Hiking matters #170: A challenging dayhike up beautiful Shuisheshan (水社山) in Sun Moon Lake (日月潭), Taiwan
ITASHAO VILLAGE – From Taichung City, we took the bus to Sun Moon Lake (日月潭) in Nantou, one of the
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Author: Gideon Lasco
Hiking matters #169: Trekking in scenic Dakeng (大坑) in Taichung (臺中), Central Taiwan
TAICHUNG (臺中) – I am here in Taiwan’s third largest city after a very nice first day in the island
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Hiking matters #164: A dayhike of Pantingan Peak, the summit of Mt. Mariveles in Bataan
A few weeks ago, just over a day after the 7-mountain Bicol mountain marathon, I climbed up Pantingan Peak (no
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Hiking matters #165: Viajero Outdoor Centre and other outdoor shops in Cagayan de Oro
I went to Cagayan de Oro recently to visit my med school classmate Ton Llagas, and I met with members
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Mountain News: YABAG issues advisory on Mt. Cinco Picos and Mt. Balingkilat hiking
YABAG Mountaineers and Michael Babao, popularly known as MikeB, were pioneers in the exploration and establishment of hiking trails in
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Habagat Outdoor Equipment branches in the Philippines
Habagat Outdoor Equipment was founded in 1980s as one of the earliest outdoor brands in the Philippines. Today it is
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Columbia Sportswear branches in the Philippines
Columbia Sportswear is a relative newcomer in the Philippines, but it is well-received and to date there are six Columbia
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The North Face branches in the Philippines
Although now there are many various brands already, The North Face is still one of the most popular. There are
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Hiking matters #168: Mt. Banahaw dayhike and inspection climb
In a DENR-approved climb (Permit No. 2011-023) that coincided with my 25th birthday last May 6, 2011, my friends and
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Pantingan Peak – Mt. Mariveles (1,388+)
PANTINGAN PEAK – MT. MARIVELES Bagac, Bataan Major jumpoff: Gabon, Sitio Duhatan, Brgy. Saysain, Bagac LLA: 1388 MASL Days required
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