People always ask me how hard is Koko Head? Well, it’s challenging, but it’s relatively short. There are hikes that are long and hard, hikes that are long and easy, hikes that are short and easy. Well, Koko Head is hard and short. Why’s that? Well, it’s

Mauna Lahi Lahi on West Oahu is a secret gem. What’s special about this rock is how quick a climb it is for such an amazing view. You can make it to the top in only

Stairway to Heaven might not be accessible at the moment but there’s another stairs hike on the island, and that’s Koko Head Crater. If you’re looking for a physical challenge, this is a great hike to do once, and for the really fit locals it’s something you can run laps on. What’s special about this hike is

I've seen a lot of beautiful places but Kauai's Na Pali coast is the most beautiful place I've ever seen. It gives a sense

One of my favorite hikes in Waianae is the Maili Point pillbox. One of the reasons why Oahu has such great hiking trails is

Too many tourists visit Oahu and never get to experience the West side. It doesn’t have the best reputation. They’ll tell you there’s nothing out there, that it’s dangerous, poor, the locals are unfriendly. Don’t let the bad reviews intimidate you! I’ve been living in Waianae since 2017 and I believe it’s the most beautiful side of the island. We have the best

Most tours on Oahu cram you into a shuttle with a large group and drive you around the island in a very routine route. It can be fun but I believe there's a better way to deliver a memorable Oahu experience, and that's by offering a private guided hiking experience. What's your

How come nobody does the best hikes on the island? Is there a desire to follow the crowd? People want something challenging but not too challenging? Or is it just because of social media and what's popular? For whatever the reason I'm glad

Everything I want to do is illegal. So it goes on Oahu where so many of the best hikes are listed as "private" officially. But how come so many people do them anyways and get away with it?

Everybody loves to complain about stairs... at least until they're gone. With the Haiku Stairs being removed there's another interesting stairway hike on island and it's Kuliouou ridge. Yeah stairs can be a challenge but

When you make plans to hike the Ko'olau range on Oahu you've got to be available for spontaneity. Sometimes the hike you had planned to do is rained out, but if you take a different ridge to the east or to the west you'll have better conditions for a safer hike. This is how we ended up at Pu'u Lanipo, one of the

I was always more drawn to Mauniwili falls because of the danger of the cliff jump and the borderline illegality. When I write it like that being an adventure junkie sounds like a dysfunction. Anyways, I had heard Lulumahu was a

Paddleboarding to the Mokes off of Lanikai beach is something I've wanted to do for years but never got around to. It looks so close, it should be super easy right? Not if you

There's nothing like watching monster barrels at the most iconic big wave surf spots on Oahu from above. Ehukai pillbox is a short hike that offers just that, with

When you want to go on an adventurous hike but have a baby with you, maybe hanging on muddy rope with your feet dangling over a cliff edge and the baby strapped to your back isn't the best option. While the more challenging hikes tend to be more rewarding, there's…

A lot of people do hike Ka'ena point, but not a lot of people climb the ridge to the pillbox peak overlooking what was known to the Hawaiians as…

I can’t recommend you do this hike because one, it’s on private property, and two, the cave has special meaning to some local Hawaiians and they prefer if people didn’t do it. Nevertheless, I’ve done this hike. My philosophy is…

Everyone wants to know, are they really removing the Haiku Stairs? Yes, the iconic stairway to heaven is getting removed. Feel how you want to feel about it, I'm just glad I was there before it happened. Does it really matter though? The stairs might be removed but…

Of the 10 highest peaks on Oahu, 9 of them are in the Waianae mountain range, not the Ko'olau. Most of them are unknown, off trail, or even inaccessible. Hot, dry, exposed, and at times treacherous, these mountains are…

Waianae is full of unmarked, unknown, and unlisted ridge hikes and this is one of my favorites. There is no clear trail to start, and the climb up the ridge is a bit of a scramble, but once on the ridge…