My Sagada Travel Guide: The 3-Day Plan I’d Actually Repeat

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Sagada looks chilled, and it is, but it runs on rules, clipboards, and a system that absolutely does not care about your overnight bus drama. Knowing how things work BEFORE you arrive will let you enjoy all the mountain air with none of the faff of scrambling to find things to do.

What to Do First When You Arrive

Drop your bag at your homestay or lodge and head straight to the Sagada Tourism Office. This is the first move, always.

Register your arrival, pay the required fees, and let the staff walk you through what can realistically be done with your time and energy. Book your activities immediately, especially caves and sunrise viewpoints, since slots fill faster than people expect. Get assigned guides, and listen when they explain safety rules, even if you have done similar things elsewhere and lived to tell the tale.

Once that is done, breathe. Grab food, wander town, and enjoy the rare feeling of being, dare I say it, slightly cold in the Philippines.

To Tour or Not to Tour?

Guides are non-negotiable in Sagada for basically everything that involves dirt, cliffs, caves, or leaving the main road. The only places you can roll into solo are privately run spots like Sagada Weaving, the pottery studios, and Ganduyan Museum.

Finding joiners can be annoying if you are on you’re travelling solo or as a pair. Weekends make life easier because more bodies equal more options, and chatting to other backpackers once you land usually works faster than waiting around and hoping the universe provides.

If I was heading to Sagada this year solo, I’d hop on whatever Philippines backpacking group chats I could find a couple days before my trip and try and rally up some troops. That way, you won’t be waiting around to fill a tour, plus you’ll have some mates to be exploring with!

Travelling to Sagada This Year?

Sagada still operates on a centralised tourism system, and now it is tighter, smoother, and far less forgiving of winging it than in previous years. Every visitor registers once, pays the environmental and registration fees, and then books activities through accredited guides only. This is not optional, not flexible, and not something you talk your way around with charm and a smile like in other places in the Philippines.

The big shift heading into this year is enforcement. Guides are assigned properly, group sizes are controlled more strictly, and time slots actually matter now. Activities like cave connections, Bomod-ok Falls, and even Echo Valley are monitored more closely to protect the land and avoid the circus Sagada never wanted to become. DIY wandering into major sites has quietly died, and quite frankly none of the locals are nostalgic about it…

Common Mistakes That Catch People Out

• Turning up late in the day and assuming everything can be arranged tomorrow morning still backfires regularly. Sagada works best when plans are made early. Impromptu backpakers: consider this your warning.
• Arriving without accommodation bookings during peak months leads to awkward scrambling or settling for something wildly overpriced. This town is small, and beds are finite.
• Assuming activities can be done independently remains the classic rookie error. Caves, waterfalls, and heritage sites require guides, and trying to bypass that system earns nothing but frustration.
• Underestimating the cold continues to surprise people who packed like they were headed for a beach. Trust me, I’ve been stung WAY too many times.

What to Pack

Back in the day, the only way to get to Sagada from Manila was with a change in bus. Lazy backpackers like myself can now rejoice, as a direct sleeper bus now exists. Now, going from A to B consists of a sleeper bus, but you can still go old school and break the journey up into two legs if you don’t fancy one long bus or prefer the scenic route.

The two indirect ways to reach Sagada from Manila are either via the mountain city of Baguio, or via the smaller town of Banaue, which is a popular destination in itself for its rice terraces.

I know that’s probably a lot of options to weigh up from Manila, so let me break each one down a lil more so you can figure out the best way to make your pilgrimage to Sagrada.

Sagada isn’t huge, and it doesn’t (yet) have a row of fancy high-end hotels. What the town does have is a solid range of places from super-basic homestays to mid-range guesthouses, with a couple of spots that feel almost boutique by local standards. Most accommodation options are walkable from the town centre (shops and cafes), and the vibe ranges from family-run and chill to rustic but clean.

You won’t find hostels in Sagada, but backpackers will find that homestays and guesthouses are the backbone of lodging here. If you feel like splashing the cash a little more to make those cold mornings more bearable, there’s been an assortment of cool boutique options popping up in recent years.

Agape Log Cabin | Best Guesthouse for Backpackers

• Vibe: Quiet, mountain views, cosy, low-key
• Why stay here: Alpine-style cabin feel with wide-open mountain views and genuinely fast Starlink Wi-Fi, all within walking distance of town.
• What you’ll trade off: A short uphill walk instead of stepping straight into cafés.
• Expect: Hot water, strong Wi-Fi and mostly stable power
• My take: I’d choose this if I wanted calm mornings, good internet, and good bang for your buck.

Avalon House at the Lallalai Earth Village | Best Unique Stay

• Vibe: Secluded, earthy, quiet, slightly surreal
• Why stay here: Sleeping in an earthen house surrounded by pine forest makes Sagada feel like a Lord of the Rings side quest rather than a bog-standard mountain town trip.
• What you’ll trade off: Distance from town and fewer nearby food options once the sun goes down.
• Expect: Hot water, steady Wi-Fi (but not always speedy), generally reliable power
• My take: I’d choose this if I wanted silence, space, and a unique stay that feels like part of the landscape rather than sitting on top of it.

Cozy room in Sagada | Best Centrally Located Stay

• Vibe: Central, homey, local, low-key
• Why stay here: You’re right in town, walking distance to the Tourism Office, food, and bars, with solid Wi-Fi and a hot shower waiting after long days out.
• What you’ll trade off: Less privacy than a hotel and the usual background sounds of family life.
• Expect: Hot water | Wi-Fi strong | Power reliable
• My take: I’d choose this if I wanted to stay central, skip transport entirely, and actually experience Sagada through the people who live there.

So what does a trip here look like? For starters, you have to remember to register online and book a single night’s accommodation at a trusted location. You need this to get through the border!

There are increasing amounts of red tape to account for the number of tourists. It’s worth double-checking what is and isn’t allowed. However, I do know that you must stay for at least one night! So why not try 3…?

Day 1: The Tourist Office, Sumaguing Cave, Lake Danum

There’s no way anyone is taking part in a sunset hike on day one. You’ve likely come off an overnight bus, you’re groggy, and your legs haven’t caught up yet. That said, you can still get plenty done today.

Head straight to the Sagada Tourism Office first. This is where you register, pay the environmental and registration fees, and book your tours, including the mountain sunrise for day two. You will part with a noticeable amount of cash here. And yes, it might sting. There is an ATM in town, but don’t rely on it blindly. This will be one of your biggest expenses in Sagada, and it happens upfront.

Once that’s out of the way, grab a solid breakfast at one of the nearby cafés. You’ll want fuel before doing anything physical. After eating, the Ganduyan Museum is worth about an hour and gives helpful context before heading underground.

Next, get stuck into Sumaguing Cave, one of the most popular things to do in Sagada. This is a full caving experience, not a stroll. Expect tight spaces, ladders, slick rock, and plenty of strange cave formations. The whole activity takes around two hours including transport. Wear clothes you don’t care about, because you will come out muddy.

After caving, most people are ready to slow things down. Head out to Lake Danum for sunset views if the weather behaves, and maybe a picnic if you planned ahead. It’s calm, low-effort, and a good way to finish the day. You’ve got an early start tomorrow, so don’t overdo it at the local bar.

Day 2: Mountain Sunrise, Blue Soil Hill and Hanging Coffins

It’s a 4:30 am start to catch some genuinely stunning views. Head out to Marlboro Hills (including Kamanbaneng) to rise above the clouds and watch the mountains slowly wake up. It’s one of those Sagada moments that justifies the early alarm, trust me. There are usually vendors around selling snacks and hot drinks, which helps if, like me, your brain doesn’t fully boot up at this hour.

Next, you’ll embark on the hike to Blue Soil Hill. The trek takes around two hours and is mostly downhill, passing through a handful of other viewpoints along the way. The blue soil itself is the star, but the walk getting there is half the experience. This leg is usually booked together with the sunrise, so exact routing depends on your guide and conditions.

Once you’re back in town, grab a well-earned brunch and spend a bit of time doing nothing in the town centre. If you want something easy and free to stretch your legs, you can walk up to the cemetery at Calvary Hill for views over Sagada. This one is strictly optional so if you’re pooped from the early start, I wouldn’t blame you for wanting to chill for the rest of the day. Saying that, it’s short, local, and doesn’t demand much after the morning effort.

Later in the afternoon, head out to see the Hanging Coffins. The tour takes about an hour and is more about history and tradition than physical effort, which makes it a good balance to the day. Finish with dinner back in town — Log Cabin is a popular option — and yes, this is the night you can have a beer or five tonight.

Day 3: Bomod-ok Falls, Balangagan Cave

Heading out to Bomod-ok Falls is Sagada doing what it does best. It’s the biggest waterfall in the area and you earn it the old-fashioned way, by trekking through villages and rice terraces before dropping down to the final stretch. The walk is part of the experience, not just a means to an end. Once you reach the falls, there’s time to hang around, take photos, and, if the water level and weather behave, jump in for a swim.

Head back to town for lunch after the hike, because you will be ravenous.

For your second caving experience of the trip, jump into Balangagan Cave. It’s less visited than Sumaguing and a bit less forgiving. If you’re comfortable with caving and want something more hands-on, this one is challenging and rewarding, with some of the prettiest cave formations in Sagada. Expect to get wet, muddy, and work for it.

Still standing after that, Demang offers a quieter look at life away from the main tourist loop. What you see depends entirely on timing and what’s happening locally, so treat it as a bonus rather than something to chase.

Being one of the most beautiful areas of the Philippines, there is a boatload of cool stuff to do in Sagada. My Sagada travel guide has got all the best ones, including intricate cultural oddities, paradisical nature, and some saucy bonuses!

Marvel at the Unique Hanging Coffins

• Who it’s best for: Anyone who wants to understand why Sagada is Sagada, not just tick off viewpoints. This one’s for curious travellers, culture lovers, and people who are happy to trade adrenaline for something genuinely different. No extreme fitness required, and if you’re a bit of a history neek like me, it’ll be right up your street.
• Time needed: About an hour. Maybe a little longer if you’ve combined it with a tour to Echo Valley, but it’s one of the least time-hungry activities in town.
• Cost ballpark: Around 300–500 pesos per person, depending on group size, booked through the tourism office with a guide.
• Worth it? Yeah. Easily. It’s one of those Sagada experiences that doesn’t lean on hype. Skip it, and you miss the cultural backbone of the place. The traditions behind the coffins are still alive, and the quietly intense setting is something you should experience at least once.
  
  One of the main reasons a lot of people make the trek up to Sagada is to see the iconic hanging coffins. The Igorot people of Sagada have traditionally ‘buried’ their dead in colourfully painted coffins clinging to the sides of limestone cliffs, or piled up at the entrance of caves.
  
  They believe these methods of burial provide an easier path for the spirits to reach the great beyond, as well as keep wild animals from their remains. These days it is more common for locals to bury their dead in cemeteries – although there are still a few locals who choose to be buried in the traditional way. I love a bit of spooky history, and this excursion is a fascinating insight into Sagada’s history and culture.

Go Spelunking in Massive Cave Systems

• Who it’s best for: Backpackers who like their adventures physical, messy, and slightly unhinged. If tight spaces don’t bother you and getting wet, muddy, and scraped up sounds like a good time, this one’s for you. Not a great match for claustrophobia, weak knees, or anyone who prefers their adrenaline clean and controlled.
• Time needed: Around 3–4 hours for the full Cave Connection from Lumiang to Sumaguing. Shorter caving options inside Sumaguing alone take less time and exist for people who want a taste without going all in.
• Cost ballpark: Roughly 1,500–2,000 pesos per person, depending on group size and route. Guides are mandatory and booked through the tourism office. This is one of the pricier Sagada activities, but it’s also one of the most involved.
• Worth it? Absolutely, if you’re built for it. Cave Connection is wet, cold, physical, and occasionally uncomfortable but it’s all worth it for the mems.
  
  If adventure is your middle name, and you’re backpacking the Philippines, then spelunking may very well be the perfect activity for you. It is like being birthed again, except this time you are old enough to be aware of it. Definitely not for the claustrophobic! There are also stacks of wooden coffins located at the mouth of Lumiang Cave, which is always an interesting sight.
  
  This is Sagada at its most raw. If that sounds intimidating, stick to Sumaguing alone. If it sounds exciting, this is one of the most memorable things you can do here.

Hike in the Lush Mountainous Surroundings

• Who it’s best for: Anyone who wants Sagada beyond caves and viewpoints. This suits casual walkers, culture-focused travellers, and people who want big scenery without committing to full-day sufferfests. There are tougher hikes too if you feel like earning your dinner, but plenty of options stay friendly and achievable.
• Time needed: Anywhere from 2–4 hours for half-day hikes like Echo Valley, up to a full day if you go for bigger routes such as Mt Ampacao or longer waterfall hikes. Most people slot one hike into a morning or afternoon without wrecking the rest of the day.
• Cost ballpark: Very affordable. Guide fees are usually a few hundred pesos per person, depending on route and group size. Maps are free from the tourism office, and guided hikes are booked on arrival.
• Worth it? Yes, especially Echo Valley. It packs a lot into a half day: rice terraces, an underground river, hanging coffins, a waterfall, and constant mountain scenery. It’s one of those hikes where the views keep changing just as you think you’ve seen it all. If you want more of a challenge, Mt Ampacao delivers effort and altitude without any other the usual throngs of tourists.

Swim under a waterfall

• Who it’s best for: Travellers looking to cool off after dusty hikes and caves. Bokong suits easy days, Bomod-ok is for those happy to put the miles in, and Pongas is best left to people who enjoy slippery trails and a bit of exposure.
• Time needed: Anywhere from 30 minutes at Bokong Falls near town to half a day for Bomod-ok or Pongas once you factor in the trek. Pongas takes the longest thanks to steeper, more demanding terrain.
• Cost ballpark: Low to moderate. Some falls can be visited independently, others require a guide booked through the tourism office. Expect a few hundred pesos per person, depending on distance and group size.
• Worth it? It depends on water levels. After heavy rain, Sagada’s waterfalls are absolutely worth the effort. In the dry season, some of them thin out, pools shrink, and the payoff can feel underwhelming after a long hike. Bokong usually holds up best thanks to its depth, while Bomod-ok loses some drama when the flow drops. Pongas is the biggest gamble, great after rain, skippable when it’s dry. If the falls are running low, you’re often better off putting the energy into hikes or caves instead.

Try your hand at rock climbing

• Who it’s best for: Curious first-timers and budget travellers who want to try climbing without paying city prices or dealing with intimidating routes. This is very much beginner territory.
• Time needed: Around 1–2 hours, depending on how into it you get. Easy to slot into a free afternoon.
• Cost ballpark: Cheap by climbing standards. Expect a few hundred pesos, with all gear included
• Worth it? Yes, if you’ve ever wanted to try climbing without committing hard. You can usually just turn up at the climbing spot behind the cemetery, or get pointed there by the tourism office. Low risk, low cost, but a whole loada fun.

Eat Your Way Through Sagada

• Who it’s best for: Travellers who don’t expect much from food in small mountain towns and are happy to be proven wrong. Also ideal if your daily plan quietly revolves around where you’re eating next.
• Time needed: If you’re a foodie like me, this might well take up a BIG chunk of your trip. You won’t be mad at it.
• Cost ballpark: Most meals land around 200–350 pesos for a solid main. Nicer sit-down spots and Western dishes like pizza or pasta creep closer to 400–500 pesos. Desserts and coffee usually sit under 150–200 pesos. You can eat very well here without denting your budget.
• Worth it? Yes. Sagada’s food scene has no right being this good. From lemon pie, wood-fired pizza, Korean comfort food to proper Pinoy classics, you won’t go hungry here.

Try the Local Coffee

• Who it’s best for: Coffee drinkers who don’t expect much from the Philippines and are about to be pleasantly corrected. Also good for anyone who likes knowing where their coffee comes from and prefers mountains over latte art.
• Time needed: Flexible. You can duck into a café for 20 minutes or lose an afternoon hopping between spots and refilling your cup.
• Cost ballpark: Very reasonable. Expect ?120–?200 for a solid cup of locally grown coffee. Slightly more if it’s house-roasted or served in a sit-down café.
• Worth it? Yes, with one big caveat. Sagada’s altitude and cool climate produce genuinely good coffee, and many cafés serve local beans, sometimes roasted on-site. It’s one of the quieter surprises of the town.
  
  You’ll also see civet coffee (Kopi Luwak) offered around, but it comes with a hard ethical line. The industry relies on systematic abuse of the endangered civet for beans, and it’s not something worth supporting, no matter the novelty.
  
  Think hard before you spend your dollaridoos: The Broke Backpacker doesn’t engage with animal tourism, and neither should you. (The other coffee is fine though.) 🙂

Go for a Leisurely Stroll Around Town

• Who it’s best for: Travellers who don’t need constant activities to feel like they’re doing something. This suits slow walkers, wanderers, and anyone who likes letting a place reveal itself without a schedule.
• Time needed: A couple of hours, or an entire afternoon if you let it stretch. This is easy, unstructured exploring that fits between bigger activities.
• Cost ballpark: Mostly free. You’ll only spend money if you stop for food, coffee, or pick up woven goods from local shops.
• Worth it? Yes. Sagada doesn’t stop being interesting once you leave the trail. Step off the main road and you’re quickly surrounded by pine-covered hills, rice terraces, and quiet paths that feel far from town despite being minutes away.
  
  A few standouts sit just outside the centre: the Sagada Weaving Cooperative for well-made textiles and a look at the craft behind them, Gaia Café for its eccentric treehouse setup and vegetarian food, and Misty Lodge for wooden-lodge vibes and genuinely good pizza.

Sagada punches wildly above its weight when it comes to food. For a tiny mountain town wrapped in mist and curfews, I was seriously impressed with the lineup on offer here. These are the places I actually went back to, talked about later, and would happily eat at again tomorrow.

Best Breakfast Spot

Bana’s Cafe: best for starting the day right
Get: Any breakfast plate with local Sagada coffee
Why: Big, satisfying breakfasts with real flavour and a gorge-side view that makes mornings easier.
Price vibe: Mid

This is the breakfast spot in Sagada. The food is consistently excellent, the coffee is fresh, and quite frankly, great. If you’re fuelling up before a day on tour, you’ll be starting your day right.

Best Dinner “Reward Meal”

Misty Lodge Cafe: best post-hike dinner
Get: Pizza
Why: Proper, from-scratch pizza that feels earned after a long, chilly day.
Price vibe: Mid

A little out of town but completely worth it. I’ll only really allow non-local food if it’s done right, and this place absolutely nails their dough.

Best Café With a View / Rainy-Day Hideout

Gaia Cafe and Crafts: best for lingering
Get: Whatever vegetarian dish is available
Why: Treehouse-style seating, valley views, and a calm atmosphere that suits Sagada perfectly.
Price vibe: Mid

Not always open when promised, but when it is, it’s special. Best enjoyed slowly, preferably while the clouds roll in.

Lemon Pie: The Non-Negotiable Sagada Experience

Sagada Lemon Pie House: best for the classic
Get: Lemon pie, or egg (custard) pie if lemon’s sold out
Why: It’s the original, and it still delivers.
Price vibe: Budget

Go earlier in the day if you want your pick. Seating is on floor cushions around low tables, Japanese tea-house style, which somehow makes the pie taste even better (don’t ask me how).

“I Ate This Twice” (No Regrets)

Bana’s Cafe: yes, again
Get: Chicken curry or honey and broccoli chicken
Why: When something’s that good the first time, you don’t overthink it.
Price vibe: Mid

Both dishes are genuinely incredible, not just “good for Sagada.” I think about the broccoli chicken maybe once a week. This is one of those meals you keep comparing others to for the rest of the trip.

Sagada looks cheap on paper, but tours can drain the budget fast. Beds, food, and beers are all very backpacker-friendly, but activities are where your daily spend really gets decided. Almost everything worth doing involves a registered guide and a fee, and whether you split that cost with a group or go solo makes a massive difference.

If you travel smart, join tours, and don’t insist on doing everything privately, Sagada stays firmly in budget territory. If you don’t, those “just one more hike” decisions add up fast. It’s not a place that is inherently expensive, but it absolutely rewards travellers who plan a little and share a lot.

A Daily Budget in Sagada

Need some more info? Here’s a breakdown of a stereotypical daily budget in Sagada…

My Takeaways:

• Accommodation: Basic dorms and guesthouses dominate here. If your trip to Sagada looks itinerary heavy, save some dolla on your accom here. If you’re here to just suck in the mountain vibes, maybe it’s time to splash on nicer digs!
• Transport: If you’ve decided to stay close to the centre, you can certainly save your precious pennies on transport here. Most walkers use zero transport locally; trikes and jeepneys are cheap, and occasional motorbike rental adds to cost if you’re staying further out.
• Food: Local eats are very affordable; café meals/beer bump the daily food bill modestly. As always, a good restaurant is always worth the splurge in my humble opinion.
• Nightlife: Sagada doesn’t have a “nightlife” like a city or beach party town. Most restaurants and bars close by around 9–10 pm because the local ordinances actually require it and the community runs on early mornings, not late nights. So apart from a couple of post-tour bevvies, you won’t be going wild.
• Activities (tours/guides/fees): This is where you’ll splash the most cash. Cave tours, hikes, and viewpoint guides vary by group size — splitting guides makes big differences, but solo rates can push the higher end of the range.
• Water + small essentials: Opting for a guesthouse with free water refills and coffee is a great way to save cash here.

Prices swing hard in Sagada, and tours are the ultimate reason for this. Link up with other travellers and split guide fees and things stay comfortably backpacker-friendly. Go private for everything and your budget starts gasping for air faster than you’d expect in a mountain town.

Walkability

Sagada is compact and easy to explore on foot. Most guesthouses, cafés, and key spots in town are within walking distance, and walking is often the most practical way to get around. The terrain is hilly and the weather can turn misty fast, but nothing is outrageously far once you’re based centrally.

Motorbikes

Motorbikes are an option in Sagada, though they’re not as common or convenient as in other parts of the Philippines. A small number of guesthouses and locals rent scooters or semi-automatic bikes, and some travellers arrive with their own. They’re useful for reaching viewpoints or nearby villages, but steep roads, rough surfaces, and fog mean they’re best left to confident riders.

Trikes, Jeepneys, and Tour Vans

Sagada doesn’t run on ride-hailing apps or constant trike traffic like in other parts of the country. Jeepneys connect the town to nearby destinations, but within Sagada itself, transport usually means arranging a local driver or joining a tour van through your accommodation or the tourist office. It’s informal, community-run, and requires more patience than most backpacker hubs.

When You Need a Guide (and Why It’s Enforced)

Guides are mandatory for caves, major hikes, and protected sites. This rule exists to keep visitors safe and to protect Sagada’s fragile environment from overtourism. The upside is that local guides are knowledgeable and relatively fairly priced. I’m not much of a tour gal myself, but I have to admit that these guides add far more context and meaning to the experience than going it alone.

Sagada is a quiet, close-knit mountain town where visitors are generally welcomed and serious crime is rare. Basic travel awareness goes a long way here: keep track of your belongings, don’t push your luck, and respect that you’re passing through a community rather than a resort town. Most people have a smooth, uneventful stay.

Most mishaps here come from adventure activities rather than people. Caving, hiking, and climbing are the main drawcards, and guides are mandatory for good reason. Follow instructions, use the safety gear, and don’t wander off solo trying to play explorer. Caves are fragile environments, so it goes without saying that touching formations, scratching your name into rock, or blasting flash photography causes damage that can’t be undone.

Sagada’s hanging coffins are part of an active indigenous burial tradition, not a novelty attraction. If you visit indigenous villages or small communities in the rural areas always ask before taking photos. The people who live in these villages are not exhibits in a museum. They are normal folks just living their lives.  Always show them the complete respect that they deserve.

Nightlife exists, but it’s mellow. A few spots serve drinks, most places shut down early, and evenings tend to wind down naturally after dinner.

With all that in mind, travel insurance is a smart move in Sagada. Medical facilities are limited, evacuation takes time, and outdoor activities come with real-world risks. Having cover means you can enjoy the mountains without stressing over what happens if something goes sideways.

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Sagada is a fantastic place to head to, especially if your Philippines trip has become too beachy. The rice paddies, mountain air and bizarre culture are all massive drivers of tourism in the region.

However, that doesn’t mean that it has become overcrowded. Whilst you will undoubtedly meet other tourist groups, the Philippine travel authority keeps a sharp eye on tourism in the region. So don’t worry!

You’re going to need that adventurous spirit because Sagada is probably one of the strangest and most brilliant places you will ever go to.

Do the prep, pack the layers, eat the same good meal twice, and don’t rush it. Sagada rewards travellers who show up with curiosity and give the place time to unfold. It’s a slowburn love you won’t forget. Enjoy the mountains, dudes!