Top 5 Mountains to Climb in the Philippines

Mountain climbing is fun. It makes you unite with nature and when you reach the top, you’ll see the beauty of nature and you’ll feel powerful. For mountain climbing enthusiasts, the Philippines as a host of mountainous islands and rich biodiversity is a good choice.

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Below are five of the must climb mountains in the Philippines:

Mount Apo

Mount Apo, 2956 meters above sea level, is the highest peak in the country. It is home to 270 species of birds, wild deers, and boars. The mountain trails are full of orange flowers, mushroom formations, vines, and trees that cover the sky.

The tip of the mountain is a dead crater which is surprisingly a wide, flat, clean,  and grassy plain where clouds serve as your roof. The peak is best for watching the sunset and from there, you can view Davao City and Samal Island.

Mount Ugu

The discovery of this mountain in Benguet is somewhat odd. In 1987, a plane has crashed on its slopes and mountaineers who helped in conducting the rescue operation found the hidden beauty amid the disaster.

The climb to Mount Ugu is both physically challenging and visually satisfying. Upon reaching the summit of this mountain, you’ll get a panoramic view of Mount Pulag and the Nueva Vizcaya mountains.

Mount Pinatubo

Climbing an active volcano is an exciting adventure for mountaineers. After 500 years of dormancy, Mount Pinatubo gave the second-largest volcanic eruption in 1991. The eruption that occurred 20 years ago created stunning valleys of ash and smaller mountains that you need to climb in order to reach the top.

Camping in Pinatubo isn’t necessary since the summit can be reached within one day. While climbing the mountain, small and friendly indigenous tribes pop on the hillsides of the mountain. The cater of the mountain is an astonishingly beautiful blue-green lake.

Mount Pico de Loro

The name Pico de Loro was given by Spaniards because of the mountain’s rocky summit which resembles a parrot’s beak. This mountain is 664 meters above sea level and is ventured by mountaineers these days because of its unusual plants and animals and a summit where you can see views of volcanoes, forests, and beaches.

Mount Pulag

Dubbed as the Playground of the Gods, Mount Pulag is the third highest mountain in the Philippines. The mountain is considered as sacred not only because it’s the playground of the Gods but also because it’s where the Igorot tribe bury their dead. Mountaintops over a swirling sea of clouds can be seen from the mountain’s summit.

The Philippines has some of the best mountains to climb on Earth. Some of its mountains are climbed because of their heights while others are climbed because of history. And the bigger the challenge, the bigger the accomplishment. And if you’re a mountaineer, you know that you’ll really enjoy mountain climbing in the Philippines.

Author: Sarah J Riley from Writers Dash

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