept their bodies away while leading a river trek in Pundaquit last Saturday, August 29.
Bodies are not yet found and relatives of [...]
VISITING BAGUIO 101
Baguio itinerary for 3 days and 2 nights. Contact details for cheap Baguio hotels, apartelles, and inns.
PHILIPPINE PASSPORT EXPRESS
Simple steps on Philippines passport online application. Ready your requirements. Fill-out application form. Pick-up or wait for your scheduled delivery date.
SOOPER FUN CLIMB
Stressed out from your week’s work?
Well then, YOU’RE INVITED!
Mountaineer or not, come and join us conquer
Mt. Gulugod Baboy (August 15 to 16, 2009)!
This is defo a FUN CLIMB! See ya!
MT. GULUGOD-BABOY
Anilao, Mabini, Batangas
Jump-off point: Philpan Dive Resort, Anilao, Mabini
LLA: 13°42′55″N; 120°53′43″E;
MASL: 525
Days required / Hours to summit: Half-day / 1-2 hours
Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 2/9, [...]
MT. PINATUBO 2009 TRAGEDY
“Four dead in Pinatubo disaster. Bad trip. 3 French 1 guide.”
This was the exact text message I got from my good friend and mountaineering colleague, Agot Comia.
Agot and her better half, Migs, have always been vigilant with the latest happenings in the mountaineering community of Zambales. I could say they left their hearts in that [...]
ANAWANGIN 2.0
Once is not enough. And this time, we hope our Anawangin escapade will be a lot more fun.
WAWA
Wawa, Montalban is all about rocks. It also is one of the best places for basic mountaineering courses activities.
