Hiking matters #218: Kibungan Circuit version 2, Day 1: Mt. Tagpaya and Mt. Oten

We had long planned a Kibungan climb, and after some delays, including a last-minute cancellation brought about by typhoon Mina,

Kibungan Circuit: Mt. Tagpaya, Mt. Oten, Mt. Tagpew (1820+/1875+/2105+)

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