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 →

Mt. Bulakawan (536+ MASL) in Malilipot, Albay | Traverse to Busay Falls

At the northern fringes of the majestic Mayon Volcano lies a small mountain range — the Mt. Bulakawan Nature Reserve. This small mountain range located at the town of Malilipot, Albay provides a beginner-friendly yet challenging hike with its steep, continuously inclined trail, so it takes almost one to two hours before reaching the summit. … Continue reading Mt. Bulakawan (536+ MASL) in Malilipot, Albay | Traverse to Busay Falls →

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 →

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 →