Mar 29, 2020KAMAILE'UNU RIDGEChallenging west side ridge to the third highest peak on Oahu. Bring lots of water.
Jan 19, 2020LAIE RIDGELengthly, low-trafficked ridge gives you a uniquely beautiful perspective of windward and central Oahu. Long pants encouraged.
Dec 15, 2019PU'U OHULEHULE--NORTHWEST RIDGEStrenuous, sketchy, and overgrown, but the incredible views of Kualoa Ranch and the windward coast make this challenging ridge worth it.
Nov 30, 2019MOANALUA MIDDLE RIDGE to HAIKU STAIRSKnown as "backside to stairway," this ridge, with sharp dropoffs and steep scrambles, is a tough one. But that is the best path to "heaven."
Jun 16, 2019TRIPLER RIDGELow-trafficked Ko'olau finger ridge with beautiful 360 summit views on a clear day. As a bonus, take the KST to the iconic haiku stairs.
Mar 3, 2019STAIRWAY TO HELLThe little known and far more grueling of Oahu's windward "stair" hikes. Sure it's not heaven, but the views are fire.
Dec 5, 2018BOWMAN TRAILLong, grueling ridge to the Ko'olau summit. Expect a few scrapes and muddy shoes, but also some great views on this tough ridge.
Nov 25, 2018KAPALAMA TRAIL to PU'U LANIHULILow trafficked and overgrown ridge to this prominent Ko'olau summit. Hope for some clear weather, because the views up here are stellar.