Overcoming Mt. Makiling: Guide for First-Time Hikers

[@Nakakapagpabagabag1]

Mt Makiling. My fav Mountin. Climbed it 15-20x but only used the UPLB trail. early 2000s when peak 2 was so wide that it can handle 60+ tents. But it was hit by a storm and was closed for a few years then PEak 2 was just 10% of what it was. still fun to climb. Limatik City :D

[@errianejustineenverga5747]

glad i came across this vid of yours. i'll be hiking makiling next week

[@armandosoriano-ok5ge]

That fairy was the fleeting image over the hill. Her skin shines like a rare luminescence.

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

Thanks for watching our vlog hiking Mt Makiling :)

[@shinjihirako4773]

Huh?

[@magenta7006]

Thanks for this vlog. I’m planning to do the hike in Feb or March next year when I visit the Phil. Mr Makiling is a rainforest like the Olympic Mtns in WA state minus the leeches. I like your channel.

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

Mt Makiling should be a bit dryer by then so hopefully less leech encounters compared to what we experienced. Thank for watching our vlog ☺️

[@oppahadventures114]

Balingkilat is inferno mountain in Zambales too hot to conquer but the view is spectacular

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

I checked it, parang mainit nga hahaha. No trees whatsoever. I haven't explored yet past Rizal, I should try to get a little further from Manila next time :)

[@agimatpedregosa9801]

it's always fun to hike mt makiling during rainy season...I'm missing my pre-pandemic hikes in the UPLB easy trail.

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

I dont know if I will go back due to the leaches :) :)

[@ervinslens]

So very atmospheric and picturesque! Such an amazing hike my friend!

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

Thanks for watching our vlog hiking My Makiling! And yea it was atmospheric despite the leeches 😅

[@dennishermoso9531]

You should have tried the hike starting in Sto. Tomas Batangas and ends at Los Banos Laguna. That is the more difficult route.

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

With all the leaches, not sure I want to go back 🤪

[@dennishermoso9531]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣@@TheTravellingFoxes

[@dennishermoso9531]

@@TheTravellingFoxes We went there during summer: 50 percent less limatiks(leeches) and trail is not muddy.

[@lakibird21]

Your vids are really informative. Let us avoid skipping ads pls

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

Thank you, always! Hope you enjoyed our journey to Mt Makiling. :)

[@lakibird21]

@@TheTravellingFoxes i enjoy all of your vids

[@kpe4348]

Super helpful! Thank you!

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching out Mt Makiling vlog :)

[@leighescapes9698]

Great video! Try Mt. Napulauan next! 😉 THE BEST! 👌

[@natasha.villaroman]

You letting hikers go on their way first to sacrifice them to the leeches 😂 and Sam’s like “appetiser”? Bwahaha awesome

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

Hahaha, well that strategy didn’t work. We were the dessert LOL. Will you climb Mt Makiling still after watching this? 😋

[@itsmesamanthap]

Shempre … dessert kami! @natashajade8505 🤣

[@sheenajaneintacto2094]

Yown done watching the Makiling vlog @travelling foxes Will get there by summer hahaha never been leeched on 😂😂😂 Congratulations Ms Nat and Friends

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

Hahaha climbing Mt Makiling in summer is a good idea!! Hopefully not as many leech encounters as us :)

[@dharmendradayal44]

Hello Nat that was real adventure on a tough and slippery path climb and you all did that successfully but what are the safety measures in case of emergency there? 👌❤️

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

Hello! To climb the summit, a guide is required and they are trained in first aid. Each station also has contact numbers for emergency. Since this is also just a 10km hike one way, it would not be so hard to trail run down to get more people if someone needs to be lifted out of the trail due to an injury.

[@dharmendradayal44]

@@TheTravellingFoxes That’s good facility thanks 🙏

[@itsmesamanthap]

Wohoooo!! So happy to experience Mt Makiling and leeches with you! Love you! ❤❤❤😂

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

It was definitely quite an experience! Thanks for climbing Mt Makiling with us - definitely a story for the books 📚❤️

[@josephinebeltran9084]

Hi Nat may I know what kind of jacket you wear? Waterproof? Also your bag please. Thanks

[@via7916]

Hello, what shoes was your friend wearing? I remember her talking about investing in your gear at the end of the vid!

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

Hello, the brand was Columbia. For the exact model I am not sure, but best you find one depending on what types of hikes you plan to do? If its mostly in the Philippines and you may pass rivers etc, low to mid cut hiking shoes are enough. No need high boots. They will get really heavy if it gets wet.

[@danleeselman4827]

the only hike I like is from my computer to the refrigerator for a full beer.

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

Bwahahaha! Relatable for many. Thanks for dropping by The Travelling Foxes channel anyway, and watching our Mt Makiling vlog :)

[@lloydf56]

can you try mount tapulao? It’s located in Zambales nead Metro Manila

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

Thanks for the feedback! I will research it though Zambales is a loooong drive parang still need to do overnight or 12mn start drive to start early in the morning. Thanks for watching our Mt Makiling Vlog!

[@bethj4005]

Try Bakun trio in benguet, 3 mountains... mt. Kabunian, mt. Tenglawan and mt patullok very s enic and no leeches

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

I like that, no leeches! Hehehe

[@ReyvenBergado-tf2sc]

Other easy MT hike near Manila is PICO DE LORO cliff or the HOLY mt of Mt. BANAHAW

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

Oh nice!! I didn’t know Pico de Loro was open again after the massive eruption. I did it before and probably not safe during the rainy season.

[@ReyvenBergado-tf2sc]

@@TheTravellingFoxes yeah Pico de Loro just open recently other easy mt hike near Manila is Mt Maculot it has a nice view of Taal Lake at the summit just avoid climbing Mt Cristobal it is mysterious something might happen

[@ryanpunzalanloftmixtv4495]

try mo rin yng Tanaw Park,. RIZAL LAGUNA :D

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

Parang religious sight? My vlog this Sunday will be somewhat similar. Anyway, thank you for watching the vlog of us climbing Mt Makiling. We have many other hikes around the Philippines in our channel and we hope you can check it out :) Regards from The Travelling Foxes

[@ReyvenBergado-tf2sc]

Climb MT PULAG during Amihan season and MT APO sta. Cruz trail if you like higher mountain and more difficulty

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

I don't mind more difficult mountains, I do care about the leaches. I don't want to meet them at those quantities ever again. LOL

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

We also have a Mt Pulag vlog on our channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZqTi2WrmNyCnZo

[@ReyvenBergado-tf2sc]

@@TheTravellingFoxes climb mt Pulag again when it is amihan around January when the temperature is -2 or 0 para masaya

[@maxeldutz2433]

Try to visit Mt. Talinis more leeches over there and big

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

Ay naku, wag na hahaha

[@kpe4348]

Thank you again for this really helpful vlog 🙏🏼 I registered with MMFR (using the QR code you showed in the vlog) to go on a hike on 27. Dec. But I did not get a confirmation email. Did you get a confirmation when you registered?

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

Hello, thanks for reaching out. You should be getting an email. Maybe check spam? And normally will receive it a week before the hike. It should be something like this: Hi! We are are contacting you regarding the visit you booked on July 23, 2023. This is to inform you that we have successfully booked your visit and have assigned a member of RescueKidz to accompany your MMFR Summit trek. RescueKidz are local guides trained in ecoguiding, first aid, and rescue to ensure your group's safety. Please be reminded of each guide's fee of PHP 1,200.00 (1 guide per group of 5 persons) on top of the basic entrance fee of PHP 30.00 or a discounted rate of PHP 24.00 for seniors, students, and people with disability. Your booking has been finalized and if you wish to cancel the trip, make sure to inform us at least 2 days before the date. Failure to do so will result in a ban from visiting the reserve. Kindly note the following entry policies:

[@RaDeck_DeFi]

@@TheTravellingFoxesI’ve just read through this as I had the same question. I’ll be keying for the Philippines in 1 month and booked 4 people for Mount Makiling Summit on April 19th. I haven’t gotten any confirmation that my booking went through. As it is a planned trip with foreigners (we are 3 Swiss and 1 Thai) I need to plan well ahead. Do you know if there’s someone I could contact to confirm the booking. As I’d need a plan B in case it doesn’t work out 🙏 Thank you so much for the video! Superbly informative! I’m facing the same issue at Mount Pinatubo, apparently now a registration with the tourism board is required…

[@AngelicaMarieCastro]

Try Mt. Guiting Guiting 😁

[@Judielchico-g7c]

The level of difficulty on your opinion. You think a medium size dog can tackle?

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

Hello, although possibly doable, I think the trail may be too long for a medium sized dog unless you extend it for 3 days.

[@richardmiranda5024]

Wala po kayong hand gloves? 🧤 God bless always po. Salamat at Mabuhay po!

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

My friend had gloves but she wore it lang while going down Mt Makiling..

[@MarcusBeasley-e6p]

Brakus Islands

[@CarasNald]

Present here ulit po from Reyguarin nJBchannel

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

Thank you po for dropping by The Travelling Foxes channel and watching our Mt Makiling vlog. More videos to come :)

[@elmerdelgado5835]

😍😍😍😍😍♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@bernardguba8856]

COLLEGE OF FORESTRY AND NATURAL RESOURCES

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

yasss.. Thanks for watching our Mt Makiling Hiking vlog!

[@MrBakakeng]

Aaaaaa. Mountains vs the beach I'd go for the beach because honestly I miss the bikinis hehehe. Cheers.

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

Hello po, thank you for watching the vlog of us climbing Mt Makiling. We have many other hikes around the Philippines in our channel and we hope you can check it out :) Regards from The Travelling Foxes

[@jeffreypigcaulan9081]

put salt on that letches Maam Nat

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

Alcohol is easier haha they just fall off

[@214gmantee214]

PuntA kyo mt. Pulag

[@TheTravellingFoxes]

We've done Mt Pulag, it's a beautiful mountain :)