#Bundok

[hazygrains]

February 4, Sunday - Coron, Palawan

On our third day, we continued our land tour around the area. We woke up early to prepare for our trip to the Maquinit hot spring. Getting there was an adventure in itself. We had rented a Wigo car, which was a snug fit for our group of five. The route was a rough, hilly road, so whenever our driver, Asis, thought the car couldn't handle a particular stretch, we would get out, walk a bit, and then rejoin him once the road was more manageable. Thank goodness, there were trees around the area that gave us some shade.

The Maquinit hot spring was beautiful. Everyone took a dip, but I didn't stay long because the water temperature was around 40 degrees Celsius and the sun was getting harsh. We returned to our Airbnb around 1 pm to freshen up and rest, and took a nap before hitting the road again at 4 pm.

We arrived at the Mt. Talapay view deck after a 20-30 minute drive. We enjoyed the long, winding road leading there, and Asis particularly enjoyed the drive. The place was beautiful, and there was likely an entrance fee of 25 pesos. The area was well-maintained, and every spot was perfect for Instagram-worthy photos. We didn’t stay there too long because we didn’t want to get caught in the dark on the road. We noticed that there were few to no street lights present, and most roads had sharp curves.

We ended our day at El Kuvo, a highly-rated restaurant (according to Google) we stumbled upon. The place was pleasant. We were seated in the al fresco area, and the interiors felt very homey. As for the food, prices were a bit expensive, but most of the servings were good for two. The food was okay, but we all found it to be forgettable. Overall, we gave it a rating of 3-3.5 stars.

Oh, we also stopped by the cashew store where you could observe the preparation and cooking of their cashew products. We also bought some keychain souvenirs before finally calling it a day.

[seannesruins]

Mt. Tapulao, Zambales

MASL 2037

Took about 14 hours (8 hours hike going up, 6 hours going back to base) and we did zero research, expecting it to be a quick day hike hahahaha. Packed lunch was nothing but skyflakes and a can of tuna that we split between us.

Was indeed a muddy adventure. Although I would never do this again, glad to have experienced this still.

[delfindakila]

JOSE ALAIN AUSTRIA Si San Francisco sa Bundok La Verna, guhit sa tinta at lapis sa papel, 2024 #artPH

[vajrapoet]

Gubat Banwa 1.42

Gubat Banwa 1.42 comes out right now! An across the board tweak to the NPC numbers that makes them less of a complete pushover and endangers Kadungganan. Math is always tricky to get right in both play feel and statistical balance, so we're working towards refining that!

Comes with a slew of Discipline clarifications and typo fixes! We plan to get things smoothed out before the KS release!

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Thank you all! Until Glory!

[jezawitha-z]

Up until now, I still couldn't believe that I conquered Mt. Ulap. ✨

Great job, self! You did well.

[episcopalphl]

NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL CARMEN DE ALAVA Sison, Pangasinan Diyosesis ng Urdaneta

Kapistahan: Ika-16 ng Hulyo Petsa ng koronasyon: 16 Hulyo 2024 Dambana: Pandiyosesis na Dambana at Parokya ng Ina ng Bundok Karmelo

Kaugnayang lathalain: Nuestra Señora del Carmen de Alava – The Amiable Mother and Queen of Sison, Pangasinan (pintakasiph.wordpress.com)

[natutulogpa]

kwento ko lang mga ganap ko so far this april

nagbundok me! first time ko yun inaya ako ng bff ko masaya naman sobrang naenjoy ko pero pre wala pa kami sa kalahati nag collapse agad ako HAHAHAHAHAHA sobrang tarik kasi nung simula tas bilang mahiyain ako at hindi pala ask na magpahinga ganyan pinush ko yung sarili ko talagang makipagsabayan kaso ayun NAKALIMUTAN KO DIN HUMINGA hindi ko talaga napansin pre sobrang focus ko sa mga hakbang ko na nakalimutan ko inhale lang walang exhale exhale ending ayun bumagsak ako nandilim paligid ko buti nasalo ako ni ate thanks po HAHHAHAHHAHAHA yung shirt kong puti halos maging green na dahil sa efficascent HHAHAHA pero nakapagpalit naman na ko kaya goods ginabi na kami nung nakarating sa summit sobrang lamig pero napakaganda kasi kita mo city lights amazeballs recommended siya try niyo din minsan tas bisitahin niyo san ako nag collapse HAHAHAHAH if nagawi talaga kayo dun sa may pababa bago yung water refilling station may sari sari store dun na nagbebenta ng halo halo try niyo napakasarap!!!!! pero kung di niyo natripan aba edi sorry

after naman niyan nanunood na lang ako ng lectures gawa flashcards magdoubt sa sarili ganyan iyak konti tas laro kasi bored in the house bored in the house bored tayo HAHAHAHA pumunta din pala ako sa school kumuha ng docs

bukas naman ay mamaya na pala luluwas ako sa malolos kasi broken ang frenny ko need niya ng mang rerealtak sa kanya jk HAHAHAH bigyan ng kalinga yan!

sa mga susunod naman na weeks mag magpapalab test na ulit tas check up na naman chikahan with my bestie dockie jk tagal na naman sa ospital cnsuzuhwjwiq ayun lang naman thanks sa science at kay lord buhay pa me mwa

[faeplumi]

di na ako mag-iingay sa gabi baka nakabulabog kami ng kapre😭

[nice2meetyouu]

Sa Sapporo 'yung first pic pero sa Nagano na 'yung the rest. Ang dulas ng daan ha. Ang achievement ko ay makaakyat sa bundok na covered ng snow. Hindi ko alam kung kinakain ng snow monkey 'yung snow or may hinuhukay sila. May hot spring din sila dyan, cute.

[dualupaa]

First time ko magjoiners and hike/trek

Favorite ko na kasama sa mga gala 'tong kasama ko kasi tahimik lang din pag naglalakad saka dedma kung sino man mauna o mahuli sa amin

natawa lang din ako sa kanya kasi walang dalang tubig. Ate magha-hike ka wala kang dalang tubig/jar???? HAHAHA. Buti na lang dalawang tubigan dala ko kaso natapon din yung isa kong dala sa bag nya kasi di pala ayos masyado yung takip 😭 buti na lang waterproof sa labas sa loob hindi

Surprisingly as someone na mabilis maglakad, madalas ako mahuli maglakad dito. Natutunan ko rin sa trip na 'to na it's okay to take the pace how you need it

Napa-practice ko yung diskarte side ko to conquer yung mga dinadaanan at the same time making sure na safe yung tatapakan mo hindi pwedeng basta risk lang or else, mababagok ka HAHA mejo oa

Most of the time sa path/journey na tinatahak mo, sarili at yung tungkod mo lang din aasahan mo to keep going. But its humbling and it felt safe knowing na merong aalalay sayo pag hindi mo na kaya nang ikaw lang at di ka na rin kayang saluhin ng tungkod mo

Nagbunga na yung paglalakad at akyat ko sa bundok ng mrt magallanes. Hindi masyadong sumakit katawan ko

naakyat at nababa ko yan habang masakit ang ulo kasi di pa ganon kagaling yung ubo ko. Sakit sa ulo pag natahol HAHA how much pain can I take eme

ang lamig nung time na yan, tipong nagwi-wish talaga ako na umaraw kasi baka kabagan ako sa lamig huhu

Na-realize kong mas trip ko magdagat at magsurf although I enjoyed both

yung mga ganitong realizations pagtapos at pagka-pahinga ko na na-realize kasi all the way paakyat at pababa ng bundok puro galit at sama ng loob lang nasa isip ko

sobrang alog nung 4x4 grabe tagtag na tagtag yung ulo at katawan ko. Parang mas may thrill pa nung sumakay kami dito eh

May nakita akong red-orange na earthworm nung pabalik ang jubis haha

Kung puso ko ay ima-mapa, ikaw ang dulo, gitna't simula

Daming ebas iba talaga pag first timer. Gusto kong akyatin susunod na bundok is Mt. Kupapey

[hazygrains]

December 16 - 17 | Mount Pulag, Playground of the Gods

After nearly nine years, I revisited Mt. Pulag. Back in March 2015, I climbed my first mountain with my family, but we only made it to peak #2. We were tired, but it didn't bother me much as I could already see the summit from there. Now, my work friends planned a Mt. Pulag climb, and not wanting to miss out and eager to reach the summit this time, I agreed.

We were a group of 12, and most of us brought our partners on the trip. Fortunately, the GA Outdoor package we had came with homestay accommodation, so camping, like the first time, wasn't necessary. Plus, we had the whole van to ourselves. So, we planned this trip in October, giving us 2 months to get ready. I even signed up for a gym membership just to be somewhat physically fit for the climb.

Anyway, we hit the road as soon as we were all picked up from our designated points at around 12 am on Saturday. By 8 am, we had already reached Bokod, Benguet. After stopping at a clinic for the required medical checkup and grabbing breakfast, we went to the DENR office for another mandatory orientation about the national park. Upon arriving at Baban’s homestay at noon, we were free to do anything we wanted until the lights-off schedule at 9 pm.

Our wakeup call was at 1 am the following day, and we were supposed to be geared up and ready at the ranger station by 2:30 am. Despite being the first group to start the trek, unfortunately, half of our members were not adequately prepared for the hike, allowing other groups to overtake us on the way up. Our group got split, with the first batch advancing ahead, and us lagging behind. As a result, we ended up being the last group to reach the summit. Even though the hike was initially planned as a 5-hour trek to the summit, just in time for sunrise, it took us almost 8 hours to reach the peak instead.

The struggle to reach the summit was no joke. The pathways were muddy, slippery, and rocky—all worsened by the rain and fog. The cold temperature added another layer of difficulty to the trek. Some of us almost gave up, but I was glad we kept going. We continued at our own pace, and it took us until almost 10 am to finally reach the top, with the first batch waiting for us at the summit for an hour. Imagine waiting in the freezing temperature. Anyway, the first batch told us stories of what happened at the peak when they got there. They said it was so crowded, and people were fighting over their turns to take photos at the Mt. Pulag summit board signage. Unfortunately, there was no clearing, so they had no view, just fog.

The moment we reached the summit, we were rewarded with a clearing. Now, we could see the blue sky and a clear mountain view. Though clouds and fog still came and went every now and then, overall, the weather improved. There was even a rainbow! We stayed there for almost an hour, enjoying the moment, the view, and the accomplishment of reaching the highest mountain in Luzon. And, of course, we took tons of photos. I was beyond grateful. The journey we went through is definitely one for the books, one that we will look back on and cherish.

The reverse journey took us 5 hours, and the descent was just as grueling. I was thankful for my knees for not giving up on me; they honestly hurt because the force I exerted on them while descending was much greater than on the way up. Additionally, my backpack, loaded with all my stuff, made my arms and back tired, and all I wanted was to lie down and sleep. Asis and I didn't pack any decent food; all we had were nuts and sour gummy worms. We should have brought sandwiches—imagine the pain, the hunger, and the struggle. Oh well. I was also thankful for the habal-habal ride on the last part of the trail. We all booked one each, and from there, they dropped us off at our homestay, saving us from another 3km walk. I just couldn’t continue anymore.

Once we arrived at the homestay at 3 pm, we immediately ate our late lunch, freshened up, and fixed our stuff because we needed to head back to the metro. We arrived home at around 1 am the next day, and most of us took a day off because we might end up dead if we still decided to work in the office. Lol. So yeah, I can now proudly say I’ve conquered Mt. Pulag—definitely a nice way to end the year.

By the way, we were also rewarded with another rainbow on our way back to the homestay. Additionally, the sunset on our journey back home to the metro was simply breathtaking. The vibrant, gradual colors of the sunset—purple, pink, orange—and the silhouette of the mountain range, it was truly a sight to behold. I was just in awe.

Photos were all taken using Olympus Superzoom 800 Film stocks: Kodak Gold 200 and Orwo Wolfen Color NC 500

[seannesruins]

Mt. Batulao

MASL 811

Nasugbu

[overcaffeinatedsoul]

First time ko umakyat ng bundok. Okay naman. Baka hindi ko na ulitin.

[gobodegoblin]

Sa bundok, hinahanap ko ka sa mga ulap

Sa dagat, hinahanap ko ka sa mga isda

Kahit kailan, o saan, ikaw ko'y hinahanap

Puso ko'y daw, mahal ka talaga

Nice poem, skye

[jezawitha-z]

May 26, 2024 | Mt. Batulao - Nasugbu, Batangas

We made it!

Hanggang ngayon parang di parin ako makapaniwala kung paano ako nakaakyat at nakababa ng bundok na 'to despite sa weather.

First time ko mag commute pa Manila mag-isa since doon ang pickup point at dito palang nagdadalawang isip na ako kung itutuloy ko pa. I know malayo ang pickup point sa lugar ko pero pinush ko nalang din. Main plan ko talaga, Dau-Cubao terminal then mag grab or angkas/joyride nalang to Greenfield. Mabuti nalang at pinapasabay na ako ni Kuya Jarvs (nakasama ko sa prev hike) from Cubao terminal tas nag MRT papuntang Greenfield at nakatipid pa.

While naghihintay kami dun sa food truck fest, may pa live band or basta accoustic na sobrang napapa chill yung lugar at sobrang natuwa na naman ako tas andami ding food. Then after isang oras ata, biglang may fireworks sa kabila. Hindi ko alam kung yun ba yung sa pyromusical na balak ko din sana puntahan na nagbalak bumili ticket kasi 11pm pa pickup time so mahaba yung paghihintay ko. Para sana masulit yung pag cocommute ko sa Manila hahaha. Pero hindi ko na tinuloy kasi baka matraffic ako at di makabalik ng 11pm sa pickup point. Kaya nung may live band tas fireworks narin, inisip ko nalang if ma cancel man yung hike namin, okay na ako magstay muna dito. Di na rin ako uuwi ng Pampanga na malungkot.

Medyo ambon lang naman the entire night sa Manila hanggang sa pag byahe na at okay naman daw ang weather sa Batangas. Around 4:30am ata kami nag start na ng trekking at medyo umaambon lang. Bumili na ako ng raincoat at gloves sa jump off para ready na. Wala akong headlamp so nakikisingit nalang talaga ako sa mga may flashlight hanggang sa di ko namalayan nauuna na pala ako sa kanila, sumusunod na ako sa tour guide. Hahaha

Noong nasa bundok na talaga kami, as in parang zero visibility at puro fog lang nakikita tapos mahangin lang ng konte. Noong nasa kalagitnaan na, medyo kitang kita na talaga yung fog kapag titingin ka sa baba hanggang sa'min. Sobrang na amaze lang ako dahil kakaiba 'to eh, ang gandang tignan, napapa wow parin talaga ako. Hanggang sa medyo napapalakas na yung hangin dahil pataas na rin kami ng pataas sa bundok. There's a time na talagang nag stop ako sa trail dahil bangin talaga tapos parang hindi ko mabalance sarili ko sa hangin. If tutuloy ko lakad, baka malaglag na ako. So nung kumalma na yung hangin, tuloy na.

Bale may 12 peaks yung Mt. Batulao at start ata ng peak 8 or 10, andun na yung gagapang kana sa medyo mabato, paakyat na talaga, tapos puro lubid na aalalay paakyat lalo na nung malapit na sa summit. Di ko na talaga maisipang mag cellphone, mag picture/video and all dahil as in focus ako sa trail. Yung vid na umaakyat uploaded here ay galing kay beb Riana. Sya din nagpilit sakin na magpicture kami nung pababa na at naka chikahan ko sya since solo joiner din pala sya.

Around 7am or so nasa summit na kami at solid bigla yung lakas ng hangin at buhos ng ulan. Although pabugso bugso yung ulan pero yung hangin tapos sobrang foggy parin ay solid talaga. Hinintay nalang namin yung iba maka akyat tapos group picture tas bumaba na rin. Sa pagbaba doon na talaga sobrang maulan tapos ang hirap sa part ko na nagsasalamin dahil basang basa at hirap na ako makakita. Kung tatanggalin ko naman, mas lalo akong mahirapan. Hahaha. Pero push parin talaga. Sobrang dulas na nung pababa namin at dun na ako talaga nadulas sa may lubid na part.

Nag side trip lang kami sa Tagaytay for early lunch at deserve na deserve namin ng bulalo after hike. Hahahaha sobrang pawi na yung pagod. Mga 3:30pm nakabalik na ng Manila so nag book nalang ako ng grab pa Cubao terminal since umuulan na rin. Another 2+ hours byahe pa hanggang makauwi pero noong nakita ko na yung singnage na Dau terminal, hayyyy ang saya dahil sa wakas ito na. Hahahaha. Ikaw parin ang aking pahinga Pampanga after sa nakakapagod na pahinga! 😆

Sobrang thankful ako sa experience na 'to dahil sobrang nag enjoy parin ako. Yung challenges talaga kasi na akala ko di ko kaya lagpasan ay nagawa ko. Kung noong sa Benguet hike ako nasabi ko ay "Mas masakit pa pala 'to sa breakup", kahapon naman ang nasabi ko while pababa kami ay "Feeling ko after neto, parang kayang kaya ko na lagpasan lahat ng dadating na problema". ✨