Cast and Carry

Nasugbu, Batangas Jump-off point: Evercrest Golf Course, Nasugbu LLA: 14.0408 N 120.8011 E 811 MASL Days required / Hours to summit: 1 day / 2-4 hours Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 4/9, Trail class 3 with 60-70 degrees assault Features: Open trails, rolling slopes, scenic views of Batangas ..... Just when I thought I could go no farther, God gave me enough strength to take one more step. I remember what Kuya Bim kept telling us when we asked him to compare the mountains we were planning to climb, "every mountain has unique characteristics." When I was reading blogs and feedback about Mt Batulao, I guess I underestimated its wonder and difficulty. First and last stopover was in Tagaytay. We bought ingredients for sinigang. Ofcourse, we ate Bulalo!  Hahah, that was me! After we ate Bulalo. We headed to jump off, prepared everything as usual. I bought sleeves for protection against the sun. This time, we were with Joseph (orig BYOB...

Date:                      June 29-30, 2013 Location:               Mount Pico de Loro Information   Elevation: 664 m Difficulty: Walk up Best months to climb: April, May Convenient center: Maragondon, Cavite How to go to Pico de Loro?   Significant people: Lester John Bella                  my significant partner POT                                         Philippine Outdoor Tribe Bimbo Baldo                 ...

Date:                   May 6-7, 2013 Location:              Mount Maculot Info: Mount Maculot is located at Cuenca, Batangas and is considered a minor climb with difficulty of 3/9. The mountain is about 947 m (3,107 ft.) tall and is also located adjacent to Taal Lake . Mount Maculot and its 700-metre (2,300 ft.) high volcanic rock wall called The Rockies, is said to be part of Taal Caldera's crater rim. Significant people: Lester John Bella                  my significant partner Regine Abigail Lalog             my sister POT                           ...

Date: June 16 - 17, 2012 Location: Mount Maculot Info:         Mount Maculot is located at Cuenca, Batangas and is considered a minor climb with difficulty of 3/9. The mountain is about 947 m (3,107 ft) tall and is also located adjacent to Taal Lake. Mount Maculot and its 700-metre (2,300 ft) high volcanic rock wall called The Rockies, is said to be part of Taal Caldera's crater rim. Significant people: POT         --- Philippine Outdoor Tribe Bimbo Baldo     --- POT President Karen Banan     --- Bimbo’s fiancée, my former HR Manager Camille Canlas     --- my climb buddy, my previous QA How to get there?     From Manila , take a bus bound to Lemery Batangas and get off at Cuenca town proper. God won’t let me do the impossible…. Karen Banan, my HR Mngr, who is also my friend, invited me to join their hike – together w...