Toothache, Getting Lost and Mt. Mabilog

It was a friendship climb organized by Outdoor Addicts. Trail was relatively good and the weather is fine. My toothache is a curse during the trek. A couple of Alaxan FR and half a liter of "lambanog" took it away. The view at the summit is great... we never felt we left home with Mt. Cristobal nearby. Going back to our base camp took us to another (mis) adventure. We got lost and unexpectedly made a traverse. Thanks to the locals for showing us the way. At the end of the day, having a toothache and getting lost during a climb is nothing...if you keep smiling like a true blooded Happy Camper!

Happy Faces

We've been smiling since our first climb in Mount Daguldol. We'll climb more mountains and smile more often as we grow old. Thanks to Outdoor Addicts for adding color to our colorful lives. Hakuna Matata!

Picture Perfect in Mt. Pulag

Don't you wish you were in the picture?
Here are some tips to guide you...

1. Never climb on a bad weather. You might be successful in reaching the peak but w/ no proof to show your friends...well, they'll just probably doubt everything that you've said.
2. Always bring a good camera and spare batteries. Those cheap cameras may get you your proof but... hey, it wont look as perfect as this pix.
3. Dress appropriately. Temperature on top will be very cold and the camera might catch you shivering instead of smiling.
4. Smile. Frowning will ruin a perfect picture.

Cupid in Mt. Maculot

We have different reasons why we climb mountains. Some of us find this as a good reason to stay fit. Others love the outdoors and everything that goes with it. I know a very healthy person who love the outdoors and finally find his true love at the summit of Mt. Maculot. Cheers!

The Truth Behind The Picture:
We did not reach Mt. Pulag summit. It was damn cold and we're all dripping wet. It was raining hard since we started the trek and no amount of praying/cursing would stop it. Some of us cried over spilled coffee, others spilled gin into their belly. Happy Campers squeezed into the remaining dry portion in the area. It was a 4ft by 3ft plywood. There were 14 of them. Cant show you the pics of our miserable night in Pulag, after all this is a Happy Campers Blog. We look very happy in the picture.... we're on our way home!

hello there. just starting my blog and this is my first post. dunno when i'll get the hang of it. this is Happy Campers blog in the Philippines and it's all about...what else but camping! the group's (mis) adventure will be featured for real and pretending climbers. may you all learn from our mistakes. hahaha. hey, i'm starting this blog because the Happy Campers are too old to learn how to blog and some are too poor to buy a computer.