Start hiking this 2015! Do's and Don'ts

 Last year, I have seen people getting introduced to hiking. Just like me, many of them were hooked.

IT'S LIBERATING

Summits of Mt. Batulao

Sunrise in Mt. Batulao

There are plenty unexpected things that can happen during this tiresome yet fulfilling activity. So, to maximize it, here are the things I have come up with to help you enjoy that day with mother earth:

1 Socialize

Trekking here and hiking there, you would encounter people from different walks of life. Maybe you’re in luck, you could be talking to your future better half, business partner, travel buddy or your soul mate!

Mt. Pulag Ambaneg Trail

Camp 1 Mt. Pulag - Ambaneg Trail

Mt. Batulao - Father and Child

Trekking Ambaneg Trail

Tinipak River 

Mt. Pulag Team 2014

Talking to locals also gives you insights about the place, its history and demographics. You could discover new things other trekkers have not; best spot to take pictures, hidden routes and the like.

2 Enjoy the View!

If you are living in a city like in Metro Manila, you can never have this view! Suck in nature’s finest offerings. It will give you a lot of things; different perspective in life, understand things clearly and perhaps give you a sense of satisfaction.

Mt. Batulao Peaks Batangas

Rockies of Mt. Maculot

Jump Off Mt. Pulag Ambaneg Trail

3 Capture the Moment!

Nothing comes close to immortalizing this amazing experience with a photo! Memories are best accompanied with picturesque snapshots! So strike a pose with your travel buddies, capture each of the moment that made the hike memorable.

Lovers at Rockies Mt. Maculot

Summit of Mt. Pulag

Sphere - Camp 3 Mt. Pulag

Mt. Batulao Summit - Halo atop the Mountain

Let me take a #selfie at Lioness Back, Norzagary Bulacan

4 Be Green-minded!

Yes! Be Green Minded! While hiking, you should always keep what you have and leave nothing behind but Memories. Trail foods should be properly kept until you've come down the mountain. Treat nature as a sacred place, its the only thing that keeps us around and provides us with everything.

Teeming with life

Carry your trash on your way down - Mt. Pulag

Fairy Goddess tending to her Garden @ Mt. Batulao

5 Unknown

The 5th on this list is for you to discover! Every hike is different from person to person. This experience might leave you a mark. It might give you a purpose in life. Clear you mind.
If you have discovered the 5th or 6th or Nth on this list, share your thoughts! It might help others enjoy there time with mother Nature!

Going beyond your Comfort Zone @ Lioness Back Bulacan

New Experiences @ Tinipak River

New Friends!