Pantingan Peak-Tarak Traverse via Paniquian River: An Exercise in Tomfoolery or in Bravery with a Dash of Insanity

A dreadful yet rewarding ordeal.

Mt. Sicapoo via Brgy. Butao, Calanasan Apayao: A Tale of Rattans, Pandans, and Limatiks Part 2

Day 2 At or about 5:00 in the morning, we ate our breakfast; an hour after, we went to Camp 2. June told us it would take us two hours from Camp 1 to Camp 2. He was right. The trail was the same as the CAFGU/Monkey Trail. The only difference was, it was teeming … Continue reading Mt. Sicapoo via Brgy. Butao, Calanasan Apayao: A Tale of Rattans, Pandans, and Limatiks Part 2 →

Mt. Sicapoo via Brgy. Butao, Calanasan Apayao: A Tale of Rattans, Pandans, and Limatiks Part 1

The hiker faced rain and a surprise encounter with a forest leech while exploring Mt. Sicapoo's biodiverse trails. The delayed start and challenging terrain led to a difficult journey to Camp 1. Describing the sights and their experiences, the hiker also shared cultural insights and the struggle with leeches at the campsite.