Adventures

Mt. Balagbag Climb & IPO Dam Tree Planting (July 17-18, 2010)

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Freedom Climb 2-peaks Climb (Talamitam-Batulao) June 12-13

Mt. Talamitam – Batulao Revisited Climbing the highest peak in Luzon can be considered as one of the triumphs of our mountaineering careers. Rising at the height of 2,922 MASL, with winding slopes of dwarf bamboos and distant islets jutting in the sea of soaring clouds, the view on top of Mount Pulag is breathtaking, a photographers dream if you wish.... [Read more]

Mt. Makiling

Mt. Makiling Traverse May 1-2, 2010  Read More →

Hundred Islands Beach Camp April 9-11

Remembering Alaminos… Location: Hundred Islands, Alaminos, Pangasinan Date: April 9-11, 2010 Reminder: This is not a blow by blow account of the beach camp. It’s fun confined in a nutshell. With my SO, we headed to Victory bus terminal in Cubao were the group agreed to convene. It was good to see the warm faces who welcomed me not so long ago... [Read more]

Mt. Tagapo Anniversary Climb

March 20-21, 2010 Itinerary  Read More →

Mt. Kalisungan Adventure

Feb 27-28, 2010 Itinerary Honestly, every time I recall the Mt. Kalisungan climb, it’s Mt. Marami that pops up, probably because both has a habit of blowing your tents apart (these mountains, including Mt. Talamitan, are somewhat located near a coast, thus sea winds frequently assault the peaks, maybe?). But despite their notorious reputation, these... [Read more]

Mt. Marami - Baroc’s First Climb for 2010

January 23-24, 2010 Itinerary Mt. Marami Expedition What would you get if you mix some out-of-way urban professionals, a bunch of valentine twosomes, several hopeless romantics, a few mountain fanatics, a trio of restless husbands, a pair of nutheads, a married couple and a seasoned-cum-permanent bachelor into one remarkable group? It’s a typical... [Read more]

Mt. Maculot (Grotto-Summit-Rockies Traverse)

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Mt. Ugu Traverse Aug 21-23

Itinerary Team BAROC ventured up north to Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya and scaled the chilly Mt. Ugu, marking its second successful major trek for the year. Mt. Ugu first caught the attention of the mountaineering community when a PAL aircraft crashed in its slopes in 1987. Mountaineers who volunteered in the search and rescue operations were enamored by... [Read more]

2nd BAROC Annual Tree Planting : IPO DAM July 18, 2009

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Freedom Climb 2009

With the right hand on the left chest, Team BAROC and the Malacañang Outdoor Group sang the national anthem in quiet solemnity on the morning of Independence Day. The ceremony not only inspired goosebumps but a newfound patriotism and renewed respect for the three stars and a sun waving freely before us. We were humbled. The fluttering red, yellow,... [Read more]

Stranded in Camarines Sur

With suntan lotion, shades, water toys, and swimsuits packed into our bags we could almost taste the next four days of beach adventure under the glorious sun in beautiful Caramoan island as we made our way to the Isarog bus terminal in Ali Mall Cubao. What we didn’t expect however, was that more than one Dante would make the trip with us to Camarines... [Read more]

Tarak Ridge Anniversary Climb

March 21-22, 2009 Itinerary Team BAROC celebrated its first anniversary the best possible way—by successfully scaling Tarak ridge and conquering its first major climb-cum-fun climb, with seemingly effortless strides. [Read more]  Read More →

Mt. Malipunyo

Itinerary To Two-Peaks or Not To Two-Peaks February 21-22, 2009 –  The original plan was to scale Mt. Malipunyo, spend the night on the summit , descend early in the morning and then troop to Susong Dalaga to complete the first ever two-peaks experience. Alas, the team happily broke camp at 9AM (thanks to the happy mess that was the socials) enough... [Read more]

Mt. Talamitam Fun Climb

Itinerary Hooray for the 2009 Maiden Climb! January 24-25, 2009 - Team BAROC’s maiden climb for the year 2009 was a success as it attracted a total of 46 participants, making the Mt. Talamitam Fun Climb our most well-attended adventure to date. [Read more]  Read More →

Sagada Adventure

November 27-30, 2008 - BAROC visits Sagada. [Read more]  Read More →

Save IPO Watershed

October 4, 2008 – To strengthen its environment awareness advocacy, Team BAROC joined hands with UP Mountaineers Environment Committee (UPMENCOM) in a tree-planting activity in Ipo Watershed, Norzagaray, Bulacan. [Read more]  Read More →

Ifugao Historical Adventure

Mt. Kapungan Itinerary September 19 - Team Baroc takes on another kind of adventure, a historical adventure that is. We’re off to a little known place called Kiangan which is not far from the more famous Banaue. Despite the rain when we left Manila, we we’re all very excited for what’s in store for us. Kiangan, Ifugao. here we come!!! [Read more]  Read More →

Batulao’s Scenic New Trail

Itinerary August 23-24, 2008 – Mt. Batulao is arguably one of the most visited mountains in the country because of its proximity to Manila, not to mention, it is one of the easiest to climb. To induce a little action, team Baroc decided to take the new trail that skirts way through the camel back and straight onto the summit. From the fork that breaks... [Read more]

Triumphant at Mt. Tapulao

July 19-20, 2008 - Twenty-one BAROC climbers successfully faced the challenges of Mt. Tapulao. Mt. Tapulao, also called “The Peak,” is the highest mountain in central Luzon. It is also touted as “poor man’s Pulag” because the temperature and vegetation in the higher altitude is akin to that of Mt. Pulag in Benguet. Apart from the traditional... [Read more]

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