Hiking Konahuanui (K1 & K2) | Oahu, Hawaii | October 2018 Upon moving to Oahu last year, we were met with two large mountain ranges, a long list of recorded trails on AllTrails, and all sorts of recommendations for hiking. It was all so new and uniquely beautiful and overwhelming. After a few months of living here, researching…
Hiking Lanipo Ridge, AKA Mau’uame Trail | September 2018 We’ve slowly been knocking out peaks and ridges in the Ko’olau Mountains. In order from East to West, we’ve completed Kuli’ou’ou (twice), Kulepeamoa, Hawaii Loa, Wiliwilinui, and Mount Olympus (If you’re interested, you can view a map of every hike we’ve done on the island here)….
Hiking to Pu’u Pia | August 2018 Pu’u Pia is a short, easy hike in the Manoa Valley of Honolulu. While the summit stands beneath the much higher Ko’olau Mountains, it still offers views of the surrounding ridges, a peek into Honolulu and the ocean, and a walk through a lush tropical forest. As you…
Hiking the Nu’uanu Judd Trail | July 21, 2018 If you’re looking for a trusted resource to learn more about hiking on Oahu, (other than this blog 😉 ) we recommend The Hiker’s Guide to Oahu by Stuart Ball. It’s where we have found some of our favorite more obscure hikes, as well as gotten information…
Hiking the Wiliwilinui Ridge Trail | Honolulu, Hawaii I’ve decided to stop viewing the cloud-covered ridge as an annoyance or a reason to not hike, and start recognizing the advantages of it instead. A cloudy day on the summit means that we’re not in direct sunlight, the temperatures are cooler, and there’s a refreshing breeze….
We often joke that we are cursed here. Curtis’ days off are ALWAYS raining, and the mountain ridge is only unobstructed by clouds when he’s at work. Hopefully this pattern doesn’t continue into the “dry season” — we are anxious to do so many more ridge hikes! Not only that, but the rain also makes…