Mt. Tres Marias (Part 2): Ethereal Forest
The cold morning mist starts rolling out, leaving dews on the leaves. It was a cold morning in Mt. Tres Marias. I woke up with my jacket on while struggling … Read More
Mt. Tres Marias (Part 1): Enchantress of Biliran
Mt. Tres Marias (Three Marias). Three adjacent peaks snatching the title of being the highest points of Biliran. The lady name implicates the enchanting nature of the peaks. As seen … Read More
Kandungaw Peak: Billion Stars and The Death Drop Cliff
Kandungaw Peak, from the Bisaya word “dungaw” which means “to look below”, literally stands by its name. With its 90-degree death drop cliff, it surely requires one to have a … Read More
Casino Peak (Ka-Seno): Cebu’s Version of Chocolate Hills
There are things we just neglect on our first encounter and too late to realize its glitter. That’s our tale of the newly crazed peak in Cebu, Casino Peak. Casino … Read More
Southern Cebu Peaks: A Trekking Quest
We all know the highest peak in Cebu is located in the mid-south region of the island. The popularly visited and highly accessible Osmeña Peak is located in the mountain … Read More
Camping Through the Eyes of First Timers
The ocean is my first love. But I found true love on the mountains. -Diane Therese Those were the lines of my friend while we were just casually talking about … Read More
Malubog Lake Itinerary and How To Get There
Malubog Lake in Toledo City has started to make noise over the internet especially on the social media. The lake is indeed a beauty displaying her magnificence. Silent and mysterious, … Read More
Malubog Lake : The Silent Tale of Toledo City
Every place has a legend to tell and every legend has a tale behind. Malubog Lake has been sleeping silently in the midst of Toledo City’s mountains. It was just … Read More
Mt. Talinis (Cuernos de Negros) Major Climb Part 4 : The Last Descent
Another freezing morning and everybody was getting lazier knowing that this will be our last day. The Rancho area, which serves as another camping site in Mt. Talinis, was covered … Read More
Mt. Talinis (Cuernos de Negros) Major Climb Part 3 : The Slips and Slides Along the Muddy Trail
Cold winds blowing. Mists on the air and dews dripping from the blades of the grasses and from our tent flaps. Mt. Talinis’ camping site in Nailig Lake was covered with … Read More
Mt. Talinis (Cuernos de Negros) Major Climb Part 2 : Camping at Nailig Lake
Bags unbuckled. Shoulders unloaded. Legs can finally relax. It really is a relieving feeling when you feel light after unloading the weights that have resided on your back for several … Read More
Mt. Talinis (Cuernos de Negros) Major Climb Part 1 : Leg Busting Ascents
Mt. Talinis, or also known as “Cuernos de Negros” (Horns of Negros) is another mountain that the Negros island can boastfully add in its portfolio. The mountain is located nearest … Read More
Trekking Preparation Tips For Beginners
I remember the very first time I climbed a mountain. It was just a day trek and we climbed Mt. Babag in Cebu. Since it was my first time, I … Read More
Bocaue Peak: Capability Test and Should I Recommend it?
Bocaue Peak is one of the peaks that can be trekked nearby Cebu City. People climb the peak either for leisure or other reasons like training/pre-climb for a major climb … Read More
Bocaue Peak: My Comeback Story
Bocaue Peak maybe one of the lesser known camping sites in Cebu. Well, at least for me. “The Muffin Peak” so it is dubbed by few climbers. There are different … Read More
Bocaue Peak – A Spontaneous Day Trek
There are times when on-the-spot impromptu trips are better than the ones that are meticulously planned and scheduled. Maybe because this gives us the instant hype feeling of adventure and … Read More
Mt. Naupa – A Weekend Breather
After a long stressful week, nothing compares with the relief brought by an escape back to mama nature’s arms. Escaping from the city has this “healing” factor. It naturally de-stresses … Read More
Mt. Takliad And The Lost Trail
Mt. Takliad is located in Argao, Cebu. A neighbouring peak of the infamous Mt. Lantoy. This lesser known peak hasn’t reached the ears of most campers yet. I was able … Read More
Mt. Mauyog – Mt. Manunggal Day Trek Traverse
A day trek to Cebu’s Mt. Mauyog and Mt. Manunggal… Read More
Mt. Lanaya : Freedom Climb
June 11, 2016, the NCR Trekkers Club once again organized a trekking event to commemorate the annual Philippine Independence day, thus naming the event “Freedom Climb”. The climb also served … Read More