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MT. GUITING-GUITING: AN UNFORGIVING CLIMB (AUGUST 21-23, 2019)

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Mt. Guiting-Guiting | Olango - Tampayan Trail | (2,058+ MASL) Location: Sibuyan Island, Romblon Specs: 9/9 Difficulty Best season to climb: Summer E.L.I.T.E MOUNTAINEERING SOCIETY E.L.I.T.E MOUNTAINEERING SOCIETY successfully conquered Mt. Guiting-Guiting on August 21-23, 2019. Full video on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ7OqnUGf3I That clear edges of death-dealing saw-toothed peaks were touched by a wave of clouds just showed up after we reached Tampayan River (our exit trail) .  It was everyone's dream standing in front of a clear view knife edge, the so-called 90 degrees and all the mesmerising summits  but the weather was so unforgiving. Tropical depression  INENG  came in. Everything was zero visibility coupled with strong winds and the furious rain but still, it was all worth it.  View upon reaching Tampayan River. Mt. Guiting-Guiting is the highest mountain in the province of Romblon. Tooth shaped with 2,058+ meters abov