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Cordillera Mountain Run 2016
Cordillera Mountain Run was a key race for me. It was a beautiful course with the mountains and Agno river enveloped by the clouds. The climb felt endless but the scenic masterpiece around you made the struggle worth it. It’s a character-defining race and I’m glad I was able to dig deep to survive this one. #CordilleraMountainRun #KeepItWild Continue reading
#TaleOfTheTrail Dalupirip – Bantik (Itogon, Benguet)
Dalupirip is the starting point of the Cordillera Mountain Ultra both for the 21K and 50K categories on June 5, 2016. The Dalupirip – Bantik stretch is a rolling course for most parts and ends with a vertical kilometer heading to Bantik. The beauty of the route is it goes you a view of the nearby mountain ranges and the Agno River. Continue reading
#TaleOfTheTrail Ambuklao Dam (Ambuklao, Bokod, Benguet)
We were Trail-struck at Ambuklao Trail as it gave us a view of the Ambuklao Lake and the different mountain range as we went around the perimeter of the Lake. The trail is a bit raw and a bit dangerous in some portions because of the brittle soil but once you brave the tough part, you’re gonna be impressed by the beauty of Ambuklao Lake. Continue reading
#TaleOfTheTrail Ampucao – Sta Fe Trail (Ampucao, Itogon, Benguet)
It’s not an easy trail but as you struggle catching your breath climbing about 500 meters worth of elevation, you get mesmerized by the scenery that surrounds you. You get the Pine Tree rich trails that would keep you shaded on the early part. There’s the long ridge path that you’d love to run with a scenic backdrop of the mountains. There’s the Ampucao / Philex Ridge which gives you a panoramic view of the whole area. There’s Mount Ulap showcasing a lush green surface and about 1,858 MASl worth of natural attractions. It’s definitely a trail that will keep your eyes feasted with every struggling stride you make. Continue reading
Cordillera Great Traverse is Ready to Take Off #CGT2015
The Cordillera Administrative Region is rich in culture, heritage and natural attractions. Cordillera Great Traverse has connected the trails of Abra, Kalinga, Apayao, Ifugao, Benguet, Mountain Province and Baguio City over the past few months. It’s time to explore the Cordilleras in one great expedition that would show all the scenic trails, culture and heritage … Continue reading
Incoming: Cordillera Mountain Marathon
“Being on top of a mountain gives you an appreciation of nature’s raw beauty. The Cordillera Mountain Marathon gives you more than that with about 60% of the 42 kilometer route and the full 11 kilometer route 2000 meters above sea level. That’s a scenic delight that will give you a view of pristine areas … Continue reading
Get Ready to Explore with the Cordilleras Great Traverse #CGT2015
The Cordillera Great Traverse (CGT) 2015 is an expedition which aims to establish the longest and the most scenic hiking/trekking destination in the Philippines by connecting the six provinces of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Philippines. #CGT2015 Cordillera Great Traverse The Cordillera Great Traverse gives you about 400 kilometers of mountain passes, forests, rivers, waterfalls, … Continue reading