Last 12th of June, 2023, Mt. Bulusan was finally reopened for hiking. Because climbing it had been very elusive due to its volcanic activity in recent years, I grabbed the immediate chance to hike the volcano in July of the same year. Being the 4th most active volcano in the Philippines (next to Mayon, Taal, … Continue reading Mt. Bulusan Trek (1,565+ MASL) →

Last June of 2023, I was finally able to climb one of my target climbs in the north: the formidable Mt. Namandiraan. Situated in the town of Cervantes, it is considered as the highest point in the province of Ilocos Sur. The hike up Namandiraan is strenuous and is definitely for those who are geared … Continue reading Mt. Namandiraan (2,331+ MASL) | Ilocos Sur’s Highest Peak →

For my 4th climb in Mt. Pulag, I took the challenge of hiking up on one of its major trails: the Akiki Trail. The trail is known for its "killer" steep pine forests which are at par with Mt. Purgatory and Mt. Ugo. Moreover, wondrous landmarks within the trail include the Eddet River, Marlboro Country, … Continue reading Mt. Pulag via Akiki Trail | The Killer Playground of the Gods →

Last 8th and 9th of April, 2023, I was able to climb a rarely visited mountain in the province of Abra—Mt. Manmanoc (locally spelled as "Mammanok" and "Manmanok"). For this hike, I was with my friends Rex, Fara, Cristine, JM, Leniva, Sam, Jose, and Jay. We were also joined by avid hiker, Ans. The event … Continue reading Mt. Manmanoc (2024+ MASL) | The Rooftop of Abra →

Mt. Mariveles is a dormant volcano south of Bataan. It has long been a goal of mine to climb the highest peak of this mountain—the formidable Pantingan Peak—and do a traverse to the more famous Tarak Ridge. My curiosity for this mountain and its surrounding peaks started when I climbed Tarak Ridge in 2018, but … Continue reading PanTarak: Pantingan Peak Traverse to Tarak Ridge →