Tag: hiking
7 Things To Know Before Climbing Mt. Cayabu And Mt. Maynuba
I climbed this circuit last weekend with Gala, my new favorite travel group. We left Manila at 1 am, arrived in Tanay at 2:30, and started ascending at 3 a.m. We returned to the jump-off point at 2 p.m. in time for a late but rewarding lunch of Lucky Me instant pancit canton. There must […]
A Slowpoke’s Journey to Mt. Maculot
While I do Yoga twice a week and the occasional dance class, my fitness level isn’t at par with your #fitspiration pegs. But I am working on it. When I climbed Mt. Maculot in Cuenca, Batangas last weekend, I thought it would be a breeze. Boy was I wrong! Even if I conquered Mt. Pulag […]
Mt. Maculot, Here I Come!
I’m climbing Mt. Maculot in Batangas this weekend and my backpack is ready! *Not photographed: all the other food and snacks I’m bringing, including the energy bars that my thoughtful mother gave me. Our itinerary: 5:00 am – Meet up in Manila 8:00 am – Cuenca Town Proper to jump-off 4:30 pm – Back to […]
Mt. Pulag: Diary of a Newbie, Part 1
I thought I prepared well for Mt. Pulag. I read blog posts and talked to friends who have been there. I asked my mountain climber cousin for tips. I exercised thrice a week for two months before the expedition. I followed our mountain guide’s checklist. I borrowed a pair of hiking poles and bought new […]
How I’m Preparing for Mt. Pulag
“But you’re not even athletic!” was the common reaction I got from friends when I said that I’m climbing my first mountain in March. I may have been doing yoga for 10 years, but I doubt my ardha chakrasana poses will help me get to the top of Mt. Pulag. The third highest mountain in […]