The Quest for Prominence: Climbing Mt Apo, the highest peak in the Philippines

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The Quest for Prominence: Climbing Mt Apo, the highest peak in the Philippines

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Topologically speaking, prominence is the elevation you must climb to reach a mountain’s summit, assuming you’ve taken the shortest route from the highest point on the same landmass. Everest is simple enough - the world’s highest peak is by definition its most prominent spot

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