Top 5 Must Climb Mountains in the Philippines
Mountain hiking is one of the activities that only a few people get to appreciate. For one thing, climbing a mountain is never easy. If you’re not used to doing strenuous activities, trailing your way up will be a big struggle for you. Apparently, you will not just hike a mountain by yourself. You have to bring plenty of food, your tent and most importantly, water. Hiking a mountain is also expensive. Bringing things that you will need when you get to the peak are not easily found in your cabinet, right? You have to buy a tent which will cost you around 1,500php, you also have to buy your own food and water, hiking backpack (not the ordinary backpacks) and hiking boots (not sneakers!).
Before venturing out there in the woods, make sure that you know some of the simple ways on how to avoid accidents, wild animals and reptiles along the way. It would also be advisable to bring a guide along to keep you (or your group) from getting lost. You also have to figure out (first and foremost) what mountain you should climb. Excited much? Just to give you an idea, listed below are the top five must climb mountains in the Philippines. Levels are also provided, Level 1 being the easiest and Level 4 the most strenu
Mountain hiking is one of the activities that only a few people get to appreciate. For one thing, climbing a mountain is never easy. If you’re not used to doing strenuous activities, trailing your way up will be a big struggle for you. Apparently, you will not just hike a mountain by yourself. You have to bring plenty of food, your tent and most importantly, water. Hiking a mountain is also expensive. Bringing things that you will need when you get to the peak are not easily found in your cabinet, right? You have to buy a tent which will cost you around 1,500php, you also have to buy your own food and water, hiking backpack (not the ordinary backpacks) and hiking boots (not sneakers!).
Before venturing out there in the woods, make sure that you know some of the simple ways on how to avoid accidents, wild animals and reptiles along the way. It would also be advisable to bring a guide along to keep you (or your group) from getting lost. You also have to figure out (first and foremost) what mountain you should climb. Excited much? Just to give you an idea, listed below are the top five must climb mountains in the Philippines. Levels are also provided, Level 1 being the easiest and Level 4 the most strenu
Mount Pico de Loro
Mount Pico de Loro, Cavite – If you are interested in getting unusual animals and plants, this mountain has a considerable supply of exotic flora and fauna. You will also enjoy the wonderful summit views not to mentions the good sightings that you will see like beaches, forests and volcanoes. Level 1
Mount Daguldol
Mount Daguldol, Batangas – Is it your first time to climb a mountain? This mountain is a good one for a beginner. There’s a golf course-like summit that will surely give you less struggle and more comfort upon reaching the top. It will also give you an assurance that wild animals will not jump right at you should you ever spend the night there. There’s also a beach at the foot of the mountain if you want to go swimming after a strenuous hiking. Level 1
Mount Pinatubo
Mount Pinatubo, Zambales – Afraid of climbing this once-active volcano? It was the year 1991 when the second largest volcanic eruption occurred. For the sake of those people who don’t know yet, Mt. Pinatubo was once 1745 meters tall but diminished its height to 1486
because of the eruption. It has been 20 years since that happened and since then, no eruptions from this mountain was reported. Level 2
Mount Ugu
Mount Ugu, Benguet – The discovery of the beauty of this mountain was somehow odd. It was in the year 1987 when a plane crashed on the slopes of Mount Ugu. Rescuers came to help the victims and surprisingly, they found this mountains entirely beautiful. Since then, a lot of mountaineers had been flocking to Mount Ugu. Level 3
Mount Pulag
Mount Pulag, Benguet – Looking for an easy to harder kind of adventure? Why not climb the well-known “playground of the Gods”? This 2930-meter high mountain is also considered as the third highest mountain in the Philippines. You don’t have to worry about climbing here if you’re a newbie because Mount Pulag is Level 1 with some Level 3 trails. As long as you’re with an experienced mountaineer, he’s got your back! Level 1