Author: Remo Aguilar
The Mt. Kitanglad majestic surprise!
It was not on our IT for this Bukidnon Galore. Not this time. But this soon change when we had a glimpse of Mt. Kitanglad Park and Range silhouette halfway to our spelunking destination, Sumalsag Caves. I almost forgot we were on a caving trip that day. Home to some 48 unique bird species and …...
Bukidnon Galore: A prelude to excitement.
It was a well planned adventure after all, except that, much of the excitement came from the “unexpected” twist and turn of events. This is about the people who made our Bukidnon galore an awesome experience to remember. Of the original nine trekkers (Me, Chris, Sir Joy, Ian, Lemme, Jun, Kit, Denden, Raymund) from Tacurong,...
Climbing Mt. Apo Day One: Expect the unexpected at Makalangit
Good morning Dokie! All set for the climb? These were Chris’ (Climb Leader, TAMAC) words that greeted me at 4:30 AM at our rendezvous point (bus waiting area) going Makilala, North Cotabato. I replied “point of no return, I have no choice“. I shiver (but got excited) at the thought of a long climbing expedition …...
Hikong Alu and Hikong Bente Falls, Lake Sebu
dropcapI/dropcap lost count of how many times I’ve been to Lake Sebu watching these two magnificent falls. Each visit is unique. It even got more interesting when I got hooked to photographing waterfalls, Hikong Alu and Hikong Bente are two of Lake Sebu’s well known cascading “Seven Falls”. These two are the...
Mt. Apo Climb Preparation Part II: Cyberspace Planning
Personal goals for this climb: Indeed one has to have reason(s) for a climb. The most obvious of course is conquering thy fears. I get dizzy with heights, even a two story building will dampen my focus. I have allergic rhinitis and outdoors seem to abound with my allergens. I’m also accidento-phobic and climbing is …...
