Meg, Vida, Don, Rex and I went up Pinatubo in April 2008. It was a memorable trek. We rode a 4x4 traversing a massive valley with small creeks and grasses, few and far between. Then, we had to hike two hours (45 minute according to the trail sign) passing through Mordor-like landscape and a creek covered with all sorts of vegetation, to get to Pinatubo's crater.
But a few weeks ago, Pinatubo became witness to another tragedy. Three tourists and two Filipinos died trekking Mt. Pinatubo while Typhoon Kiko ravage the province of Zambales and the rest of Central Luzon.
Here’s a link to the story:
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=495015&publicationSubCategoryId=63
Hiking Pinatubo during the rainy season is not recommended. However, during dry months, I’d definitely recommend going up this volcano and see what the 1991 disastrous eruption left in its aftermath.
But a few weeks ago, Pinatubo became witness to another tragedy. Three tourists and two Filipinos died trekking Mt. Pinatubo while Typhoon Kiko ravage the province of Zambales and the rest of Central Luzon.
Here’s a link to the story:
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=495015&publicationSubCategoryId=63
Hiking Pinatubo during the rainy season is not recommended. However, during dry months, I’d definitely recommend going up this volcano and see what the 1991 disastrous eruption left in its aftermath.
start of the 2-hour hike
the beautiful crater
the 4x4 ride
2 comments:
I'd really love to go to Pinatubo. I am not sure if I can survive the trek, though.
You'll survive. Parang lang Peak 2 or even easier. :-)
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