Mountaineering clubs: community-based groups by location
Starting July 2009, PinoyMountaineer.com will install in stages a comprehensive directory of mountaineering clubs and outdoor groups in the Philippines.
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Mountaineering clubs: Schools, colleges, and universities
Starting July 2009, PinoyMountaineer.com will install in stages a comprehensive directory of mountaineering clubs and outdoor groups in the Philippines.
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Events for August-September: Maculot clean-up, Bulusan volcano and Tacadang open climbs, Pinatubo trek, and Cebu coastal adventure
Please take note of the following upcoming events for August and September. Even though it’s not climbing season, our mountaineering
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Mt. Pinagbanderahan, Bantakay Falls, and Quezon National Forest Park
MT. PINAGBANDEREHAN AND BANTAKAY FALLSQuezon National Forest Park, Atimonan, QuezonMajor jumpoff: Barangay Malinao Ilaya, Atimonan, QuezonLLA: 366 MASLTrail class: Minor,
Read moreEssay: An open mind on open climbs
by Gideon Lasco In the past mountaineering in the Philippines seemed to be confined mostly to mountaineering clubs. In those
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Therm-A-Lite: sleeping pad for a good night’s sleep
Gear review by Cecil Morella (AMCI)Equipment Adviser, PinoyMountaineer.com What would you trade for a good night’s sleep? The question becomes
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Hiking matters #61: Captivating Coron
CORON, PALAWAN – It is unbelievably beautiful here in Coron. Right after our 24-hour duties, my classmate Livi Mejia and
Read moreEssay: Mountaineering vs. hiking vs. trekking
by Gideon Lasco A Filipino member of the British Mountaineering Council once emailed me to suggest that I change the
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Hiking matters #60: Medical mission, Pinatubo Spa Town and Capas National Shrine
Upon the request of my blogging partner Ivan Henares, I joined the group of doctors who rendered free medical services
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PHIVOLCS: Mayon Volcano now under Alert Level 2
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has just upgraded the alert status of Mayon Volcano from Level 1
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