Mt. Damas (685+ MASL) and Ubod Falls Dayhike

Much like any other mountaineer, I, too, have been curious as to how a mountain with low elevation such as Mt. Damas (685+ MASL) can be rated as difficulty 6/9. Situated in northwestern part of Tarlac, Mt. Damas was only opened earlier this decade by mountaineers exploring the Zambales-Tarlac mountain range. It borders the town … Continue reading Mt. Damas (685+ MASL) and Ubod Falls Dayhike →

Mt. Pinatubo via 4×4 Ride in Capas, Tarlac (960+ MASL)

“A beautiful disaster” as they call it; Mt. Pinatubo is one of the most prominent destinations in the Philippines. In 1991, its eruption was recorded as the second largest, next to Alaska’s Novarupta. Countless tales from our parents and elders would recount how the sky went dark and everything went apocalyptic when Pinatubo erupted on … Continue reading Mt. Pinatubo via 4×4 Ride in Capas, Tarlac (960+ MASL) →

Mt. Pulag via Ambangeg Trail (2,926 MASL)

The Playground of the Gods. My sweat-drenched skin was trembling from the cold breeze of this northern land. Right before our eyes is the sky, penetrated by the sun’s orgasmic rays, with clouds acting as a semi-permeable membrane that make it hard for blazing Ra to rise in all its majesty. Rolling hills are scattered … Continue reading Mt. Pulag via Ambangeg Trail (2,926 MASL) →

Mt. Tabayoc (2,842+ MASL) & Mt. Timbak (2,717+ MASL) | The Second and Third Highest Summits of Luzon

Mt. Tabayoc as seen from Lake Tabeyo Overview Last 5th to 6th of October, 2019, I scaled Luzon’s 2nd and 3rd highest summit, Mts. Tabayoc and Mt. Timbak. Situated in the heart of Benguet, Mts. Tabayoc (2842MASL) and Timbak (2717MASL) are surprisingly easy hikes yet enchanting, but underrated nevertheless. Pinoy Mountaineer rates the difficulty of … Continue reading Mt. Tabayoc (2,842+ MASL) & Mt. Timbak (2,717+ MASL) | The Second and Third Highest Summits of Luzon →

Malarayat Traverse: Mt. Malipunyo Traverse to Mt. Manabu (1,005+ MASL)

Last 21st of June, 2019, I scaled one of Southern Tagalog’s classic highlands, that is, Mt. Malipunyo (1005+ MASL). Situated in the town of Lipa, Mt. Malipunyo is a mountain range that borders Batangas and Laguna. It is also known as Mt. Malarayat, coming from the famous country golf club near the mountain. It features … Continue reading Malarayat Traverse: Mt. Malipunyo Traverse to Mt. Manabu (1,005+ MASL) →