Laie to Black Junction (Pupukea)

February 7, 2021

It was time to help another friend complete the Ko’olau Summit Trail (KST). Photo by Art Young. Thanks to Jasmin and for the gate being open which resulted in us being dropped off directly at the beginning of the trail. Tessa was answering the call of nature which resulted in her missing the call of […]

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Kalihi Saddle (Powerlines) to Tripler Summit

January 31, 2021

Neither clouds nor rain nor wind nor gloom of day will stay these hikers from their slow and steady completion of their appointed saddle. Photo by Lilyn Avendano. Thanks to CJ’s brother for dropping Aida, Chris, CJ, Justin, Lilyn, Tessa and myself off at the highway. Photo by CJ Mendiola. Rain showers swept the ridge […]

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Poamoho to Manana Trail

January 16, 2021

It was another deja vu camping hike for me this weekend. Thanks to Bill for taking Art, Katie, Tessa and myself up the Poamoho Jeep Road and for wishing us a dry day on the trail. Starting off on the wet foot. Have rain jacket, will hike. Stepping foot on the mostly graded trail that […]

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Pali Puka to Kalihi Valley

January 10, 2021

Met up with Chris, Cinja and Tess to tackle another saddle this weekend. Thanks to Quan for dropping us off at the Pali Lookout. Back open for business. Photo by Chris Bautista. Skirting the fence that was part of the border wall meant to reduce unwanted migration. Same outcome. Photo by Quan Haberstroh. Enjoying the […]

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Aiea Ridge to South Haiku Stairs

January 3, 2021

Thanks to Art for dropping Katie, Tessa and myself off at the Keaiwa Heiau State Recreation Area. Quite a mouthful to say so early in the morning. Early hikers get the trail all to themselves. Passing out assorted tapes to alleviate somebody’s blistering feet. Unfortunately, the blisters won out and Tessa had to turn around. […]

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Kamiloiki Ridge to Mariners Ridge

December 31, 2020

I closed out the year with a short hike with Aida, Allison, Ed and Sally on the East side of the island. Thanks to Aida for giving Allison and myself a ride to the trailhead. We bypassed the heiau and found Charlie Brown’s Christmas tree. Contouring our way up to the ridge line. Photo by […]

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Poamoho to Manana

December 12, 2020

Team BASK had its rare meet up in the mountains this weekend. Photo by Chris Bautista. Mahalo to Edgar for driving Analyn, Bill, Shirley and myself up the bumpy jeep road. No cows sighted this time around. Passing through the barriers that filtered only two legged hikers onto the trail. Heading into the gulch with […]

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Manana to Aiea

December 6, 2020

I was in the mood for another grinder in the mountains. Met up with Art, Chris, and CJ in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in the wee hours of the morning. Photo by Art Young. Look! Up in the tree! It’s a owl! It’s a rat! It’s just a cat. Call HFD. I think Chris wants […]

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Kolekole Pass to Makakilo

November 28, 2020

I went out the West side to dry out this weekend with Charlie, CJ and Tessa. Thanks to Matt for dropping us off at Schofield Barracks. Citizens of all country are welcome. The start of the trail was teeming with hikers. We got a jump on them before the trail got too congested. Photo by […]

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Poamoho Trail to Laie

November 26, 2020

I celebrated Thanksgiving in the mountains with me being the only turkey on the trail. Thanks to Edgar for dropping me off at the trailhead. Not being particularly fleet of foot, I always thought this route was a comfortable two-day camping hike. I decided to push outside my comfort zone and finish it off in […]

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