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Backpacking in Kolob Canyon, Zion National Park – Utah (Pt 2 of 4)



[Part 1] [Part 2] [Part 3] [Part 4] [Hike Map] Since our first campsite was closed due to “controlled burning” near Zion’s East Rim Trail on Day 1, we stayed at one of the “walk-in” campsites at the Coal Pits Wash. Conveniently, our campsite was only a few minutes from where we parked, so we […]



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The Narrows, Zion National Park – Utah (Pt 1 of 4)



[Part 1] [Part 2] [Part 3] [Part 4] [Hike Map] After taking a day off to rest and pack for our next adventure, my buddy Luke and I drove up to Utah to do some backpacking and hiking around Zion National Park. Although arriving there later than we had expected because of road work on […]



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Moole Stream to Puu Lanihuli



After hiking up to Lanihuli from the Pali Puka, I had no desire to get to the peak again anytime soon. This is mostly because of the distance one has to travel up (or down) from Alewa heights, if hiking the conventional route that is. However, a shorter route (and far less dangerous than other […]



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Piliwale Ridge to Konahuanui to Lulumahu Ridge



Probably not the best day for a ridge hike or summiting the Koolaus, we (Baron Yamamoto, Joshua Serrano [808 Goonies], Jenelyn Castillo, Katie Ersbak and I) disregarded the high-wind advisory by weather forecasters and ascended Piliwale Ridge to reach Konahuanui (K1). We successfully descended via Lulumahu ridge, where we had staged a vehicle earlier in […]



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Haleakala 2012 – Holua to Halemauu Switchbacks (Pt 5/5)



[Part 1] [Part 2] [Part 3] [Part 4] [Part 5] The last leg of our ~20 mile backpacking trip was to hike from the Holua Campsite, out of the Halemauu switchbacks to our staged vehicle at the Halemauu Trailhead (~4 miles). The last time I hiked out of here I had one of the worst […]



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Commando Hike to Nailiili Haele Falls, East Maui – May 21, 2012



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 forecast for heavy rain or inclement alerts. Hiking in narrow gulches when considerable rain is forecasted is highly discouraged. Although potentially dangerous, our activities this […]



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Kaihalulu Red Sand Beach (Pt 5 of 5) – January 2012



[Part 1] [Part2] [Part 3] [Part 4] [Part 5] Not only did we visit streams and waterfalls on our East Maui camping trip, but also saw some amazing coastal sites as well. After visiting the Waioka Pond, we drove down the Hana Bay area to look for Tako Poke at the Hana Ranch Store (on […]



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