Events for October-November: Catanduanes, Lake Holon, Apo sembreak climb, Kibungan, Batad and Mindanao forum at Malindang

1. GREENCAT, a Catanduanes-based mountaineering club is organizing an event entitled “Preserving Catanduanes island (Mt. Pacogon to Mt. Pacotal), an

Hiking matters #70: More on Batanes / SEAIR, BCTA relief operations

Aside from the incredible experience of exploring Di’nem Island, Tito William (president of the Batanes Mountaineers) also led me to

In an incredible and unforgettable experience, this past weekend I joined the Batanes Mountaineers in their exploration climb of Di’nem

Recently I had the opportunity to try out Optic Nerve, a sports eyewear company that was recently launched in the

BASCO, BATANES – Days after the onslaught of Typhoons ‘Ondoy’ and ‘Pepeng’, I am here in the ‘Land of Winds’

UPDATE (10/19/09): Roads to Mt. Pulag and Tabayoc now open; most mountains back to normal. Based on our personal correspondences

My alarmed sounded at 1730H on September 20, 2009. My immediate action was to check my injured left index finger.

The Bakun Trio adventure typically involves three dayhikes in a row – a very exciting and convenient prospect. Some hikers

Update: This event has been moved to October 10, 2009. Will post more details as soon as the organizers update

This week, the mountaineering community joins the rest of the nation in helping those who have suffered from last weekend’s