Mt. Danglay has been a dream climb of mine for as long as I can remember. She sits right across the Cantabato Bay which divides the two islands of Leyte and Samar. For the most part, she's hard to miss. Sometime 2015, I finally had the pleasure of finally climbing her . I hope this… Continue Reading →
A couple of months back I was lucky enough to get an invite to the opening of the first Deuter concept store in Cebu City. A concept store opening is already exciting news but for those already brand aware of Deuter, this was something special and more. Getting A Deuter I first learned about Deuter… Continue Reading →
Largely unknown to the mountaineering community in the country, Mount Danglay is a reverberating call to summit for mountaineers and hikers within the nearby localities of Tacloban and Basey, Samar. She is a sight to behold; filling a panoramic frame of a busy city port in stark contrast to the still waters of Cancabato Bay… Continue Reading →
This is part 2 of 2 of our Mt. APO expedition climb log. Read part 1 here, Climbing Mt APO, Our Turn Morning at the Summit Morning wasn't any better and waking up to the cold weather seemed as if time had stood still to when we first arrived. Absent was the soothing warmth of… Continue Reading →
Our Mt APO summit bid, our 2nd major climb for this year 2013, was laid out as early as December of 2012 and was organized by our outgoing Club President, Teresa. The plan was simple really, get promo fares while enduring the 6 month wait, get some activities done for the club and, well, climb… Continue Reading →
Keep at it my friend So we just climbed MT. APO via the Kapatagan - Kidawapan trail a few weeks back, the second major climb for MALAKAT Outdoors this 2013 among our usual climb sorties. I wrote a partial climb log here and I might publish the rest of it here. We'll see how it… Continue Reading →
I liken the feeling of getting gifts and surprises as this photo. I hope we made children happy that day. - The sunrise at Osmena Peak. The views from Osmena Peak are as picturesque as any and being the highest point in the Cebu Province makes it a hotbed for campers and trekkers all year… Continue Reading →
School Year 2013-2014 opens this June 3 and for the less fortunate children of the highlands, this means another year of scrimping on paper, borrowing pens, and no notebooks to write on. It's a sad story. But we can help. This June 8 & 9, we are going to donate pens, papers, and bags to… Continue Reading →
The moon during the night. Interestingly, this is what the orbs looked like. If you haven't read the first part I suggest that you do first. Read it here, Mt. Lantoy, a ghost story Evening The rain didn't hold back forcing us to huddle inside Rain's tent. Manoy Rodel and our other guide decided to… Continue Reading →
Over a year ago our club decided to climb Mt. Lantoy . This is part 1 of my account of that fateful climb. A climb all of us will never forget. I remember with difficulty the events during the morning of March 3, 2012. Somehow my memory fails me on this regard which I attribute… Continue Reading →
The North Face Prophet 40 - my backpack of choice. The North Face Prophet 40 is a Summit Series™ ski and climbing pack of choice for serious alpine assaults or sustained multi-day vertical journeys. A light, supportive tubular stay gives the pack's shape integrity and together with a foam-moulded back panel and hip belt means… Continue Reading →
This is the 1st of 2 parts of my account for our Tres Marias expedition last January 26-27, 2013 in Naval, Biliran Island. Both our major and year opener climb of the same year. Our initial group was composed of at least 15 but dwindled down to 9 during the actual climb. Carlo and Odessa… Continue Reading →
Photo Credit: Ronnie Muring With our last climb at Sirao Peak (also known as Kan-irag Peak ), last April 21-22, 2012 I was hard pressed to finish an itinerary to set the climb in order. I culled a number of itineraries, which were scarce, over the internet which I then adjusted as necessary. Abriella in… Continue Reading →
Mei2 at Sirao Peak. I would say, and I might always, that I do not conquer mountains nor peaks for they are not my enemies, instead I befriend them as I feel no more at home when I summit them. Then they welcome me with the grandeur of what I have overcome to have visited… Continue Reading →
This is part of 2 of 3 of my climb log for Mt Kanlaon. Read part 1 here, My Mt. Kanlaon Climb Day 2 05:30AM Wakeup call. I slept like a baby throughout but still felt my 8 hours of sleep was insufficient. Warm sun rays greeted us through the cold morning mist foretelling good… Continue Reading →
Aerial View of Mt. Kanlaon http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7108/7038550515_c1d4110be2_o.jpg Alot has put into writing about Kanlaon, most of which aptly describes as how the Mountain Volcano presents itself to the mountaineer. Mine was that of good weather, spectacular views and a relatively easy climb in spite of the usual bruises, cuts and thankfully, only a minor sprain on… Continue Reading →
In preparation for our upcoming Mount Kanlaon climb this October 29, I would have to have a multi day pack of quality build. This meant doing away with my trusty North Face Wavelength Backpack for another pack. The North Face packs of this kind range around the 5 digit mark so that was out of… Continue Reading →
Average Weight 2 LBS (905 G) Comfortable padded Airmesh back panel Large main compartment with padded laptop sleeve and hydration port Backsaver bottom panel with compression Large drop pocket on front with mesh gussets Dual stretch-mesh side water-bottle pockets Stretch-woven accessory pocket on shoulder strap Continue Reading →
