Thursday
November 19, 2015
Words can’t express how happy I am with this climb. This has always been a goal climb of mine and after achieving it, I wanna keep coming back. Here are the nitty-gritty details of my Tarak ridge (1,130+) dayhike.
Tag: Travel
Isip: If I die in Pulag, don’t blame the mountain
If a person dies while climbing a mountain, is it the mountain’s fault?
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Akyat: Mt. Hapunang Banoi
Sunday
November 8, 2015
Hapunang Banoi, Haponang Banoy, or Hapunang Banoy, depending on who you ask, is the last mountain in the Wawa area that I haven’t climbed. So naturally, I organized a climb on the first date available. Thankfully, everything went according to plan and I was able to finish this wonderful mountain.
Isip: Wishlist for the Fit Traveler
Christmas season is already here, as evidenced by the songs being played almost everywhere in the city. From karinderyas to grocery stores, jingles and carols are being played as people go about with their daily lives.
Christmas is also gift-giving season! So if you have some friends who are into fitness and traveling like I am, you might be thinking about what to get them this Yuletide season. Thankfully, I have compiled this short list of things that are both needs and wants for the traveling fitness buff.
Akyat: Mt. Ayaas
Saturday
October 10, 2015
I’ve been on a quest to finish all four mountains in Sitio Wawa, Montalban (Rodriguez), Rizal. It started with my first successful twin hike to Mts. Pamitinan and Binacayan, and now I’ve finished another, the not-so-gentle giant, Mt. Ayaas!
Akyat: Up the Parrot’s Beak Again
Friday
September 25, 2015
It’s been long overdue, but finally I was able to have my revenge climb on my mother mountain! My friend organized a hike with her friends and she invited me to go. Since it was Mt. Palay-palay, I couldn’t say no. I’ve already said before that I want to go back to Pico de Loro and finally, the time has come!
Akyat: Mt. Sipit Ulang
Saturday
September 12, 2015
After hearing of a newly-opened mountain in the nearby province of Rizal, my officemates and I quickly set a date to hike it. This mountain is known as Mt. Sipit Ulang, and unknowingly, it has become my most technical climb to date. Let’s find out why.
Padyak: The “Sorry Mama” Bike Ride
Sunday
August 16, 2015
Hot on the heels of last week’s metric century is this bike ride to Tagaytay City. This is another special ride for me because it’s my first imperial century!
