Mt. Negron (1,595+ MASL) | An Overnight Hike to the Highest Mountain in Pampanga

When traversing the North Luzon Expressway northwards on a clear day, two mountain systems are visible. To the right is the solitary Mt. Arayat, standing tall around the plains of Pampanga. To the left is the Cabusilan Mountain Range containing several mountains such as Mt. Pinatubo, Mt. Tayawan, Mt. Cuadrado, among others. With the many … Continue reading Mt. Negron (1,595+ MASL) | An Overnight Hike to the Highest Mountain in Pampanga →

Mt. Matutum (2,286+ MASL) | South Cotabato’s Iconic Mountain

When in SOCCSKARGEN, chances are, you've probably seen a mountain shaped like a Hershey's Kisses chocolate. This iconic cone-shaped mountain, which stands mightily above the vast plantations in South Cotabato, is none other than Mt. Matutum! Mt. Matutum as seen from GenSan airport As it is such an imposing figure, spotting this mountain from South … Continue reading Mt. Matutum (2,286+ MASL) | South Cotabato’s Iconic Mountain →

Taking the Challenge of the Mt. Arayat Quad Peak Traverse

Mt. Arayat has been one of my favorite mountains. Its close proximity to my home province of Bulacan, as well as its significance in my childhood life (owing to seeing it from time-to-time when my family would go to SM Pampanga or in Clark), has propelled me into having a deep fascination with the Kapampangan … Continue reading Taking the Challenge of the Mt. Arayat Quad Peak Traverse →

Makulilis Peak (965+ MASL) | Mt. Malindig’s Southern Crown

Have you ever been in a place that feels like you're on the set of How to Train Your Dragon or Game of Thrones—where, at any moment, dragons might hover in the sky and circle the boulders crowning the mountain peak before you—and as a puny human surrounded by otherworldly, gigantic landscapes, you feel a … Continue reading Makulilis Peak (965+ MASL) | Mt. Malindig’s Southern Crown →

Cabangan Ridge Loop Hike | A Six-Peak (‘Hexa’) Hike in Zambales

At the heart of the Zambales Mountain Range lies the coastal mountains of Cabangan, one of the municipalities of the province of Zambales. These mountains, separated from the rest of the larger Zambales Mountain Range by two lahar-filled rivers (Bucao River to the north and Santo Tomas River to the south), are filled with lowland … Continue reading Cabangan Ridge Loop Hike | A Six-Peak (‘Hexa’) Hike in Zambales →