Hiking matters #342: Mt. Makiling via the Sipit Trail in Sto. Tomas, Batangas
At the Melkas Ridge, the most scenic and precarious part of Mt. Makiling’s Sto. Tomas (MakTrav) Trail. With the Palanggana
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Author: Gideon Lasco
Mountain News: Illegal logging in Pantingan Peak, Mt. Mariveles, Bataan
A mountain guide from Bagac, Bataan has told PinoyMountaineer that illegal logging in Pantingan Peak, Mariveles Range has not only
Read moreEssay: Letter to a young mountaineer, Part III: Of doing and loving
By Gideon Lasco Have you ever cursed a mountain for being so difficult, so uncomfortable, or so unrewarding? Perhaps it
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Climb Health: Tips to prevent snoring for hikers and campers
By Gideon Lasco, MDDid you wake up one day with an angry tentmate telling you how loudly you snored and
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Gear Review: Samsung Smart Camera WB250F
The Samsung Smart Camera WB250F As an adventurer, what matters to me is the experience itself. As a photographer, caputuring the
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Hiking matters #341: Cilai Ridge (奇萊山) Day 2 – Crossing Cilai Ridge from Main Peak to North Peak
This is a blog entry about Taiwan. Check out the PinoyMountaineer in Taiwan page for more of Gideon Lasco’s adventures
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Hiking matters #340: Cilai Ridge (奇萊山) Day 1 – From Hehuanshan to Chenggong Hut
In May 2011, on my first hiking trip to Taiwan, I saw Cilai Ridge for the first time, managed to
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PinoyMountaineer in Japan
This is a country page describing my hiking adventures in Japan. As of August 2024, I have completed countless hiking
Read moreMountain News: Four German hikers, Filipino guide dead in Mayon eruption
Four climbers from Germany and a Filipino guide were killed when the volcano suddenly released rocks and steam while they
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PinoyMountaineer Guide to Taiwan: Previous climbs and frequently-asked questions
At the summit of Jade Mountain (Yushan), 3952 MASLthe highest point in Taiwan. This is a country page describing my
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