Mt. Napulauan Traverse to Hapao Trail (2,642+ MASL)

Mt. Napulauan is one of the grandest and toughest mountains to climb not just in Ifugao and the Cordillera Region, but in the whole of Luzon. I was fortunate to experience its majestic mossy forest trail back in 2019 when we did a one-day traverse from the traditional Hungduan Trail in the town's Poblacion, to … Continue reading Mt. Napulauan Traverse to Hapao Trail (2,642+ MASL) →

Mt. Mariglem (573+ MASL) | Day-hiking Cabangan’s Dark Mountain

On the southern fringes of the Cabangan Mountain Range, and located at the central portions of the larger Zambales Mountain Range, lies Mt. Mariglem, a beginner-friendly mountain with trails passing through barren, grassy ridges. Since it opened to the public as a hiking destination in 2023, Mt. Mariglem became a hit to the hiking community, … Continue reading Mt. Mariglem (573+ MASL) | Day-hiking Cabangan’s Dark Mountain →

Taking the Long Trail to Mt. Pinatubo via Sapang Uwak

The author stands in solidarity with the Aeta people(s) in their right to be compensated and be free from exploitation, especially in the growing tourism industry within their domains surrounding Mt. Pinatubo. I hope that their voices be heard and their needs be met. A big shout-out to the local and national government — stop … Continue reading Taking the Long Trail to Mt. Pinatubo via Sapang Uwak →

Hiking Mt. Tugew and the Peaks of Alang Salacsac in Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya

Situated just south of the venerable Mt. Ugo in the Cordillera Region are the peaks of Alang Salacsac in Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya—Tugew, Cabo, Kabuan, and Sadjatan. These interconnected peaks provide panoramic views of the southern Cordillera Mountain Range, bordering the provinces of Benguet, Nueva Vizcaya, and Pangasinan. Its trails are gentle and are carved along … Continue reading Hiking Mt. Tugew and the Peaks of Alang Salacsac in Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya →

Camp Utopia (Badol Camping Grounds) in Kapangan, Benguet

When going to the towns in the western part of Benguet such as Kibungan and Bakun, hikers who have been there would tell you of their encounters with village paths carved alongside steep mountain crags and rice terraces, forming jaw-dropping vistas that are perhaps some of the most beautiful in the entire country. However, to … Continue reading Camp Utopia (Badol Camping Grounds) in Kapangan, Benguet →