Adrenaline Romance

Mt. Naopa: A Fun Climb, A Spectacular Sunrise

Posted by Gian and Sheila on January 4, 2013 in Cebu, Mountain Trekking

(Photo courtesy of Neil Cordova Jarina)

Sir Chad Cordova of Enthusiast of Cebu Outdoors (ECO) and Sir Ruel Olaso, our partner in climbing, sent us an invitation for a climb in Mt. Napoa, Baranggay Cogon, Naga, Cebu last August 25, 2012. Being the adrenalin junkies that we are, Sweetie and I readily agreed to the invitation. Except for a really bad traffic situation that left us with no choice but to hail a cab to take us from the Cebu South Bus terminal to Gaisano Minglanilla (and spending P250 for the fare. Huhuhu!), the climb turned out pretty well.

Tags: Camping, Cebu, Cebu Mountains, Enthusiast of Cebu Outdoors, mountain climbing, Naga, sunrise, Trekking Permalink

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Welcoming 2013, Another Exciting Year of Love, Romance, and Adventure

Posted by Gian and Sheila on December 31, 2012 in Special Posts

Year 2012 was an excellent, adventure-filled year for both of us. We’re not just talking about mountaineering, rock climbing, and trekking. Success, happiness, and satisfaction filled our personal and professional lives.

Tags: 2013, Happy New Year, relationships, sweethearts Permalink

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Rappelling in Cantabaco: Getting High on Going Down

Posted by Gian and Sheila on December 29, 2012 in Cebu, Rock Climbing

What is the fastest way to descend a 100-foot building or a cliff other than jumping? Abseiling, of course.

Abseiling, more commonly known as rappelling, refers to a technique of controlling the descent down a vertical feature via a rope. Mountaineers, canyoners, rock climbers, and other adventurers rappel down a cliff, slope, or some other feature that is too steep or dangerous to descend without using some sort of protection.

Tags: abseiling, Cantababo, Climbing, Climbing Philippines, extreme adventure, extreme sports, outdoor activities, Outdoors, rappel, rappelling, Rock climbing Cebu, rock climbing Philippines, Sport Climbing Permalink

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Cantabaco: A Rock Climber’s Mecca in Cebu

Posted by Gian and Sheila on December 21, 2012 in Cebu, Rock Climbing

Do you want to be engaged in a sport where only a handful of people can actually appreciate what you’re doing? Do you want to join a sport where you literally risk life and limb to achieve a goal? Do you want to join a sport where you don’t compete with anybody but yourself? If you do, Sheila and I then welcome you to the world of rock climbing.

Tags: Cantabaco, Cantabaco rock climbing, climb Philippines, Climbing, Climbing Philippines, extreme adventure, extreme sports, outdoor activities, Outdoors, Rock Climbing, Rock climbing Cebu, rock climbing guides, rock climbing Philippines, Sport Climbing, Toledo Permalink

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Mt. Napulak, A Climb in Stormy Weather

Posted by Gian and Sheila on December 13, 2012 in Ilo-ilo, Mountain Trekking

Sweethearts who go adventuring together stay together even in the midst of real and metaphorical storms. In our case, we encountered the former.

The climb to Mt. Napulak last July 27 to 30, 2012 was the first time that sweetie and I adventured together outside the Cebu island. Cebu mountaineers, Sir Ruel, Sir Ronald, Nicolo and Botchok; sweetie’s officemates, Nina and Pam; and the two adventuring sweethearts joined a contingent of mountaineers from Bacolod, Iloilo’s Higher Ground Mountaineers, and Manila to summit the mountain.

Tags: Camping, Igbaras, Iloilo, mountain climbing, Mt. Napulak, Trekking, Visayas Mountains Permalink

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Osmeña Peak: Love at First Climb

Posted by Gian and Sheila on December 6, 2012 in Cebu, Mountain Trekking

“So, are we going to share a single tent?” she asked me.

“Yes,” I replied, “but don’t worry. I’m harmless. In mountaineering, sharing a tent is for practicality.”

“Ah, okay,” she replied with a smile.

Tags: Camping, Cebu, Cebu Mountains, Cebu's highest peak, Dalaguete, Kawasan Falls, Mantalongon, mountain climbing, sweethearts, Trekking Permalink

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Single Rope Technique and High Angle Rescue Workshop

Posted by Gian and Sheila on December 2, 2012 in Cebu, Special Posts

As mountaineers and adventurers, it is vital to know the basics of SRT (Single Rope Technique) and rescue. So when Sir Fred Ygnacio of Innove Tower offered to teach us the basics of SRT and High Angle Rescue (HAR) last April 29, 2012, we readily agreed to participate.