Next Stop: At the Top (Part 2)

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Hiking is a bit addicting - Part 2

   Welcome back, awesome readers! Let us continue where we left off from the first part of my Next Stop: At the Top blog.


  Here, allow me to share my moments while on top of these majestic mountains:
  • Mt. Gola & Mt. Manalmon
  • Mt. Batolusong
  • Mt. Daraitan
  • Mt. Mag-asawang Bato
  • Mt. Talamitam
      
     On October 2017,  TUCLAS set up another twin hike at Mount Manalmon and Mount Gola in San Miguel, Bulacan. Reaching the summits of these 2 mountains will only take less than an hour due to their 196 and 192 masl, respectively. Difficulty levels are both 2 out of 9. See my photos below:




     Before 2017 ends, TUCLAS' last hike for that year was on Mount Batolusong in Tanay, Rizal. The difficulty level is 3 out of 9, with 645 masl for the Mapatag plateau, and up to 780 masl for the Rangyas peak. It took us roughly 3 to 4 hours before we reached the summit.

     I consider this as my favorite trail so far, as it offers a great scenic view of the sea of clouds.
     Whooooah! Breath-taking, indeed! Scroll down for more photos during our trek.




     My final hike with TUCLAS was at Mount Daraitan located also in Tanay, Rizal. At 739 masl, we reached the summit after 3-4 hours. The difficulty level is 4 out of 9, and a headlamp is required since trekking starts at around 4AM due to their strict cut-off and their limited number of allowed hikers. Check out my snapshots below:



     For the finale, but definitely won't be my last mountain climbing experience, I had 2 hikes last 2018. First was on Mount Mag-asawang Bato in Tingloy, Batangas (March 2018) with family, and the second was on Mount Talamitam again with my BTTE classmates (November 2018). Mag-asawang Bato's height is 600 masl, and summit can be reached within 45 minutes to an hour. 

     Be stunned by the ravishing views of these peaks:
at Mt. Mag-asawang Bato
at Mt. Mag-asawang Bato
at Mt. Mag-asawang Bato
at Mt. Mag-asawang Bato
at Mt. Mag-asawang Bato
at Mt. Mag-asawang Bato
at Mt. Mag-asawang Bato
My daughter's first hike at Mt. Talamitam

at Mt. Talamitam (2018) with my classmates and my daughter


     Thank you so much for reading this 2-part blog about my hiking adventures. I'll be up for more travel stories, fun and random moments soon...


DISCLAIMER: Some photos are grabbed from my friends' FB walls.

Comments

  1. Saguit.IvanJanuary 25, 2019 at 4:27 AM

    Wow! I recognize those people in the photos of your climb at Mt. Mag-asawang Bato! They look very familiar :o BTW thank you again for sharing your experiences! :D

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    1. Gallos.KeshiaJanuary 26, 2019 at 6:59 AM

      thanks for reading my blog! join us next time :)

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  2. Sison.RossbertJanuary 25, 2019 at 4:42 AM

    wow!!! next time ill definitely join.

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  3. duro.madonnaJanuary 25, 2019 at 5:03 AM

    Very nice bonding..

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    1. Gallos.KeshiaJanuary 26, 2019 at 7:00 AM

      Thanks, madonna! don't hesitate to join next time :)

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  4. cadsawan.dannylynJanuary 25, 2019 at 6:48 AM

    Someday I want to join with you , thank you for sharing

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    1. Gallos.KeshiaJanuary 26, 2019 at 7:00 AM

      Thanks, ma'am Dhan! Can't to wait to hike with you :)

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  5. Joshua BorjaJanuary 25, 2019 at 12:32 PM

    Stress killer view.. awesome!!

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  6. estrella.christinaJanuary 25, 2019 at 10:46 PM

    i love hiking too.. it's just that we can't do it now again because of many tasks that we need to prioritize first. But we'll definitely climb after the sem, right? hehe.. more companions, more fun. :)

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    1. Gallos.KeshiaJanuary 26, 2019 at 7:01 AM

      exactly! hahaha.. consider its strain on the budget, too.. but this won't be our last hike together :)

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  7. Recto, Ronald R.January 25, 2019 at 11:49 PM

    More power!!! Hahaha

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  8. EBaylonJanuary 26, 2019 at 6:27 AM

    Yeah 🤟🏼 I love hiking. But Hiking doesnt love me

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  9. velasco.julieJanuary 26, 2019 at 6:34 AM

    So adventurous this girl! love it hehe

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    1. Gallos.KeshiaJanuary 26, 2019 at 7:02 AM

      thanks for reading! let's set another climb soon :)

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  10. Yugie S.January 26, 2019 at 7:14 AM

    nice blog maaam :)) wonderful views .

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  11. RoselleJanuary 26, 2019 at 9:20 AM

    It was more fun to have your little kiddo with you during the hike . Lovely!

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    1. Gallos.KeshiaJanuary 26, 2019 at 7:49 PM

      Yes.. And she's stronger than me.. Iniiwan nya ko during our trek hahaha

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  12. rowen altalaguireJanuary 26, 2019 at 3:20 PM

    nice. ganda ng view.. kasama din po hiking sa bucketlist ko mam:))

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  13. ArNeil21January 26, 2019 at 11:21 PM

    oh yeah!!!!

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  14. UnknownJanuary 26, 2019 at 11:23 PM

    Inspiring!

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  15. Villaruel, J.ErvinJanuary 27, 2019 at 8:38 AM

    wow....this summer break hope to climb again

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