Mt. Mantalingahan Traverse (2,086+ MASL)

If one would create a list of some of the most revered mountains in the Philippines, one would probably include mountains in the Cordillera Region, the high peaks of Mindanao, and the hard-to-reach peaks of Western Visayas and MIMAROPA Region. But when it comes to the pinnacle of Philippine mountaineering, one can narrow down the … Continue reading Mt. Mantalingahan Traverse (2,086+ MASL) →

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 →

Mt. Isarog via Panicuason Trail (1,966+ MASL) | Into the Jungle of Camarines Sur

Mt. Isarog stands as one of Bicol Region's revered mountains. With an elevation of 1,966+ MASL, it is the second highest mountain in the region, next to Mayon Volcano, and the highest in the province of Camarines Sur. With steep trails and a mixture of montane and mossy forest, hiking Mt. Isarog provides a physical … Continue reading Mt. Isarog via Panicuason Trail (1,966+ MASL) | Into the Jungle of Camarines Sur →