Are you really 'conquering' them? Most hiking friends likes to use the word after hikes or treks - local or international. I cringe everytime I see the word. I don't use that word but if you do, I have a question. In what ways have you conquered a mountain, did you bring a gun with … Continue reading About “Conquering” Mountains
A lot of non-hiking friends would often ask me how does women hikers maintain cleanliness or hygiene when doing multi-day hikes. So, here's the big reveal 😂, let's answer some FAQs: 📍 How do you bath? Well, we don't. Usually 😅 Remember when you were young and you didn't like to bath or d kaya … Continue reading How Women Hikers Cope with “WOMEN STUFF” During Multi-day Hikes
Ang mahal! would obviously be the first thought that would come to mind when you come across international climbs or treks and truthfully, you indeed has to fork some money. Mountaineering/trekking/hiking is an expensive sport/hobby especially if you are targeting mountains outside the country like Everest base camp, Kilimanjaro, Fuji, Yushan, Rainbow mountain among others. … Continue reading Tipid Tips to Trekking Everest Base Camp and Other Mountains Outside of the Philippines
The idea first came to me when I was guy-watching on the Everest base camp trail while we were going down. We had set a relaxed pace and since I had acclimatized well, I was now enjoying the trail which I had not the liberty to do during the ascent. Alas, as the saying goes, … Continue reading The Results Are In: The 3 ‘Gwapos’ You Voted
"But at times I wondered if I had not come a long way only to find that what I really sought was something I had left behind.." Thomas F. Hornbein P E R I C H E 14,340 ft https://www.instagram.com/p/BiNp8U-j4ah/ Getting frightened in the middle of the night was an unforgettable experience. I woke up … Continue reading EBC, A Once-in-a-Lifetime-Trek: Periche
Mounts Bromo and Ijen are two of Indonesia's beautiful mountains, the view on both are spectacular. Some even regard Mt. Ijen as one of the most dangerous volcanoes because of the sulfur vents, continues spewing of sulfur that one needs a mask. Here is a short itinerary for a 4 day hike of the two … Continue reading 4 Days Hiking Itinerary to Two of Indonesia’s Popular Volcanoes for less than php5,000
The sun was setting over the mountains in the distance and the golden beams created a beautiful visual - both mesmerizing and eerie. This is the view that attracts thousands of visitors each year to this remote place in Indonesia. I was sent a photo of Mt. Bromo two years ago and I said "wow, it … Continue reading Mt. Bromo: A Rumbling Beast
In 2007, Regie Pablo successfully ascended Mt. Everest and to commemorate one of the monumental events of his life, he is back on the mountain with a thankful heart. After writing his success story, I can say it is one of my most emotional piece to date and you can read it here, I was … Continue reading Returning to Everest
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