Antique mountaineers summit Mt. Nausang in Madalang, Aklan

April 26, 2017 Gideon Lasco 0 Comment

The Antique Mountaineering Society, Inc. (AMSI) has reported a successful ascent of Mt.Nausang (locally known as “Nausan” ) in Madalag,

Hiking matters #546: Sibang Cove, Nagudungan Hill and other treks in Calayan Island, Babuyan

I have long dreamed of climbing – or at least visiting – the volcanoes of Babuyan, and that dream was

Continued from Hiking matters #549: After having climbed Smith Volcano and Mt. Babuyan Claro, and after having visited Didicas volcano,

Continued from Hiking matters #547: The following day, we woke up early to trek Mt. Babuyan Claro, also known in the

Continued from Hiking matters #546: From Calayan Island we proceeded to Babuyan Island to formally commence our series of volcano

CAMIGUIN NORTE – After the very memorable trip to Babuyan Island that saw us climbing Smith Volcano (Hiking matters #547)

by Gideon Lasco In the aftermath of last year’s forest fire that ravaged Mt. Apo, local authorities pledged to

The prohibition to climb Mt. Apo as a result of last year’s forest fire has been lifted by the Protected

Rafflesia is a genus of flowers that ranks among the largest in the world, and also the most fascinating, not least

by Gideon Lasco Outdoor recreation is a public good, and all levels of government should support and finance the upkeep