Hiking an ACTIVE VOLCANO in the PHILIPPINES 😱🇵🇭 Mt Pinatubo

[@rednab2001]

Seeing Mount Pinatubo in your video made me say “Hello old friend.” I was a 26-year old Navy journalist stationed at Subic Bay during the eruption all those years ago. I arrived in the Philippines in December of 1990. Seven months later, the volcano erupted. I was working for FEN (Far East Network) at Subic as a television reporter and radio DJ. I stayed in the Philippines until the US troop pullout was complete. I did a lot of coverage of the volcano both before and after the eruption. I even flew over the volcano on helicopters on two occasions with a big video camera strapped to me, hanging out of the side of the helicopter. Being there on the ground when it erupted was a nightmarish experience. During the darkness of the eruption, it made me wonder if we would all survive. It’s not every day that you go through such a cataclysmic event. That big blue lake was a small blue lake the last time I flew over. The landscape, from miles around the volcano, looked like the landscape of Mars. It is nice seeing all the vegetation growing. Thanks for the video of Mount Pinatubo. It brought back a lot of memories.

[@baguiokid2]

Years ago I was at Walter Reed, I was talking to a retired Air Force security guy, they secured the gates and were the last American personnel to leave Clark AB. They hiked all the way to Subic, interestingly he said, behind them were hundreds of locals following them, understandably, he said, everything was just chaotic. When they stopped to rest and eat, everyone was just staring at them....They ended up sharing whatever provisions they had (he got emotional at this time) I was born and grew up in Baguio, I miss Camp John Hay, I was in the Army back in the mid 80's, used to get MAC flights to Clark and hop on a Phil Rabbit or Victory liner bus to my parents home in Baguio. Good times!

[@AbbyandGaz]

What an EPIC day, I honestly can't tell you. I think I have talked about this at least once a day since doing it haha! Please hit subscribe if you enjoyed the video. 📣 We now have Facebook!!! If you loved the video it would really help us out if you shared it to your friends facebook.com/61550775900359/videos/1426301821433600/

[@leomarlonestrada5954]

Very Nice!

[@AbbyandGaz]

@@leomarlonestrada5954 thank you!

[@forrestgumptellthetruth]

I did enjoy your vlog as always, cool and fun to watch. Do you plan of going to Batanes?

[@ronnelacido1711]

Were it not for the fact that it is just on a dormant state, that place looks so peaceful and quiet. Perfect for reflection and quiet meditation. The Instagram view is just a bonus. Well worth the hike.

[@piacash5216]

Beautiful Videos Thanks For Sharing 👍👍👍👍✌️👌🖐️💕🇺🇸

[@GiovandLolo-wg2pl]

I was a college student in Manila when Mt. Pinatubo erupted. Day literally turned into night and we thought it was snowing but it turned out to be ashfall. It was one of the most scariest moments for me and a lot of Filipinos. I'm just in awe of how something so terrifying years ago turned out to be something so magnificent today. God is good! Enjoy your tour of Northern Luzon. Guess we'll see you in Banawe, Sagada, Baguio, or Vigan next??

[@AbbyandGaz]

Yes it is crazy isn’t it how it can change! And yes some of them but we don’t have that much time left 😢

[@GiovandLolo-wg2pl]

Gaz should get a tattoo from Apo Wang-ud.

[@elizavasquez4171]

I was there during the eruption. It was very scary..

[@seaweedhero1707]

18:08 Santa!

[@cletotaduran6718]

Mt pinatubo turns to tourist spot

[@simone222]

Wow, how time swiftly flew. I'm turning 40 next year and I was only 6 when the volcano erupted. I was so mad at my classmate behind me because I thought he was pushing my desk/chair. It was Language quiz when the big earth tremors came, so the only thing I got to bring home with me after all the panic was my jumbo pencil. Life as a student had been disrupted shortly after and we had to contend esp. with the frequent aftershocks, some feeble, some strong. I vividly recall the suffocating sulfur air and the rain of ash and rocks---which I collected happily because I thought the crystals in it were diamonds but in fact were only phenocrysts. Anyway, thank you for bringing to fore childhood memories. It was a devastating time, but we did not feel hopeless due to resilience. Thank you for taking us all with you on your Pinatubo adventure. Take care and enjoy as you explore more of the country.

[@spriteythesillyhuskytv9267]

Yes I'm 43 now I don't even remember that time when it erupted. Our grandma's home in Bacolor was submerged in Ashfall and ashes everywhere in our house and street in Laguna.

[@norlymagbanua8817]

Im at my 41 now. I remember in Palawan it was morning after the night of its eruption, everything around our house filled with ashfalls. Banana leaves fall off and carabaos cannot eat grass all the vegetation were severely destroyed.

[@gerardmcmurphy8884]

Filipino watching from Los Angeles, CA. Wow! You guys been around more than any bloggers I've seen here. You guys are awesome and keep doing what you do. Mt Pinatubo is very beautiful! These guys deserves more subscribers. Subscriber kababayan, these two really deserves it.

[@icy29]

For a change, instead of Siargao, Palawan, Boracay, they went to Pinatubo,I remember two foreign vloggers making a camp in Pinatubo, that was like several years ago. Thank you for visiting Pinatubo and your amazing guys, God bless

[@AbbyandGaz]

We love an adventure ☺️ thanks for watching!

[@iyangthekunyang1377]

In Ilocos Norte there is a beautiful beaches with white sand same as boracay.in Ilocos Sur we have Santorini looks like.a native hotel made of bamboo, wooden materials.hope you will check northern part of Luzon specially Batanes

[@anitajackson9695]

Absolutely amazing … the Philippines is so beautiful. So interesting to see another part of the country Epic

[@romeotaninia7930]

17:45 The breathtaking scenery is pure poetry. Like what your tongues drip - pure woven words transforming your inspiration and feelings into sheer beauty of poetry. Abby is a joy of eloquence, and Gaz, a giant but of gentle soul and speech. Stay safe and healthy both of you, as you spend your physicality in exploring places and people. ❤❤❤

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thank you for kind words ☺️☺️

[@jollyrogers5261]

What a epic experience that must have been. I have family living in Manila and Baguio and they went through the eruption with the amount of ash in the air and all. I was visiting from the US a few years after it happened taking the bus from Manila to Baguio driving through the ash and new landscape caused by the eruption was an experience to itself. Definitely a lifetime memory.

[@AbbyandGaz]

Wow that sounds crazy!

[@JhongToTheWorld]

I'm so glad that you guys visited the North of the Philippines.. its probably the most underrated. I have been to Mt. Pinatubo too in 2013. That time we were able to swim at the crater lake.

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thank you!! Wow I couldn’t imagine swimming in that, think it would scare me 😂

[@mariorobles5725]

Thats definitely a great experience. I was young when it erupted. And literally you will see ashes everywhere in the Philippines specifically and some even reached other countries. Now the volcano is sleep again and witnessing its majestic calmness is magical.

[@AbbyandGaz]

Wow that’s crazy!

[@algrand52]

THAT was so unexpectedly epic, oh wow! Would love to do the same trek in the future. Hope these 40+ yr-old legs could still keep up. Thanks guys, immensely enjoyable episode, as always. ❤

[@AbbyandGaz]

The trek wasn’t hard at all so you’ll be fine! Glad you enjoyed the episode ☺️

[@travellingvloggerfan12]

Very few vloggers feature that crater lake, seems to me they're missing out on a sight to behold. Was that water in the later turqoise too like the oceans in the Philippines? The color was a beautiful hue. You two are just all over that beautiful country 🏞👍👫

[@AbbyandGaz]

It was beautiful turquoise water as per usual! The Philippines has no other colored water 😍

[@michaelbyrne5469]

The water is high sulfur content its not blue its green and very dangerous to go into , unless you want to glow in the dark at nighttime.

[@rmd743]

You guys are awesome👍That Mt. Pinatubo is just Majestic. You took some Filipinos like me who never been to that historic volcano 🌋. Thanks for showing Philippines to the world 🌎. Watching from SF CA 🇺🇲. 🫶🇵🇭.

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thanks for watching ☺️☺️☺️

[@MRBIGSLICK66]

Wow guys, what an epic awesome Trek. I remember in 2006 visiting my father-in-law‘s family in Pampanga driving by and Ash still on the edges of the main road, that was 15 years after the eruption! My wife and I will be moving to the Bataan Luzon area in about a year and a half, and that will definitely be on my bucket list! Amazing, great job! And Cheers from New England USA

[@NeoKrypton21]

Hi. You guys got lucky to have the location by yourself there. This is not the season for camping or travels here in the Philippines, as it is the rainy season already. Even local do not do travels at this season. My. Pinatubo is really spectacular and one of its kind here in the Philippines. Enjoy and stay safe always, Abby and Gas!. 🙌🙌💕💕

[@tolitspogi1856]

Now that the cold season begins, it is the best time to go to the North (mountain province). You will experience unique culture and see stunning mountain view.

[@AbbyandGaz]

Wait until tonight’s video 👀

[@Edmund-g8o]

It is a shame that i am a Filipino and i havent been here. This is a must visit experience. Your footage at the crater is freaking breathaking.

[@JEgkt]

I'm glad you guys finally made it there. I totally forgot about the military base that might scare off tourists. There is so many hidden gems there including Mapanuepe Lake under that lake used to be a town. There is so many places to see in the Philippines but the problem is its too remote to visit. Abra and Nueva Viscaya is also a hidden gem lots of hiking trails.

[@AbbyandGaz]

Yes the army base was crazy!! Added to the excitement ☺️🙌🏻

[@PhotoVideoDream-lz9ut]

Mind blowing view....chilling stories of devastation comes a beauty to be amazed.....wow.....

[@juan_mikaell]

This vid is such a treat for me as someone who finds hiking so therapeutic. What a view!

[@AbbyandGaz]

Glad you enjoyed it ☺️

[@nadjahlimen5430]

The shot in the crater lake was magnificent. The wind and the grass moving is so peaceful to watch you can feel the peaceful vibe in there its like a dream. And baby girl i like listening to your voice its like listening to a National geographic documentary ever think of becoming a journalist?

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thank you ☺️ I would love to be a journalist, probably why I got into KZbin haha

[@jerickmercado1993]

Thank you for letting me experience this while at home. Please continue making videos like this.

[@isaacmichael5340]

Unforgettable experience Philippines 🇵🇭 is the best in natures 😊😊love my country ❤️

[@AbbyandGaz]

It is amazing 😍

[@lcproj3ct]

This is amazing! I loved every bit of how you told the story and the feelings you expressed while hiking made me want to book my next destination!

[@AbbyandGaz]

So glad you enjoyed the video. I put so much time and effort into this one ☺️ took me a week to edit!!

[@jrv1672]

Your narrative was just as compelling as it was engaging. Thank you. I'm sure you were not just awed or stupefied but mesmerized at the wonders of God's omnipotence!! I just feel you are/were truly blest as a witness to all these scenarios and the indescribable emotions that went thru your testimonies of your presence wc was meant to happen! God bless you both.. and us alkt.

[@AbbyandGaz]

@@jrv1672 thank you! It was an amazing experience

[@bobmennel137]

I was stationed at Clark AB at the time of the eruption and simultaneous typhoon. I will never forget the destruction caused by those events. I appreciate the glimpse this video provides of the crater and surrounding area.

[@marvzadventure6015]

Wow! It's just amazing and Epic!

[@ronnelacido1711]

Thirty-two years ago, that wasteland of ash, rocks, and lahar that you passed through aboard the 4x4 was the same debris the volcano ejected. That lush vegetation showed how Nature reclaimed and regenerated the landscape.

[@AbbyandGaz]

Wow it’s amazing really

[@yojlemsaidolem]

Among all the things around Mt. Pinatubo, the spartan slippers of the guide make my heart warm. Some things never change.

[@4gtcs]

I love watching you guys! You’re so down to earth and your enthusiasm is very contagious! Stay safe and keep smiling.❤

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@arlscent]

What an adventure! Thank you for showing and sharing with us this beautiful place of Mt. Pinatubo. Amazing!

[@yvonnebondoc8707]

Thats is epic! You two are braved enough to do it. & the view from volcano itself was amazing!your journey on that place are beyond magical. Stay blessed & safe from ireland.

[@qwertyasdfg7782]

wow.. the scenery when you came to the crater.. its like youve went into another world.. awesome..

[@AbbyandGaz]

I know, literally gives me goosebumps watching 👀

[@awieferrer6172]

Ohhh Emm Geee! Beautiful! What an adventure abby and gaz.. great job!❤

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thank you ☺️☺️

[@ronnienestor]

Wow. Congratulations. I love the wild adventure that both of you have experienced in PH.

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thanks so much ☺️

[@repapips8774]

I suggested this to you guys when you first posted you Philippine video! Cool you guys went thru with it. 🍻🤙

[@lunetabagumbayan1066]

Wow. That is beautiful. I was in Manila that time. Ashes looks like snow falling from the sky as I always tell whenever I remember those days.

[@AbbyandGaz]

Wow crazy!

[@herchickenlegs4]

Wow it's amazing it's so beautiful. Thank you for sharing Gaz and Abby

[@polopatrick3246]

Done this before too. Really worth it! I honestly enjoyed the hike, but not so much the bumpy & dusty 4x4 ride. Its a shame that they dont allow hikers to descend to the beach anymore. But how awesome it is that you have the whole place to yourselves !

[@AbbyandGaz]

It was so good!! ☺️☺️

[@dancreatortv5359]

welcome to the Philippines enjoy and relax..god bless

[@romeobulalaquelee]

An exciting experience indeed. The trek towards Mt. Pinatubo is sheer adventure. Nothing fancy but it is all worth it, especially to people from older-age categories, such as myself. The tourism sector may have to make the trek more exciting by giving visitors a guided tour of the crater lake itself - just like the one in Hawaii where tourists come near the lake of lava and steam.😀😀

[@AbbyandGaz]

Omg I would have loved that! What was interesting was when we were near the volcano something actually interfered with our wireless microphones and when we flew our drone we lost signal for quite a while. The whole thing is so creepy 🤯

[@memodelapena2890]

Aliens inside the volcano 😂

[@stevejackson4282]

Excellent vlog guys- #volcano looked rugged with a very fast walking 🚶 guide thru #rapids and rocks 🪨 etc

[@planning-A1945]

Thumbs up👍❤ view is amazing...! nice experience 😍🤩

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thank you ☺️☺️

[@birthinfluenceembrace]

Really appreciate that you guys look into history and how the volcano came into fame 😊❤I'm moved by your account of this hike and feel even more proud of my country 😊🙏 thank you guys.

[@marichutesado180]

I admire your tenacity and courage to experience the magical natural beauty of Phils. Mount Pinatubo. The tranquility of the surroundings upon reaching the crater is unimaginable.

[@nightwing4065]

VERY EPIC offroad and trekking journey to Mount Pinatubo. 😅👍

[@teresitapagsolingan157]

Nice you go to the hat place so beautiful the view only now i see that olace in your vlogg because even i live for so long in the philippine i dont see mayon volvano in real life ,thanks for intorduce the mayon volcano grom albay.

[@piacash5216]

Wow that’s awesome Beautiful Nature’s 💕🖐️👍👍👍👍👍👌🙌🇺🇸

[@regginevelolasquez2706]

That's is a magnificent view,Wow😮

[@yrrahlevant2129]

Been there once and it looked like a beautiful painting a first in a closer look. Really amazinggg!

[@miguelaventino2784]

Wow; you are right. What a stunning view!

[@SuperMaverick4u]

Spectacular❤❤❤ at 4:15 i heard that the land you were crossing those streams are 5 different towns before. Some of them died and many of them are native tribes.

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thank you! And aw that’s so awful, it’s actually crazy how it happened

[@CarolineMiranda-td1th]

Wow at last you explored Mt. Pinatubo at I hope you enjoyed your hiking trails

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thanks Caroline ☺️

[@lmoore1289]

Wow! The crater is so beautiful.

[@AbbyandGaz]

It is 😍

[@hillroberts1311]

I love this video!!! Thank you! Abby, you also have writing talent!!

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thank you ☺️☺️

[@vilmabustamante9513]

hi, you both are courageous at least you experienced to see the crater lake, be careful

[@gilmontero6275]

that's definitely going to my bucket list, so beautiful

[@buddyb-uo7gu]

Hey, booked my ticket to Manila in January and am seriously considering this excursion thanks to this video!!

[@AbbyandGaz]

It was an amazing experience!! Enjoy ☺️

[@jakelevie1415]

Wow, adventure of a lifetime. Enjoy 🎉😊

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thank you ☺️

[@daleincisions]

My home is close 2hr drive from there .. ironically I haven't seen that place close in person hahah Good Job on filming our place. I wish more tourists would explore Mt. Pinatubo

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed

[@Lalalaraaa]

Im from the Philippines but I’ve never been in Mt. Pinatubo. Added this to my bucketlist. ❤

[@AbbyandGaz]

It was unbelievable!

[@michaelbyrne5469]

Dont bother highly overrated.

[@janmichaelcatap5994]

Hi Abby and Gaz. It's great to know that you're having a great time here. I would like to suggest to you to go to Lake Mapanuepe since you're already there at Zambales.

[@kenhiltambermudo357]

Wow! Just Wow! 😍😍😍😍😍

[@jerryjacksmither8434]

oh wow what an amasing adventure and the breathtaking scenery! lucky you to experience an erupted volcanoes would love to do that given a chance. informative and great video.

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thanks so much ☺️

[@frankdizon]

good thing you have trekked Pinatubo. I have swam in its crater when we filmed a group of media people some years ago. the water have different temperatures from the water surface down to the earth below it. kinda cool swimming on the crater lake! finally subbed to your channel. all the best to your travels in 'Pinas!

[@seaweedhero1707]

5:11 Cows! Volcano Cows?

[@AbbyandGaz]

Yeah hahah

[@eugenejavillo3493]

Now I'm one of your new subscriber. Make nice vlog always. 👏👏👏

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thanks and welcome ☺️

[@lorenz_ale_sant]

Worth to walk, stunning 🙏👍👌💕

[@rizellenacha7891]

New subscriber from Philippines, enjoy your adventure here.

[@AbbyandGaz]

Welcome ☺️☺️

[@mariloumamenta5563]

Wow! Youre exactly on the top of a volcano. You are actually looking at the crater or mouth of a volcano.

[@ZushiRolls_]

u guys deserve more subs and views

[@seaweedhero1707]

16:30 No Swimming? No Kayaking?

[@AbbyandGaz]

No sadly not

[@ernestoernesto3316]

Thank you for visiting our beloved country, the Philippines, enjoy and have fun...take care...God bless.

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thanks for your kind words ☺️

[@crisq638]

Epic Adventure! It's nice to see you guys going to different & amazing places and doesn't feel rushed on your tour of the Philippines. Keep going and also 10k subs is in the horizon! Let's go!! Love the Epic views & narration too.

[@mnatasialuna]

Hi. Thank you for visiting our country and exploring Mt. Pinatubo. Just wanted to know, did you had a hard time hiking using your crocs? 😊

[@bigdaddeeyy]

nice.... thank you for the videos

[@AbbyandGaz]

Glad you’re enjoying ☺️

[@richeljerman5469]

Wow beautiful views

[@AbbyandGaz]

Crazy 😍😍

[@sunkisscandy9306]

Wow sobrang ganda, thanks so much for this video❤

[@YapsiePresents]

I was 6 years old when Mt Pinatubo erupted and i remember it was the most grayest day of my life. Literally everything was gray from the volcanic ash. Our green house, our black dog, our red car, all of our neighbors houses everything was gray.

[@AbbyandGaz]

Wow that sounds awful 😞

[@juanitoluna6886]

Your almost there, a few hours drive to the eight wonder of the world-the Rice Terraces of Banaue and Batad.

[@AbbyandGaz]

I knowwww 🙌🏻

[@charlottelaw7315]

Wow just wow!!!!❤

[@Kfc27]

Thank you for visiting our country .. Looking forward for more of your philippines travel journey.. 👌🙏🇵🇭❤️

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thank you ☺️☺️🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@nigelgt4772]

I was in the college when we went there, yr 2000.It still the same,its beautiful 😊❤

[@jay-arzuniga5563]

When i watch that video i Reminded OF the jurassic Park because OF the stunning beauty OF Nature

[@AbbyandGaz]

Yess I see that too!

[@mimisy9743]

Ive seen a lot of vloggers who went to pinatubo but only upto the rocky terrain n had fun satnding up n being rocked so hard by the jeep 🤣. I didnt know that if u walked further, there will be a magical untouch paradise. Breathtaking!

[@AbbyandGaz]

Yes it was so surprising to see the beauty of the crater, you don’t expect it to be so peaceful 😅

[@mimisy9743]

​@@AbbyandGaz ahhh who wudve thought that an explosion years ago that confused n scared the bejesus out us would result to this majestic place.

[@pinoymtbiker289]

Wow.. that gorgeous

[@josephramos3140]

That old 4x4 was really badass routing those rough terrain with no problem at all

[@AbbyandGaz]

Literally!!

[@get2riz]

Abby and Gaz -- That was breathtaking. Everything. The ride, the hike, the crater. We humans are nothing but a comma in the sentence of time.

[@AbbyandGaz]

Wow what a phrase, I love that! And thank you ☺️

[@alfredoestrada2166]

Okay 😂go and swim with it amigo amiga😂

[@AbbyandGaz]

Haha maybe not 😅

[@jeremyteves28]

Wow just wow!

[@SherwinJuaniloo]

Awesome and stunning view

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thank you ☺️

[@alquin9]

Beautiful. So epic!

[@r2kin2phils]

I wish I can do that one day. I admire your tenacity.

[@bobmennel137]

Unbelievable Beauty!

[@AbbyandGaz]

Indeed 😍😍😍

[@RamonVillanueva-o2o]

OMG ...this is on my listvwhen I visit the Philippines..would you happen to have the link for your accomdation ( not the one in Mt Pinatubo ) and the tour company. Much appreciate the vlog and info.

[@zizyan305]

Way back,, I remember, zambales is our neighbor province , Pinatubo , when it explode , in everyday we saw , like a big smoke of cauliflower in up and in everynight you will see in up heaven like a fireworks😊

[@AbbyandGaz]

Wow that’s crazy 😬

[@mrussel2392]

Amazing views

[@AbbyandGaz]

I know 😍😍

[@pablitosilungan5575]

Wow so nice stay safe always abby and gaz, pretty awesome vlog🙏✌️💕

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thank you ☺️☺️

[@andreseriliano1761]

Great video ❤

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thank you ☺️

[@007thematrix007]

the air above 🌬️🌩️🌧️ the land below 🏝️ 🌋🏖️ and the underwater world adv. 🌊🐙🐟🦞🐠 it's all there ..... great vlog! 👍 P.S., ... this deserves 1M views!

[@AbbyandGaz]

Thank you so much! Also 1M views would be a DREAM 🙏😍