Mt. Tagapo

Talim Island, Laguna de Bay
Major jump-off: Brgy. Janosa (Talim Island) Binangonan, Rizal
LLA 14.32° N 121.23° E, 438 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: 1 day / 2 hours
Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 2/9, Trail class 1-2

(Source: http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/08/mt-tagapo-438.html)

The Backpackers:
Ivan Laurence Ignacio
Heinz Lopez Alvarez, Jr.

Mt. Tagapo: A ‘Maiden’s Breasts’

By: Heinz Lopez Alvarez, Jr.

Perhaps what makes Mt. Tagapo a very interesting mountain to limb is the fact that the Philippine National Hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal , actually mentioned it in his famous El Filibusterismo.

The farthest mountain you see is Mt. Tagapo.

 

Mt. Gulugod Baboy 2010

Anilao, Mabini, Batangas
Jump-off point: Philpan Dive Resort, Anilao, Mabini
LLA: 13°42'55"N; 120°53'43"E; 525 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: Half-day / 1-2 hours
Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 2/9, Trail class 1-2
(Source: http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/08/mt-gulugod-baboy-525.html)


The Backpackers:
Ivan Laurence Ignacio
Heinz Lopez Alvarez, Jr.
Len Tomas
Liz Honrade
Ralph Flores
York Advento
Frank Aguilar
Jovy Duremdes
Contz Cirujales
Deepee Piano


Organized by our guest:
Pam Bautista
Ariel Arellano


Mt. Gulugod Baboy: Invading The Swine Spine
By: Heinz Lopez Alvarez, Jr.

December 11 and 12, 2010- Team Ariel reached the height, loved the sight, enjoyed the breeze, and invaded Mt. Gulugod Baboy.

A view of the Peninsula taken from the campsite of Mt. Gulugod Baboy.

Boys along the mountain's spine- York, Me (Heinz) and Relph.

Mt. Pico de Loro 2010

Ternate, Cavite
Major jump-off: Magnetic Hill, Ternate
LLA: 14° 12.855 N; 120° 38.785 E; 664 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: 1-2 days / 4-5 hours
Specs: Minor climb, Difficulty 3/9, Trail class 1-3
(Source: http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/08/mt-palay-palaypico-de-loro-664_9808.html)

The Backpackers:
Ivan Laurence Ignacio
Heinz Lopez Alvarez, Jr.
Len Tomas
Liz Honrade
Ralph Flores
York Advento


Mt. Pico de Loro: The Parrot's Beak Adventure
By: Heinz Lopez Alvarez, Jr.

A view taken from the summit of Mt. Pico de Loro. The huge rock formation at the left is what's known to climbers as "Toreng Bato".

November 20, 2010- It was a clear Saturday morning and we were all excited to end our last shift for that week. Everybody was looking forward to a good adventure, a climb to the Mount Pico de Loro in Ternate, Cavite.