The Relaxing Scenery of Mt. Kanayaw and Nangan-Nangan Falls

Mount Kanayaw is a part of a range of mountain in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur. It has an elevation of 3,227 ft / 982.98 MASL. As a part of the 8th Pasalamat Mountain Festival (January 25-26, 2014) – A yearly climb hosted by a mountainering club in Pagadian City, PAPA (Pundok sa Aktibong Pagadianong Adventurero). During the event we have exploited the beauty of Mount Kanayaw and Nangan-nangan Falls, strictly to our eyes only.

We've boarded a dump-truck for 2 hours to reach Lison Valley, a valley as beautiful as paradise. The funny part was on the way up to Lison Valley, half of our strength and energy was already depleted by the terrifying dump-truck ride. But it’s all worth it, the beauty of the mountain way up was so majestic and breathtaking. Honestly, I never expected to see such a beauty and self-fulfillment on this climb.

We started our trek at 2:30 and reach the peak of Mout Kanayaw at exactly 5:30 PM. We have all the chance to see the amazing sunset over Sibuguey Bay and beautiful Wood Lake of Lakewood.

I really want to extend my endless thanks to the host for the successful event and a very warm accommodation, and also to the newly created friendships during this climb.

Upon reaching the summit of Mt. Kanayaw

Summit as viewed from the trail

Way to the summit

Nangan-nangan Falls on my back

The beauty of Mt. Kanayaw

Exploiting the fantastic scenery from the summit

Shots from the trail

Selfie shot...

Nangan-nangan Falls

Lison Valley seen from above

The Majestic Malindang far view

Mt. Pinukis and Mt. Susong Dalaga at the background

Lison Valley

At the summit Mt. Kanayaw

19th MMF Mindanao Forum - Mt. Malidang Range

19th MMF Mindanao Forum was held last December 5-7, 2013 at Mt. Malindang Range. The event caters 3 routes from Guimad Peak, Naputol Peak down to Brgy. Tipan tree planting. This event was successfully hosted by CAT-MAMA. (Conquest Adventure Team - Malindang Mountaineering Alliance).

The event was participated by hundreds of mountaineers and hiking enthusiast all over Mindanao and even the Visayas.

See you next year's 20th MMF Mindanao Forum to be held at Mt. Apo and to be hosted by Kibalaug Mountaineers.

Start trekking to Route 1 basecamp

They call this trail as Death Zone - a very long hot open trail

Huge mosquitoes from the trail

The trail way down to Route 1 camp

White flower

Mount Malindang covered with thick clouds

Interesting species from the trail

Malindang Range landscapes and Panguil Bay (far view)

Huge spiders seen from the trail

First party to reach Guimad Peak

To Guimad Peak

Views going to Guimad Peak

Big mosquitoes infested trail

Old logging site

MIT Basecamp

Sunset over Mt. Malindang - Ozamiz port

Route 1 Basecamp pictorial before departure

Route 1 participants

Route 1 participants

Trail to Brgy. Tipan

Route 1 Basecamp - Brgy. Guinggona

Guiban Falls and Balabag Peak- The Mystical Beauty of Conception

The 18th Malindang Ascent offers the mystical beauty of Mount Balabag and Guiban Falls, situated in the municipality of Conception, Misamis Occidental.

During this event I have all the time and opportunity to exploit the flora and fauna of Mount Balabag and Guiban Falls. Unfortunately, I missed to capture the wild orchids - my camera batteries gone empties.

One of the best features in the area was the hospitality of the Subanen people, one of the most friendly indigenous people I've personally met.

The beautiful Guiban Falls of Conception, Misamis Occidental

My two climbing buddies (L-R Alexis Kho & Neil Ramiro)

Close-up view of Mount Balabag

The shy spider

Little spidy

Orange mosses

Mount Balabag's neighbouring peaks

Butterfly of Mt. Balabag

Guiban Falls

Guiban Falls is a waterfall located in the heart of Brgy. Guiban, Conception, Misamis Occidental. It is estimated to be 25 meters high. The waterfalls is feed by the abundant green lush of Mount Balabag.

Horse tail look a like flora

Mosses and stones

Crystal clear water

Mineral water

Unknown species of beatle approaching on my camera

Black Hawk

The deep ravine

The fauna - the little dragons of Guiban Falls

Little sunflowers

Mount Balabag, Mount Malindang Range

The lonely tree

Purple flora

Easy trail down to Guiban Falls

The road to Brgy. Guiban

Mr. Dennis Leopoldo - pioneering advocates of natural resources of Mindanao

One of the streams that surrounds Guiban Falls

Foothills of Mount Balabag

Enjoying the cool and fresh water

The mystical Guiban Falls

Sunset at Brgy. Guiban, Conception, Misamis Occidental

You can see more pictures here. I would like to thanks Malindang Trekkers for the very successful hosting of the 18th Malindang Ascent.