“70-Year-Old Woman Scales Mt. Apo — What She Was Carrying in Her Backpack Shocked Even the Most Seasoned Climbers!”
Mt. Apo is not for the faint-hearted. Towering at nearly 3,000 meters, it is a grueling test of endurance, stamina, and mental strength. But in a recent expedition that stunned the hiking community, a 70-year-old woman didn’t just reach the summit — she brought something with her that sparked an emotional and viral reaction among climbers and netizens alike.
Lola Magdalena, a sprightly grandmother from Cotabato, decided that age was no barrier to dreams. But what no one expected was what she had hidden in her backpack — a collection of old, personal belongings including an urn containing the ashes of her late daughter who passed away at a young age due to illness.
“This was her dream, not mine,” Lola explained to fellow hikers during a break in the ascent. “But she never got the chance to live it. So I’m climbing this mountain for her.”
Many were brought to tears when, upon reaching the summit, she performed a small, private ceremony — scattering a portion of the ashes at the peak, placing a small cross beside a stone marker, and whispering prayers into the thin air. Witnesses described the moment as “sacred” and “deeply humbling.”
“She carried that up the whole mountain without saying a word,” one climber shared. “She never complained, never asked for help. It was only at the top we understood what this climb truly meant for her.”
The story exploded on social media, with people from around the world praising her strength, faith, and commitment. Some called for Lola Magdalena to be honored in local ceremonies and events, saying her act of love and remembrance was more powerful than any athletic feat.
Lola has since encouraged others to live boldly, saying: “Don’t wait. If you have something to do, someone to honor, or a dream to fulfill — do it now, while your feet can still carry you.”
Her story is now being turned into a short documentary by a local filmmaker, aiming to inspire others to make peace with their past and carry their love — both literally and metaphorically — to greater heights.
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