Announcing the 2nd Mt. Kinabalu Expedition on April 13-16, 2012!
Following the success of the 2011 Mt. Kinabalu Expedition, which saw 30 Filipino hikers participating in an unforgettable climb, we
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Author: Gideon Lasco
Hiking matters #181: Trekking up Langbiang Mountain in Đà Lạt, Vietnam
ĐA LAT, VIETNAM – I am staying in this beautiful highland town after climbing Langbiang Mountain (Đỉnh Langbiang), at 2169
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Sandugo branches and store locations in the Philippines
Sandugo Outdoor Shops (SOS) is a retailer of quality camping and hiking products not only confined with sandals and bags.
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Hiking matters #161: Introducing Mt. Binanderahan in Rapu-Rapu Island, Albay
I am pleased to make the first online account of Mt. Binanderahan, the highest point in Rapu-Rapu Island, Albay. At
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Mountain News: Mt. Mayon, Taal Volcano, and Mt. Bulusan currently off-limits to hikers; same is true for Mt. Halcon and Mt. Banahaw
Summary: Mayon, Taal, Bulusan, Halcon, and Banahaw are currently closed to the public as of May 31, 2011. Mt. Mayon
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Mountain News: Mountaineers rescued in Mt. Matutum
ABS-CBN news and Bombo Radyo reported last night that at least seven hikers were rescued in the Polomolok side of
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Mt. Thumbpeak (1,296+) in Puerto Princesa, Palawan
MT. THUMBPEAK Puerto Princesa City, Palawan Major jumpoff: Iwahig Penal Colony, Puerto Princesa City LLA: 9°47′55.4″N 118°36′20.4″E, 1296 MASL Days
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Mt. Balagbag (777+) in Rodriguez, Rizal
MT. BALAGBAG Rodriguez, Rizal First jumpoff: Sitio Karahume, Brgy. Macabud, Rodriguez second jumpoff: Sitio Balagbag, Brgy. San Isidro, Rodriguez LLA:
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Essay: In the campsites and the trail, let nature’s sounds prevail
by Gideon Lasco PinoyMountaineer.com Now I will take this opportunity to affirm a very fundamental yet frequently violated principle in
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Mountain News: Several hikers stranded or missing in Mt. Talinis rescued today
Updated 0115H, May 28, 2011 Several hikers (exact numbers conflicting) who went on a hike up Mt. Talinis in Negros
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