North Face Jackets in tropical rain forests

Feb. 2 | In my several years of trekking and hiking the tropical forests of this country, the one thing I always bring with me every climb, is a jacket. Yes I have low tolerance for cold temperatures. Despite the swings of temperatures in this humid temperate...

More than hype: Choosing your tropical hiking shoes

Jun. 13 | It’s close to a personality cult, but not closer than comfort. In the four years of hiking the tropical forests of Mindanao, my feet went through an evolution (sometimes a devolution) of hiking footwear from hype to comfort and back to hype. Those...

Hiker’s Itch Climb Preparations for the Outdoor Newbies

Mar. 20 | “Another post on climb preparations?” Well, for one, people keep asking about how I prepare for climbs specific to an itinerary. Also, the recent accidents that brought havoc on my “less prepared” climbs made me swore compulsion...

Higherground patched up polo: Another awesome outdoor outfit from a good friend!

Dec. 18 | I got so lucky last Mindanao Forum a friend gave me a nice outdoor outfit that made me grin to no end. Marimax of Marimax Outdoor Adventure gave in to teasers and cajoles handing me out a beautifully patched Higherground polo. It was one of his two most...