Choosing a hiking trail in Hawaii: A guide for new hikers and visitors.

Here is a good link to a list and descriptions of hiking trails in Hawaii, on the island of Oahu,

Which island is that on the horizon?

"It's Lanai". No. I think it's Molokai. "It's too flat for Molokai." Huh...

Well no more wondering, because I made some nifty Google Earth captures to solve the problem...and you might be surprised at the answer!

Buying a backpacking tent for Hawaii: save your $$.

Sticky tents. I've come across several people who have had this happen to their tents here, and I've also lost gear to "the sticky stuff".

How to make durable, mold-resistant, glass bottle trail signs for the Ko'olau Summit Trail (KST).

In the previous post, I discussed ways in which to make a wooden trail sign that would be durable outside. In this one, I show you how to make an even more durable sign, for the KST, out of a glass bottle!

How, and why, to make a wooden trail sign.

Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and get introduced to a whole new way to enjoy hiking...at home!

How, and why, to make a rope log. And evaluating the safety of ropes on trails.

I am amazed that no one has done this before—record the installation of ropes on trails.

We've all been there: you get to a steep section, or steep drop on a trail, and conveniently, someone's put up a rope to help you.