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Spreading the aloha one hike at a time!


KEA'AU MIDDLE RIDGE
With fun scrambles, narrow ridges, and insane views, this ridge has all the traits of a great west side hike. Just watch out for cow manure!
Mar 31, 2024
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MAUNA LAHILAHI
A very short scramble up a small "mauna" on the coast of western Oahu. May not be a long one, but those coastal sunset views can't be beat.
Mar 27, 2024
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KAWIWI to KAMAILE'UNU to KNIFE'S EDGE RIDGE
A one way trek on seldom trafficked ridges filled with gnarly free climbs, narrow and crumbly rock and serious dropoffs. This is extreme.
Mar 26, 2024
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PU'U O HULU
Nicknamed "pink pillbox hike," this popular west-side hike is a great bang for your buck with epic views in a relatively easy hike.
Mar 26, 2024
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PU'U HELEAKALA
Ungraded and shadeless ridge in western Oahu that terminates at an overlook of a pyramid shaped neighbor ridge. A hot and quick calf burner.
Mar 25, 2024
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UPPER MAKUA CAVE
Short scrambly hike to a natural "cave" that creates a framed view of the western coastline. Make sure to bring that wide angle lens!
Mar 18, 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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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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