Question of the Week #1: What equipment do I need for the first time?
Starting September 2011, I will be posting an answer to a weekly “Question of the Week” as a contribution to
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The quotable PinoyMountaineer: Hiking, mountain climbing, camping and outdoor quotes by Gideon Lasco
Below you will find a compilation of Facebook status messages and Twitter tweets that I have posted through the years:
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Gear Review: Sandugo Helikon Sandals
At first I was reluctant to test the Sandugo Helikon Sandals in an intense dayhike – a Malipunyo Range River
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Mt. Pulog (1020+) in Bacon, Sorsogon
MT. PULOG Bacon, Sorsogon Major jumpoff: Brgy. Sta Cruz, Bacon Alternate jumpoff: Brgy. San Juan, Bacon LLA: 1020 MASL Days
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Letter from an American mountaineer: “Hiking is more than just walking; we must protect what we love”
We received this letter from Manila Joe, an American who now lives in Manila. I have sought his permission to
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Mountain News: Hiking advisory for the long weekend and updates
Although weather has improved and it may be possible to climb some mountains tomorrow, we are still NOT recommending hiking
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Mountain News: Filipinos conquer Khardung La, world’s highest motorable pass, on mountain bikes
Congratulations Larry Honoridez, Tristan Wayne Valle, Jonbi Escopete who just conquered the world’s highest motorable pass, Khardung La, in Northern
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UPDATED Mountain News: Typhoon Mina (Nanmadol) shuts down Cordillera roads, mountains; Mountaineers cancel climbs
MANILA – The four-day long weekend commenced today amid the passage of Typhoon ‘Mina’ (Nanmadol), and already, there has been
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List of mountains affected by Typhoon Mina (Nanmadol)
Update 1 (0942H 08/27/11): Sarado ang Mt. Pulag. From Ma’am Mereng: “as of now, road from Baguio to Bokod (Mt.
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Announcing Shirt no. 2: Take Nothing but pictures, Leave nothing but footsteps, Kill nothing but time
In Shirt no. 2, we wish to articulate the oft-quoted, oft-repeated mantra of the mountaineering community in a canvass where
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