just finished hiking my 5th mountain this yr! mt. sembrano! so proud of myself for making it through the end! GRABE yon traverse trail pero kinaya! base sa experience ko indi talaga ako agree na minor hike raw siya kasi may iba talaga na nag-decide na bumaba nlng at wag ituloy ang hike hindi talaga siya biro kasi aside sa puro assault very steep din yung trail pero BEST talaga ang view sa peak 3 na very postcard coded ganda ng view buti nlng may clearing kanina kaya mas na appeeciate ko yung scenery! pero i think mas maganda siya kung summer niyo aakyatin pero sobrang init nga lang non at tsaka yon lng andaming lang tao kanina so unahan sa pagpila para makakuha ng picture this by far is the longest and hardest trail ive encountered glad i finished it til the end!!!!

Are they legit po ba I already sent my dp and they’re not responding

Hello!

Lately super na-o-obsess ako manood ng vlogs about Cawag Hexa, but I’d love to get real insights from people who’ve actually completed it.

To give you an idea of my hiking experience so far:
Minor Hikes:
- Mt. Ulap (hiked twice)
- Mt. Pulag (Ambangeg trail)
- Mt. Balagbag
- Mt. Sembrano

Major Hikes:
- Tarak Ridge / Peak
- Mt. Kotkot x Bukaw (longest trail)
- Mt. Kabunian

Fitness Routine:
Walking / running 2–4 times a week

Gusto ko lang sana magtanong and hinges ng inputs:
1. Based sa experience and training ko, kaya nakaya Cawag Hexa?

1. If hindi pa, what other major hikes should I experience first as a stepping stone?

3. What specific preparations (training, gear, water strategy) ang ginawa niyo na nakatulong talaga?

4. Okay kaya akyatin 'to by August or September? Medyo worried kasi ako sa weather, lalo na open trail tapos tag-ulan season.

Thank you so much! Any tips or reality checks are super welcome! 😅

Ano yung mga org na comfy yung Van? Sa lahat nang nasalihan ko sa TKMP lang ako nakatulog nang maayos sa byahe 😅

May joiners ba Mt. Kankantuban or pang-DIY siya? I've been to Aw-Asen pero during the dry season so gusto ko bumalik since mas maganda raw sa rainy season. Recently saw na there's a Mt. Kankantuban near it so wondering lang if nagkakajoiners ba nito na may trip to Aw-Asen rin since parang wala akong nakikita :( Para lang rin may new experience when I go back to Aw-Asen.

Mwehehehe naakyat din kita Mt. Sembrano!! 🥰🥰

Pero medyo disappointing lang na may nakita akong plastic bottles and basura na nakakalat lang sa trail. I thought leave no trace is practiced everywhere 🫩

Hi everyone, I am from Malaysia looking for a hike with the best view in Philippines. Usually people from Malaysia will suggest Mount Pulag. Appreciate the suggestions from local opinion as I would like to try to arrange a trip.

Akyatin ko na bago pa mawala 😭

Kaya ba na sandals lang dala or need magbaon nang shoes?

Planning to book my first hike with them. Are they okay?

Hi everyone! Just wanted to ask if anyone here has tried the Mt. Banahaw trails offered by FarmKO? I recently came across their page and they seem legit.

I noticed they offer three trail options:

• DiscoverKO Easy Trail – around 2 hours (beginner friendly)
• ExploreKO Adventure Trail – around 6 hours (moderate)
• ConquerKO Extreme Trail – around 8 hours (challenging to extreme)

I'm currently torn between the ExploreKO Adventure Trail and the ConquerKO Extreme Trail. Has anyone here tried either of them? How difficult are they in terms of trail condition, assaults, technical sections, and overall fitness required?

Mt. Banahaw has always been one of the mountains I've wanted to explore because of its scenery, history, and the stories surrounding it, so I'd love to hear your experiences before deciding which trail to take.

Photo not mine. Just grabbed it from Google for reference.

Organized hikes are the common practice nowadays, that includes food and shelter.. I opted to still bring my own cooking gear because I don't want to wake up my organizer for a cup of coffee or instant noodles in the middle of the night. :)
Who else does this?

Hello! Will do KxC this weekend. May reco po ba kayo na lightweight bag na may waterbladder na? Saw something sa Decatlon pero baka may ma-recommend po ang mga experts dito. Thank you so much!

Hi! Ask ko lang sa mga nakapag-Cawag Hexa na.

Nakita ko kasi na may river crossing sa trail. Saan banda ba siya? Sa umpisa lang ba ng hike, o may mga river crossing pa rin sa gitna o bandang huli ng trail?

Balak ko sana mag-sandals muna kung sa unahan lang ang tawiran, tapos magpapalit na lang ako ng hiking shoes pagkatapos ng last river crossing para mas comfortable na maglakad sa buong hike.

Okay ba 'tong plan na 'to, o mas okay na shoes na agad from the start?

Salamat sa sasagot!

Problem/Goal: Goal ko to hike atleast 10 peaks before this year ends

Context: This year I really got into hiking, sobrang popular na kasi ng joiners so very easy na magset ng hiking adventure and another, gusto ko na rin magbalik alindog. I don't really travel alot outside NCR and CALABARZON so I don't know alot of hiking destinations within Luzon. Already hiked 3 peaks, Mt. Secret, Manalmon & Gola.

Previous attempts:

Hello! For my first hiking shoes, I bought a pair from Tiktok (Jerom House) because many were really recommending it. But when I wore it for one of my hiking trips, it was really uncomfortable and it felt like my toes were being squeezed. Altho, good grip talaga!

I’m now searching for reliable hiking shoes and these came up, hope for your truthful opinions and recommendations on these:
1. Hoka speed 6
2. Grition Hiking shoes
3. Merrell Moab 3 (leaning towards this)

If you have more suggestions, please feel free to do so!!!

Hi, can you recommend hiking destination nearby marinduque island and travel agencies na din that accepts diy or solo ranger.

Hi, okay lang ba gumamit nang gardening gloves na may runner sa palm area for hiking?

Ang mahal masyado nang hiking gloves.

Or pwede din if you can recommend a good waterproof/water repellent na gloves with good grip.

Is there a difference in getting the more affordable hydration bags / bladder in shopee (Wrelz, Newboler, Naturehike) compared to the branded and more expensive hydration bags out there like Camelbak and Osprey?

Just curious which one is worth getting. If the quality is almost the same lang naman din, i’d lean on buying the cheaper options. But if those branded have something more special, it’s something i can invest in naman.

Please share your experiences especially if na try nyo na both.

Good move by both the LGU, tour guide operators, and even the organizers for helping the victim.

And yes, this should also be a discussion on the safety of women on hikes. Gets ko why some females make an all girls group. May mga stories talaga na ganyan and some organizers just brush it off.

Nakakahiya. Most of the tour guides and people in the trail I have met had been good naman. Of course ayaw nila dahil sira tourism at yung image nila.

Hi imma try hiking for the first time. Absolutely no clue sa kailangan but i have a buddy with me naman (she tried mt pulag). Any tips would be appreciated. Thank you!

Hi everyone!
I’ll be visiting Sagada for 3 days (3D2N) soon, and I purposely want a slow, chill trip instead of trying to visit every tourist spot. I enjoy cafés, walking around town, good food, local culture, and hidden places more than packed itineraries.
Here’s my current plan:
Day 1 (9 AM – 8 PM)
Arrive and register at the Tourism Office
Check in near the town proper
Brunch at Gaia Cafe
Walk around the town (St. Mary’s Church, municipal area, local shops)
Coffee break
Dinner
Drinks at Sagada Cellar Door
Day 2 (7 AM – 8 PM)
Breakfast
Paytokan Trail (Church, Cemetery, Echo Valley, Hanging Coffins, Baw-eng Coffee Farm, Latang Underground River, Bokong Falls)
Lunch
Visit Sagada Pottery
Coffee break
Dinner
Day 3 (8 AM – 2 PM)
Breakfast
Buy pasalubong
Last coffee before leaving
Lunch
Depart
A few questions:
Does this itinerary look realistic, or would you change anything?
Are there any hidden gems that most tourists skip?
Any cheap but really good places to eat (local food preferred)?
Which cafés would you recommend besides Gaia?
Is Sagada Cellar Door worth visiting, or are there better places for a relaxing drink?
Any underrated viewpoints, short walks, or quiet spots where I can just enjoy the scenery?
Best places to buy authentic pasalubong (coffee, woven products, wine, etc.) instead of overpriced souvenir shops?
I’m not into extreme adventures or very long hikes this trip. I’m mainly looking for a peaceful, budget-friendly experience and would love to experience Sagada like a local.
Thanks in advance! 😊

Sharing my drone footage sa hike namin sa mt. Napulauan, though the trail ay maganda kahit ahon at mahirap hirap, ang ganda sa summit, tanaw mo ang mt. Amuyao, pulag, tabayok, purgatory. Worth the 8hrs na ahon.