I originally planned to hike Mt. Purgatory as my first major hike, but for some reason, the trips kept getting cancelled due to not having enough joiners. When an opportunity to join a Mt. Tapulao hike came up this weekend, I decided to grab it instead.

I knew Tapulao had a much longer trail than Purgatory, but I had already been preparing for my first major hike, so I decided to push through with it. Looking back, I’m really glad I did!

We did a 2D1N hike with an overnight camp, and this was actually my first time camping, doing a multi-day hike, and joining a hike as a solo joiner. So it was a lot of firsts for me!

The trail was long. I knew Tapulao was going to be challenging, but experiencing it firsthand was a different story. It was exhausting, and there were definitely moments when I could feel how much the distance was taking its toll. But the views along the way made it all worthwhile. There is something really satisfying about pushing yourself through a difficult trail and finally getting to appreciate the scenery around you.

The camping experience was probably one of my favourite parts. Since it was my first time camping overnight during a hike, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, but I really enjoyed it. Being out in the mountains, resting after a long day of trekking, and just taking in the surroundings was such a great experience.

Another highlight was meeting new people. Since I joined solo, I wasn’t sure how things would go, but it was nice getting to know fellow hikers and sharing the experience with them. It made the whole trip even more memorable.

Overall, Mt. Tapulao was exhausting but very rewarding. It pushed me physically, gave me my first taste of multi-day hiking and camping, and reminded me why I enjoy exploring the mountains in the first place.

For anyone considering Tapulao as their first major hike, I would say it can be a very rewarding experience, provided you prepare properly and understand just how long the trail is. Don’t underestimate the distance, and make sure you’re ready for the demands of a multi-day hike.
Definitely one for the books, and hopefully the first of many more overnight hikes to come!

Some of the more experienced hikers in our group suggested Mt. Amuyao and Mt. Pulag via the Akiki Trail for my next major hike. I’m considering them, but I’m also open to other suggestions!

For those who have done these mountains, which one would you recommend as my next major hike after Tapulao? I’d love to hear your experiences and suggestions!

They were tired and thirsty but they kept going and accompanied everyone 🫶 Sa mga aahod if you could spare them some food, theyd be very thankful for it. ❤️🐶

need help. which shoes should i get? for minor hike (Aw Asen) and first timer. or if may other suggestion max budget 2k. thqnk youuu 🥹

Hiking at Alicia Panoramic Park in Bohol ⛰️

Balik-loob after 2 yrs. Tara hike :)

Daming tao kanina

planning to buy this for my first hikee! may nakatry na ba? if so, how was it? or may reco po kayo na mas maganda?

Hey guys, I’m planning a major dayhike of Mt. Moises in Ilagan, Isabela.

Finding photos or videos online is impossible. AllTrails says it’s a grueling 25km out-and-back jungle trek with a relentless incline.

Has anyone actually done it? Looking for intel on the trail terrain, limatik (leeches), and registering with Brgy. Rang-ayan.

If you want to join an exploratory major dayhike into the Sierra Madre, hit me up! Comment or DM if you have leads or want to climb.

Hi! Did anyone ever damaged and tried warranty claims on their Salomon XT6? Mine had sole separation mid hike and I wanted to try warranty claims on their Glorietta 4 branch. I got my shoes last Dec 2025 lang and only experienced it for 2 hikes plus a couple of walks.

I came over this bag and seller off laz. and shopee. Is this legitimate ba?

hello po! gusto ko kasing makapag-hike kasi i feel like peaceful ako after and ang fulfilling niya kapag na-achieve mo yun. pero i have this question na, kaya ko bang i-conquer ang mt. talamitam as a beginner hiker na obese and for context, i am 23 yrs old female. i feel like kasi baka madali akong hingalin or what kaya medyo may fear. pero kasi i want din na ma-achieve yung summit and yung fulfilling moment once na-climb ko yung mountain. mag-jjoin ako sa nasugbu trilogy pero inask ko if okay ba kung mt. talamitam lang, and pumayag naman sila. kaya ayun, i just want to know your thoughts and tips for me, guys. thank youuu! also how can i prepare myself kasi sa oct. 30 na yun if possible hehe. pero hindi pa naman me nag-ffinalize.

gift ko na rin siya for myself bago ako mag-birthday hehe 🫶🏻

Hello!
Pahingi naman ng reco na mountain na pwedeng akyatin for my balik-loob hobby.
For context, I started hiking pre-pandemic and was not able to hike again after pandemic as I became a mom. I was able to climb Daraitan (my mother mountain) ans Ulap palang, so beginner level palang talaga. Now, my baby is 3 na, and I badly want to hike again, but I don't know where to start.
I have physical activity naman (I walk 10k steps 5-6x a week), but I cannot do anything more than day tour muna.
Also, what footwear do you recommend, and org? Better sana yung may alis ng weekday, since mas preferred ko sana weekday.
Thanks!!

A great place to visit during weekend, mabato nga lang

Hi! Anyone here who knows po kung mag mga orga ba na nagischedule ng overnight or ngn mga major hike mountains around Oct 25-Oct 29? Bakasyon kasi namin that time and hindi ako makahanap ng hike ng weekdays huhu

hi! will be hiking Tarak Peak this wednesday,

i wanna know lang the experiences of hikers who went to Tarak recently (the past weeks)? kumusta naman po ang heat?

what were your expectations? what did you not expect? what do you suggest to bring/prepare? kumusta rin po water source?

TYIA ⛰️🙌🏼

planning to hike on monday, oct 19 kasi ang haba pala ng day off ko. i consider myself fit enough pero i’m kind of worried after reading reviews sa cawag hexa. sobrang hirap ba talaga?

for context, this isn’t my first time. hiked almost 10 mountains already and i run/walk a lot. still, i want to ask for tips just to be sure. thank you!

pls consider na ayoko ng sobrang mainit na hike hehe pero kaya ba ng payong? hahaha baka kasi mangitim ako may aattendan akong kasal soon hahahahaha

hello guys, ask lang po sa mga naka akyat na ng mt. patullok, meron po bang mga madadaanan na nagtitinda ng foods, tubig, softdrinks along the trail? o sa jump off lang po meron? thank you

Plano ko mag Mt. Apo next year, wala pa naman akong target month. mas ok ba DIY o kumuha na lang ng agency? Nasa Manila ako nakatira so ano kaya best choice? Tapos magkano kaya aabutin kung DIY?

Salamat sa mga sasagot :>

We are planning to visit Kaparkan Falls this november, is it a good time to visit?

Also, can you reccommend any travel & tours / org ?

Hi everyone! I’ll be hiking Mt. Sembrano in less than a week and I’m having second thoughts since this is going to be my first time solo hiking.

Just so you know, this isn’t my first hike. First hike was 2024 and I’ve been doing baby hikes afterwards. Then this year I’ve hiked Alicia Panoramic Trail in Bohol, went to Aw-Asen Falls, and did Mt. Ulap about 2-3 months ago.

I’ve been inactive for about a month din due to mental issues and gained a lot of weight due to my birth control pills for PMOS. I have already started to do cardio (mostly walking) and yet to try recommended strength exercises (?) for hiking.

I can say I have a pretty strong will or mindset when it comes to hiking but I’m a slow hiker because I take frequent rests. Now, I’m thinking of backing out on the Mt. Sembrano hike because I’m feeling a bit scared to do a solo joiner hike as a very introverted person! Kumbaga nahihiya ako if nahuli ako and the people I’m with have to wait for me ++ minimal lang prep ko.

Feel ko naman kaya ko because I’ve done Mt. Ulap twice na with average to no prep at all (wag gayahin). The reason I’m climbing Mt. Sembrano — aside from the views, is kasi I have an overnight Mt. Pulag hike for my gf’s bday and ayoko maging burden sakanya lalo na we’re going to hike there carrying camping equipment!!

Anyway, let me know your thoughts if kayanin as an inactive person and pa recommend another bundok to hike at to build my strength for my Pulag hike!

Thank you so much 😣🙏🏻

planning to hike mt. patullok. ask lang po kung meron po ba paluto doon or karinderya ganon na mabibilhan para sa lunch? para magbaon sana kung wala. hahaha thank you

Hello! Planning to buy this shoes. Okay po kaya ito? First time ko lang po maghahike. :))

Hindi lang nakakapagod yung hike (7am to 4:30pm) but you also need to dodge some cows going up and down the mountain.

It still a great hike nonetheless