MountainTalk #12: The legendary Sky Biscocho speaks his mind
The name Sky Biscocho is synonymous with exploration, and he is a legend among Filipino hikers because of his remarkable
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Author: Gideon Lasco
Chronological order of Philippine mountains I have climbed
It is always nice to look back and keep track of the hikes you’ve done, and although I’ve recorded all
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Hiking matters #281: A dayhike up Mt. Palali in Quezon. Nueva Vizcaya
My interest in ‘extended dayhikes’ has not waned, and has only been exacerbated by our recent successes in Mt. Tapulao,
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Hiking matters #279: Joining the “Twin Dayhikes II” team in Manabu Peak
Last Saturday, just as we were on the way to do the Twin Dayhikes II: Maculot and Manabu Peak, I
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Hiking matters #278: Mt. Isarog via Patag-Patag Trail dayhike
The rainy season has undeniably begun, and although there are blessed days when the sun unexpectedly shows up. hikers must
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Mt. Osdung (2,617+), Kibungan, Benguet
MT. OSDUNG Kibungan, Benguet Major jumpoff: Collideng Junction, Halsema Hwy, Brgy. Madaymen LLA: 16°43’6″N, 120°45’40″E, 2617 MASL (#16) Days required
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Hiking matters #277: The enchanting fauna of Mount Bulusan
As a counterpoint to the volcanic wonders that comprised the highlight of our Mt. Bulusan hike (see Hiking matters #275-276),
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Hiking matters #276: The awesome crater summit of Mt. Bulusan
On the second day of our Mt. Bulusan hike, we woke up very early (0300H) to begin the summit assault
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Hiking matters #275: Mt. Bulusan in Sorsogon, Cradle of Beauty (Day 1)
I have long wanted to climb Mt. Bulusan, but because of on-and-off volcanic activity in the past several years, I
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Mt. Bulusan / Bulusan Volcano (1,565+)
MT. BULUSAN (BULUSAN VOLCANO)Bulusan, SorsogonMajor jumpoff: Lake Bulusan, Brgy. San Roque, BulusanLLA: 1565 MASLDays required / Hours to summit: 1-2
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