I climbed Mount Baloy: TOUGHEST hike in the Philippines

Mount Baloy is one of those adventures that push you to the edge of your comfort zone. It’s a steep physical challenge, but it’s the arduous conditions that make this one of the most challenging hikes in the Philippines.
We were wet every single moment of the hike except when sleeping, I pulled more than 500 leeches off my body throughout the hike and the undergrowth scratched me up beyond belief. Combine that with 2,800m of incline, multiple river crossings, and rugged terrain and it’s a damn tough adventure for the body and mind. The final layer of difficulty to this hike is receiving a permit, one of the most impractical processes of any trek in the world.
Without Benito, my climb simply wouldn’t have happened for so many reasons. He organized everything, accompanied me to get permits, and food, organized the local guides’ logistics, spoke English, and was one of the most helpful and friendly people I’ve met in the Philippines.
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[@FinnSnowVlogs]

My man, that was epic! Congrats. Next challenge: Mt. Apo in 24hours, I did in 2 days so you’ll crush it. Peace bro

[@Rian-Kurth]

Ooh Kuya PinPin in the building! 😊🤙

[@bellasmith5993]

FINNSNOW in the house!

[@mariv6096]

Yes .. It is FinnSnow who doesn't care to reply to his subscribers .. 🤷‍♂️

[@FinnSnowVlogs]

​@@mariv6096 you ok mari? first time i see comment like this. I guess better explain so you can be in my shoes. Try reply to 500-2000 plus comments per video, additionally across other platforms would require full time job. Thanks have a great day

[@td2322]

Is he another Fighterboy? Fighterboys 4.0!

[@taga_ilog_pasig]

I really don't understand why Jackson doesn't have more subscribers. This man truly loves and appreciates the natural beauty of the Philippines. Unlike the other vloggers that are clearly just there to get more subscribers. Cheers, Jackson! I love watching your adventures. 🍻

[@anthonysamuel143]

KZbin just recommended me this video today. Never heard of this channel before. This man is bushwhacking thru the jungle with a smile on his face and leaches all up in his shoe. I'm def subscribing now!

[@JacksonGroves]

Thanks mate, yea I mostly make these vids as a fun memory ✌🏽

[@JacksonGroves]

Haha cheers

[@plipinosomehand9240]

Yeah! Me too I don't know this vlogger when suddenly appear in my channel I subscribe immediately.

[@pearlyshellboparks3733]

I do agreed with you!! some vlogers they visit Philipines just to get some subscribers..

[@bonjavellana4042]

Cycled from Cebu to Panay Island then climbed one of the toughest hike in ph. What a beast! And the aerial drone shots were 🔥🔥🔥

[@topscris]

With every travel vlogger that goes off the beaten path in Philippines, discovering or seeing beautiful places in Philippines just seem to be endless. And it doesn't end when you reach the ocean, because beneath it is more beauty. You're the only travel vlogger i know, so far, who is capable of showing us these expectacular but mostly unknown places, and unseen on video. So thank you for allowing us to see these, your epic journeys.

[@JacksonGroves]

Thankyou so much. I appreciate that.

[@marcbustamante3142]

Benito the legend. He also guided Kulas (@BecomingFilipino) weeks ago when he was at Valderrama.

[@marvincortez1075]

Underrated channel!

[@InterestTrends0202]

you go to Majestic Mountain in Masbate... & Osmenya peak in CEBU

[@JacksonGroves]

I've been to osmena!

[@jessajoyceguisihan4733]

You deserve a million subscribers sir! I am proud Antiqueñio ♥️ God bless sir!

[@jkjmediaservicesinc.287]

The toughest in Panay trilogy ,thats epic!

[@annca866]

I'm from antique...nice to know that u hike our moantain....

[@JacksonGroves]

Very beautiful region!

[@Drifter101z]

What a Beautiful Mountain. . . I'm inspired by this video to climb Mt. Baloy one day. . . Cheers

[@KristinaAdventures]

you definitely deserve more subscribers Jackson!! your videos are absolutely thrilling, drone shots are INCREDIBLE! love your courage to push yourself out of your comfort zone, that's the only place where growth happens 😇🙌 keep up the great work!!!

[@JacksonGroves]

Thankyou so much!

[@KristinaAdventures]

@@JacksonGroves you're very welcome 🤗👍

[@McJuneTagaBukid]

What an epic vlog. Beautiful!!! Completed the Panay Trilogy last year. For me, Mt.Baloy was the hardest then Mt. Nangtud and Mt. Madia-as. New subscriber here... 😊

[@frigidtsunami]

Your adventures in the PH always amazes me. Not for the feint of heart. The bike ride alone could have been its own content. Each stage of the climb could have been a stand alone. Congratulations on reaching the peak.

[@jawosenpai6062]

Underrated vlogger 💞

[@margaritasun7908]

TRUE!!! He should be known by now , Dept. Of hTourism should support him too the way Becoming Filipino vlog is . They have diffetent platform but this is more difficult.

[@VocaFan4ever]

This was like an adventure! Really enjoyed watching the video in its entirety

[@dogeee9426]

I watched a thousand foreign vlogs and this is very new to me and I diidn't even know it existed in Philippines, great adventure Jackson thanks for sharing it!

[@carlmanjethrodahilig9460]

Im a flipino but., mt. Baloy?? Whre?? Hahaha

[@Chailakwache]

I follow your journey Philippines since 2016 I didn't think you can come in this place where across the mountain is my hometown. 🥰

[@joyzain3030]

bcoz we have the same hobbies, treeking mountains. new subscriber here. thanks for this vid. planing to climb mt. baloy and madjaas this year, you just give me an insight 😊

[@neils6431]

wow this blog is one of a kind.. Extreme Adventure way to go ....

[@carpiofamilly698]

its like watching national geographic... thanks for the nice video of the Philippines,, i just clicked subscribe

[@sonnyligan6980]

Great documentation Sir..We've been there recently via Busog Trail..A real tough trail..

[@DhangsKitchen]

I respect this man. The way how he vlog are amazing!

[@Spaceiscoolpage3000]

Filipino from California here just wan say I love ur vids man

[@jojermegara4587]

Lodi.. thats extreme hiking. Im looking forward also to trek that incredible mountain

[@frankblangeard8865]

Great video. Any inclination that I had to hike in the Philippines is completely gone. Saved me a lot of time, money and effort. And...blood!

[@wyssdaniel]

Great video! Super nice video, congratulations! Well done!

[@epi_diet023]

Wow my respect to you. Now I am seeing somebody exploring my province Antique. So epic and so cinematic. AMAZING.

[@alimayo1129]

Immediately subscribed!! Was looking for foreign vloggers in the Philippines who are more of the outdoor and adventurous type, then I came upon your vlog so-- Kudos! 👍 Come and visit the Cordilleras. We have one of the most highest peak at 2,928 MASL! 😊 I am sure y'all gonna enjoy!

[@Cse4ur]

This was a great video it's good to see content that lightens the soul on yt

[@sisisadventuremixvlogs5723]

wow👏👏❤️❤️ and we were planning to hike there,to see that its the hardest and it tkes hpw many days😁😁

[@DhangsKitchen]

The was stunning! Thank you for bringing us there thru this beautiful hike!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@leifgalilea6974]

Have climbed that 25 years ago… I brought with me a small scissors so everytime a leech attached itself to me, i just cut it with the scissors. I made it a point to check myself every one hundred steps just to get rid of them… your video reminds me of my experienced… i also left a coin in one of those trees as an offering to the gods… there should also be a lake on the summit which we missed because some of our friends were shivering from being wet and cold… one of my grandparents hide there during the war… thanks for the video

[@JacksonGroves]

Haha that's an interesting approach

[@minisweaterpaws8152]

I found your blog site as I was searching for a travel blog about Alegria, Cebu and after reading some of your blogs, I can truly say how much you have invested in traveling to those beautiful places and giving in-depth information for some tourists who would like to visit such places. Then I tried to search for your YT channel, and here I am enjoying watching your vlogs!

[@integratedhatespreader]

Man, you are a beast. Those mountains are no joke. Stay safe and keep 'em comin'.

[@dennissacro4335]

Just subscribed. Hoping to watch more of your Philippine adventures.

[@floren879]

Amazing mate👋 great videos 👋👋

[@travisaguncillo5493]

Amazing views, wonderful Philippines 💕 God bless ur journey . Enjoy!🌍

[@chontravelsph]

definitely your best vlog to date....enjoyed watching it from beginning to end

[@jceisidro5949]

I love watching your videos even before in Red Bull Cliff Jumping in El Nido..Keep it up!💪

[@angeldilao1858]

Your amazing I live close by in antique but I never explored the place except boracay and other islands surround capiz island I put this in my bucket list

[@janabic25]

Truly a beautiful thing to see!

[@louieporqz2984]

I've just seen your videos. New subscriber here. Keep up the good job!

[@elmar_eldnah]

Just found your channel. A true adventure you are embarking on. Not for ordinary tourists. Those mountain views, so good to the eyes.

[@KaRiNa-b4n]

I watch your vlog and i congratulate you for this,,i am also from neighboring town but still i did not reach that mt baloy ..youre such a tough guy,,just be careful and godbless you always

[@antarcticgekko]

Wow. I have never heard of Mount Baloy but you have whetted my appetite.

[@johnmichaelpanoncillo2032]

This man is literally the bomb!🔥🔥🔥 hope you enjoyed the wonders of our motherland! kudos to your vlogs. 💯👍🏾🍾

[@life_ni_juan3175]

Teary eyed while watching this again. Our experience was blessed with sunny day and clearing since we started our climb from camp 1 to summit and back to camp 1. BALOY is really marvelous.

[@gemroseariola1273]

Thank you for visiting Antique and for showing how beautiful its mountains. Will recommend your to all of my friends ☺️

[@cyrilninomanikan214]

I'm planning to bike tour from Negros to Antique soon, maybe this summer 💕

[@edisoneballa5041]

Amazing Mountain view!!👏 Epic video shots!❤️👏 Iron Man Jackson!💪💪💪

[@jaywei7546]

Spectacular drone shots! Stunning vegetation, impressive valleys and enchanting falls and rivers. My first foreign vlogger I’ve seen so far mountaineering than island hopping. Thanks for sharing. Well done for hiking!

[@bigfist9726]

Amazing... It's all in my dreams... Really dreams that will not come true...

[@LaunardLopez]

This content deserves more subscription and support. More power to you Jackson! ❤️😄

[@lawrencecalleja7659]

WOW! I’m so glad to have come across this video. I’m now a subscriber. I believe I also saw Benito in a vlog from “Kyle/Kulas becoming Filipino”. 🙌🤙🏼

[@PMAvila]

This video is a treasure. I enjoyed every second of it! Breathtaking Mount Baloy!

[@Souchoroukof]

What an epic location! Amazing adventure! Keep creating Jackson🤟🙏

[@ronifajardo9391]

the views are awesome 👋👋👋 thanks for this video. i love adventure too. stay safe and enjoy every steps you make.

[@tazzyredz]

Respect sir! I admire how you travel and explore places such as Islands in the Philippines by yourself. 👊

[@JacksonGroves]

Thankyou 🙏🏽

[@NaldzHobbySide]

Beautiful nature!! But Hiking is Tough activity!! Good video 👌👌 I don't like Leeches!! 😱😱

[@herchickenlegs4]

Wow you are amazing. Three bloggers I've followed who climbed Mt Apo Finn Snow from Iceland, kulas and Bret the Canadian bloggers, salute to them for their determination. So good luck to you I'll be watching you until the end of your incredible adventure I can't wait to see you reaching the summit.

[@MountainDiver_]

Hey jackson congrats on conquering mt. baloy. Hope to see you on trails jackson. Take care.

[@ejrono-maglinao2803]

Sir your drone shots are spectacular👏👏👏 luv it

[@johannesalexandrius5749]

Respect to you man. Because of that you earned me as a subscriber. Long time subscriber of Finn Snow here. So stoked to see him greet you in the comments and it seems you know each other for a long time

[@rutherfordpara-on2723]

I want this kind of videos on KZbin! Subscribed!! And climb more in Philippines!!

[@geraldinejanola7858]

Take care always and enjoy!👌💚🌻.....I wish you have a video of Mount Guiting-guiting Sir!😍🙏🏽 Thank you!

[@JacksonGroves]

I have a blog post but not video :) www.journeyera.com/trekking-mt-guiting-guiting-g2/

[@geraldinejanola7858]

Thank you Sir but i've read that already Sir, most of them every time i search a hike especially all of your hikes in Hong Kong;Your blog post are very detailed and all the informations are accurate.

[@jasminybanez7852]

I admire your passion. God bless. Hoping to meet you and climb together.

[@kikosan1109]

The music gave me chills!!! Its so refreshing to see a different side of PH :D Try Mt. Halcon in Mindoro, Mt. Mantalingahan in Palawan and Mt. Guiting guiting on Romblon. They are alll 9/9

[@marvzadventure6015]

Great Journey! When i saw this video, i didn't hesitate to subscribe. Now, i'm a fan! Keep it up!

[@EjonDTV]

great job.. long live, you managed to climb mountains here in the philippines, I hope we can go to those mountains too❤👌👌

[@ThatProvinceGirl]

Amazing views Sir! Much respect and I pray you get more subscribers as you explore the mountains of this archipelago. Stay safe in the mountains!

[@aibiellanes9949]

Wowwwwww! Amazing place keepsafe always

[@dadalonglegs]

I stumbled upon this series while searching for cycling vlogs in my city (Toledo) and followed your journey since then. You have a different way of viewing the obstacles that come your way. And you're even smiling while narrating the scenes. You, kind sir, are a madman. 🙌

[@Verk-]

the experience and journey together with the suspense music is spot on. nice editing mate

[@oliverbulang9760]

just subscribed. You deserved to be followed. Much respect for documenting my country - The Philippines! Way to go, brother! Hope to see you on the the trail soon!

[@forbeginnerslikeotip6580]

First I watch your videos and I amaze because thats incredible adventure, thanks for featuring philippines Island. God bless

[@rodelitoperez7996]

What a nice view .very greenery love hiking with across the river

[@boipalaboi4694]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. such a wonderful and challenging climb. I highly recommend Mt Apo Dayhike via Kapatagan Trail, around 13-16 hours back and forth.

[@AnthonyStJames-yn8nr]

Damn, not only did this guy cycled 200+ kilometers to the destination and climbed one of the toughest mountains in the Philippines, but also vlogged it well. Why is it that when a foreign guy shoots vlogs about the Philippines, it seems like the country is very wild, untamed and exotic, but when a Pinoy does it, it seems like a regular day in the life. That was a compliment btw. You're awesome Jackson!

[@marckyrd17]

more of this man!. keep safe

[@dancer1]

love the content brother

[@JacksonGroves]

Cheers!

[@epi_diet023]

I'm gonna share this and show to the world how beautiful Antique is.Thank you so much for putting so much effort in this video. 👏

[@mjsul6008]

Bless you man on your Great Adventure to our Beautiful Place the Philippines 🇵🇭!!

[@naxvlogs4976]

Love watching your video,such a wonderful view of p.i❤️❤️❤️🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@oppahadventures114]

KZbin Algorithms bring me here I am awe with your videos more to come watching yours. Well done

[@jetd9716]

That forest reminds me of JURASSIC PARK, very old looking. Awesome hike, your a tough guy!

[@charliemahinay7356]

Wooooowww,,salute to you man!!!💪💪💪

[@wjlimaco]

Nice one Master keep safe always

[@pinkvelvet3865]

Our beautiful Panay Island! Take care & enjoy! Wow incredible waterfalls in Antique. This mountains separate the Antique & Iloilo Province.

[@mariafebalbin206]

Just like Finn snow and becoming Filipino they are promoting how beautiful Philippines is...keepitup and thank you for visiting Philippines...

[@marialyn13]

your channel just came across and i saw that is all about climbing mountain in the philippines....and wow....this is incredible epic journey experience....i just love it how you survive in the jungle. People in the europe love to climb in the icy snow...but you....you tried your best how to conquer those difficult ways. Bravo👏👏👏👏👏💪🦾🦿

[@familywithmelody]

Wow, watching your video of climbing Mount Baloy was absolutely incredible! Your determination and strength are truly inspiring. The breathtaking views and challenging terrain make it clear why it's known as the toughest hike in the Philippines. You've captured the essence of the adventure beautifully. Keep conquering mountains and sharing your amazing journeys with us!

[@margaritasun7908]

Congrats Sir!!! It takes stamina & guts to reach the summit! How I wish I can but my age wont . And Thank You for showing us areas not so explored but amazingly beautiful and worthy of it, Mount Ibaloy.

[@j0gs796]

Hoah! Majestic mountains! Awesome video!

[@AForceMoto]

Your journey is amazing bro

[@leonardojrreyes-rz1xm]

I really admired you, you are amazing !

[@stefanro3569]

I really enjoy the longer episodes. Thx!

[@dmn.travels]

Hi Jackson, I'm from the province of Leyte. Hope to see you explore the mountains of Leyte too. ☺️

[@chillvibes275]

Watching from Antiqueeee, Kruuuuhayyyyy!

[@Blakeyboi24]

WOW! Everything in this video is just amazing! I cant imagine the challenge you faced during your trek! We climbed Mount Igcuron just 2 weeks ago, and man, it was already a tough challenge, so let alone Mount Baloy! I wish I will be able to muscle through Mount Baloy someday! I always choke up every time I see how beautiful the landscape is when on the summit.. More power Jackson! Shoutout to your tour guide, he was the guy who made us that tasty native chicken tinola for our lunch during our Igcuron hike. :)