Don’t let the phrase “minor climb” fool you. While Mt. Megatong in Sitio Talos, Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte is frequently labeled as an introductory trek, it is a deceptively technical, full-pack...
Category - Mountain Features
Dive deep into the unique Mountain Features that define the Philippine highlands. This category explores the “why” behind the scenery—from the biodiversity of the Pitcher Plant Mountain (Mt. Kiamo) to the geological marvels of our ridges and peaks. We provide educational insights into the ecology, flora, and fauna of our trails, helping explorers recognize the natural treasures that make every Manakaay journey a scientific and spiritual discovery.
Dexter Priete
Mt. Alig: Touching the “Cotton Ball” Sea of Clouds in Maramag
There are mountains you climb for the challenge, and then there are mountains you climb for the soul. Mt. Alig in Brgy. Dagumbaan, Maramag, Bukidnon, is the latter. Standing at 1,200+ MASL, it offers a rare phenomenon:...
Mt. Kulago: A Journey to the “Hummingbird Mountain” of Bukidnon
Standing at 913 meters above sea level (2,995 feet), Mt. Kulago—named after the Higaonon word for “hummingbird”—is a crown jewel of Impasug-ong, Bukidnon. Known for its golden-green ridges that mirror the...
