Hiking matters #491: Mt. Ulap, a perfect dayhike from Baguio!

I have just come from Baguio City after a great dayhike of Mt. Ulap. I left Cubao at 0100H, started

Mountain News: Mt. Kanlaon closed for hiking due to volcanic activity

Volcanic activity in Mt. Kanlaon has prompted PHIVOLCS to place the volcano on Alert Level 1 status – which means

Changes are underway in the Mt. Maranat / Maranat Falls area and permits may begin to be required for hikers in the

Pinoy Mountaineer was awarded as the “Best Sports and Recreation Blog” in the Philippines for 2015, at the Philippine Blogging

Last week, I did a Mt. Talamitam to Mt. Apayang dayhike – these are actually two peaks in the same mountain, or

Blogger’s note: In the spirit of encouraging hikers to explore more of the Philippines, we welcome “trip reports” like this one!

Finally, I was able to climb Mt. Napulak in Igbaras, Iloilo – a mountain that I had been planning to climb

Guides in Mt. Maculot, Cuenca, Batangas cleared off the once-overgrown summit to create a view of Taal Lake, sparking uproar

Sultan Kudarat is not really well-known for hiking but local officials are beginning to explore and promote their mountains.

MT. NAPULAK Igbaras, Iloilo Entry point: Brgy. Bagay, Igbaras Exit point: Brgy. Tigbanaba, Igbaras LLA: E, 1239 MASL (+1030m) Days required /