Rock Climbing
Why You Should Go Rock Climbing
It is pretty obvious in this blog that Sweetie and I have a huge love for rock climbing. We look forward to climb both new routes and our favorite ones during weekends after a hard week’s work. We congratulate each other as we feel ourselves get better with every climb. The excitement of ascending routes, […]
Kiokong Crag: A Great Rock Climbing Destination in The Land of Promise
The numerous karst formations that we see during our trips are some of the most overlooked natural treasures in the Philippines. Not only do they add beauty and awe to the already amazing landscape, they also form an integral part of the ecosystem in that area. They serve as immovable buffers against strong winds. But for avid rock climbers like us, these beautiful formations are challenging and exciting venues to partake in our beloved sport.
Vertical Bivouac at Kiokong White Rock Wall: An Extremely High Adventure (Part 2)
It is always a great feeling to be the first of something. Sweetie and I are quite proud and honored to be among the first clients of Adventure Technology Outfitters to fully undertake the vertical bivouac adventure in Quezon, Bukidnon. Best of all, this amazing adventure is the first of its kind in the Philippines, which makes the experience even more special. Up here on top of the monstrous Kiokong White Rock Wall, we were treated to an encompassing vista, an excellent company of adventurers, and a deeper understanding of ourselves and of Mother Nature.
Vertical Bivouac at Kiokong White Rock Wall: An Extremely High Adventure (Part 1)
Succumbing to or overcoming the fear of heights is all part of adventuring. If you wish to enter into the world of adventure, sooner or later, you will have to face this challenge, from navigating slippery trails on mountainsides to climbing sheer rock walls. But let’s add something that makes the challenge more interesting—the opportunity to sleep on a tiny ledge hundreds of feet off the ground.
Poog Crag: A Brand-New Rock Climbing Destination in a Tropical Paradise
The popularity of rock climbing in Cebu—and in the Philippines, as a whole—has been slowly but steadily picking up. That is no surprise at all as we are blessed living in a lush, beach-filled, tropical paradise with numerous limestone cliffs that have the potential of becoming world-class climbing areas. In fact, we have one of […]
Legendary North Face Climbers Visit Cebu to Promote Rock Climbing
As avid rock climbers, we have people whom we look up to and emulate—world-renowned climbers like Alex Honnold, Chris Sharma, Adam Ondra, Sasha DiGuilian, and more. Now, how would you feel if you knew these people will be actually visiting your place? Better yet, how would you feel if you knew that their primary purpose […]
Rock Climbing in Sagada: A Fun Climb in a Valley of Echoes
Sagada is one of those amazing places in the Philippines where different adventures are packed in close proximity to each other. For instance, you can explore a mysterious cave in the morning and climb a verdant mountain in the afternoon. After a short hike or ride from the town proper, you find yourself jumping off […]
Adrenaline Romance 