Our First Hike | Mt. Fato & Mt. Kupapey (Cinematic Vlog)

Two mountains. One unforgettable weekend. Trails wrapped in fog, sunrise light, and quiet moments. This is our first hiking trip as a couple — captured in slow steps and cinematic frames, from Mt. Fato to Mt. Kupapey in Bontoc, Philippines. _____________________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:50 - En route to homestay and preparation 02:04 - Hike #1 - Mt. Fato 05:03 - Mt. Fato summit 07:19 - Hike #2 - Mt. Kupapey 08:54 - Cinematic 10:18 - Mt. Kupapey summit 11:24 - Rice Terraces 12:02 - Going back to Manila _____________________________________________________ 📸 Camera Gear • DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro - https://s.shopee.ph/4VRWb2xY5T • Canon R8 - https://s.shopee.ph/6AZkaPRrSk • Lens: RF 50mm f/1.8 - https://s.shopee.ph/8AKoyKQhSZ • iPhone 15 Pro - https://s.shopee.ph/3qBpooJRXE • Anker Powerbank - https://s.shopee.ph/1BB4dqTHmc 🎞️ Post-Production • Edited in Adobe Premiere Pro • Color graded with Dehancer Pro 🥾 What We Wore • Shoes: Merrell Accentor 3 WP - https://s.shopee.ph/8KeFAitbGx • Raincoat - https://s.shopee.ph/10reS3HL07 • Chu’s backpack - https://s.shopee.ph/4VRWcbB9cb • Chu’s hat - https://s.shopee.ph/3VYzQp7QuH • Manel’s leggings - https://s.shopee.ph/1BB4ehVO5p _____________________________________________________ Huge thanks to @AynAdventours for arranging this whole trip! Check out her itineraries on Facebook:   / aynalakwatsera.adventours   📍 Hike Details • Location: Maligcong, Bontoc, Mountain Province • Mt. Fato – 1,438 MASL • Mt. Kupapey – 1,647 MASL • Hours to Summit: 1–2 hours each • Difficulty: 3/9 (Minor hike) • Trail Class: 1 💡 Trivia Why is it called Mt. Kupapey? • It’s from the local term "kupapey," which means "butterfly" in the Maligcong dialect. Mt. Fato = Rock Mountain • Mt. Fato got its name from the Ilokano word “Fato”, meaning “rock” — giant boulders can be seen at the summit. Yes, dogs hike here, too! • Local guides, sometimes accompanied by friendly dogs, often join hikers on the trails.  Sunrise vs. Sunset • It's recommended to hike Mt. Kupapey for sunrise and Mt. Fato for sunset.  _____________________________________________________ 📱 Follow us on social media! Our Instagram:   / chuandmanel   Our Facebook:   / chuandmanel   Our TikTok:   / chuxmanel   Chu’s Instagram:   / mmatthew.bern   Manel’s Instagram:   / mrnlmrls   _____________________________________________________________ 📩 Collabs and support: Email: [email protected] Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/chuandmanel _____________________________________________________________ #chuandmanel #mattnel #mtkupapey #mtfato #bontoc #filipinotravelers #philippinemountains #cinematictravel #couplevlog #travelvlogph #hike #hiking #riceterraces