naupa

Everyone loves to hike and cherish Mother Nature’s masterpieces in moderate temperatures beneath a sunny and bright sky. Whether you’re hiking a beginner-friendly mountain in Naga City or a scaling the country’s highest peaks, sunny days simply make our outdoor escapes more pleasurable and picturesque. And let’s face it – hiking in the rain can also lead to miserable experiences, like slips, wet gear and blisters. Trust me, hiking in the rain can be literally a struggle, especially if you’re not equipped with the right gear and footwear.

Surprisingly, though, there are also perks to hiking in the rain. In steep mountains and ranges with an elevation of more than 2,500 MASL, a rare and magnificent phenomenon, known as “sea of clouds”, often emerges, following a light drizzle or rain. And in my year-end hike in Naga City, I got to witness one of nature’s finest creations, after a seemingly endless rainstorm. Although Mount Naupa is less than 1,000 MASL, we amazingly captured the beauty of the remarkable sea of clouds. As an added bonus, we got to drop by some sweet and Instagram-worthy spots – Naga City Boardwalk, Mount Magdook and Pangilatan Peak.