Category Archives for Mountaineering
The North Face Prophet 40
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 … Continue reading
Mt. Tres Marias, 2013
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 … Continue reading
Sirao Peak Itinerary
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 … Continue reading
Budlaan to Sirao, A Trail Blaze Climb
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 … Continue reading
Through the Mt Kanlaon Trails
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 … Continue reading