Noteworthy

This little house on a prairie. On the way to Muffin Peak, Mt. Babag, Cebu. January 6, 2018|Saturday.   " The postman wants an autograph.The cab driver wants a picture. The waitress wants a handshake .Everyone wants a piece of you ."- John Lennon I started joining the band of mountaineers for almost two years now and in that span of time, the hype of going out and seeing what the mountains offer have been in a great roar. To start the year right, the first mountain climbed by my colleagues and I from work was Mt. Babag in Cebu.It's the most accessible mountain in the city and has an easy trail.Also, with the work schedules some of my workmates have (some have work on Sunday night), it was just the right place we were looking for to spend our weekend.  The date we chose was January 6. It's a two-day hike and the trail we followed was Mt. Babag-Muffin Peak-Pamutan .Our rendezvous was in Guadalupe Church . The jump-off point was in Barangay Napo, Guadalu...

1903 MASL Major Climb  Philippine Difficulty 6/9 Dauin-Valencia Trail I have written this years after the hike so the indited parts are mostly from what I can remember about the hike. Unfortunately, I can no longer remember the expenses that we incurred unlike the other hikes but the story is still worth writing.  DAY 1 This was my first major hike was with Bukal Outdoor group in Mt. Talinis. The jump-off point was at Dauin where the group was transported in pairs by motorcycle.  At the registration area before the start of the climb.  Quick click and smile while we still can lol.  As expected, the first part is always like a never-ending uphill.  Rest and savor the view from afar More rest for the group  Foggy haven, we're inside the mountains embrace now This is a rainforest so rain, rain all the way  An abundance of ferns, trees, and plants along the trail Rest and click again Along the way, there...

Instead of staying in the city to celebrate the Sinulog festival, the group decided to spend time in the mountains. The trail this time is from Budlaan to Sirao, and Kan-irag. The group hopped on a jeepney to the jump-off point in Talamban. Instead of taking a motorcycle, we decided to hike from the paved road towards the trail.  Start or the hike Uphill cemented path Much needed rest The struggle starts  More struggle to overcome  Because of the heavy rain, the river was muddy and deeper than expected. The next part of the hike is river trek, we have to pass by a long trail with these big, slippery rocks and raging waters.We got lost at the beginning of the hike but at last, we were able to find the right path. Time to soak those shoes wet.  Conquering the river The current was strong, assistance needed Careful on these slippery rocks Rest and replenish  Safe zone at the sideline Extra careful along these rocks Still fighting More rocks to conquer before reachi...