2012: Mt. Pulag

Climbed last February 18 with Ian, I had to practically drag him to come with me for my quest for the elusive clearing (sea of clouds). Some actually are lucky, they are able to see it the first time they scaled the summit. Me, this is my second climb and every time, it rains 😦 … Continue reading 2012: Mt. Pulag

Bohol

It was about January last year that my friend and I impulsively bought airline tickets on sale. We had no particular destination in mind; we were thinking that whichever destination gives us that sale price is the one meant to be explored. And so the story of how our Bohol adventure began. I almost forgot … Continue reading Bohol

Mt. Maculot and the Rockies

My year-end climb last December 17 was a bit wet, muddy and foggy. I was a bit worried that I might not see any views at the Rockies if there would be no clearing at all. We planned to scale two peaks in one day, but then because of the scattered rain showers; we just … Continue reading Mt. Maculot and the Rockies

Mt. Pulag

Had an opportunity to climb the 3rd highest peak in the Philippines - Mt. Pulag in Bokod, Benguet. We left in Manila around 11pm, took the Victory Liner bus to Baguio and arrived around 5am. Took a jeep ride to the DENR Station in Bokod, passed by Ambuklao Dam and of course, we road topload … Continue reading Mt. Pulag

Mt. Batulao and the Good Samaritans

After my shift on Saturday November 11, 2011, the usual suspects (Ian and I) and some new peeps he introduced me to (yay, more climbing/trekking buddies!) went on a day hike to Mt Batulao in Nasugbu, Batangas. Views while trekking up to the summit literally took my breath away we had to pass 10 peaks … Continue reading Mt. Batulao and the Good Samaritans