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Mountain Climbing in Philippines is a never before experience. A land of
climbing opportunities, Philippines can be the next destination for all those
people who are seeking some adventure along with holidaying. Mountain Climbing
can be all the more thrilling and exciting when it comes with trekking and river
trailing.
For the expert climber, there are areas where rock climbing and rappelling skills are put to use. More than fifty climb, trek and river trail sites are sure to delight the adventurers. Apart from the adventure part, sightseeing on the mountains is also a fabulous experience. Most notable mountains suitable for climbing are Mt. Pulog, Mt. Mayon, Mt.Halcon, Mt. Apo, and Mt. Banahaw. There are even volcanoes worth climbing. According to the official list, there are 37 volcanoes, out of which 18 are active and 19 are dormant. For the mountain climbing enthusiasts, Mount Apo is a mountain veiled in mystery and challenge. Mount Apo National Park offers tourists a wide area of tropical rainforest, waterfalls and mineral springs. Standing majestically at 2,956 meters or 9,698 ft., it is the country's highest peak and now classified as an inactive volcano. Mountain climbers heading towards Mount Apo can reach easily from Davao City with well-marked tracks to follow. There are several institutions and societies in Philippines to help you providing with the authentic information or offer exciting adventures for the whole family. The Association of Philippine Mountaineers (APM) is a registered organization of mountaineers with the Securities and Exchange Commission in Manila. You can get in touch with the Metropolitan Mountaineering Society. Another group worth a mention is the Nature Explorers.
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