PULAG (AMBANGEG TRAIL) Bokod, Benguet Major jump-off: Ambangeg Ranger Station, Bokod, Benguet LLA: 16°34’58″N 120°53’15″E, 2922 MASL (#3) Days required / Hours to summit: 4-5 hours / 1-2 days Specs: Major Climb, Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 1-2 Trail system: Grand Cordillera Trail, Section 3 Features: Sea of clouds, dwarf bamboo slopes, pine forests *from Pinoy Mountaineer March... continue
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BENGUET… MT. PURGATORY TRAVERSE
MT. PURGATORY TRAVERSE (Mt. Pack – Mt. Purgatory – Mt. Komkompol) Bokod, Benguet Entry point: Japas Jumpoff, Bokod Exit point: Brgy. Ekip, Bokod LLA: 2290m (Mt. Pack); 2080m (Mt. Purgatory); 2329m (Mt. Komkompol) Days required / Hours to summit: 2-3 days / 4-5 (Pa); 5-7 (Pu); 9-11 (K) Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 6/9, Trail class 1-3 Features: Pine forests, mossy forests, Views... continue
PANGASINAN… A Weekend Staycation in Bolinao
Bolinao lies in the northern tip of the Province of Pangasinan. It is reachable via provincial roads in Tarlac and roads via Dagupan City. Bolinao is known for its white sand beaches in Patar. Bolinao is now a favorite weekend destination for everybody. October 29, 2016 It is already 7:30pm when we arrive at La Parola Resort in Bolinao because we left Alaminos City at 6pm. The drive is not... continue
PAMPANGA… Mt. Arayat Traverse
MT. ARAYAT TRAVERSE Arayat and Magalang, Pampanga Entry point: Brgy. Ayala, Magalang, Pampanga Exit point: Brgy. Juan Bano, Arayat, Pampanga LLA: 15.2067N, 120.7441E, 1030 MASL Days required / Hours to summit: 1-2 days / 5 hours (NP) 8 hours (SP) Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 5/9, Trail class 1-4 (10kms) Features: Tropical forest, scenic views of Central Luzon *from Pinoy Mountaineer Mt.... continue
MASBATE… Cruising along Burias Group of Islands
I was invited by my friend Gracia to come with them to Burias. Since it was in my bucket list, I am interested to join. However, I need to arrange my schedule in order to adjust the two conflicting events. Fortunately, Gracia find a way to help me out so I can join them in Burias. We left Makati City at 10pm on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 heading for San Andres, Quezon Province. It should be a seven... continue
BATANGAS… A Fun-filled Day Trip to Fortune Island
We are fond of visiting ruins since we are familiar with some European ancient structures that arere now being one of the top destinations for tourists. As we all know, tourism now in the Philippines is no longer for the rich. Even the lower and middle class can now afford to go to their dream places due to lower travel costs. There are numbers of Philippine destinations that most likely offer... continue
NUEVA VIZCAYA / BENGUET… MT. UGO TRAVERSE
MT. UGO (2,150+) Nueva Vizcaya and Benguet Jump-off points: Kayapa, N. Vizcaya; Brgy. Tinongdan, Itogon, Benguet LLA: 16.31916°N, 120.80166°E, 2130 MASL Days required / hours to summit: 2-3 days, 9-10 hrs Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 5/9, Trail Class 1-3 Features: Pine forests, highland villages, views of Cordillera peaks *From Pinoy Mountaneer Mt. Ugo Traverse is one of the favorites of... continue