Piliwale Ridge to Pali Lookout

October 22, 2017

Ben and I woke up before the crack of dawn to attempt our three saddle traversal hike. Key word on attempt. Somebody overslept again. Heading up the ridge, too early for the bees. Gazing at the Windward city lights. Ben peering over the notch into the inky darkness. Daylight breaking over the mountains, allowing us […]

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Nihoa Gulch (Crystal Canyon) to Kaena Point

October 15, 2017

We decided to explore a well-trafficked canyon on the North Shore side today. Met up with Chris, Dale and Ferlino at a secluded beach in Mokuleia. Somebody overslept. Thanks to Cisco for the beta on this neat little canyon tucked away in Mokuleia. We fled the tsunami and hiked inland through the waist high California […]

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Ohikilolo to Ka’ala Road

October 8, 2017

West side is the best side, especially for hiking. Thanks to Jasmin for dropping Alexis, Annalyn, Ferlino and myself off in Kea’au. Starting our dawn retreat into the valley. Party of four for the horseback adventure tours? It’s amazing how a few years can commercialize this valley. Hiking on the rocky, dirt road with views […]

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Aiea Ridge to Waimano Trail

October 1, 2017

Chris asked if I had ever done this particular route before. Nope. That’s how I found myself back on the Aiea Loop Trail with Chris, Ferlino, Jason and Matt. Thanks again to Jasmin for dropping us off. Matt fiddling with his hardened shoes which would end up giving him problems on the trail. Hoping we […]

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Aiea Ridge to Tripler

September 24, 2017

We decided to visit Hell and Heaven today; I met up with Alexis, Analyn, Chris and Ferlino at Moanalua Valley. Too early for the chickens. Only the dogs were barking as we started our early morning hike. Thanks to Jasmin for dropping us off. Bench with city light views. New sign. Summit Trail. No Exit. […]

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Pali Notches to Kalawahine Trail

September 17, 2017

Picking up the trail from last week; met up with Ani, Analyn, Chris and Ferlino at the blustery Pali Lookout. Ready … 1,2,3 … Push. Wait, I’m not ready! Photo by Ferlino Carinio. Ferlino climbing up the short and steep hill from the lookout. Catching a view. Photo by Ani Lagpacan. Ani making her way […]

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Kalihi Saddle (Powerlines) to Pali Lookout

September 10, 2017

It was time to pick and pack the champagne again. Met up with Ani, Analyn, Chris, Ferlino and Khym at the Pali Lookout. Thanks to Jasmin for dropping us off on the side of Likelike Highway. Making our way up through the overgrown and slightly eroded trail. Catching the sunrise at the top. Always a […]

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Papali Ridge to Poamoho Trail

September 3, 2017

Chris and I spent the Labor Day weekend backpacking in the mountains. Thanks to Daryl for dropping us off. Passing the revolving wall of graffiti. Leaving the road behind us. Views of the Hau’ula coastline and Laie Point to our left. We left the loop trail to continue the climb up the ridge. Gaining elevation […]

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Moanalua Powerlines to Kalihi Saddle (Powerlines)

August 20, 2017

Met up with Alexis, Ani, Analyn, Chris, Ferlino and Lopaka at Moanalua Valley to get back in the saddle. Swallowed up by the towering California grass and the inkiness of the early morning. Going up the streambed without a hiking stick, we finally found the ridge and starting making our way up. Looking back at […]

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Koko Crater Rim to Arch

August 19, 2017

Jasmin joined me on a nice rim stroll around Koko Crater. Yes Koko Crater, not Koko Head. We passed through head high dry brush grass and rusty barbed wire to gain the rim. Jasmin making her way up the initial steep climb up the rim. Cylindrical cacti stems sprouting from the rocky crevices. Panoramic view […]

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