Pali to Wiliwilinui (Camping)

February 10, 2024

It was our intention to hike the complete Southern section of the KST this weekend. But a couple pesky hinge joints had another say in the matter. Thanks to Hitoshi-san who dropped us off where the grounds were wet and the gusting winds noticeably absent but appreciated nonetheless. Tessa breaking out into the open with […]

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Moanalua Saddle to Kalihi Saddle (Night Version)

February 4, 2024

Weather forecasts had predicted windy conditions this weekend to possibly paraphrase the saying “fools rush in where wise men fear to tread.” We all met up relatively on time, except for the “new CB.” The group crossing one of the seven storied bridges and cobblestone paths that at one time gave passage to the Damon […]

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Kaena Point Ridge

January 28, 2024

A bunch of us met up near Helemano Military Reservation to enjoy a 4×4 ride up to one of the most scenic spots on the island and have a potluck lunch at the cabin. Only two things can stop us. Inclement weather and the wrong gate combination. Bingo! Plan B. Group photo left to right: […]

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Kalihi Saddle (Powerlines) to Pali

January 21, 2024

Took a couple interested people to see the saddles firsthand, as seeing is believing as they say. Mahalo to Ferlino for dropping Aida, Aileen, Akira, Chris, Haig, Tessa, and myself off the highway named after the last heir to the Hawaiian throne prior to its overthrow in 1893. Stretching prior to the hike to avoid […]

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Pu’u Hapapa Loop

January 14, 2024

Easy hike Plan A got cancelled due to Poamoho Trail being closed. I settled on what I thought would be Easy Hike Plan B for the group. Relatively speaking. It was a chilly 53 degrees as Aida, Aileen, Akira, Chico, Ferlino, Jasmin, Mari, Tessa, and myself met up on the largest military base in Hawaii. […]

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Walk around Oahu (Diamond Head to Koko Crater)

January 7, 2024

We had just hiked over 14 miles in the mountains last weekend, so why not walk over 14 miles this weekend? Thanks to Jasmin and Lilia for dropping us off at the fountain that only operates from 6pm to 10pm to conserve water. Chico trying to get up close and personal with the carp fish […]

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Manana Ridge Trail to Aiea

December 31, 2023

Aida, Aileen, Akira, Amber, Chris, Ferlino, Orion, Roger, Tessa, and myself got together to celebrate fireworks, ring in the new year and bear witness to a good friend completing his last section needed to finish the entire Ko’olau Summit Trail (KST). We were two short of a baker’s dozen due to a no show and […]

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Walk around Oahu (Mapunapuna to Diamond Head)

December 23, 2023
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‘Twas it was two nights before Christmas, when all through the city, we gathered together to be shuttled to our starting point for our last perimeter walk of the year. Thanks to Aileen for cramming Aida, Cinja, Leianne, Mari, Quan, Scott, Tessa, and myself in her dad’s truck to be dropped off at Mapunapuna. Ferlino […]

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Laie to Poamoho Trail

December 17, 2023
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Back to back hikes that replaced the overgrown hike with the muddiest one in the mountains. Thanks to Ferlino for driving Akira, Chris, Tessa, and myself all the way into the road to start at the trailhead. Saved us a whole ten minutes! Chris giving the surf report from the mountains. Hiking by artificial illumination. […]

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Laie to Pupukea Trail

December 9, 2023
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Back in the mountains after weekends of pounding the pavement. Met up with Aida under flashing lights in trees which probably kept the chickens up. Going up the heavily eroded and rutted section of the trail. Walking underneath the towering Norfolk pine trees. Traversing over the cleaned up landslide. Hats off to HTMC for all […]

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