Getting Started with Trekking Dying to head into the hills but don't know how? Well, before you jump in into the activity, there are few tricks and tips that you might consider before you and your fancy gears tackle any of the great sierras on your list. These tricks and tips on trekking for beginners are worth considering before you take on the trail which could mean a little less painful trek and a lot more pleasure. For all first timers, here are a few tips to keep in mind. Trekking for beginners can be of course has a lot of dimension to it and involves detailed planning before you can actually be in the wild. This will be your guide
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Trail Tweaks: How to Dispose Poop Tissues
So what will you do when you are in the mountains with no hygienic provisions? What will you do if you are going to answer the call of nature but you don’t have anything for cleaning the mess like toilet papers, etc? When on the wild, people cleaned themselves with various materials such wood shavings, leaves, grass, hay, stone, sand, moss, water, snow, maize, ferns, many plant husks, fruit skins, or seashells, and corncobs, depending upon the country and weather conditions or social customs. For campsites with water sources, cleaning after pooping is a lot easier. Just have enough water for cleaning the mess. But be mindful that the use of soap is not advisable when in the mountains, especially near water
Mount Labalasan (Osmeña Peak): Cebu’s Highest Point
After our Mount Takliad trek and camping, we continued our jaunt for another fun-filled camp to Cebu’s highest mountain - the Mount Labalasan or commonly known as Osmeña Peak. It was my nth time visit to Osmeña Peak. Despite of the fact that I visited Osmeña Peak multiple times already, I would never grow tired or lost my interest to go back in this wonderful place. Because in trekking, I really do believe that no matter how many times you have been into the same mountain, you will never get to have the same experience and will never trek the same trail twice. The trail will always change and the experience will always be unique. I would be like a broken
13 Reasons why you should start trekking
Have you taken a peek outside your window? Watch as the sun shines through the glass or the rain trickles down the pane? The world outside your window is so beautiful an absolutely inspirational place. And where nature lies, there is a potential for exploration. As trekkers and adventurers, the Great Outdoors is our haven. It provides a sense of fulfillment and serenity. As you trek up every mountain in the world, the idea of becoming ‘one with nature’ becomes an actuality, it becomes a reality. Trekking does just that. Being one with nature means you become more aware of your surroundings. The crisp breeze carrying leaves past and tickling your neck or just the snaps and cracks of twigs at
Mount Kapayas: A journey to the elusive mountain and an exhilarating Lumanoy Cave Experience (Part 2/4)
(Photo of me with Phi-Pi at mt. Kapayas Summit. Gisungayan pa jud ko.. tsk tsk tsk. Photo Credits to Norman) Day1 - 09/19/2015 : Travel to Jump Off, Trek to Base camp and Lumanoy Cave Exploration (Part 2/2) I decided not to go caving since I was so sleepy and tired and some of my group members too. Even though its too hot inside the tent due to the scorching sun just past mid-day, I didn't mind it and had a quick nap. When someone from our group called me to prepare for caving, I said I'll pass. But after some peep-talks and all, I suddenly changed my mind. and I thought that it's my best chance to experience Lumanoy Cave coz
Mount Kapayas: A journey to the elusive mountain and an exhilarating Lumanoy Cave Experience (Part 1/4)
(One of the scenic views at Mount Kapayas summit) Day1 - 09/19/2015 : Travel to Jump Off, Trek to Base camp and Lumanoy Cave Exploration (Part 1/2) It all started with a survey conducted by our Trekkers President "Tats" on which September weekend we would like to have our Monthly Trekkers outdoor activity. Most of us had chosen Sept 19-20. Our NCR Trekkers adviser ask if it will be in conjunction with the National Clean Up Day on Sept 20 that our Trekkers Club and NCR Ambassadors had anticipated for few weeks already. Unfortunately, we were behind of the registration date for the activity and had decided that even if it is not official, we will pursue the clean up drive to one of
Osmeña Peak: The highest peak in Cebu South
(06/20/2014) - Photo of Osmena Peak before sunrise It's been a long time that I had been into mountain trekking. The last time I found myself camping in the mountains was during my 5th year in college , that was 2006. After being away from everyone and being alone for about 3 months for business trip in Japan, I realized a lot of things and top 4 on my list were: Life is too short to waste on something that doesn't really matter and doesn't make you happy. All I needed was to be placed in another country to be more expressive and less reserved. I'll do what needs to be done for a purpose, what others think of me