Hiking matters #515: Mt. Yufu (由布岳) in Oita – Kyushu, Japan
FUKUOKA, JAPAN – Three months after our very successful Kyushu summer hiking trip, we are back in Japan’s southernmost main
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Author: Gideon Lasco
Campsite etiquette: Eight tips for behaving properly on camp
by Gideon Lasco Ah, the cool breeze, the sky full of stars, the nocturnal music of the forest! Camping is one
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Gear Review: Merrell Capra Mid Waterproof
After many hikes in three different continents – from the volcanoes of Japan (Mt. Fuji, Kita-dake, etc.) to the Inca trails
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Typhoon Lawin aftermath: Kibungan closed for hiking; Hikers advised to check other destinations
MANILA – In light of the devastating effect of Typhoon Lawin in the infrastructure of Northern Luzon, Pinoy Mountaineer would
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Mountain News: Mt. Tibig now closed, but other trails in Lobo available
We have been informed by Mon Gayas, longtime explorer in the area, that Mt. Tibig will be permanently closed to
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Pinoy Mountaineer picks: Child-friendly hikes in the Philippines
by Gideon Lasco with inputs from various hiker-parents As outdoor recreation becomes increasingly popular among families, finding the perfect place
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Hiking matters #508: Lake Titicaca and Isla del Sol in Bolivia
CUSCO, PERU – From La Paz, Bolivia, I took the Bolivia Hop bus to Peru, with a stop in Copacabana,
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Join the Pinoy Mountaineer Mt. Fuji Expedition 2017!
Apply now to join the Pinoy Mountaineer Mt. Fuji Expedition 2017 on July 14-19, 2017! Mt. Fuji is one of
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Hiking matters #509: Vinicunca (5035m) in the Andes, Peru’s famous “Rainbow Mountain”
CUSCO, PERU – Hidden in the foothills of Peru’s Ausangate Mountain lies a stunning coloration of mountain slopes that have come
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Hiking matters #510: Hiking up Machu Picchu Mountain (3061m) in the Peruvian Andes
CUSCO, PERU – Yesterday I went up Machu Picchu, one of the most famous archeological sites in the world, and hiked
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