Hiker’s Notes – Noteworthy Hikes

Mt. Apo: Breathtaking Perspectives from the Highest Peak

2954 MASL(Lakaw ni Paw)Via Kapatagan Trail Traverse to Sta. Cruz Century Trail February 16 – 18, 2024 We did it! We summited the highest peak in the Philippines. As expected, the trails were magical yet daunting, the long hours of walk were made to tax the mind but the rewards were worth it. Kudos toContinueContinue reading “Mt. Apo: Breathtaking Perspectives from the Highest Peak”

3D2N Mt. Kalatungan to Mt. Wiji Traverse

View of Mt. Kalatungan from Mt Wiji aka Mt Lumpanag Peak Mt Kalatungan- Mt. Lumpanag Entry/Exit Brgy Mendis Pangantucan Bukidnon Philippine Trail Difficulty: 8/9 Mt Kalatungan 2907.08 MASL 5th Highest Mountain in the Philippines Mt. Wiji 2819.78 MASL Searching for another major climb this year, we found an event organized by CMPB Tours from Davao. The event wasContinueContinue reading “3D2N Mt. Kalatungan to Mt. Wiji Traverse”

Mt. Guiting-guiting: An Out of This World Hiking Experience

Knife’s edge view of the famous Mt. G2 Sibuyan, Romblon Revtrav Via Olango Trail Exit to Tampayan Trail March 30-31,2018 (excluding travel to Romblon) 2058 MASL 9/9 Philippine difficulty Hiking the ranges of Mt. G2 was an out of this world experience. Aside from the astounding sceneries along the trail, the rocky ridges gave anContinueContinue reading “Mt. Guiting-guiting: An Out of This World Hiking Experience”

Mt. Mandalagan and the Worth It All Steps We Took

Tinagong Dagat Campsite After the prep climb last January on Mt. Babag, the plan to climb Mt. Mandalagan was realized with pride last February 2-4. The event was organized by Nico Reyes. All nine of us who joined the climb came from the same workplace. The organizer who worked on all the papers,ContinueContinue reading “Mt. Mandalagan and the Worth It All Steps We Took”

Mt. Babag, First Mountain in 2018 .

This little house on a prairie. On the way to Muffin Peak, Mt. Babag, Cebu. January 6, 2018|Saturday. ” The postman wants an autograph.The cab driver wants a picture. The waitress wants a handshake .Everyone wants a piece of you .”- John Lennon I started joining the band of mountaineers for almost two years nowContinueContinue reading “Mt. Babag, First Mountain in 2018 .”

Mt. Talinis: A Refreshing Escape to Negros’ Rainforest

1903 MASL Major Climb Philippine Difficulty 6/9 Dauin-Valencia Trail I have written this years after the hike so the indited parts are mostly from what I can remember about the hike. Unfortunately, I can no longer remember the expenses that we incurred unlike the other hikes but the story is still worth writing. DAY 1ContinueContinue reading “Mt. Talinis: A Refreshing Escape to Negros’ Rainforest”

Rainy and Muddy Peregrination: Budlaan, Sirao, Kan-irag

Instead of staying in the city to celebrate the Sinulog festival, the group decided to spend time in the mountains. The trail this time is from Budlaan to Sirao, and Kan-irag. The group hopped on a jeepney to the jump-off point in Talamban. Instead of taking a motorcycle, we decided to hike from the pavedContinueContinue reading “Rainy and Muddy Peregrination: Budlaan, Sirao, Kan-irag”

Mt Manuggal: A Zigzag Adventure

1003 MASL Minor Climb Philippine Difficulty 3/9 Balamban, Cebu We decided to spend our weekend on this historic mountain in Cebu. It was Saturday and after our shift. The expected duration of the climb to the campsite is 3 hours. On the second day, when we descended from the campsite, we got lost on theContinueContinue reading “Mt Manuggal: A Zigzag Adventure”