Month: March 2008
I Survived the Mt. Dulang-Dulang to Mt. Kitanglad Traverse: 5 Life Lessons from My Hardest Climb Yet
First-time mountaineer turned introspective adventurer shares a raw and gripping account of conquering the Mt. Dulang-Dulang to Mt. Kitanglad traverse — one of the most challenging climbs in the Philippines. From fears, falls, and freezing baths to new friendships and self-discovery, here’s what this epic trek taught me.
A personal view on physical conditioning and fitness program for mountaineer
(Author’s note: This a repost from an article in my medical blog, The Orthopedic Logbook. I think my mountaineering friends would be interested in reading this article too.) The author with a few trekking pilgrims to Mt. Apo, post for a group picture while at camp at the highlands of Makalangit, New Israel. This camp …...
Dulang-Dulang to Kitanglad Traverse: 5 Rules I Learned from Taking On One of the Hardest Climbs in the Philippines
Discover the personal journey of a 30-something professional tackling the Mt. Dulang-Dulang to Mt. Kitanglad traverse—one of the toughest mountain hikes in the Philippines. From failed first attempts to life lessons on resilience, risk, and presence, this is more than a climb—it’s a transformation.
Never attempt to climb when you are half prepared!
Or if you’re not 100% sure you have tried preparing for the climb you wanted. I for one, will always encourage people to go outdoors even once in their lifetime and be one with nature But I frown upon trekking or climbing with inadequate preparation. There’s much difference between being just plain stupid and a …...
