Hiking matters #346: Vall de Nuria hiking – Puigmal, one of the highest peaks of the Eastern Pyrenees
The highlight of my Europe trip, as far as hiking is concerned, is my hike up Puigmal, located in the
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Hiking matters #349: Hiking in beautiful Montserrat, Catalonia, Spain
MONTSERRAT, SPAIN – This is my last full day here in Spain and I am very happy that I managed
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Hiking matters #350: Outdoor and hiking shops in Barcelona, Spain
BARCELONA, SPAIN – It’s been my mini-tradition to blog about outdoor shops I encounter in my travels. Check this link for
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Hiking matters #345: Trekking in Tarragona and the Roman aqueduct in Pont de les Ferreres
Tarragona is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain, with several of its features declared a UNESCO World Heritage
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Mountaineer Joey Vergara missing, rescued in Malipunyo Range, Batangas
UPDATE 3: The rescue team should be in the jumpoff by now (15:30H, June 20). UPDATE 2: I am very happy
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Independence Day Message: What can we Filipino mountaineers do for our country?
The blogger at the Philippines exhibit in Musee du Quai Branly in Paris, France, June 5, 2013 Essay written and
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Hiking matters #344: Mt. Halcon Part 2 – To the summit and back
At the Knife Edge of Mt. Halcon leading to the summit Continued from Hiking matters #343: Since we almost had
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Hiking matters #343: Mt. Halcon Part 1 – To Aplaya campsite
Trekking through the mossy forests on the way to Aplaya Campsite On May 27, 2013, I together with Koi Grey
Read moreMountain News: Is Mt. Halcon open? Updates from Oriental Mindoro
CALAPAN, ORIENTAL MINDORO – Is Mt. Halcon open? Officially, there is no definitive answer, with so many parties involved: The municipal
Read moreMountain News: Female mountaineer missing in Mt. Banahaw, rescued
On Monday, May 27, 2013, it was reported that a female hiker, later identified as Gina Gacutan, was issing in
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