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.
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.
“It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” – Sir Edmund Hillary Entering the Realm of Mt. Dulang-Dulang In our last Mt. Kitanglad hike, I thought I’d had my fill of cold peaks and bone-chilling climbs—until I found myself shivering under layers of clothing on top of Mt. Dulang-Dulang (fondly called D2), the second highest…