tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13264994181097409132024-03-17T02:53:11.080+08:00TREKEROand his tales from the trails...TREKEROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669382001739109593noreply@blogger.comBlogger182125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326499418109740913.post-39490594580995943212022-04-12T15:55:00.005+08:002022-06-07T09:03:01.721+08:00SALAYSAY FALLSBasking in a gentle waterfall is a truly wonderful feeling. Salaysay Falls in Patpat, Malaybalay City gently crawls down a 25m high gigantic rock in the middle of a verdant slope. Hiking to Salaysay Falls is challenging. Going down will make your knees shake for holding your steps. Going up will do the same, plus you will gasp hard for oxygen.This site is privately owned by Maximiano clan in TREKEROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669382001739109593noreply@blogger.com044RM+F7, Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Philippines8.1411423 125.1332276-20.169091536178847 89.9769776 36.451376136178844 160.2894776tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326499418109740913.post-57418428054224545092022-03-09T15:40:00.031+08:002022-06-06T16:56:02.356+08:00MT. APO CRATER LAKEThe crater lake of Mt. Apo is undoubtedly an enchanting scenery. Situated at the shoulder of Philippines' highest mountain, the 200m wide lake runs out of water during dry season. After an arduous climb, many hikers take their lunch beside this appetizing scenery. Climbing Mt. Apo requires DOT accredited tour operators these days. Many operators, who are well versed on Leave No Trace TREKEROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669382001739109593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326499418109740913.post-53936418816550558302022-02-14T14:47:00.019+08:002022-06-06T15:07:23.027+08:00PAMOLAO RIDGEPamolao Ridge is a minor mountain in Sitio Mabuhay, Brgy. San Jose, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. The highest among the 5 summits can be hiked for around 2.5 to 3 hours. Pamolao is just one of the three minor peaks stretching from Casisang to San Jose, Malaybalay, the other two are Patulangan Ridge and Aniningpan Ridge. Pamolao Ridge has an impressively wonderful form. Steep cliffs on its side TREKEROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669382001739109593noreply@blogger.com0Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Philippines8.1478579 125.1320927-20.162375936178847 89.9758427 36.458091736178844 160.2883427tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326499418109740913.post-56153755891059520122022-01-06T17:41:00.004+08:002022-01-06T17:54:30.293+08:00MY 21 MOMENTS TO LOOK BACK IN 2021 For travelers, 2021 started with a hope that everything gets back to normal. Travel restrictions were lifted, inter-regional travels were also allowed until the second outbreak of corona virus by the stronger DELTA variant which claimed many lives, including my loved ones and close friends. Most of my travels in 2021 took place in my home province. The early months permitted me to hikeTREKEROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669382001739109593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326499418109740913.post-75398004328079976512021-06-04T13:07:00.003+08:002021-06-10T17:13:59.997+08:00LAKE LANAOMy first skinny dipping in a lake is in Lake Lanao in Marawi City.
After witnessing the magical sunrise on the lakeshore, my host offered
to bring me and my friend from an NGO to a nearby rock islet. While in a canoe, I could feel the soothing morning warmth of the water on my
dipping hands.
Upon reaching the islet, I couldn't resist the tempting still waters on a
sunrise to touch TREKEROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669382001739109593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326499418109740913.post-26801770987424299732021-05-14T12:02:00.076+08:002021-06-07T14:15:01.043+08:00ARTHTRITIS AND SCIATICA: A Trekker's StruggleA captivating scenery viewed from Pamolao Ridge of Malaybalay City Dealing with sciatica and arthritis is never easy especially for a trekker like me. It limits my mobility. My joint pain
started when I was 24. It respects no age. It was accounted to local
occasions and celebrations in Central Mindanao University where I was
taking up my masters degree. Meat is at its overabundant state.TREKEROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669382001739109593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326499418109740913.post-49050536295974155952021-04-09T16:02:00.236+08:002021-06-07T11:09:13.514+08:00A COMPILATION OF LOCAL PORTRAITS With Badjao boys in Badjao Village, Hadji Panglima Tahil, Sulu Taking photos with locals is among my passion when visiting
places. Sharing genuine smiles with the kids and adults alike makes me feel one
of them. This also makes me feel attached to them and their wonderful place.
And when they willingly pose to the camera with me giving their beautiful
smiles makes me feel so accepted. TREKEROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669382001739109593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326499418109740913.post-59450655529114860692021-03-12T13:00:00.002+08:002021-06-07T11:26:33.687+08:00GATES OF HEAVEN IN BALIThree hours. That was the time I spent falling in line with
hundred other visitors from around the world who vied for an instagrammable pose
at Pura Lempuyang Temple a.k.a. Gates of Heaven in Bali, Indonesia. This is situated at the highest Peak of Mt. Lempuyang in Karangasem in East Bali. No tourist would dare leave Bali without paying a visit to this
very popular Hindu TREKEROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669382001739109593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326499418109740913.post-10708797173341867022021-02-15T10:56:00.001+08:002021-06-04T11:56:12.994+08:00A WILD ENCOUNTER WITH BABY OWL <!--[if gte mso 9]>
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TREKEROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669382001739109593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326499418109740913.post-27785661448284699972021-01-04T17:00:00.189+08:002021-03-18T11:10:09.504+08:0020 GREAT REASONS WHY 2020 IS STILL A GREAT TREKKING YEAR2020 is the most challenging year in my whole trekking life so far. It paralyzed the whole world. It cancelled my many travels, climbs and flights. It disappointed me for having cancelled my trips to new places especially my trips abroad. Yet, this year is not all that bad. It enabled me to explore more of my home Bukidnon. Besides, before the lockdown, I was also able to revisit some of the TREKEROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669382001739109593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326499418109740913.post-60890835274748888772020-08-25T15:40:00.002+08:002020-08-25T16:56:57.925+08:00TOP 10 MOUNTAIN QUOTES: TREKERO'S CHOICEThe Mountaineer's Creed states "TAKE NOTHING BUT PICTURES. LEAVE NOTHING BUT FOOTPRINTS. KILL NOTHING BUT TIME.This saying has been my vow since I understand mountaineering. I have been trying to live by this "LEAVE NO TRACE" principle everytime I go trekking. There are also meaningful sayings about mountains. As mountaineer, a single quotation about mountains touches me in many different TREKEROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669382001739109593noreply@blogger.com0Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Philippines8.1478579 125.1320927-20.162375936178847 89.9758427 36.458091736178844 160.2883427tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326499418109740913.post-18849410472614365992020-04-12T14:51:00.001+08:002020-04-12T15:41:35.589+08:00STAY ELEGANT AND TRENDY WITH KIS.NET Looking for women's clothing? No need to go out. Buy online at https://www.kis.net. They offer free and fast shipping worldwide. They never run out of supply of fantastic designs and new merchandise. Plus, they offer friendly wholesale price.
Since the company envisions "to be a top-end garment supplier and OBM in the world", they focus more on attractive designs, comfortable and high TREKEROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669382001739109593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326499418109740913.post-71930811788323665222020-01-03T20:29:00.000+08:002020-01-18T21:59:57.720+08:00MY TOP 19 REMARKABLE TREKS IN 20192019, like every year, was a great trekking year for my 40 year old feet. This year was full of excitement as I headed to places I have never been to before. Though frustrations got in my way, 2019 is still remarkable trekking year. As I bid goodbye to 2019, here are my Top 19 remarkable treks which I am so grateful of:
19. ANANAYAK FALLS, Impasugong, Bukidnon
Photo Credits: JB Branz
18.TREKEROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669382001739109593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326499418109740913.post-31352536531246017442019-07-03T14:29:00.003+08:002019-07-03T14:31:29.635+08:00KAANIBUNGAN RIDGE
Definitely one of the most stunning ridges of Impasugong, Bukidnon,
KAANIBUNGAN RIDGE offers grand view of other surrounding ridges, hills
and the winding Tagoloan River.
Ideally, trekking to Kaanibungan takes 2
days to enjoy an overnight stay in it. From Ant Farm, Kaanibungan can
be reached in 3-4hours in relaxed hike passing through Kapayawan and
Gupalon ridges with creeks inTREKEROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669382001739109593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326499418109740913.post-74539570785309947202019-06-26T18:51:00.001+08:002019-06-26T18:57:18.108+08:00MACHALET FALLS: Hidden Silver Lining of Nueva Vizcaya
MACHALET FALLS is a gigantic series of drops situated in hinterlands of
Sitio Papalungan, Biyoy, Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya. It has 4 visible tiers.
Settlers say there are more but inaccessible tiers above. There are wide
pools in both 2nd and 3rd tiers enough for a cool dip.
Trekking from jump-off
only takes 20 minutes. From the base of first tier, the other tiers are TREKEROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669382001739109593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326499418109740913.post-90190697956654193142019-06-17T15:43:00.001+08:002019-06-17T15:43:25.666+08:00WHEN NATURE SHOWS ITS WRATH
Taliyan Falls, Impasugong, Bukidnon before and during the flashflood
I and my trek buddies were stranded for more than an hour. After a halfday trek, we decided to pass by Taliyan Waterfall in Impasugong, Bukidnon just beside mighty Tagoloan River. We just took a short rest after taking our lunch. We took time to cool our bodies down before taking a dip. Suddenly the sky got dim and a heavy TREKEROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669382001739109593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326499418109740913.post-33953356406476295182019-06-10T20:10:00.001+08:002019-06-10T20:10:55.147+08:00WAKING UP IN A MILLION STAR ACCOMMODATION
After a 7-hour ride from Santiago City, the passenger and cargo filled bus finally arrived at a remote town of Dinapigue, Isabela. Being a DIY backpacker, I had no contact or even an IT. I just had targeted destinations, Dibulo Falls and Dinapigue beach fronting Pacific Ocean. When I got in the ride, I just waited what happens next. It was 12 mn when we arrived. It was so dark since the town TREKEROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669382001739109593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326499418109740913.post-26102652022725060312019-06-03T20:21:00.000+08:002019-06-20T19:17:34.441+08:00DRINKING INSIDE THE TOILET
I was on my way home from an exhaustive trek in Machalet Falls in Papalungan, Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya. I was clamoring for water to quench down my thirst. My habalhabal driver dropped me by at a stopover. Knowing I was reluctant to drink from a water jug with only one cup for all passersby, the kind lady host suggested me to drink from a hose with free flowing water. Seeing me wondering where theTREKEROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669382001739109593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326499418109740913.post-72285196956924200952019-05-10T17:26:00.000+08:002019-07-03T17:29:22.518+08:00UGIS PEAK: The Skyscraper of the South
UGIS PEAK is truly a silent stunner among southern Philippine mountains. This scyscraper of Teduray (Tiruray) community of Sitio Ugis,
Marguez, Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat is popularly known for its
challenging knife edge summit offering exhilarating view of the lowlands
and other landscapes.
Summiting Ugis Peak averagely takes around 2-3
hours. A refreshing waterfall TREKEROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669382001739109593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326499418109740913.post-57265035492408414252019-01-03T18:50:00.000+08:002019-06-10T19:56:47.147+08:00MY 18 BEST TREKKING MOMENTS IN 20182018 is another memorable trekking year for me. Here are my random best trekking moments for the year.
1. Posing at Mt. Kinabalu Summit Marker (Sabah)
2. Facing the gigantic Mindamora Falls (Talakag, Bukidnon)
3. Standing on a tree fell at Bagyangon Falls (Malitbog, Bukidnon)
4. Taking a jumpshot atop Nagpatong Rock Formation (Tanay, Rizal)
5. Trailing Tungtong TREKEROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669382001739109593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326499418109740913.post-33404698151117537672018-12-10T19:55:00.000+08:002019-06-10T19:56:02.326+08:00MEETING WHIPSNAKES ON TRAIL
Snakes, among other wild animals, are the true inhabitants of the forests. Having encountered these terrifying creatures is no strange among hikers. During my climb to Kolkol Ridge in San Miguel, Maramag, Bukidnon, three species of whip snakes got in my way. These are small yet long species of snakes. Write ups say these snakes are under a family of vine snakes which are venomous ones. But TREKEROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669382001739109593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326499418109740913.post-60079079787895008422018-11-30T19:33:00.000+08:002019-06-17T15:50:00.767+08:00JUMP SHOT AT NAGPATONG ROCK FORMATION
It was not a weekend when I visited Nagpatong Rock in Tanay, Rizal so I chanced to pose whatever I want atop the famous formation. From the photographer's perspective, the rock seems a bit plain and flat but in reality, it's so rough and sharp. On weekends, tourists flock on this rock and everyone gets a solo shot for about 15 seconds to give way to other waiting guests. Climbing up this TREKEROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669382001739109593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326499418109740913.post-50247897550171271002018-08-09T17:49:00.001+08:002018-08-09T17:50:26.826+08:00SCENIC ROADTRIP FROM LANTAPAN TO TALAKAG, BUKIDNON
The newly functional road directly linking Lantapan and Talakag, Bukidnon has been making buzz since its opening few years back. This diversion road officially starts from Aglayan, Malaybalay City to Tikalaan, Talakag. Aside from smooth traffic, shorter travel time and SAFETY, interesting stopovers and breathtaking scenery make a very memorable roadtrip making every passerby eager to come backTREKEROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669382001739109593noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1326499418109740913.post-31032885896289356782018-07-13T18:19:00.000+08:002019-06-20T18:37:30.033+08:00LOSING MY TREKERO BRASS BRACELET IN KOTA KINABALU
My last photo of my trekero bracelet taken during my decent from Mt. Kinabalu, a day before I lost it at Kota Kinabalu airport.
I lost my precious bracelet at the airport of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. I never understood how it happened that fast. And it happened in just a matter of 15 seconds.
My P100.00 brass bracelet had been clinging on my left wrist since November 2014TREKEROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669382001739109593noreply@blogger.com0