They come from their climbs and what they add: named sets of mountains, milestones of their record, and photos and facts for other hikers. Each is worked out again as their climbs change, so one can be lost.
Named sets of mountains and trails hikers aim to complete.
Seven Summits of the PhilippinesGoldThe highest summit of each of the seven big islands: Pulag, Halcon, Mantalingajan, Madja-as, Kanlaon, Alto Peak and Apo. Mt. Pulag Mt. Apo Alto Peak Mt. Mantalingajan Mt. Halcon Mt. Kanlaon Mt. Madja-as
Seven HighestGoldThe seven highest mountains in the Philippines: Apo, Dulang-Dulang, Pulag, Kitanglad, Kalatungan, Ragang and Tabayoc. Mt. Dulang-Dulang Mt. Kitanglad Mt. Pulag Mt. Apo Mt. Tabayoc Mt. Kalatungan Mt. Ragang
Luzon 3-2-1SilverLuzon's three highest summits: Timbak, Tabayoc and Pulag. Mt. Pulag Mt. Tabayoc Mt. Timbak
Luzon–Visayas–Mindanao TrilogyGoldThe highest peak of each island group: Pulag, Kanlaon and Apo. Mt. Pulag Mt. Apo Mt. Kanlaon
Bakun TrioSilverBakun's three sentinel peaks: Lobo, Tenglawan and Kabunian. Mt. Tenglawan Mt. Kabunian Mt. Lobo (Bakun)
Panay TrilogySilverPanay's three highest summits: Madja-as, Nangtud and Baloy. Mt. Madja-as Mt. Nangtud Mt. Baloy
Kibungan CircuitSilverTagpaya, Oten and Tagpew, the three peaks of the loop above Kibungan. Mt. Tagpaya Mt. Oten Mt. Tagpew
Nasugbu TrilogyBronzeLantik, Talamitam and Apayang, three grassy peaks above Nasugbu, Batangas. Mt. Talamitam Mt. Apayang Mt. Lantik
Ugo–Pulag TraverseGoldFrom Itogon over Mt. Ugo, through Cordillera villages to the summit of Pulag. Ugo-Pulag Traverse (Grand Cordillera Trail, Sections 1-3)
Akiki–AmbangegSilverUp Pulag's steep Akiki "killer trail" and down by Ambangeg. Akiki Trail
Dulang-Dulang–Kitanglad TraverseGoldThe Philippines' second and fourth highest peaks in one Bukidnon traverse. Dulang-Dulang-Kitanglad Traverse
Cawag HexalogyGoldSix Zambales peaks in one traverse: Balingkilat, Bira-Bira, Naulaw, Dayungan, Cinco Picos and Redondo. Cawag Hexalogy Traverse
Purgatory TraverseSilverMt. Pack, Mt. Purgatory and Mt. Komkompol in one traverse from Japas to Ekip, in Bokod, Benguet. Mt. Pack Mt. Komkompol Mt. Purgatory
Montalban TrilogySilverThree limestone peaks of Rodriguez (Montalban), Rizal: Mt. Binacayan, Mt. Pamitinan and Mt. Hapunang Banoi. Mt. Pamitinan Mt. Binacayan Mt. Hapunang Banoi
Laiban TrilogyBronzeLubo Peak, Ngusong Kabayo and Tangwa Peak in one day from Brgy. Laiban, Tanay, Rizal. Laiban Trilogy
Tinucan CircuitBronzeMt. Tinucan and the Mt. Lilid viewdeck in one loop from Brgy. Tinucan, Tanay, Rizal. Tinucan Circuit
Mindanao Three HighestGoldThe three highest mountains of Mindanao: Mt. Apo, Mt. Dulang-Dulang and Mt. Kitanglad. Mt. Dulang-Dulang Mt. Kitanglad Mt. Apo
Knife Edge TrilogyGoldThree knife-edged major climbs: Mt. Mantalingajan, Mt. Halcon and Mt. Guiting-Guiting. Mt. Guiting-Guiting Mt. Mantalingajan Mt. Halcon
Milestones
Their record: how many mountains, Majors, places and heights.
First SummitBronzeClimb your first mountain. Earned Oct 28
Ten PeaksSilverClimb 10 mountains.1 of 10 mountains
Twenty-Five PeaksSilverClimb 25 mountains.1 of 25 mountains
Fifty PeaksGoldClimb 50 mountains.1 of 50 mountains
Hundred PeaksGoldClimb 100 mountains.1 of 100 mountains
First MajorSilverClimb a Major: a trail rated 5/9 or harder.
Five MajorsSilverClimb 5 Majors.
Ten MajorsGoldClimb 10 Majors.
Luzon, Visayas and MindanaoGoldClimb in all three island groups.1 of 3 island groups
Ten ProvincesSilverClimb in 10 provinces.1 of 10 provinces
Thin AirGoldClimb a mountain of 2,900 m or more.
VolcanoBronzeClimb a volcano. Earned Oct 28
Five VolcanoesSilverClimb 5 volcanoes.1 of 5 volcanoes
What they add
Photos, quick facts and changes that help other hikers.
Climbs in PicturesBronzeAdd photos to 5 of your climbs.1 of 5 climbs with photos
Trail NotesBronzeAdd quick facts to 5 of your climbs.
Cover PhotographerSilverHave one of your photos chosen as a mountain or trail cover.
ContributorBronzeHave a change to the catalogue approved.
EditorSilverHave 10 changes to the catalogue approved.
Joan Castillo