Gear Review: Dexshell Coolvent Lite Socks (Preliminary)
It’s waterproof, and it’s breathable…unbelievable! These two characteristics have always been the ‘Holy Grail’ of all outdoor products, from shoes
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Mountain News: Romi Garduce, Levi Nayahangan, to scale Vinson Massif, highest peak in Antarctica, in Seven Summits bid
Two Pinoy mountaineers, Romi Garduce and his hiking partner Levi Nayahangan are leaving Manila on December 23 to travel to
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Gear Review: Eureka! Solitaire Tent (Preliminary)
Self-containment is always a beautiful thing to achieve, and often, it is the tent that is the limiting factor. I’ve
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Hiking matters #219: Kibungan Circuit version 2, day 2: Mt. Tagpew and back to Tanap
I had a lengthy and relaxing sleep inside my bivouac tent at the summit of Mt. Oten! The temperature was
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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,
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Kibungan Circuit: Mt. Tagpaya, Mt. Oten, Mt. Tagpew (1820+/1875+/2105+)
KIBUNGAN CIRCUIT Kibungan, Benguet Jumpoff (closed loop): Sitio Tanap, Poblacion, Kibungan LLA: 1820 MASL (Tagpaya); 1875 MASL (Oten); 2105 (Tagpew)
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Gear Review: Vibram FiveFingers KSO
by Javier Cang Minimalist footwear in climbing, though uncommon, has not broken through the mountaineering community just yet. Taking its
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Hiking matters #210: Autumn hike of Snow Mountain (雪山) in Taiwan – Day 1
One of my favorite climbs this year was the three-day autumn hike of Snow Mountain (雪山), at 3886 MASL the
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Gear Review: The North Face Triclimate Atlas jacket
With my progressive pursuit of mountains abroad, I needed a total upgrade of my ‘hiking arsenal’. For instance, I have
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Gear Review: Casio Protrek PRW-1000 altimeter watch
My third and current altimeter watch is Casio Protrek PRW-1000, which boasts of the usual “Triple Sensor”, acting as barometer,
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