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I climbed Mount Baloy: TOUGHEST hike in the Philippines
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I climbed Mount Baloy: TOUGHEST hike in the Philippines



Mount Baloy is one of those adventures that push you to the edge of your comfort zone. It’s a steep physical challenge, but it’s the arduous conditions that make this one of the most challenging hikes in the Philippines.

We were wet every single moment of the hike except when sleeping, I pulled more than 500 leeches off my body throughout the hike and the undergrowth scratched me up beyond belief. Combine that with 2,800m of incline, multiple river crossings, and rugged terrain and it’s a damn tough adventure for the body and mind. The final layer of difficulty to this hike is receiving a permit, one of the most impractical processes of any trek in the world.

Without Benito, my climb simply wouldn’t have happened for so many reasons. He organized everything, accompanied me to get permits, and food, organized the local guides’ logistics, spoke English, and was one of the most helpful and friendly people I’ve met in the Philippines.

Contact Benito here: https://www.facebook.com/benthehiker

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ABOUT || I’m an Australian adventure traveler who has been on the road for eight years now. After graduating with a journalism degree, I set off to explore the world while creating adventure travel guides featuring hikes, waterfalls, beaches & adrenaline activities. I hope my travels give you the motivation to set off on an epic adventure of your own. It’s been a wild ride. This is my Journey Era.

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31 Comments

  2. kelly Mckline

    phillipines is the best hiking spot talaga and every hiking dont forget essential like water, casino ethyl alcohol active and more

  3. Philippine Provincial Life

    What an epic vlog. Beautiful!!! Completed the Panay Trilogy last year. For me, Mt.Baloy was the hardest then Mt. Nangtud and Mt. Madia-as. New subscriber here… 😊

  5. Lakbay ni Ellaz

    Come and join is Bro for our next Mountain expediton in province of Aurora the Mt. Maaling Aling the lost mountain this coming May 20-21.

  7. Dien Acuncion

    permission to download your vid and post it in my account. i just need it to may report my teacher need a short vid about hiking to add in our report im a grade 9 student and again permission to post thank you

  12. Oliver Bulang

    just subscribed. You deserved to be followed. Much respect for documenting my country – The Philippines! Way to go, brother! Hope to see you on the the trail soon!

  16. no rule

    you need to try next place to hike into the south , in mindanao many friendly peaceful neighbors, go hike their if you can get back alive , It will be the toughest hike.

  19. Hiking with Melody

    Wow, watching your video of climbing Mount Baloy was absolutely incredible! Your determination and strength are truly inspiring. The breathtaking views and challenging terrain make it clear why it's known as the toughest hike in the Philippines. You've captured the essence of the adventure beautifully. Keep conquering mountains and sharing your amazing journeys with us!

  31. Noname

    Wahhh scared of leech but I love hiking, that's a tough mountain to hike but it's worth it.

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