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[Part 1] [Part 2] [Photo Gallery] [Mapped Photos] After a short and sweet victory dance, it was time to get settled in at Campground #2. Taking off our wet shoes and socks, and putting on slippers was of the highest priority (left). Changing out of our sweaty clothes was almost as critical (right). Setting up […]

So like, I can’t always give away the pseudo-secret spots on the island… but this one is right in your backyard. I can point you in the right direction, but you folks should learn to do a little research and you can probably figure out where this one is in Manoa (as we had to). […]

A long one, but bear with me on this… I’m trying detail some bad and unsafe hiking habits so that others can learn from our mistakes this day… On a typical day, Puu Hapapa Ridge Trail is a pretty awesome trail (Photo: 04/2011). On Scholfield Barracks in Wahiawa, you drive up to the apex of […]

[Part 1] [Part 2] [Part 3] [Part 4] [Part 5] [View All Photos] The day after we arrived, we thought we’d head into valley to explore Kalalau Stream. The main valley trail is listed as being 2 miles on the sign, but the trail to Waimakemake Falls was not listed or distinctly marked… there were […]

[Part 1] [Part 2] [Part 3] [Part 4] [Part 5] [View All Photos] In addition to the many activities to experience while camping at Kalalau, this trip was specifically planned around watching the full moonrise from Kalalau Beach in July. As the beach gets moonlit to near daylight, a different perspective of landscape illuminates. This […]

Moanalua Saddle (below left) to Haiku Stairs (below center) has been a hike that’s been on my radar for sometime now. However, inclement weather conditions had yielded my attempts to do the trail in the past. In addition, excellent cardio-conditioning, climbing skills and calm nerves are required for a hiker to do this trail. Honored […]

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Definitely one of the more difficult hikes I’ve done on Oahu, Puu Ohulehule SE was one bad-ass hike. With group seven-strong; Marcus Griego, Randy Glidden, Joshua Serrano, Michael Loftin, Rhonda Navarro-Hutchinson, Laredo “The Legend” Muredo and myself; we tackled the ridge, starting from SE end of the ridge in Waikane and ending at the mouth […]