The race started at 1:00 in the morning. The once dark and chilly night was illuminated by running lights. Runners past Kayapa Municipal Hall and turned left going to Mt. Ugo. The trail was dark. and the ground was muddy. The lamp posts did not help. It was dim. Other runners overtook me. Methinks that … Continue reading Hardcore Ultra Trail 60k
A dreadful yet rewarding ordeal.
Mt. Amuyao is considered to be the tenth highest mountain in the Philippines. Sitting in between the two provinces Mountain Province, and Ifugao, a traverse was possible, that is you will enter into Barlig, Mountain Province, then exited in Ifugao. However, the two towns have had a row because of the guide fees. In consequence, … Continue reading Mt. Amuyao via Barlig – A trail of stairs
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
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.
Manananggol na Namumundok 