Alto Peak to Mt. Malingatong Traverse
By the time we found ourselves clinging to ropes into the knife-edge ridge, inhaling sulfur like it was part of the itinerary, and walking through what looked like a portal to another world, we all agreed on one thing: This was not just a hike anymore. This was already a core memory. The Idea That Sparked the Traverse It all started when a friend, Doone Mig, casually asked if we could possibly do the newly opened traverse from Alto Peak to Mt. Malingatong. The trail had only been opened to climbers a month earlier, making it both exciting and mysterious. Without hesitation, I reached out to the barangay tourism office to ask if the traverse was allowed. Luckily, Ms. Medel responded positively, and from that moment, everything felt aligned. The plan was set, the excitement was real, and our goal for April became clear: conquer Alto Peak to Mt. Malingatong. The Journey Begins At 4:00 AM, we began our journey by motorcycle, heading toward Ormoc City while the rest of the world was stil...
