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Hidden Wall: Rock Climbing in Cebu, Philippines

There's a newly bolted line in Barangay Poog, Cebu Province called "The Hidden Wall." The cliff was bolted by Escanio, a low-key and highly perceptive climber who splits his time between the Philippines and Italy. To get there, face the main wall of Poog. Stick your right arm to the side and follow that direction for one hundred meters. You will see this formation below: The hidden crag is a two-minute walk away from the main wall, tucked behind another rock. This is the approximate location on Google Maps . (All photos are from Adrian a.k.a. Dokito) Ancient Ruins Local climbers also call the new area "Ancient Ruins": On account of blocks of rocks that have evenly spaced semi-funnels on the side -- which looks like it's part of an occult alien temple from the years before human words were invented. Four bolted lines As of now, there are four bolted routes (from left to right). All the grades are unconfirmed because we need more opinion to a