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Step-by-Step Planning for an Epic Hiking Experience

by Rodel Flordeliz
February 6, 2024
3 minutes read

Embarking on an epic hiking journey can be the adventure of a lifetime. It’s the perfect escape to recharge, challenge yourself, and connect with nature. But any great adventure requires thoughtful planning and preparation. Whether you’re a seasoned trekker or lacing up your boots for the first time, this guide is designed to help you plan every step of your hiking experience, ensuring it’s not only epic but also safe and fulfilling. From selecting the right trail to packing essentials, we’ve got you covered. Let’s step into the wilderness, one well-prepared foot at a time.

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Rockies Trail at Mt. Maculot + Tips for First Time Hikers (Photo Diary)

by Rodel Flordeliz
April 21, 2016
2 minutes read

I got to say this, but Mt. Maculot has to be the most difficult mountain I climb so far! It was just like climbing a rugged ladder that goes steeper as you gets nearer atop. Located in Cuenca, Batangas – Mount Macolod or popularly known as Mt. Maculot is a popular hiking destination near Metro Manila. According to locals, most people visits the place on a weekend but gets to be more populated during Lenten Season.

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Traversing Mt. Pamitinan and Wawa Dam in Montalban, Rizal

by Rodel Flordeliz
April 10, 2015
4 minutes read

Looking at this scenic view, I remember a myth that was told when I was still in elementary. It was a story about Bernardo Carpio, a man with a strength that was similar to Hercules and was told to cause earthquakes and separated this mountain in Montalban. It was long time ago and yet this was the first time I ever witness this scenery here in Rizal. It was the mountains called Mt. Pamitinan and Mt. Binakayan.

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Part 02: Above, Beyond and Under Mt. Manalmon

by Rodel Flordeliz
February 25, 2014
3 minutes read

After breathing lots of fresh air at the top, enjoying the view and having lots of ‘selfies’ with a very nice (buwis-buhay) jump shot, its time to experience what is beyond this mountain. We headed straight to the river, where we planned to have our lunch and off course experience some nature dipping.

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Above, Beyond and Under Mt. Manalmon in San Miguel Bulacan

by Rodel Flordeliz
February 21, 2014
3 minutes read

An adventure above, beyond and under, this is how I describe my experience at Mt. Manalmon in San Miguel, Bulacan. My adventure started in Cubao, Quezon City as I meet my colleagues at exactly 6am to ride an early bus going to Bulacan. The trip was bound to Cabanatuan City with a fare costing Php 117 per head.The trip took us around less than two hours just enough for a quick nap to keep our energy high to face the exciting long day ahead. We took off at Brgy. Camias, San Miguel Bulacan and ride a tricycle going to Sitio Madum, It was a long rocky ride that took almost 45 minutes before reaching the starting point of the trail. You will need Php 60 for the tricycle fare plus another Php 15 for the vehicle pass.