Tag: Mount Pulag
Mt. Pulag: Diary of a Newbie, Part 2
[Continued from Part 1] Day 3: Sunday We wake up at midnight. I eat a quick meal of leftover fried bangus (milkfish) and rice. I brush my teeth, empty my bladder, wash my face, and apply sunblock. I wear my thermals, beanie, and another layer of clothing. I keep my winter jacket in my backpack. […]
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 […]
What’s in My Bag: Mt. Pulag
I’m heading to Baguio tomorrow morning and will ascend to Mt. Pulag this weekend. After reading travel blog posts and talking to friends who have trekked the mountain, I finally prepped my Mt. Pulag backpack. Unfortunately, Mt. Pulag National Park posted this advisory last week: ADVISORY TO HIKERS AND ORGANIZERS: It has been raining in […]
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 […]