Kalihi Saddle (Powerlines) to Heaven to Commando Trail

June 23, 2024
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We picked up where we had left off from last weekend. Staged our cars at Moanalua Valley and briefly talked to the police officers (popo) watching the valley 24/7 while somebody used the bathroom. The slang “popo” originated in Southern California when police officers on bicycles wore t-shirts with PO (police officer) printed on them. […]

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Pali Puka Lookout to Kalihi Saddle (Powerlines)

June 16, 2024
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We had woken up earlier in an attempt to traverse all three saddles of the KST but were stymied by blue lights that were blockading the entrance to the valley formerly owned by the Damon family. The three of us decided to go back home and sleep on it. Met up later in the morning […]

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Mount Mito

June 6, 2024
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Lack of time, weather and geographical distance dictated that I abandoned my goal to hike a technically challenging hike along the lines of Daikeretto and settle for a less challenging trail but closer to where I was staying in Shinjuku. Sometimes, hiking is just making those difficult choices in life. I got up early and […]

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Return to Pueo Falls

May 18, 2024
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The Kona Low pressure system was still lingering around the islands like a bad cold, so I decided if you can’t beat them, might as well join them. We all met up and parked at Lilyn’s friends place and took a group photo with the resident peacock perched in the tree behind us. These birds […]

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Red Hill To Moanalua Valley

May 12, 2024
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We took a hike in the mountains today, not as far as we expected, but it was still a hike in the mountains. The barricade that failed to properly communicate and convey what exactly is closed. DLNR posted on May 9, 2024 that Moanalua Middle Ridge will be closed for a minimum period of 90 […]

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Poamoho Cabin

May 4, 2024
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We spent a weekend in the mountains. Glamping. Backing up the truck from a mud pit to a mud stop. Small difference. When one doesn’t have a rain jacket, a sun visor will make do in a pinch. Group photo at the trailhead. Already wet. Mari passing the trail marker. Going through the gates meant […]

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Return to Poamoho Falls

April 28, 2024
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Somebody waited for four years to visit this place, might as well grant her birthday wish. Chris opening the combination lock. Adventure awaits. Trying to fit four off-road vehicles in one muddy parking spot. A rather large group of 17 friends gathered to celebrate not one but two birthdays, Allison and Mona’s special days. The […]

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Moanalua Saddle to Haiku Stairs (Final)

April 20, 2024
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We did a saddle too far, for some today. Meeting with others that had already come down from their sunrise visit to the stairs. Crossing over one of seven storied bridges that were built for the Damon family when they used to own the entire valley that was bequeathed by Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. We […]

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Stairway to Heaven

April 14, 2024
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The original plan was to head West, but with the impending demise of the iconic stairs, some in the group wanted to visit it for one last time. We all gathered at Allison’s place, some had a bite of pizza to eat and then shook the papaya trees on our way down the hill. Just […]

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Mauna Kea to Humu’ula Trail

April 7, 2024
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Akira, Ferlino and myself flew over to the Big Island to meet up with Roger and let gravity do all the work this time. We flew into the open air airport that has no jetways and were picked up by Roger, our gracious host from the last trip here. After meeting up with Matt and […]

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