Mt. Gulugod Baboy 2012

December of 2010 when a group of friends decided to conquer a mountain: Mt. Gulugod Baboy. Most of them had mountain climbing experience but many did not expect that the beauty of the sport will allure them in craving for more. Thus, the start of The BACKPACKER's commitment in discovering the beauty of nature and targeting at least one climb per month. 

Since then, this group of friends found themselves wandering in many mountains, beaches, islands and caves. And along the way, they were joined by several others who shared the same passion and took the same commitment. The family started to grow. Several months have passed and their bond became stronger. They walked on several trails with eyes feasting on majestic landscapes. Come June of 2012, after several summits, they have decided to revisit that mountain which technically started it all, Mt. Gulugod Baboy.

TOP 11 ADVENTURES OF 2011

The second half of 2012 is approaching.

More summits.

More beaches.

More adventures!

But before that, we would like to take a look at one of the busiest years of 

The BACKPACKERS ~ 2011

Year end of 2011, BP Lead Ivan started a poll and gathered the members' most memorable and Top escapades for that year. Here are the results:

The TOP 11 adventures of 

The BACKPACKERS in 2011

11 MT. ARAYAT TRAVERSE (March)

Magalang, Pampanga to Arayat, Pampanga 

Baler

BALER
A captivating heaven at the heart of Aurora province 

Rainy season has begun. But there is no stopping The BACKPACKERS to climb a mountain, visit the most captivating waterfalls, caves and beaches, and promote some of the wonderful tourist spots in our country.

Mt. Pulag 2012

CONQUERING LUZON'S HIGHEST PEAK

THE BACKPACKERS IN MT. PULAG

The Road to Mt. Pulag

OUR JOURNEY TO REACH LUZON'S HIGHEST PEAK

THE ROAD TO MT. PULAG

It was a long four hour trip from Tuba, Benguet to the jumpoff point which is at the Ranger Station of Mt. Pulag National Park. But since we had several sidetrips, noone really endured the long ride. All spirits remained high and enthusiastic as we were just actually starting our Huling Hirit in Benguet. The visit to Mt. Sto Tomas and Mt. Cabuyao was somehow worth the time, money and effort already... and there's still a lot in store for us!