Some like it Hot: A trip to the crater of Mt Pinatubo
DMax: Most of the trail can be tackled in four wheel high, but a low range transfer case and decent ground clearance is a must |
Four wheel fun |
Getting There, Pinatubo Philippines |
As challenging as the terrain can be, there are high speed sections for total sideways fun! |
No turning back |
Mt. Pinatubo, Philippines: There are several river passes to make before making it to the base |
Many sections are flat volcanic ash that can be tackled by two wheel drive vehicles |
Mt. Pinatubo: There is always a steady flow of trekkers |
Pamapanga, Philippines. Cheap Thrills. One member of our group shows a digital picture to some of the locals |
No money, no shelter, no worries. The world could learn plenty from this brand of simplicity |
There is such a stark contrast in the landscape as you climb up the mountain |
Mt. Pinatubo, Philippines |
Playing till the sun goes down |
Oh play me some mountain music: Pinatubo, Philippines |
It gets a lot greener as you get higher |
The Crater, Pinatubo, Pamapanga, Philippines |
Pinatubo: Rain water has filled the crater and is turquoise only at certain times of the year |
The group |
Four wheel paradise |
A nice spot for lunch, Pinatubo crater, Pampanga, Philippines |
Moving Mountains |
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