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Napali Coast/Kalalau Trail (Day 1)

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I had long heard the lore and legends of a land so beautiful that words and pictures would never come close to describing it.  Its cliffs dwarfed the mountains of Asgard, its waters were more blue than those of Atlantis, its beauty eclipsed that of Avalon, its valleys were more harmonious than Shangri-La, and its gardens descended from those of Eden.  Despite providing its visitors with the most surreal experience, all while redefining the archetypes of mythology, this place is real and is known as the Napali Coast. Continue reading →

Volcano Rim & Abandoned Bunkers

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Koko Head is a popular and well frequented hike on the East side of Oahu.  The abandoned railroad tracks, which are now the official trail, run straight up the flanks of the extinguished volcanic crater.  Locals and tourist alike flock to this hike to attempt to conquer its peak.  I have done a lot of hikes around the world, but none of them drain as fast as Koko Head does.  Being the “out of the box” thinker that I am, I decided the regular trail was too simple.  So I found and alternate route.  We would begin on the eastern flank of Koko Head (facing Molokai), hike around the rim, then come down the regular trail on the southern side of the mountain. Continue reading →