Outdoor Activities and Recreation - Page 4

dinabaw · September 6th, 2007, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dancethingy

Is mount apo and active volcanoe?

yes but in slumber.

dinabaw · September 6th, 2007, 02:31 AM

wala bang mga mountineers dito sa Luzon & Visayas ? kwento naman kayo.

dinabaw · September 6th, 2007, 02:37 AM

Tacurong Mountaineers and Adventure Club (T.A.M.A.C.) together with the City government of Tacurong, the Association of Baranggay Captains (A.B.C.) and Trekkers Outdoor Shop

brings you

on September 17, 2007
as part of of the Talakudong Festival Celebration!

defUSED_bOi · September 7th, 2007, 06:20 PM

pix from mount sembrano hike last sept01-02, 2007

views from peak

view from peak overlooking Mount Banahaw

amigo32 · September 8th, 2007, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mwg12a

ano ang "asupre"??? Pinakulong asuwang na may halo na Kapre??? LOL Hindo ko talaga alam. Ano ba talaga iyon?

mali,

aso at kapre.

sulphur

amigo32 · September 8th, 2007, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by defUSED_bOi

pix from mount sembrano hike last sept01-02, 2007

views from peak

view from peak overlooking Mount Banahaw

anong body of water yan?

portludlow · September 8th, 2007, 08:15 AM

laguna de bay.

defUSED_bOi · September 8th, 2007, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by portludlow

laguna de bay.

yes it is.

dinabaw · September 8th, 2007, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwg12a

ano ang "asupre"??? Pinakulong asuwang na may halo na Kapre??? LOL Hindo ko talaga alam. Ano ba talaga iyon?

asupre =sulphur

dinabaw · September 8th, 2007, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by defUSED_bOi

pix from mount sembrano hike last sept01-02, 2007

views from peak

view from peak overlooking Mount Banahaw

wow! nice ! may fog na ilang feet na yan?

defUSED_bOi · September 10th, 2007, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dinabaw

wow! nice ! may fog na ilang feet na yan?

mga nasa 1700ft po ata..estimation lang po=)

tigidig14 · October 16th, 2007, 07:21 AM

bump n grind

Ibex · October 20th, 2007, 04:18 PM

thanks @Dinabaw

PaoloMig · October 21st, 2007, 11:04 PM

here's some photos i took during our camping trip in Zion,Utah

image hosted on flickr

image hosted on flickr

kiretoce · October 22nd, 2007, 12:43 AM

Nice! I miss going camping. Not much time for it these days.

dinabaw · October 22nd, 2007, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaoloMig

here's some photos i took during our camping trip in Zion,Utah

image hosted on flickr

image hosted on flickr

wow!

nakaka lula but it's awesome site!

gano ba kalamig diyan?

dinabaw · October 22nd, 2007, 03:17 AM

The grassy Mt. Batulao in Batangas

Mt. Batulao was recommended by my mountaineer office colleague for a fun weekend hike. She said it’s her favorite mountain because it’s easy to climb, clean and not crowded with campers. So I said, “Mt. Batulao with my nephew, Joevert, on Saturday then.” We’re both inexperienced mountain climbers (my first time to climb was only last week with Verns and Mark on Mt. Manabo, Batangas).

Thirty minutes into the hike with a guide, we met three mountaineers---the real kind---who were enjoying the scenic view from a hilltop. We exchanged pleasantries and when they knew it’s just the two of us hiking, they invited us to join them at Camp 1. Because they’re social drinkers too (they brought gin while I brought brandy), I immediately said “yes.”

Mountaineers Nino, Jaypee and Des whom we met on our way up

Cut to the chase: we downed 2 liters of gin that night. Brandy was untouched. We couldn’t drink it anymore as it’s practically just the three of us (me and the two male mountaineers) drinking. What has this got to do with my fun weekend hike story here? A lot. Because the following day (and that’s today), I had some sort of a hangover and said “yes” to our newfound friends’ invitation to climb with them to the summit. Since I’m a bit scared of heights, I initially said “no” but when Des mentioned it’s an opportunity for me to get better pics up there, I changed my mind and decided to go. Joevert tagged along.

My nephew, Joevert

That was a mistake for me. Because only a few steps away from the windy Camp 7 where the trail slope was, I think, around 70 degrees, I felt dizzy. It’s acrophobia worsened by hangover. I was immobile for several minutes as I tightly held on to grasses while Joevert was behind me trying to goad me on. He's laughing at me, actually. Kids! Des was at Camp 7 grounds already also trying to coax me to proceed. “You can make it. Just don’t look down,” she said. Tough moment. And life is nothing but a series of decisions. If I continue, either I reach at least Camp 7 and take better pics from there or get out of balance and plunge to my death. Yay! If I retreat, I won’t get a better vantage point for my panoramic pics. And I’ll be a failure. Heck, it’s better to be a living failure than a dead failure. So, after what seemed like eternity, I decided to go back. But before that, I had to get this pic of Des:

Des the encourager

Joevert wanted to reach the summit too but being a loyal companion, he went back with me. Thank you. When we got to the area where it’s safer to stand, he took this pic of me:

Moi, Abaniko

See, I was sad because I never got to the peak. But happy just the same because I'm still alive.

What can I say? I shall return, Mt. Batulao! I shall return....and drink less gin.

http://abaniko.blogspot.com/2007/10/...-batangas.html

dinabaw · October 22nd, 2007, 03:37 AM

never mind everest i like to climb Hamiguitan

Mt Hamiguitan "Enchanted Mountain"

feel like in Liliput land the 600 has. bonsai forest in Mt. Hamiguitan

this is really a strange and absurd place not only bec trees are small but plants and some grasses too! amazing!!!

ex: they call this orchid dendrochilum maybe the size of each flower is about 3 inches

this is her small sister , look at the leaf in the background it is the normal size of dendrochilum orchid leaf!

you thought this is a grassland ..its a landscape of miniature dendrochilum sorrounded by minature trees ..amazing!

__________________

death327 · October 22nd, 2007, 03:41 AM

Sana kung pumunta ako diyan sa Davao... ma-akyat din ako diyan.

I like the unique atmosphere of a forest. Feeling ko at home ako.

dinabaw · October 22nd, 2007, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by soulmaker27

Sana kung pumunta ako diyan sa Davao... ma-akyat din ako diyan.

I like the unique atmosphere of a forest. Feeling ko at home ako.

LOL si gulliver ba feeling mo

sige @soulmaker sabay tayo akyat, the mountain is only 5,000ft. kaya yan in 2 days

September 6th, 2007, 02:31 AM	#62
dinabaw "Durian is Here" Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: d.c. , davao region Posts: 5,256 Likes (Received): 164	wala bang mga mountineers dito sa Luzon & Visayas ? kwento naman kayo. __________________ " If we don't take care of nature, nature won't take care of us"

September 6th, 2007, 02:37 AM	#63
dinabaw "Durian is Here" Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: d.c. , davao region Posts: 5,256 Likes (Received): 164	Tacurong Mountaineers and Adventure Club (T.A.M.A.C.) together with the City government of Tacurong, the Association of Baranggay Captains (A.B.C.) and Trekkers Outdoor Shop brings you on September 17, 2007 as part of of the Talakudong Festival Celebration! __________________ " If we don't take care of nature, nature won't take care of us"

September 7th, 2007, 06:20 PM	#64
defUSED_bOi hybrid mountaineer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Makati Posts: 172 Likes (Received): 0	mt. sembrano [rizal province] pix from mount sembrano hike last sept01-02, 2007 views from peak view from peak overlooking Mount Banahaw

October 20th, 2007, 04:18 PM	#73
Ibex Ethnic Progeny Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dabaw Posts: 602 Likes (Received): 112	thanks @Dinabaw __________________ " I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure." Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not. Dr. Seuss

October 21st, 2007, 11:04 PM	#74
PaoloMig 100%PureBlooded Ormocanon Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: O.C./L.A Posts: 72 Likes (Received): 0	here's some photos i took during our camping trip in Zion,Utah image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr

September 8th, 2007, 08:15 AM	#67
portludlow Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 383 Likes (Received): 0	laguna de bay.

October 16th, 2007, 07:21 AM	#72
tigidig14 --- Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Baseko Co. Posts: 5,681	bump n grind

October 22nd, 2007, 12:43 AM	#75
kiretoce I got my eye on you. Join Date: May 2004 Location: United States of Amnesia Posts: 19,760 Likes (Received): 21	Nice! I miss going camping. Not much time for it these days. __________________ You're gonna wish you never had met me. Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep.

October 22nd, 2007, 03:17 AM	#77
dinabaw "Durian is Here" Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: d.c. , davao region Posts: 5,256 Likes (Received): 164	The grassy Mt. Batulao in Batangas Mt. Batulao was recommended by my mountaineer office colleague for a fun weekend hike. She said it’s her favorite mountain because it’s easy to climb, clean and not crowded with campers. So I said, “Mt. Batulao with my nephew, Joevert, on Saturday then.” We’re both inexperienced mountain climbers (my first time to climb was only last week with Verns and Mark on Mt. Manabo, Batangas). Thirty minutes into the hike with a guide, we met three mountaineers---the real kind---who were enjoying the scenic view from a hilltop. We exchanged pleasantries and when they knew it’s just the two of us hiking, they invited us to join them at Camp 1. Because they’re social drinkers too (they brought gin while I brought brandy), I immediately said “yes.” Mountaineers Nino, Jaypee and Des whom we met on our way up Cut to the chase: we downed 2 liters of gin that night. Brandy was untouched. We couldn’t drink it anymore as it’s practically just the three of us (me and the two male mountaineers) drinking. What has this got to do with my fun weekend hike story here? A lot. Because the following day (and that’s today), I had some sort of a hangover and said “yes” to our newfound friends’ invitation to climb with them to the summit. Since I’m a bit scared of heights, I initially said “no” but when Des mentioned it’s an opportunity for me to get better pics up there, I changed my mind and decided to go. Joevert tagged along. My nephew, Joevert That was a mistake for me. Because only a few steps away from the windy Camp 7 where the trail slope was, I think, around 70 degrees, I felt dizzy. It’s acrophobia worsened by hangover. I was immobile for several minutes as I tightly held on to grasses while Joevert was behind me trying to goad me on. He's laughing at me, actually. Kids! Des was at Camp 7 grounds already also trying to coax me to proceed. “You can make it. Just don’t look down,” she said. Tough moment. And life is nothing but a series of decisions. If I continue, either I reach at least Camp 7 and take better pics from there or get out of balance and plunge to my death. Yay! If I retreat, I won’t get a better vantage point for my panoramic pics. And I’ll be a failure. Heck, it’s better to be a living failure than a dead failure. So, after what seemed like eternity, I decided to go back. But before that, I had to get this pic of Des: Des the encourager Joevert wanted to reach the summit too but being a loyal companion, he went back with me. Thank you. When we got to the area where it’s safer to stand, he took this pic of me: Moi, Abaniko See, I was sad because I never got to the peak. But happy just the same because I'm still alive. What can I say? I shall return, Mt. Batulao! I shall return....and drink less gin. http://abaniko.blogspot.com/2007/10/...-batangas.html __________________ " If we don't take care of nature, nature won't take care of us"

October 22nd, 2007, 03:37 AM	#78
dinabaw "Durian is Here" Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: d.c. , davao region Posts: 5,256 Likes (Received): 164	never mind everest i like to climb Hamiguitan Mt Hamiguitan "Enchanted Mountain" feel like in Liliput land the 600 has. bonsai forest in Mt. Hamiguitan this is really a strange and absurd place not only bec trees are small but plants and some grasses too! amazing!!! ex: they call this orchid dendrochilum maybe the size of each flower is about 3 inches this is her small sister , look at the leaf in the background it is the normal size of dendrochilum orchid leaf! you thought this is a grassland ..its a landscape of miniature dendrochilum sorrounded by minature trees ..amazing! __________________ __________________ " If we don't take care of nature, nature won't take care of us" Last edited by dinabaw; October 22nd, 2007 at 10:25 AM.

October 22nd, 2007, 03:41 AM	#79
death327 '--' Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 833 Likes (Received): 199	Sana kung pumunta ako diyan sa Davao... ma-akyat din ako diyan. I like the unique atmosphere of a forest. Feeling ko at home ako. __________________ "Welcome to the world of love and laughter baby. Welcome to the sunshine of a brand new day. You drifted on to the sea, you flowed in to a dream. A dream that never will fade away" - - Mama Cass Elliot, from Beautiful Thing

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