Kibungan Cross Country Reverse Traverse (La union, Ilocos Sur, Benguet) - 8/9 Unforgettable Traverse

A traverse journey that shows the prominent landmarks of KXC in reverse order such as Licungan, Litalit trail, Batangan, Crying Mountains, Tacadang, Buga campsite. Just a diary of my climbs and an exercise to practice my video editing. Any thoughts about improvements, next mountain to climb, and appreciation would be accepted in open heartedly. 🏔️ TRAIL INFORMATION Distance: ~50+ km Elevation Gain: ~3,700 m cumulative Highest Point: Varies by route / approximately 2,000+ MASL Estimated Trail Time: ~3 days Difficulty: 8/9 Water Sources: Multiple mountain streams and local water sources may be encountered along the route; availability varies with season and exact route. Best Season: November–April / drier months 📍 ROUTE Kibungan Cross Country Reverse Traverse 🌲 TRAIL EXPERIENCE A multi-day mountain traverse through the rugged terrain of Kibungan, Benguet. The route involves long ridgelines, steep climbs and descents, remote mountain sections and substantial cumulative elevation gain. It is better approached as a full mountain expedition rather than a conventional day hike. ⚠️ IMPORTANT This is a remote multi-day route. Trail conditions, water availability and the exact distance can vary considerably depending on the chosen traverse and current route conditions. Local guides and current route information are strongly recommended. Timecodes 0:00 Intro 0:21 Pickup 3:58 Long hanging bridge 8:10 Litalit Trail 24:37 Batangan Rice field 27:25 Crying Mountains 33:30 Day 3 #kxc #kibungan