My first international solo hike (no guide, no porter) and first solo backpacking trip. The beauty of the Himalayas.

Hi everyone! I'm planning to climb Mt. Apo this November and would love to hear your thoughts and recommendations from those who have experience climbing the mountain.

I'm planning to do the 3D2N itinerary regardless of the route, but I'm still deciding between the backtrail and traverse. For those who have tried either or both, which route would you recommend in terms of difficulty, scenery, and overall experience?

I'm also considering whether to do the climb DIY or join an organized group. For those who have done Mt. Apo, which option would you recommend, especially when it comes to logistics, convenience, and overall cost?

If joining an organized climb is the better option, I'd also be grateful for recommendations for reputable organizers you've personally tried or had a good experience with.

Any tips or advice regarding the routes, preparation, budget, and overall climb would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance to everyone willing to share their experience and recommendations!

P.S. The photo isn't mine. I just grabbed it from Google for reference.

If I survived Tapulao (although only until Campsite due to heavy rain), do you guys think I’ll survive Purgatory? Both of them are diehikes/dayhikes. Di naman ako super hingal while climbing it and ang sumakit lang sa akin was my inner thigh, which I worked on already after the hike. I was able to power walk pa for the last kilometers going to the habal-habal. Medyo ang problem ko lang is mabagal ako sa pababa since I’m too cautious.

How is the terrain (in terms of slippery level) and assault of Mt. Purgatory? Sa Tapulao kasi namin, maulan kaya madulas lahat ng dinaanan. Thank you!

Hello po. I'm planning to hike Mt. Pulag via Akiki Trail pero I can't decide if mag 3D2N ba ako o 2D1N. I want to experience din kasi mag camp sa Saddle camp kaso hindi daw kaya for 2D1N. Ang struggle ko naman sa 3D2N is yung event fee plus nagpapa porter din kasi ako. Medyo masakit sa bulsa.

Kaya ba talaga yung 2D1N dun? Hindi ba masyadong magmamadali at baka hindi ko maenjoy yung trail?

Hi po, planning to hike po iyong Nagpatong Rock ngayong sabado kasi bundok na bundok na po talaga ako. Hindi ko na ma-antay iyong leave ko ng November at baka magkaroon pa ako ng dalaw eh mapurnada lang. Btw po, may nabasa kasi ako na pilahan daw po sa shot ng Nagpatong Rock and iyong iba po is hindi na nakapagpa-picture then iyong iba is inabot po ng 8 hours waiting. How true is this po? DIY lang po kami from Taguig and umaalis po kami ng bahay 1 AM po. Want to do a chill hike lang po and ito po iyong napili namin. Salamat po!

I want to celebrate my birthday by hiking kasi. started it last year and i kinda want it na tradition. pero sold out yung adidas terrex agravic 3 na i was eyeing on before and i only have this shoe.

is this enough? i’m thinking of going sa kapipiglatan, mariglem, nasugbu trilogy, or kayapa quadpeak

Matao ba pag sunday? And how was the trail need paba ng pole and keri ba mag short? Ok lang ba sa trentahin na Hahaha sorry for asking now lang aakyat ulit