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Recently learning how to rappel from my friend Kitt, I was invited to tag along on a couple recent canyoneering adventures in one of Oahu’s windward gulches. I’ve hiked near this area several times before, but was never able to cover so much ground because of the narrow canyon walls and tall waterfalls like many […]

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One of my colleagues who lives / works up in North Kauai strongly recommended that I explore in the back of the Hanalei watershed to see some cool features and a set of twin waterfalls over 100 feet high. Though it took quite a bit of calories to get there, and a couple black toenails, […]

The heavy rains from a recent, mild tropical storm made for perfect conditions for us to visit a virtually dry stream gulch in Honolulu. Although I will not disclose the exact location of this gulch, we were able to reach the Koolau Summit and descend with a well known waterfall trail in the area. We […]

With high clouds and an open summit, traversing the section of the Koolau Summit Trail between the Manana and Waiahole Uka Ridge termini made for an epic 14 hour day of hiking. Stay tuned for more photos and full description of our journey! As with any hike or outdoor adventure here in the islands, please […]

STAY TUNED for more photos and full description of our New Zealand Adventures!!! Queenstown Shotover / Kimiakau River – Jetboating Queenstown Shotover / Kimiakau River – Jetboating Haast River (en route to Franz Josef), Foxtail Falls Pier just outside of Franz Josef Castle Hill, Cave Stream Scenic Reserve Castle Hill, Cave Stream Scenic Reserve Castle […]

STAY TUNED for more photos and full description of our adventures in New Zealand! Kaikoira, Ohau Falls and Seal Pups Mount Cook / Aoraki, Glacier Hike Mount Cook / Aoraki, Glacier Hike Mount Cook / Aoraki, Glacier Hike Mount Cook / Aoraki, Glacier Hike Mount Cook / Aoraki, Waterfall Milford Sound, Mitre Peak Cruise Milford […]

STAY TUNED for more photos and full description of our New Zealand Adventures!!! Waipu Cave and stalactites. Waipu Cave glow worms Kaitiaki River sledging Kaitiaki River sledging Kaitiaki River sledging Rotorua Redwood Forest Coromandel Sea Arch Coromandel Sea Pinnacles / Islets Coromandel Sea Pinnacles / Islets Coromandel Sea Caves Coromandel Sea Caves Tongariro Crossing approach […]

Despite trying to convince the crew to go tubing today, everyone (Katie, Ryan, Amanda, Will and Tango the adventurous cattle dog) wanted to chase waterfalls. With the incoming storm from the northeast, I had to admit that there would be a ton of waterfalls going off around the island. Although usually virtually absent of any […]

As with any outdoor adventure here in the islands, please properly prepare yourself, hiking with others who are capable and who you can trust. Be sure to check the weather and surf forecast for conditions that most suit your abilities… and to have fun! Hiking along coastal areas in the islands can be dangerous for […]