My 1st Trail Run (32KM) in the Philippines; San Rafael Mountain Run 2024

Filipino Trail Run Solo Joiner 01-Dec-2024 Sunday in Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines

My 1st Trail Run (12KM) Solo Joiner; North Face Kathmandu Ultra 2016

Your mind will quit a thousand times before your body will. Feel the fear and do it anyway!

This Fun Run served as my First TRAIL RUN IN THE PHILIPPINES as a Solo Joiner, and 2nd in Trail Run following the North Face Kathmandu Ultra (12km) last Jan. 2016, My main objective is just to finish the race (beating my previous PR is optional), I want to enjoy the run at my own pace.

 

Join us and be captivated by the beautiful sunrise over the breathtaking Mount Ayaas of Sierra Madre Mountain Ranges. This trail running event is an eco-tourism project by Trail Crew PH in partnership of the Municipality of Montalban, Barangay San Rafael and Tourism Department on December 1, 2024 for the Leg 3 of San Rafael Mountain Run Series.

 

I've been a Fun Run Solo Joiner since 2007 but not as a runner (walker actually as most of the time I was walking), just for the sake of Race Singlet and being a joiner. My longest distance was even 10km (about 2x only), and usual for 5km. I stopped joining because I was lazy and lost interest. More than 10 years later until April 13, 2024, my first official run training for Fun-Run, I was so bored I had nothing to do and no regular hobby (so somehow it was a spontaneous decision). My main triggering factor was the FINISHER SHIRT (bragging entitlement shirt) and TikTok / FB Reels of running tips randomly (not that motivated, just for a push on my interest). From 10km to a Half-Marathon, I suddenly decided again to elevate the distance to a full marathon (42.2km) as my running interest is getting addicted out of boredom and depression. 

Race Name: SAN RAFAEL MOUNTAIN RUN    Distance Joined: 20MI. (32KM)

Registration / Inclusion: PHP 3,499 (late) / Event Shirt, Finisher's Medal/Shirt, Post Race Meal, Tourism fee

Location: MONTALBAN, RIZAL (back trail)     Cut-off Time: 01-Dec-2024 Sun 0400H-1600H (12 hours)

Finished: YES               Time: 09:39:24 (SUB10)               Pace: 16:57          ITRA: 1 point          UTMB: XXX 

New PR: YES               Elevation Gain: 2,097m               Rank: 61.54% (8th of 13) 

Route difficulty: Malasya back trail is difficult (brutal), especially with continuous rain throughout the race. Lots of steep slippery muddy ascents/descent damaged trail (almost no flat terrain), ideal for experienced competitive trail runners. Mobile signal is deadspot in the entire trail/area. Trails needed to be more marked, I lost a couple of times. There are only 4 Aid Stations available. 

Remarks (My rating: 2 of 5 stars): (1) Weather is horrible, raining throughout the race (2) Not so well-organized, insufficient marshalls, trails were not sufficiently marked. Only 4 Aid stations available. (3) Event / Finisher shirt design is somehow good. (4) Finisher medal is not customized, same for all categories (5) Registration fee is expensive because I'm late and there's an outreach fee. (6) Tote bag full of freebies (black mamba, vitaminboost, lightwater, etc) (7) I won the age category (40-49 yrs old), finished without hiking poles support

If given the chance, would I like to join this race again? Definitely No (don't wanna experience that trail again)

My 1st Trail Run in the Philippines; 32KM San Rafael Mountain Run

Dingalan, Aurora View Deck Day Trip (Batanes of the East)

November 25, 2023 Saturday in Dingalan, Aurora Province, Philippines

DINGALAN, AURORA (HIKING + SWIMMING + FALLS)

₱1,500 only all-in per/pax with free boodle fight & no hidden charges 

Just 3-4 hours away from Manila. Masasarap ang Seafoods. Unexplored Beauty, kaya dinarayo ng nakararami.

INCLUSIONS: Roundtrip van transfer,  Driver's Gas, Park, Toll fee,  Boat Transfer,  Ecological / Entrance fee. All permits, Cottage, Dingalan Local Guide fee, Insurance Fee. Food (BODDLE FIGHT)

NATURE SITES TO VISIT: Dingalan Feeder port, White Beach, Mountain view deck (Batanes of the East), Dingalan Lighthouse, Tanawan Falls, Cliff Diving Spot, I Love Dingalan Marker. Lamao/Rock formation (wave dependent)

Things to bring: Extra Clothes, Extra Money, Toiletries, Cap, Shades/Sunglasses, Sunblock or any sunscreen protection, Camera or any device to take photos or vids, Powerbank, Water, Gears for water activities

Dingalan, Aurora View Deck Day Trip (Batanes of the East) Itinerary

11:00pm Centris McDonald's ₱213

1:00am Meet-up, ETD Centris 

6:00am ETA Dingalan

6:30am Dingalan (Breakfast) own account ₱100

7:00am Feeder Port Registration

7:15am Event Briefing/ Boat ride to white beach

7:30am White Beach

7:40am Start trek to Viewdeck

8:00am Viewdeck (Picture taking)

8:10am Start Trek to Lighthouse

9:00am Start to Descend

9:30am Boat Ride to Lamao Cave 

10:00am Lamao Cave Picture Taking/ Swimming/ Cliff Diving

11:00am Suah Rock Formations/ Snorkeling/ Swimming

12:00nn Feeder Port/ Lunch (boodle fight) 

12:40pm Go to Tanawan Falls

1:00pm Trek to Tanawan Falls

1:20pm Tanawan Falls/ Cliff Diving/ Swimming

4:00pm Descend/ Cleanup

4:30pm I Love Dingalan Marker; (souvenirs, tip, transportation going home) ₱500

5:00pm ETD Dingalan

10:00pm ETA Mnl

Total Expenses: ₱1,500 + ₱813 = ₱2,313

Dingalan, Aurora View Deck Day Trip (Batanes of the East)

3 Days Laidback Walks in Winter Wellington

18 Days Budget Solo Backpacking in Winter New Zealand Jul. 15 to Aug. 03, 2023

City Walks in Dunedin and Christchurch

Morning Hike (my NZ's 5th trek) to Mt. Victoria.

Morning Hike (my NZ's 6th trek) to Wellington Town Belt.

Day 09: July 24, 2023 Monday WELLINGTON

0700H Hostel Check-out; breakfast

0730H ETD Christchurch; intercity bus #5

1310H ETA Interislander Ferry Terminal (5.75hr); Ferry Terminal transfer

1415H ETD Interislander Ferry Terminal

1745H ETA Wellington (3.5hr/&152); Hotel Waterloo Wellington 3 nights (₱2,538); McDonald's meal 11

TOTAL: $11 (₱379) 

Day 10: July 25, 2023 Tuesday WELLINGTON 

Queen's Wharf morning walk; McDonald's meal 10; Mt. Victoria lookout (5th trek); Oriental beach

Supermarket snacks 17; Portrait Gallery (free), Wellington Museum (free); National Museum (free) 

1730H Wellington Stadium PHI vs NZE (31W Seat 124); Hotel Waterloo Wellington 3 nights 

TOTAL: $27 (₱928)

Day 11: July 26, 2023 Wednesday WELLINGTON 

0900H breakfast; City walk; Wellington Town Belt hike (6th trek); Botanical Garden (Cable Car top)

Wharf walk; McDonald's meal 10; FIFA Fan Festival in Shed 6; Hotel Waterloo Wellington 3 nights

TOTAL: $10 (₱353)

3 Days Laidback Walks in Winter Wellington

Self-guided Solo Hike to Winter Ben Lomond Saddle (1,346masl)

18 Days Budget Solo Backpacking in Winter New Zealand Jul. 15 to Aug. 03, 2023

Laidback Walks in Queenstown and Lake Tekapo

Winter New Zealand Day 05:

Freezing solo major hike to Ben Lomond Saddle (1,346masl) with almost 1km altitude gain and 12km return trail distance. Strong wind, thick fog and underestimated winter attire made me decide not to push further to summit (1,748masl). 

#newzealand #solobackpacker #winter #oceania #hiking #pinoymountaineer #pinoytraveller

Day 05: July 20, 2023 THURSDAY QUEENSTOWN 

Ben Lomond Track (8hr, 1.4km elevation gain) (4th trek, major hike) 

0630H ETD Hostel; walk to Tiki Trail (350masl)

0830H Skyline Luge (800masl)

1015H Ben Lomond Saddle (1,346masl); stopped-by in Gondola Skyline Luge

1300H ETA Hostel; McDonald's meal 11.5; Queenstown garden walk; Southern Laughter Backpackers 2 nights

TOTAL: $11.5 (₱400)

Laidback Walks in Queenstown and Lake Tekapo

18 Days Budget Solo Backpacking in Winter New Zealand Jul. 15 to Aug. 03, 2023

Different Budget Airlines not allowed for Australia Airport TWOV

My 3rd winter experience in Southern Hemisphere following Australia and Antarctica. In my honest opinion, New Zealand is like Oceania's version of Iceland and Switzerland.  Lazy day back to Queenstown to relax for next day's major day hike. 

Day 01: July 16, 2023 Sunday QUEENSTOWN 

0930H ETA Christchurch CHC UTC +1200H; 1.5hr transit 

1100H ETD Christchurch CHC flight SQ4546

1215H ETA Queenstown ZQN UTC +1200H; Orbus bus 10

Southern Laughter Backpackers 1 night (₱1,651); Queenstown garden walk (1st trek); magnet 3; McDonald's meal 9.5

TOTAL: $22.5 (₱804) 

Day 02: July 17, 2023 Monday LAKE TEKAPO

0700H Hostel Check-out; breakfast

0805H ETD Queenstown; intercity bus #1

1205H ETA Lake Tekapo (4hr/$67); Stay In Tekapo Backpackers 2 nights (₱2,733); Lunch 7.5

1400H Mt. John Observatory Summit trail (2nd trek); Southern Lights failed

TOTAL: $7.5 (₱273) 

Day 03: July 18, 2023 Tuesday LAKE TEKAPO 

0900H Lake Tekapo park / Pines beach trail; Brunch 8; dinner 15

1300H Mt. John Summit and Lake Shore trail (3rd trek); Southern Lights failed 

Stay In Tekapo Backpackers 2 nights 

TOTAL: $23 (₱787) 

Day 04: July 19, 2023 Wednesday QUEENSTOWN

Lakeshore morning walk 

1000H Hostel Check-out; breakfast

1250H ETD Lake Tekapo; intercity bus #2

1640H ETA Queenstown (4hr/$50); McDonald's meal 10; ice cream 5

Southern Laughter Backpackers 2 nights (₱2,978)

TOTAL: $15 (₱528) 

Laidback Walks in Queenstown and Lake Tekapo

Asian Trilogy Mountains All Visited Pinoy Solo Fun Hiker

“Hiking is a bit like life: The journey only requires you to put one foot in front of the other… again and again and again. And if you allow yourself the opportunity to be present throughout the entirety of the trek, you will witness beauty every step of the way, not just at the summit”

This is just a fun-challenge for me that brings to the summit of three of the most iconic peaks in the far east. Asian Trilogy Mountains is composed of the highest mountain peaks of Japan (Mt. Fuji 3,776masl), Taiwan (Mt. Jade 3,952masl) and Malaysia (Mt. Kinabalu 4,095masl). While not to be underestimated, this is a challenge suitable for all hikers with a good level of fitness. An incredible accomplishment for any hiker to reach the peak of all three.

The reason why I hiked Mt. Kinabalu (2013) is because I want to go higher on my amateur mountaineering achievement. That time, the highest mountain I summited was  Mt. Pulag, 3rd highest in Philippines at 2,922masl for two times (2010 and 2011). Then, at a sudden plan due to appropriate month to hike, I planned to summit Mt. Fuji (2014) which was my first time to hike alone in my entire life and my first time also on night hike. Then almost 10 years after, rejuvinated my passion to accomplish Mt. Jade to complete the AsianTrilogy Mountain.

MT. KINABALU (4,095masl) is the highest mountain in Malaysia. Mt. Kinabalu hiking is expensive because it can only be trekked with a recognized local travel agency supported by a mandatory guide and optional porter. The summit push is mildly difficult because of the rope-support ascent early morning and has to descend at around 0600H because of fixed itinerary.

MT. FUJI (3,776masl) is the highest mountain in Japan. Trekking Mt. Fuji is not that expensive because it can be done independently (no guide and porter support) and no registration or park fees, only confirmed accommodation is required. I think today (2023), there's registration already that costs 1,000 JPY.

MT. JADE (3,952masl) is the highest mountain in Taiwan. Mt. Jade is the cheapest among the three because it can be done independently (no guide and porter support) but for foreigners, permit and lodging advance booking is required.

Asian Trilogy Mountains All Visited Pinoy Solo Fun Hiker

Mt. Jade Yushan Specials; Main Peak Trail Markers

7 Days Budget DIY Solo Trip in Spring Season Taiwan... April 10 to 18, 2023

Mt. Jade Solo Hike last part: Summit Assault (3,952masl) and Descend

The last 600m (especially the last 300m) hiking distance to summit assault is usually early morning and crowded. I changed my plan to do it in afternoon because I have a feeling it's freaking hard, I don't want to be in hurry and I want to be alone on the summit. There are chain support which 90% of the time I depend my life on them lol, due to lots of slippery, lose rocks and high steps required aside of the AMS effect, very windy and narrow trail. 

The trail is well defined and clearly marked with distance markers every half KM showing the distance travelled and the remaining distance to Paiyun Lodge/summit. The trail leading from the trailhead at Tatajia Anbu (2600m) to Paiyun Lodge (3400m) is 8.5km long. This section of the trail is relatively gentle. The trail from Paiyun Lodge to the summit (3,952m) is 2.4km long. The section of the trail is relatively steep especially the last 500m where some scrambling is required.

Mt. Jade trail markers shows the distance, elevation and sometimes mobile signal availability.

Day 2: April 11, 2023 Tuesday 

0745H Hostel check-out; walk to bus station

0806H Bus #7322 Chiayi to Alishan 211

1015H Alishan; snacks 130; Alishan Forest Park sakura walk 150

1300H Bus #6739 Alishan to Tataka (Yushan) 60

1330H Shangdongpu (2,580masl); Paiyun Mountaineering Center 480

Overnight in Dongpu Lodge 400; dinner 70

Day 3: April 12, 2023 Wednesday

0545H Dongpu Lodge (2,563masl) 0.5km

0600H Paiyun Center (2,611masl) free wifi; Trail to Tataka Saddle (3km)

0645H Tataka Saddle (2,610masl)

0740H Monroe Pavillion (2,792masl)

0930H White Forest Viewing Deck (3,042masl)

1150H Paiyun Lodge (3,402masl) 8.5km

1230H Trail to Yushan Main Peak

1430H Main Peak crossroad 

1515H Mt. Jade Main Peak (3,952masl) 2.4km

1545H Back to Paiyun Lodge 

1715H Paiyun Lodge; dinner / sleeping bag 650

Day 4: April 13, 2023 Thursday

0300H wake-up; breakfast

0345H Paiyun Lodge (3,402masl)

0730H Tataka Saddle (2,610masl)

0800H Paiyun Center (2,611masl) free wifi 

1030H Bus #6739 Shangdongpu to Alishan 62

1100H Alishan; snacks 163

1140H Bus #7322 Alishan to Chiayi 211

1340H Chiayi Railway Station

Mt. Jade Yushan Specials; Main Peak Trail Markers (crosstrail to Summit Assault)

Mt. Jade Solo Hike last part: Summit Assault (3,952masl) and Descend

7 Days Budget DIY Solo Trip in Spring Season Taiwan... April 10 to 18, 2023

Mt. Jade Solo Hike 1st part: From Dongpu Lodge to Paiyun Lodge

The trail from Paiyun Lodge to the peak is 2.4km long. It only starts becoming technical around the last half kilometer or so, with the last 200 meters being the steepest and most difficult section...though by high mountain standards, still relatively easy. It takes 2.5 to 3 hours to reach the peak from the lodge.

https://wikitravel.org/en/Yushan

Despite the signs of AMS (headache, dizziness, vomiting) and gruesome summit assault, I reached the Taiwan's highest mountain peak (3,952masl) within the day on 11.5 hours, 17km hiking distance and almost 1.4km elevation gain. The last 600m (especially the last 300m) hiking distance to summit assault is usually early morning and crowded. I changed my plan to do it in afternoon because I have a feeling it's freaking hard, I don't want to be in hurry and I want to be alone on the summit. There are chain support which 90% of the time I depend my life on them lol, due to lots of slippery, lose rocks and high steps required aside of the AMS effect, very windy and narrow trail. 

Mt. Jade Main Peak (3,952masl) Summit Assault Success!

Self-guided solo hike to Taiwan's highest mountain with back trail distance of 28km and elevation gain of almost 1.4km (despite the getting worst hiking phase, kinaya pa din).

REMINDER: Please take note that my trekking hours is of below average, I'm always lagging for around an hour to the next destination. I already considered myself as retired hiker after Mt. Apo day-hike (Philippines' highest mountain), but due to some personal and travel related urge, change my mind a little bit.

Day 3: April 12, 2023 Wednesday

1150H Paiyun Lodge (3,402masl) 8.5km

1230H Trail to Yushan Main Peak

1430H Main Peak crossroad 

1515H Mt. Jade Main Peak (3,952masl) 2.4km

1545H Back to Paiyun Lodge 

1715H Paiyun Lodge; dinner / sleeping bag 650

Day 4: April 13, 2023 Thursday

0300H wake-up; breakfast

0345H Paiyun Lodge (3,402masl)

0730H Tataka Saddle (2,610masl)

0800H Paiyun Center (2,611masl) free wifi 

1030H Bus #6739 Shangdongpu to Alishan 62

1100H Alishan; snacks 163

1140H Bus #7322 Alishan to Chiayi 211

1340H Chiayi Railway Station

Mt. Jade Solo Hike last part: Summit Assault (3,952masl) and Descend

Mt. Jade Solo Hike 1st part: From Dongpu Lodge to Paiyun Lodge

7 Days Budget DIY Solo Trip in Spring Season Taiwan... April 10 to 18, 2023

Mt. Jade Main Peak Preparation, Hiking Permit, Transport and Lodging

The hiking trail leading from the trailhead at Tatajia Anbu to Paiyun Lodge is 8.5km long at an elevation of 3,402 metres. As high mountain hikes go, it is relatively easy, with few steep or technical sections. In some sections the trail goes downhill, and there are plenty of level grade sections. The trail is clearly marked, with a distance post every half km showing distance traveled and distance remaining. It takes 4 to 8 hours to reach the lodge from the trailhead, depending on fitness level.

https://wikitravel.org/en/Yushan

Sudden change in hike plan due to one time departure of daily bus and confidence that I can make it within the day. Started to hike from Lodging (2,563masl) up to Mt. Jade Summit (3,952masl). There is only one daily bus departure going back to Alishan and Sun Moon Lake. I should be in Shangdongpu bus station before 1030H as I'm going back to Alishan for Kaoshiung at night (taxi fare costs around 2,500 to 3,000 NTD going to Alishan for 30 min travel time, bus fare costs only 60 NTD). 

REMINDER: Please take note that my trekking hours is of below average, I'm always lagging for around an hour to the next destination. I already considered myself as retired hiker after Mt. Apo day-hike (Philippines' highest mountain), but due to some personal and travel related urge, change my mind a little bit.

Day 2: April 11, 2023 Tuesday 

0745H Hostel check-out; walk to bus station

0806H Bus #7322 Chiayi to Alishan 211

1015H Alishan; snacks 130; Alishan Forest Park sakura walk 150

1300H Bus #6739 Alishan to Tataka (Yushan) 60

1330H Shangdongpu (2,580masl); Paiyun Mountaineering Center 480

Overnight in Dongpu Lodge 400; dinner 70

Day 3: April 12, 2023 Wednesday

0545H Dongpu Lodge (2,563masl) 0.5km

0600H Paiyun Center (2,611masl) free wifi; Trail to Tataka Saddle (3km)

0645H Tataka Saddle (2,610masl)

0740H Monroe Pavillion (2,792masl)

0930H White Forest Viewing Deck (3,042masl)

1150H Paiyun Lodge (3,402masl) 8.5km; rest

Mt. Jade Solo Hike 1st Part: From Dongpu Lodge to Paiyun Lodge

Mt. Jade Main Peak Preparation, Hiking Permit, Transport and Lodging

7 Days Budget DIY Solo Trip in Spring Season Taiwan... April 10 to 18, 2023

Short Visit to Chiayi and Alishan Tourist Spots (Cherry Blossom)

Yushan, also known as Jade Mountain (3,952masl), is the highest mountain in Taiwan. It has also been claimed to be the tallest mountain in East Asia, but this depends on how one defines "East Asia" (Mt. Everest North Face is located in Tibet, China). Asian Trilogy Peak is an adventure to hike the best or the highest summits of Asia. It is composed of Mt. Kinabalu (4,095masl), the highest peak of Malaysia; Mt. Fuji (3,776masl), the highest peak of Japan and Mt. Jade (3,952masl), the highest peak in Taiwan.

What months are the best to hike Mt. Jade (Yushan):

The recommended period is during the dry season from October to December, late spring from May to early June when the mountain is blooming with beautiful wild flowers. December to March requires snow climbing equipment and experience (if not, the permit is invalid).

Important Notes on Hiking Yushan Trails;

1. From Yushan National Park, click this link.

2. Hiking Permits Application Dates: 4 months to 35 days before the entry date.

3. Foreign Advanced Application Eligible Route: Yushan Main Peak 2-day Route only (foreigners outside Taiwan)

Basic Itinerary of Yushan Mt. Jade Main Peak (3,952masl) 2-day Route

Day 0: Arrrived in Taipei at least before 0500H, then go to Dongpu Lodge.

Day 1: Ascend from Dongpu Lodge (2,560masl) to Paiyun Lodge (3,400masl) for 5 hrs with 11km distance.

Day 2: Ascend from Paiyun Lodge (3,400masl) to Mt. Jade Main Peak (3,952masl) then descend back.

Hiking Permit and Transport to Yushan Mt. Jade (my "baon" trail food)

Mt. Balagbag Day-Hike and Resort Visit with my Nephews

March 13, 2022 Sunday in Rodriguez (Montalban), Rizal Province, Philippines

Mt. Balagbag (754masl) Traverse to Maranat Self-Guided (DIY) Solo Day-Hike (2016)

BUDGET WARNING: Mt. Balagbag is one of the easiest and shortest hike near Metro Manila. Guide is now mandatory, even checking in to bare minimum resorts along the way is required. 

My 29th family outing initiated and of course, usual budget do-it-yourself itinerary from arrival to departure.

MT. BALAGBAG DAY-HIKE AND RESORT VISIT DIY ITINERARY (1 adult, 1 teenager, 1 child):

0600H ETD Home; jeep to Tungko 54

0645H ETD Tungko; jeep to Licao-licao 87

0730H ETA Licao-licao; walk to Registration; Environmental Fee 20; Guide fee to Resort 250

0830H ETA Carillo Tolits Resort; Entrance fee 180; Ice cream 72

1330H ETD Resort; walk down the trail

1430H ETD Licao-licao; jeep to Tungko 87

1530H ETA Tungko; jeep to Home 63

TOTAL: PHP 813

MT. BALAGBAG HIKING FEES UPDATED AS OF MARCH 2022:

* Environmental Fee: PHP 20 (free for age 12 and below)

* Guide (up to 5 tourists): PHP 250 up to resort, PHP 350 up to Mt. Balagbag summit

* Resort Entrance: PHP 80 (adult), PHP 50 (children)

* Mt. Balagbag summit entrance: PHP 50 per tourist

I already hiked Mt. Balagbag traverse to Mt. Maranat on self-guided solo trip with total expenses of only PhP190 only last 2016. Mt. Balagbag is one of the easiest and shortest hike near Metro Manila (2 hours for a minor trek with very wide and obvious trail). In my honest opinion, requiring a guide for more than an hour hike is a form of cheating to think that the mountain is a nature no one owns. I lost my work too because of pandemic. But that doesn't give me the authority to scam people. I've been to a lot of major and minor hikes in 5 continents around the world, I think Mt. Balagbag trek is one of the expensive and scam I did for a dayhike. 

Mt. Balagbag Day-Hike and Resort Visit with my Nephews

My Solo Major Mountain Hikes around the World

List of All Major Mountain Hikes I have done outside the Philippines, my homeland

“Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.” – Edward Abbey

My Mountain Hikes in the Philippines

My Great Concern as a Filipino Fun-hiker trekking around the World;

Almost all mountains I hiked around the World (be it a major / minor hike or low / high elevation, TRAIL GUIDE IS NOT REQUIRED. In addition, HIKNG THE MOUNTAINS IS FREE OF CHARGE, NO registration fee, NO guide fee, NO environmental fee, NO local fee, NO indiginous fee, etc, to be paid. 

In general, hiking abroad as a Filipino fun-hiker is very safe (to think that most of these hikes are self-guided). List below EXCLUDES more than 15 minor self-guided solo hikes.

	YEAR	MOUNTAIN	COUNTRY	CONTINENT	ELEVATION	ALT. GAIN	DISTANCE	DURATION	TYPE
1	2013	Kinabalu	Malaysia	Asia	4,095 masl	2,229 m	17 km	20 hrs	2-days
2	2013	Kilimanjaro	Tanzania	Africa	5,895 masl	950m (aver)	62 km	48 hrs	6-days
3	2013	Fuji	Japan	Asia	3,776 masl	1,776 m	13 km	12 hrs	2-days
4	2015	Kalapathar (EBC)	Nepal	Asia	5,550 masl	800 m	300 km	148 hrs	18-days
5	2016	Annapurna Circuit (ABC)	Nepal	Asia	5,416 masl	600 m	280 km	132 hrs	16-days
6	2016	Kyanjin Ri (Lantang)	Nepal	Asia	4,773 masl	500 m	70 km	52 hrs	6-days
7	2017	Jebel Shams	Oman	Asia	2,997 masl	1000 m	9 km	11 hrs	Day-Hike
8	2017	Bisoke	Rwanda	Africa	3,711 masl	1000 m	8 km	7 hrs	Day-Hike
9	2017	Ramelau	Timor Leste	Asia	2,963 masl	600 m	8 km	7 hrs	2-days
10	2018	Devil's Peak	South Africa	Africa	1,001 masl	650 m	6 km	3.5 hrs	Day-Hike
11	2018	Table Mountain	South Africa	Africa	1,085 masl	600 m	6 km	3 hrs	Day-Hike
12	2018	Ala Archa Waterfalls	Kyrgyzstan	Asia	2,665 masl	450 m	7 km	5 hrs	Day-Hike
13	2018	Corcovado (Cristo Redentor)	Brazil	South America	710 masl	400 m	7 km	4 hrs	Day-Hike
14	2018	Le Mourne	Mauritius	Africa	556 masl	500 m	5 km	4 hrs	Day-Hike
15	2019	Margalla Hills Trail 6	Pakistan	Asia	995 masl	400 m	4 km	2.5 hrs	Day-Hike
16	2019	Margalla Hills Trail 3	Pakistan	Asia	995 masl	500 m	2 km	3 hrs	Day-Hike
17	2019	Taktsang (Tiger's Nest)	Bhutan	Asia	3,050 masl	750 m	7 km	6 hrs	Day-Hike
18	2019	Laguna Torre	Argentina	South America	2,800 masl	300 m	19 km	7 hrs	Day-Hike
19	2019	Laguna delos Tres	Argentina	South America	3,150 masl	1,100 m	22 km	9 hrs	Day-Hike
20	2020	Cerro del Ajusco	Mexico	North America	3,951 masl	675 m	6 km	6 hrs	Day-Hike
21	2020	Monte Tlaloc	Mexico	North America	4,053 masl	1,186 m	24 km	9.5 hrs	Day-Hike
22	2020	Paricutin Volcano	Mexico	North America	2,774 masl	817 m	37 km	15 hrs	Day-Hike
23	2021	Tajumulco Volcano	Guatemala	North America	4,230 masl	1,250 m	15 km	9 hrs	Day-Hike
24	2021	Acatenango Volcano	Guatemala	North America	3,976 masl	1,576 m	14 km	9 hrs	Day-Hike
25	2021	Izalco Volcano	El Salvador	North America	1,950 masl	662 m	7 km	4 hrs	Day-Hike
26	2021	Colca Canyon	Peru	South America	3,287 masl	1,300 m	22 km	11 hrs	Day-Hike
27	2021	Sacred Valley	Peru	South America	3,476 masl	500 m	21 km	6 hrs	Day-Hike
28	2021	Rainbow Mountain	Peru	South America	5,036 masl	400 m	8 km	5 hrs	Day-Hike
29	2021	Machu Picchu	Peru	South America	2,430 masl	600 m	27 km	9 hrs	2-days
30	2021	Laguna Churup	Peru	South America	4,465 masl	800 m	7 km	6.5 hrs	Day-Hike
31	2021	Chimborazo Refuge	Ecuador	South America	5,200 masl	900 m	18 km	7 hrs	Day-Hike
32	2021	Tungurahua Refuge	Ecuador	South America	3,800 masl	2,010 m	23 km	11 hrs	Day-Hike
33	2021	La Casa del Arbol	Ecuador	South America	2,600 masl	750 m	9 km	6.5 hrs	Day-Hike
34	2021	Laguna Quilotoa	Ecuador	South America	3,890 masl	600 m	42 km	16 hrs	3-days
35	2021	Laguna Cuicocha	Ecuador	South America	3,512 masl	400 m	13 km	5 hrs	Day-Hike
36	2021	Rucu Pichincha	Ecuador	South America	4,696 masl	1,850 m	30 km	13 hrs	Day-Hike
37	2021	Sincholagua Volcano	Ecuador	South America	3,356 masl	1,148 m	11.5 km	5.5 hrs	Day-Hike
38	2021	Cotopaxi Refuge	Ecuador	South America	4,864 masl	664 m	5 km	3 hrs	Day-Hike
39	2021	Cerro San Luis	Ecuador	South America	4,264 masl	414 m	6 km	6 hrs	Day-Hike