Author Archives: Gabo'
NEXT’s First Expedition Climb to Mt. Apo
On the 31st of January 2013, a group mountaineers from Nature Explorers of Tarlac (NEXT) made an great journey to the highest point of the Philippines. This group of Forteen (14) young at heart professionals are from the Catholic Church,Engineering, Archetectural , Medical, Info. Tech and Business field based in Tarlac who loves the outdoors … Continue reading
Double Traverse with Malaysians
On January 25-28, 2013 a group of Sixteen Malaysian Mountaineers headed by Ooi Soon Lee(Shun Li) made an epic climb to the highest point in the Philippines, Mt. Apo using the toughest and the most technical trail to the summit which is the “Unhospitable Tamayong Trail” passing Mt. Talomo peak and exit at Sta. Cruz … Continue reading
Lovebirds on January
Last January 17, 2013 had the 1st couple guest ( Ms.Romylen Berja Barcena & Jhon Peter Beloy Anduyon) from Manila to climb the summit this year. Our climb was scheduled for three(3) days but we were able to go down in two(2) days, by pitching our tents at the 87 degrees campsite and experiencing the first … Continue reading
Mt. Apo with Belgian Guests
It was still rainy season on the first week of January, 2013 , but it was not enough to prevent Max and Julie Meerschman (the son and daughter of a Belgian Diplomat to the Philippines) to visit our Majestic Mt. Apo on the 6th and 7th day of that same month. Here are some of … Continue reading
First Climb on 2013
On January 3, 2013 me and my Mountain Crew had our first guide ship climb to Mt. Apo to bring Nine(9) guests headed by Mark( Englishman) and Treresse (from Ilo-ilo City) Kerry who were based in Dubai together with their Cousin (Angie), nephews (Elian & Paul), and friends(Danny, Jennifer, Tina and Rocky). During our pre-climb … Continue reading
AMCI’s Mt. Apo Induction Climb 2012
Every year, AMCI Mountaineers ( AMCI) conducts Induction Climb to accept their trainees as Full Pledge members. This year, the group selected Mt. Apo via Tamayong- Sta. Cruz Trail to be the venue of this annual activity and it was done last October 31-November 4, 2012 under the Leadership of Niel Dagondon as their Club … Continue reading
To Mt. Apo with Two Chinese Guest
On the 3rd day of October , 2012 had two guest Stephen Zeng and Zhi Zian Li (Wiki) which is my First time to guide Chines mountaineers since 2009 which was not successful. This time both my guests were very fit to do the two day hike and successfully submitted Philippines highest peak. Here are … Continue reading
Climbing On Rainy Season 2012
The month of August marks the rainy season in the Philippines, and here in Davao even though protected by the highest mountain in the Philippines(Mt. Apo) typhoon seldom enters the province it still experiences rain specially at night time and mountain climbing at this time has bigger chances that you would be wet. Luckily, last … Continue reading
Tribute Climb with Ambassador Josef Rychtar of the Czech Republic
On July 14-15 , 2012, I have the honor to guide Czech Republics Ambassador to the Philippines , JOSEF RYCHTAR a 52 years old veteran mountaineer/alpinist , Geophysicist and Doctor in Natural Science to Mt. Apo the highest point of the country. This climb was for the memory of a very good friend PAVEL SEDIVY who climbed … Continue reading
7 1/2 Hours Trek to the Summit
Last June 25-26, 2012, Me and two guests Jeff Tan (a Technical Director) and his sister Georgia( an Event Organizer) both from New York, USA climbed Mt. Apo with a record of Seven and a Half (71/2) Hours from the jump-off area in Baruring to the peak making them the fastest foreign climber that I … Continue reading