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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 shape...

EXCITING FIRST MAJOR CLIMB, ISN'T IT? There's always a first time for everything and this one was exciting. It was November 26-27, 2016 that we made it. Almost half of the group were first timer in this climb.  For me "crazy" was always a compliment and  I am fortunate to have a large group of crazy friends, all of whom ooze charisma and carry their own story-lines which will actually lighten up your load when you're already in the trail. They were wild, free-spirited, unpredictable, but in a non-destructive way. Happy to have these people around. VIA DAUIN-APOLONG, VALENCIA TRAIL: ELITE MOUNTAINEERING SOCIETY & KALIT2X MOUNTAINEERS From left: Archie, Richard, Damian, Girlie, Jed, Zhet, Arnie, Bigbro Andrew, Nyor William, Carlo, Ryan, Ace, Mafe, Edward, Edward's Friend, Wesley and Manong Nestor our funny guide. Mt. Talinis , also known as the Cuernos de Negros (Horns of Negros) , with  1,903 metres  above sea level and the 2nd highe...