Mt Marami: Pico de Loro’s Sequel

As described by Pinoy Mountaineer "If Pico de Loro were a blockbuster movie, its sequel would be Mt. Marami." Both mountains are set in Maragondon, Cavite and they both have 2 pillars surging up the slopes. Summit of Mt. Marami is composed of massive rocky pillars while Pico's shaped like a parrot's beak. We started … Continue reading Mt Marami: Pico de Loro’s Sequel

The Parrot’s Beak: Mt. Pico de Loro

Parrot's Beak. That's how they describe Mt. Pico de Loro, one of Maragondon's attraction and Cavite's highest point. I climbed Pico last August 19 and again yesterday, September 2. With just 2 climbs, I can definitely say that even if you climb the same mountain more than once, each climb is a different experience. Just … Continue reading The Parrot’s Beak: Mt. Pico de Loro

Mt. Maculot and 1,000 Steps of Lumampao

Hiked the mountain for the 2nd time last Aug. 26, saw breathtaking views (last time I trekked here was foggy). And after going to the Rockies, we decided to trek down to Brgy. Don Juan in Lumampao, and this is what we have to go through going down and back up: Arriving at this small … Continue reading Mt. Maculot and 1,000 Steps of Lumampao

2012: Bantakay Cave and Falls

I got invited to go along last-minute, is supposedly a day hike but turned into an overnight trip. We left Manila around 6AM on March 24 for Lucena City, hopped into another bus for Brgy Catalina in Atimonan, Quezon (jump-off at the barangay captain's house). Registered (no fee as of March 24, 2012), secured our … Continue reading 2012: Bantakay Cave and Falls

2012: Mt. Purgatory Traverse

My leg muscles and feet are aching as of this writing. Scaling 3 peaks in an overnight climb is not a walk in the park but the experience was fun, unexpectedly educational and did I mention fun? I will let the pictures do the talking since any adjectives I will place in here would sound … Continue reading 2012: Mt. Purgatory Traverse