Maligayang Pasko, mga ka-akyat 🧗🏽‍♂️🇵🇭

In this end-of-year kwentuhan, Tim records from his parents’ house in Temecula (yes, still climbing, still dodging rain, still watching Severance late) to reflect on a very Rock and Rice year:

• Rainy seasons in California and the Philippines
• A trip back home (Manila ➝ Igbaras ➝ rice terraces ➝ thunderstorms)
• A sketchy habal-habal ride you never forget
• A fiancé reveal 💍 (surprise!)
• And the official historical record that Andre 100% sent Alon ✅ (no questions pls) 

Tim looks back on the pod’s year. Six episodes, 21 climbers interviewed, most born and raised in the Philippines. He talks honestly about juggling work, climbing, creativity, and not burning out in an endless content economy. There’s gratitude for the community, love for Filipino climbers back home, big pride for Pilipinas Climbing, and a few dangerous ideas about Rock and Rice someday becoming a balíkbayan service for climbing gear. 🪢🔩

Also:
✨ Big shoutouts to the guests this year: Nikki Cuna, Ina & Miel Pahati, Shaun Marquez, Mika Hooker, Tristin Rubia, Onassis Rabanes, Christine Joy, Vince Padios
✨ Goal next year: one episode a month
✨ Special salamat to Onassis & Christine for joining the pod team

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This episode is less polished interview, more tropa catching up over pancit. Thanks for listening, thanks for climbing, and thanks for believing Filipino climbers belong everywhere.