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Motivations for Mountain Hiking

In our modern society, more and more jobs are based in the office and people tend to become more stressed and sedentary. There shall be more realizations to go for a healthier habit and mountain hiking is one of those … Continue reading

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Climb no. 36 [06 August 2011] Mt. Malarayat: Malipunyo Peak Traverse to Manabu Peak Dayhike

This is one of my exciting climbs. Planned for a dayhike on a weekend at Malarayat range in Lipa, Batangas.  It happened that Mang Mario is already booked to guide Packers Mountaineering, so we’ll just join them.  Packers are a … Continue reading

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Climb no. 18 [26-27 February 2011] Mt. Banahaw – Pt.2

2nd day on the Sacred Mountain. I asked a friend to take a picture of me on the edge. If you look down, it is really steep. And down below, if you look carefully, you can see some red and … Continue reading

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Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics

Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics is based on the seven principles: 1. Plan ahead and prepare 2. Camp on durable Surfaces 3. Dispose of waste properly 4. Leave what you find 5. Minimize campfire impacts 6. Respect wildlife 7. Be … Continue reading

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Climb no. 40 [16 Feb 2013] Mt. Batulao Solo Dayhike

First climb for 2013. So excited again after a sabbatical from climbs (15 months) since in 2011 when my wife Sha conceived then gave birth to our baby Boy Wyatt Maktrav, it still took a while before I could do … Continue reading

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Climb no. 1 [26Jun2010] Mt. Palaypalay [Pico de Loro] Dayhike

Pico de Loro is my first official climb, a day-hike organized by Trailadventours. I started climbing because I remember that somehow I got fed-up with my regular routines, work-home-work-home. I felt that there’s something that I’m missing, something which I have done … Continue reading

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