Why do we hike? Why do I have to do this? Why do I need to climb this so steep a hill, only to find out that the view is obstructed by fog. Why do we need to carry a heavy backpack, on a rainy, slippery trail and sleep on wet ground with insects, or … Continue reading Why do We Hike?
“I’m not the strongest. I’m not the fastest. But I’m really good at suffering.” - Amelia Boone The gun started, and 58 runners ran for the first station of the 50 Mile race; it was 9 in the evening, and the cold air in the mountainous town of Kayapa was breezing the runners, a welcome … Continue reading Endurance Running: Lessons from Hardcore Ultra Trail 50 Miles
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
Manananggol na Namumundok 