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Hiyaking in 2010
Fifth Year (2010):
A banner year for hiking. Not so great for kayaking. Seems harder and harder to haul the kayak out for a spin. Another year, and yes another hiyak page to create. Time flies etc....
My stint as a Sierra Club hike leader continues. Though I limit it to 2 maybe 3 hikes a quarter. It's too much otherwise. But it is fun to meet new people and catch up with old friends. I tried to continue hiyaking's PDF slideshow format but found it too time consuming and have since discovered Facebook.
So now I post photo stories on Facebook. There are limitations but it is the path of the future to coin a hike pun.
My explorations into new and old trails continued unabaited and I can say I've done most at least once and many several times. I can also claim to be a stronger hiker finishing some I had failed to do before.
Kayaks may be few now, but I still play in the water since my friends Will & Tsuh have taught me how to snorkel. So I may start posting snorkeling photos instead of kayaking to fill the gap.
All in all, it still was a great year hiyaking. I met tons of new people. Filled my memory with new sights. And continued scratching that itch to snap a picture of what lies over the next pu'u (hill).
Like last year in the stories below you will continue to read of my restless sole (and soul) searching.
As always, Happy and Safe Hiyaking!
A banner year for hiking. Not so great for kayaking. Seems harder and harder to haul the kayak out for a spin. Another year, and yes another hiyak page to create. Time flies etc....
My stint as a Sierra Club hike leader continues. Though I limit it to 2 maybe 3 hikes a quarter. It's too much otherwise. But it is fun to meet new people and catch up with old friends. I tried to continue hiyaking's PDF slideshow format but found it too time consuming and have since discovered Facebook.
So now I post photo stories on Facebook. There are limitations but it is the path of the future to coin a hike pun.
My explorations into new and old trails continued unabaited and I can say I've done most at least once and many several times. I can also claim to be a stronger hiker finishing some I had failed to do before.
Kayaks may be few now, but I still play in the water since my friends Will & Tsuh have taught me how to snorkel. So I may start posting snorkeling photos instead of kayaking to fill the gap.
All in all, it still was a great year hiyaking. I met tons of new people. Filled my memory with new sights. And continued scratching that itch to snap a picture of what lies over the next pu'u (hill).
Like last year in the stories below you will continue to read of my restless sole (and soul) searching.
As always, Happy and Safe Hiyaking!
Hikes:
- My first photostory for 2010 was the HTMC annual hike, Koko Crater. (1/1/2010)
- My first hike in Waianae Range in a long time, was almost my last. Kamaileunu is a very dangerous hike. (1/3/2010)
- I took the easy option (Mauna O Ahi) on this HTMC hike, but it was still hard. (1/17/2010)
- A father's dream came through on Kaluanui Ridge. (1/24/2010)
- Waianae Kai is a hike to do every 20 years or every year. (2/21/2010)
- Being flexible meant a demanding hike to Manana's summit turned into a relaxing waterfall sojourn. (3/20/2010)
- Sierra Club heroes left the Waimano Ridge way better than they found it. (3/28/2010)
- To hike a namesake, Likeke Trail, was a priceless experience. (4/4/2010)
- Three different thirds made for a wholesome whole on Kaunala Extension (4/10/2010)
- A first with the Sierra Club will not be my last time doing Kapalama Loop (4/18/2010)
- A halfway hike on a tough trail, Bowman Partial, proved wholly fulfilling (4/25/2010)
- Tough on the sole, easy on the soul, Mauna O Ahi, was a Mother's Day treat(5/9/2010)
- Dupont Trail is a fun honest hike, halfway honestly (5/23/2010)
- A fun hike led to a fun time on Kauai's Hanakapiai Falls Trail (5/30/2010)
- A fine hike led to a fine dream building a Castle in the sky(6/13/2010)
- Staying dry is not an option hiking into Waimalu Valley (7/4/2010)
- Cure your rock-hopping phobia on Koloa Gulch (7/18/2010)
- Stamina and fortitude were needed on the 1st ever Waimano Superloop (8/1/2010)
- A rough tough slough, Lanihuli will need a 2nd attempt to conquer(8/8/2010)
- Strong hearts, arms and legs are needed to top Konahuanui (K2)(8/14/2010)
- Laie Trail is a long hike that leads to long-lasting memories(8/22/2010)
- Trail clearing is a heroic task on the Kawailoa Ridge(8/29/2010)
- Flashlights and strong backs were needed on Waimano Ridge to get to an old dam(9/5/2010)
- Variety led to a recipe for success on Kaau Crater(9/12/2010)
- A walk into Moanalua Valley's past led to talk of future walks(9/19/2010)
- Three friends helped scout Moanalua's Middle Ridge(9/26/2010)
- A sole fulfilling hike Kulepeamoa is a tough hike on the soul(9/29/2010)
- Perfect to superb views on familiar and unfamiliar Makapuu Point(10/3/2010)
- A tough ascent and descent made Tripler a memorable hike(10/10/2010)
- Connecting Puu Pia to Waiakeakua was an enthusiast's dream come true(10/17/2010)
- My dream of topping Lanihuli came true on my second try(10/24/2010)
- A scary Halloween hike on Koko Crater's Rim will be a priceless momento of fun(10/31/2010)
- A long-lasting hike lead to long-lasting memories on the way to Pupukea Summit(11/14/2010)
- Beast of a hike scared the beauty away on Puu Kehai A Kahoe(11/21/2010)
- The highest I've ever climbed on O'ahu was on Wai'anae Ka'ala (11/28/2010)
- A magical journey to an engineering feat Moanalua Middle/Haiku Stairs(12/05/2010)
Kayaks:
- With the aid of a small boy, I conquered a big fear at Chinaman's Hat. (1/10/2010)
- On Mokulua Islands birthday time is a happy one. (1/31/2010)
- A daughter's return to Kaneohe Sandbar kayaking created a new word. (2/13/2010)
- A trip down memory lane starts under Anahulu River's Rainbow Bridge (2/28/2010)
- Against the wind translates to Kawainui Canal (3/7/2010)
- A disjointed kayak Kalihi Stream delivered many memories (3/14/2010)
- My daughter's first kayak to Moku Nui was wet, wild and whimsical (5/15/2010)
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