Certified Mountaineer and Eco-Tourism Guide specializing in high-altitude trekking and tropical jungle survival. He has 10 years of experience leading expeditions up the country's highest peaks.
Jeric Cordero is a professional outdoor guide certified by the Mountaineering Federation of the Philippines. A former park ranger in the Cordillera region, he has led hundreds of climbers up Mt. Pulag, Mt. Apo, and through the dense jungles of Palawan. Jeric’s expertise covers technical hiking gear suitable for tropical mud, trail safety, and leave-no-trace principles. He provides critical advice on securing permits, dealing with local wildlife like leeches, and preventing hypothermia in unexpected mountain climates. His hands-on experience ensures that hikers are physically and mentally prepared for the unique challenges of Philippine terrain. Jeric is passionate about promoting sustainable trekking that respects both the environment and the indigenous communities that guard these ancestral domains.