Written by: Val Roque, LM Last October 20, 1999, 40 climbers set out to the Guintubdan jump-off point at Brgy. Ala-as, La Carlota City for an expedition to Mt. Kanlaon. Most of the 40 climbers were from member clubs of the Mountaineering Federation of the Philippines, Inc. (MFPI) who participated Continue Reading
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A Death on Mt. Halcon
The young hiker stared into the mid-distance without seeing, then his eyes rolled back and the trail guide knew he was dead. This was his first mountain climb, and tragically, his last. He was the victim of a walking expedition of monumental misfortune. On October 19 last year, 27 climbers Continue Reading
Introductory Climb
Mt. Kawa-Kawa / Hidden Falls, Pangil, Laguna August 2 – 3, 1997 Expedition Leader: Jonalyn Cabrera Assistant EL: Jessie Carcha Camp Master: Dandan Beltran Purser: Jophen Lopez Scribe: Jon Linao Since MESAU was born, it had been making history for itself and this climb, an introductory climb for the new Continue Reading
MESAU Summer Assault ’97
Isarog, Asog, Itbog – Bicol Region March 24 – 30, 1997 Expedition Leader: Richard Rebada Assistant EL: Roy Palma Camp Master: Rollie Juanta Purser: Alex de los Reyes Scribe: Jon Linao Last summer, the Mountaineering & Exploration Society of Adamson University (MESAU) ventured into their one of the most unforgettable Continue Reading
Ordeal in Malaysia
We have always enjoyed climbing mountains. Some people may call us crazy and ask what we get out of doing it. I guess it’s just personal satisfaction. Somehow it makes us feel good about ourselves and make us one with nature. That’s the whole idea behind our organization, the MESAU – Mountaineering Continue Reading