Since the fault line takes every 400 to 600 years to have a disturbance, then we are due for another big one in about four decades.
Beginner-friendly dayhiking in the Philippines: Mt. Manalmon, Mt. Gola and Mt. Matinik
I was running low on water, and wondering how I’m still standing. I was struggling to fight back dizziness and nausea, telling myself that this is not how I would want to die. No, really. I have heard of much younger hikers who never finished a hike out of sheer exhaustion, and this Madlum trifecta has claimed at least one, according to one of our guides.
Alang Salacsac tri-peak: a hike for typhoon survivors of Cebu
I have been contemplating on hanging up my hiking shoes for good. At 59 nursing a delicate heart condition, I’m considering turning to less physically demanding activities. It’s tough because I love the outdoors.
Mt. Manabu and how a minor hike turned into a difficult traverse
When we finally got out of the river crossings, medium rain started to fall. I had no idea how far along we were from the next peak, so I kept praying that we all make it through safe and sound and not get stranded within the thick rainforest.
Traversing the Malarayat Mountain Range for a Cause
I should have taken a nap at the summit of Mt. Malepunyo the way the others did. Maybe that could’ve given me the extra energy I needed. Or maybe not. The important thing is, I’ve said my AMEN to the best of my ability and capability.
Responding to the whispers of Mt. Makiling
You just have to get yourself into your National Geographic mode to truly appreciate the allure of Mt. Makiling.