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Spreading the aloha one hike at a time!


PU'U OHULEHULE--NORTHWEST RIDGE
Strenuous, sketchy, and overgrown, but the incredible views of Kualoa Ranch and the windward coast make this challenging ridge worth it.
Mar 15, 2024
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STAIRWAY TO HELL
The little known and far more grueling of Oahu's windward "stair" hikes. Sure it's not heaven, but the views are fire.
Mar 3, 2024
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KAMAILE'UNU RIDGE
Challenging west side ridge to the third highest peak on Oahu. Bring lots of water.
Mar 2, 2024
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MOUNT WAI'ALE'ALE VALLEY: Hiking Through the Wettest Place on Earth--KAUA'I
An attempt to find the epic Weeping Wall and Blue hole. An up stream tramp through the wettest place on earth. Experienced hikers only.
Feb 27, 2024
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BOLOHEAD RIDGE
At alternative route to Oahu's highest peak. Narrow ridges, sketchy free climbs, and crumbly rock make this one of Oahu's most extreme hikes
Jan 28, 2024
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BOWMAN TRAIL
Long, grueling ridge to the Ko'olau summit. Expect a few scrapes and muddy shoes, but also some great views on this tough ridge.
Dec 5, 2023
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KAPALAMA TRAIL to PU'U LANIHULI
Low trafficked and overgrown ridge to this prominent Ko'olau summit. Hope for some clear weather, because the views up here are stellar.
Nov 25, 2023
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PALI NOTCHES to KONAHUANUI 1 ("K1") to MANOA MIDDLE
An adrenaline-filled dangerous hike/climb to the Ko'olau Mountains highest peak. This is an adventure you're sure to remember.
Oct 1, 2023
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