Mt. Batulao, Nasugbu

June 2010- January 2013 You have witnessed how vulnerable I was being alone in Peak 7 because my borrowed tent was flooded with rainwater You smelled the alcohol in me because we climbed more than once after our session You watched me while I was on a “guided tour” with the folks who wanna see … Continue reading

Snow Mountain (Xueshan) Revenge Climb

Backstory: My first xueshan attempt on April 7-8, 2017 for 2d/1n was an epic fail. I was only given a chance to see East Peak. I was not allowed to go the main peak as there was still snow & I was just wearing my trail running shoes. For 2018, I applied for a 3d/2n … Continue reading

Snow Mountain (Xueshan) DIY Solo Hike

Snow Mountain (Xueshan) DIY Solo Hike

      I did not think twice to do a DIY hike to snow mountain in Taiwan after reading the outrageous rate for joining an organized climb. Local outfitters rate was ranging from 8000-900NTD while a Filipino organizer is offering it for 13,000PHP which does not include your accommodation in Taipei.   There is … Continue reading

Back at Balabac Palawan

El Nido & Coron are the places that will surely automatically register to your mind when you say Palawan. However, there is more to this province and one of which is Balabac. This town is located in the southern most part of Puerto Princesa which will require you to travel by road for 4-5hours then … Continue reading