Crossing rivers to the Beautiful Wawa Dam

FOR OUR extreme trail ride on March 26 we planned to check out Wawa Dam.

Wawa Dam is nestled in between two peaks in the mountains of Rizal. From a distance it is quite difficult to visualize a dam at the foot of two imposing peaks. But indeed, right there is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen.

Most people going to Wawa Dam would take the regular road that would end near the front – and bottom – of the dam. That road is accessible to regular vehicles, even cars. Of course we were not interested in taking that route. Continue reading

The legend of Ahahah Hill

One of our TX riders negotiating the narrow and slippery foot trail at Ahahah Hill. To his left is a 70-degree and 50-meter deep slope. Walking behind is Big Shot, ready to lend a helping hand if needed.

One of the more memorable episodes of our First Bataan Expedition on Oct. 16, 2010 happened just about 10 minutes from the start of our ride in a place that we’ve since came to call Ahahah Hill.

Now I am sure you find that a very unusual and intriguing name for a hill.  How in hell does a hill get to be named “Ahahah”?

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