Mount Mitake to Mount Otake to Mount Nokogiri

July 22, 2018

I had wanted to fit in a somewhat challenging hike during my stay in Japan, but could not get the logistics worked out. So upon the suggestion of a fellow hiking friend, I journeyed to the town of Mitake to bag three mountain summits in a day. Three train transfers later and I was in […]

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Fuji-san 2018

July 18, 2018

We returned to Japan’s iconic symbol after a year’s hiatus due to Mari’s recent development of rheumatoid arthritis which had derailed our annual pilgrimage to Fuji-san. But thanks to medication, physical therapy and sporadic hikes to Makapu’u Lighthouse; Mari was ready to climb Fuji again this year. Monitoring the weather score cards for Fuji before […]

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Moanalua Middle Ridge to Kulana’ahane

July 8, 2018

Janell and I had a slice of Heaven today with a topping of purgatory on the side. Photo by Janell Tuttle. Stepping foot into the valley that has five distinct forest types and over nine miles of streams. We were just concerned with one particular trail today. Making our muddy way underneath the thicket of […]

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Mount Ka’ala (Evelyn)

July 1, 2018

We hiked to the highest point on the island today to visit a post-WW2 wreckage as gloomy weather derailed the original plan to saddle up. Thanks to Jasmin for dropping us off deep in Waianae Valley. Is this a slipper optional hike? Heading deep into the valley, streambed was bone dry. No waterfalls today. Rooting […]

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Poamoho Trail to Waikane Trail

June 24, 2018

Decided to combine a family friendly hike with a hike to a Windward Valley today. Of course, the family didn’t show up. We arrived in the central valley to find out that the parking next to the road is now blocked off. Glenn had to drive into town to park somewhere that was not chronic […]

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Sleeping Giant (Nounou Mountain)

June 17, 2018

Scaling back my hiking expectations, we set off to hike the slumbering giant that still has yet to wake up from his kanak attack. We slathered on sunscreen as the day was already starting out hot and humid. It’s always nice to see the different flowers that dot the trails on the islands. Passing timber […]

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Kalepa Ridge Trail

June 16, 2018

I got invited to an impromptu weekend of hiking on the Garden Isle. Who can say no to free room and transportation? Brian picked me up from the airport and gathered Naomi from the hotel, where we then proceeded to drive up the winding and scenic road to Koke’e State Park. Looking into Kalalau Valley, […]

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King Kong Ridge to Mount Ka’ala

June 10, 2018

We went searching for a monster in the jungle today. Mahalo to Steve for the beta on this trail. Thanks to Jasmin for dropping Analyn, Ferlino and myself off as we got treated to the spectacle of a peacock courting the opposite sex. Met a couple other folks out for their morning constitutional. We passed […]

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Makapu’u to Aiea

May 26, 2018

I decided to give the KST thru hike another try; if I knew what the outcome was going to be, I would have stayed home in bed. Joining me were Chris and Matt; Anne and Clayton came along just for the first day. Thanks to Daryl for dropping us off at the Makapu’u Lookout. Photo […]

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Aiea Loop Trail to Aiea Ridge Trail

May 13, 2018

Met up with Chris, Dale and Lopaka for a simple hike to the summit and back today. I think Lopaka was telling Chris to make sure he throws away his banana peel in the rubbish can or maybe he was just complimenting him on the cut of his jib. Mother Nature’s varicose veins on display. […]

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